It's no secret that Austin's one of the most active cities in the US,
and with that comes no shortage of run clubs. Whether you’re a beginner, an advanced runner, looking to train for your first marathon, or just want a casual way to make friends outside of the bars, there’s a run club for you. Here are just some of the run clubs in Austin:
Contributed by Sam Hendel
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- When? Every Tuesday at 6AM
- Where? Jo's Coffee (1300 S Congress Ave)
- Workout Details: 4-6 miles at various paces
Morning Jo’s meets every week at 6AM on South Congress. This group is great for beginners and intermediate runners who are looking to run with a large group and meet new people. The run is followed by breakfast tacos and coffee at Jo’s.
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This group is great for both beginners and seasoned runners, they have socials outside of the run club as well if you’re looking for a social group.
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Austin Front Runners is one of Austin’s LGBTQ running clubs. They're open to all levels of runners, including walkers. If you’re looking for a welcoming group of all skill levels, this is the club for you. If you want to learn about more queer-friendly workouts in Austin, check out our list here.
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- When? Tuesdays at 6PM
- Where? Location: O. Henry Middle School (2610 W 10th St)
- Workout Details: Varying track workouts
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- When? Thursdays at 6PM
Where?: O. Henry Middle School (2610 W 10th St)
- Workout details: Tempo workouts
The Ship of Fools is run by coach Al Cumming and is geared toward intermediate runners or those who are dedicated to becoming a better runner. They don’t use social media and are truly about the running - don’t be late because they’ll take off without you!
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- When? Wednesdays at 6:30PM
- Where? Central Machine Works (4824 E Cesar Chavez St)
- Workout details: Workout changes weekly
This group is exactly as it sounds, people who love to run and love beer. They switch up the workout each week and follow it up with pints at Central Machine Works!
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- When? Thursdays at 6AM
- Where? Austin High School Track (2100 Stephen F Austin Dr)
- Workout Details: Track workouts that change weekly, open to all
Sunrise Track Club is all about track workouts, helping you improve on your speed. It’s female-led by Bex Wells and is open to all levels.
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- When? Thursdays at 6:20AM
- Where? Desnudo Coffee (2505 Webberville Rd)
- Workout details: 1 mile walk, 3 or 5 mile run at various paces
Desnudo Run Club is super laid back and great for beginners. They do a quick stretch before running along Boggy Creek Trail, followed by coffee at Desnudo after.
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- When? Monday’s at 7AM
- Where? Noble Joe Coffee Co. (1620 E Riverside Dr)
- Workout Details: 2.5 or 4 mile at various paces
Good Grief Running is a mission-backed run club founded to help people find the Good in Grief through running and community. It’s laid back and open to all running levels and is followed by coffee at Noble Joe Coffee Co.
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- When? 3rd Thursday of Every month at 6:30PM
- Where? New Balance (South Congress)
- Workout Details: 3 or 5 miles, 8-13 min paces + a walking group
Your Mother’s Run Crew is an all-female run club, their mission is to make sure that no woman runs alone. This is a great club for beginners and women looking for a mission-backed run community.
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- When? Mondays at 6:30AM
- Where? Location: Swedish Hill
- Workout Details: ~4-5 miles, various paces
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- When? Saturdays at 7AM
- Where? Location: Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
- Workout Details: ~8+ miles, 8-11 min/mile paces
Endorphins' Monday morning runs are great for intermediate runners looking to run with a small-medium size group! A great community to join if you’re looking to meet new friends who are involved in the running community. They also host a long run every Saturday that’s great for intermediate runners or those training for long-distance races. Really welcoming, friendly group of people if you are looking to make friends who enjoy early Saturdays.
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- When? Saturdays at 6:30AM
- Where? Changes weekly
- Workout Details: 10-20 miles ~7min pace
Purple Dragon is an advanced run club for those who enjoy long runs followed by tacos. Be sure to follow them on social media for starting locations each week.
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- When? Tuesdays at 7PM
- Where? Mean Eyed Cat (1621 W 5th St)
- Workout details: Various workouts ranging from hill springs, track workouts, and other hard efforts
Raw changes their runs each week, and these runs are definitely meant to push you. Their workouts are pretty tough and would be best for intermediate to advanced runners. Check their Instagram each week for the workout.
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- When? Wednesdays at 6:30PM
- Where? Lou’s Barton Springs or Shake Shack (check social for weekly updates)
- Workout details: 1-5 mile run/walk
Cooldown Running is a social club disguised as a run club. It’s great for all levels, especially beginners and is a great run club to meet new people. The run is followed by drinks and food at Lou’s or Shake Shack each week.
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When: Wednesdays 6-8pm
Where? Nike Store - 1221 South Congress Ave
Workout details: Free 5k group run
This group run is for all levels (walk, jog, or run), and there's drinks and snacks provided too!
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OTHER AUSTIN RUN CLUBS TO KNOW
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