CEDRIC HERNANDEZ is one of the founders of the Bridge The Gap (#BTG) global running movement. As a co-captain and an original crew member of the NYC Bridge Runners Crew, he has motivated and inspired residents from the five boroughs and beyond to stay active, make new connections and strengthen community bonds for almost 20 years.

A charismatic international influencer, Cedric has traveled the world as a spokesperson for the movement he helped create. BTG now consists of over 200 running crews on six different continents. Each crew embraces the beauty and uniqueness of their home city to inspire people to “bridge the gap” between serious running and sharing an intoxicating experience with an eclectic community of casual runners.

Ambassador for the BTG movement, Cedric helps new crew captains and their members to understand the mission and purpose of the BTG family. Cedric cares deeply about health and strives to teach people how to find the balance between fun, adventure, culture and discipline. In recent years he as opened a successful chain of juice bars called the Essex Squeeze.

Cedric and the NYC Bridge Runners Crew have partnered with sponsors like Nike and Cliff Bar. They host a weekly nighttime run in NYC, as well as concerts and panel discussions. The Bridge Runners organize runs of all distances including Ultras and Marathons that are often at midnight.

In addition to the run, there is a ton of fun! Many of Cedric’s runners are his well known celebrity friends, singers, actors, athletes, politicians and influencers in every part of the world. Come for a run and see for yourself!