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Running clubs in Seattle

Get up and active at these running clubs happening all around Seattle.

Four people stand in front of the space needle with running numbers pinned to their shirts. They each hold up the medallion of a medal hanging around their necks from completing a marathon. Everyone is smiling.

Get your steps in while you make new friends.

Photo by William J. Blees, via Wikimedia

Ready to pound some pavement? Seattle has the perfect assortment of trails and parks for a brisk morning jog, but sometimes it’s nice to have an extra push to sling on those sneakers.

Running clubs can add a lot of value to the experience — from accountability and community to pre-determined routes and a consistent schedule. We’ve rounded up a few clubs that aim to corral our city’s cardio lovers.

Casual Thursdays with Seattle Green Lake Running Group | SGLRC meets up for an all-levels run every Thursday, offering three-, four-, and five-mile routes. After finishing the circuit, everyone splits up to grab takeout before reconvening for dinner by the lake.

Weekly Fun Runs with Fleet Feet | Join this group in either Capitol Hill or Ballard for a regular run on Tuesday or a Pub Run on Thursday that concludes at a brewery for some post-exercise refueling. The Ballard group also does an occasional jaunt from Golden Gardens along Shilshole Bay.

Monday Night Run Club with Flying Lion Brewing | Co-sponsored by the Seattle Running Club, this Columbia City brewery invites runners to join in on a five-mile course cutting through the area’s various parks. And of course you can grab a couple brewskies after to celebrate.

PNW Ladies Running Group | This club for self-identifying women works to provide a fun + safe space for running and building community. Join its Facebook group for info on upcoming group fitness classes, 5ks, social outings, and more.

Morning Beach Runs with West Seattle Running Club | Set your own pace for this three to 10 mile saunter along Alki Beach every Sunday morning. The organizers ask that you reach out before attending for the first time so you can be matched with a group that meets your speed.

Well, what are you waiting for? Double-knot those laces and step to it.

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