Run PB Dedicates Weekly Run to Pride Month Celebration In Peekskill

The local running and walking group will gather June 17 at River Outpost Brewing for a special edition of its weekly Wednesday event in support of the LGBTQIA+ community

Run PB invites community members to participate in a special Community Run & Walk celebrating Pride Month on June 17 at River Outpost Brewing. (Run PB)

By Ariana Almeida-Martínez, [email protected]

June 11, 2026

Participants gather during one of Run PB’s community runs in Peekskill. The organization brings together runners and walkers of different experience levels each week to promote fitness and community connection. (Run PB)

The weekly run organized by Run PB Peekskill will take on special significance next week. The community group of runners and walkers will dedicate its Wednesday, June 17 gathering to the celebration of Pride Month. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at River Outpost Brewing, located at 5 John Walsh Blvd., and is open to both experienced runners and those who prefer to walk. The initiative aims to provide an evening of fellowship and support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

According to information published by Run PB on its digital platforms, participants in each gathering start from a designated location and head toward the Peekskill waterfront to complete a flexible route designed for all ability levels. Runners complete a longer course, while walkers follow a shorter version of the route. The activity concludes with a social gathering among participants, a tradition intended to strengthen connections between new and longtime members of the group.

For next Wednesday’s edition, the colors of the rainbow flag were incorporated into the event invitation, which has so far received a positive response. Pride Month is a celebration observed each June to recognize the history, diversity and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. The relationship between Run PB and Pride celebrations is not new. In 2025, the group organized the recreational Peekskill’s Got Pride Color Run, a charitable event developed in collaboration with other local organizations.

Run PB’s event also coincides with other community initiatives taking place throughout the city during Pride Month, including performances of The Normal Heart at Studio Theater in Exile, scheduled from June 12 through June 28, and the sixth annual Family Pride in the Park, which will take place Saturday, June 27, at Pugsley Park with live music, drag performances, children’s activities, crafts, vendors and other family-friendly attractions.

For more information about the Community Run to Celebrate Pride Month on June 17 or other activities related to the LGBTQIA+ community, visit the organization’s website and use the contact form available online.

About the Contributor

Ariana Almeida-Martínez, Events Reporter

Ariana is an Ecuadorian journalist with over 15 years of experience in both print and digital media. Throughout her career, she has covered a wide range of topics, including community issues, judicial affairs, entertainment, refugees, and human rights. She has reported and written for two prominent newspapers in Quito, Diario Hoy and Diario Extra. In 2023, Ariana moved to Peekskill in pursuit of new professional challenges, with the aim of captivating the readers of the Peekskill Herald with her engaging stories.