3 Steps To Join A Run Club

Written By Jenna Malone

So many questions when first learning about the world of run clubs!

Your Google search history might look something like:

How do I join a run club?

Run clubs near me.

Are run clubs free?

Let me help answer these FAQs!

Research, Reach out, Run

1. Research

  • Using A RUNNING LIST mapped, social media, or local running stores, research run clubs in your area.

  • Narrow down the run clubs near you or in the area you would like to run in.

2. Reach out

  • Confirm the run club you are interested in attending is still running as advertised [time/location/date/membership fee (if any)].

  • Contacting run clubs can be done via their social media, STRAVA, websites or other communication platforms they may use such as WhatsApp.

  • Some free drop-in run clubs require attendees to fill out RSVP forms or sign waivers. Ensure you have reviewed specific requirements (if any) before attending.

  • Ask any other questions you may have such as if they have bag drop, what their pace is or the distance they run.

3. Run

  • Head out to their meeting location! Sometimes this is at a store, local park or coffee shop.

  • Run!

  • This is a great way to meet the members and see if it is a good fit for you!

Trying something new can be nerve-wracking but don’t let that discourage you from going!

You may just find a community of like-minded people who can help motivate and support you in your running journey.

All of the run clubs listed on Run Clubs Mapped are free run clubs (to the best of our knowledge).

Jenna Malone
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