DMV Running Clubs

Find Your People

The hardest part about joining a run club isn't the running. It's figuring out which group is right for you. Do you want a massive social scene or a tight-knit crew? Competitive training or casual conversation? Monday mornings or Thursday nights?

This directory exists to help you answer those questions. Every group listed here welcomes newcomers, and most are free or low-cost to join. Read through the descriptions, pick one that sounds interesting, and just show up. Give it a couple of tries. If it's not the right fit, try another. You'll find your people eventually.

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DC Capital Striders Spotlight

A group of runners holding a Nomad Run Club banner at a race event, outdoors with trees and a monument in the background.
A group of runners wearing

Pacers Social Runs

A large group of people gathered outdoors for a group photo, with some sitting in front and others standing behind. There are trees and string lights overhead, and a dog sitting in front of the group.
Group of people celebrating with confetti on an urban street, with tents and historic brick buildings in the background.

District Running Collective

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Slow Girls Run Club

GOOD GRiEF

NoMa Run Club

Group of people in athletic clothing and yellow caps posing in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., on a clear day.

Every Person Run Club

Group of people participating in a pride parade holding a large banner that reads "DC Front Runners" with a logo of the U.S. Capitol building, rainbow flags, and signs supporting LGBTQ+ rights.

DC Front Runners

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Northeast Track Club