Eat Our Dust – But First, Read Our Guide. A Compilation of Local Run Clubs Because It’s Our Current Hyperfixation
Just like most things in life, we get by with a little help from our friends. Friends, in this case, refers to our trusty run club. Running may be known as a mostly solo sport, but run clubs have been gaining popularity at Boston qualifier speed. Not only are they a replacement for swiping on dating apps, they can also add structure to your running schedule and make the droning miles less solitary.
Celis Run Club
We’ll start with one of the buzziest run clubs — at least in our opinion. Celis Run Club can often be found on the podium post-race, and even more often, hitting the pavement in preparation. The run club meets up to three times per week, typically on Wednesday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Sunday mornings. The meet-up locations alternate between Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach and Celis Delray, where participants can join a three-mile run, and 1401 Athletics, which hosts a longer run of five to ten miles. They post their schedule on socials at the beginning of the month, so it’s easy to keep up with and plan accordingly.
Jup Social Run Club
You’ve heard of carb loading before a big race, but what about guzzling a pint right after running three miles? Well, you’ll learn. Jup Social Run Club meets at Guanabanas in Jupiter at 6 p.m. every Wednesday. The club’s route is out and back, starting south along A1A to beach access 57, but runners can turn around at any point. All run club participants receive a ticket for a free draft beer at Guanabanas post-run. And let us tell you, it goes down easy.
Night Runners WPB
These night owls gather Mondays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. in Howard Park. The scenery each night alternates between a few predetermined routes. The routes are all around three miles, and each has an associated walking route and sometimes even a long run route. You’re welcome to show up and walk, run, or both! You’ll find a handy map of available parking and their routes on their site.
L-Dub Run Club
If you’re down in Lake Worth, you can check out L-Dub. The group meets every Thursday evening and the occasional Saturday or Sunday morning. They alternate between sunset runs followed by beer, and morning runs followed by coffee. They meet at various locations in Lake Worth Beach, so check their Instagram at the beginning of the month for the spot. Distances vary from two miles (with an optional third) to 10Ks.
Inlet Tri Club
This run club, well triathlon club, is a little different because it’s membership-based. Based out of Jupiter, the Inlet Tri Club could be right for you if you’re looking for a more structured running community. Membership is $99 a year and includes freebies, VIP and discounted events, and of course, the network. They do have some meet-ups that are open to non-members and could be a good way to dip your toes in before taking the plunge.
West Boynton Road Runners
The West Boynton Road Runners are also membership-based. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings they do a five-mile route: one group starts at 5 a.m. and the other at 6 a.m. On Wednesdays, they do speed workouts, and Saturdays are for fun long runs.
You Run Crew
With five runs a week, You Run Crew is keeping Palm Beach Island runners busy. Your best bet is to check their socials for a full run down of their schedule, but they typically meet in the mornings at Field of Greens on Royal Poinciana Way. They keep things fresh by diversifying with sub-groups for other sports and activities, “to meet people where they thrive most,” said founder Erin Elizabeth. Monday evening is You Volleyball Crew, Tuesday evening means You Soccer Crew, and most recently, You Bike Crew once a month on Sundays.
Pineapple Grove Run Club
This Delray club meets Saturdays at 9 a.m. at the PurLife Fitness Center and on Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. at The Ray hotel. They host events with The Seed, Free Flow, and others! They’ve got a loyal following, lots of camaraderie, and even a pineapple mascot.
