The annual walk around the perimeter is around six miles longer than a marathon. While the pace is slower, the distance makes it a true test of mental and physical endurance.

04 May 2026 | 12:49

When Isabel Ray heard about the Great Saunter, the annual 32-mile walk around the shore of Manhattan, she thought it was crazy. Six miles longer than a marathon, the event, which takes participants from 9 to 12 hours or longer to complete, is both a grueling physical and mental challenge. Many people,...