Running groups in the Triad: Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and more
A directory of running groups across the Triad that are free to join and would welcome you.
A directory of groups across the Triad that are free to join and would welcome having new people run with them.
The entries below about running groups in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and beyond include Facebook or web links on which you can click to learn more.
Want to add your group? Email eddiewooten@gmail.com.
A bonus: Find your Triad running group below, but scroll all the way to the end, and the groups are listed by day of the week.
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Asheboro
FOUR SAINTS BREWING COMPANY RUN CLUB
When: 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Starting line: Four Saints Brewing, 218 S. Fayetteville St., Asheboro.
How far: 1-, 3- and 5-mile routes.
How fast: Variety; all runners welcome.
Learn more: Four Saints Run Club on Facebook.
WILDER UWHARRIE TRAIL RUNNING
When: 7 a.m. third Saturdays of each month.
Starting lines: Various. Aug. 19, Thornburg Trailhead; Sept. 16, Robbins Branch Trailhead; Oct. 21, Walker's Creek Trailhead; Nov. 18, Tot Hill Farm Trailhead; Dec. 16, Thornburg Trailhead.
How far: Each runner's choice.
How fast: All paces welcome.
Notable: "All paces and experience levels are welcome to join us," group leader Ciara Massingale says. "I always make sure no one ever runs alone!" ... The "night" hike is at 5:45 a.m. on these days. ... Group members also earn a free Wilder Uwharrie Trail Running silicone bracelet and bumper sticker. ... Participants should take their own fueling and hydration.
Learn more: WilderUwharrieTrailRunning.com, Wilder Uwharrie Trail Running on Facebook and on Instagram or email wilderuwharrietrailrunning@gmail.com
Greensboro
BLUELINERS
When: 7:30 a.m. Saturdays, 5:55 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Starting line: On the blue line in front of the Spencer Love Tennis Center, 3802 Jaycee Park Dr., Greensboro.
How far: Saturdays – Out-and-back course over the Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway toward Strawberry Road. The majority of the Blueliners will run 8 or 11 miles. For longer distances, folks arrive at 7 a.m. or earlier and return for the 7:30 start. Tuesdays and Thursdays – Leave parking lot at 5:55 a.m. for 4-5 mile run; about half the group now walks. Finish by 7 a.m.
How fast: 8 minutes per mile or so for the jack rabbits, up to 10 for the oldies. We have walkers as well.
Learn more: Rick King, rickkinggt@gmail.com; visit the Blueliners’ Facebook page.
DOWNTOWN DASHERS
When: 5 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 a.m. Saturdays.
Starting lines: Bryan Family YMCA, 501 W. Market St., Greensboro, on Tuesdays and Thursdays; varied locations on Saturdays.
How far: 3-6.5 miles Tuesdays and Thursdays, including hills, steps, plyometrics, stairs and track; long runs, variety of distances, Saturdays.
How fast: Six minutes per mile to Galloway run-walk method. Group runs begin together then break into smaller groups by pace. The Dashers use the buddy system. Dashers observe COVID guidelines on masks and distancing.
Learn more: Naomi Ballen, naomiballen@hotmail.com.
DOWNTOWN GREENWAY RUN & WALK CLUB
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays.
Starting line: LoFi Park, in front of Joymongers, 500 N. Eugene St., Greensboro.
How far: 4 miles for runners; 2-4 miles for walkers.
How fast: Variety of paces.
FLEET FEET GREENSBORO THURSDAYS
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays.
Starting line: Fleet Feet Greensboro, 3731 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro.
How far: 2-10 miles.
How fast: Variety of paces.
Learn more: Fleet Feet Greensboro on Facebook.
FLEET FEET ROCK RUNNERS
When: 6 p.m. Wednesdays (Greensboro), 6 p.m. Thursdays (High Point).
Starting lines: Various locations.
How far: Usually 3-8 miles.
How fast: Variety; all runners and walkers welcome. From the Facebook page: "Fastest people are usually 10-12 mile. Most people are 12+/mile. We always have people walking as well. There will usually always be someone running at about your pace."
Notable: "We offer freeze pops afterward," Rock Runners' Jeff Stenberg says.
Learn more: Fleet Feet Rock Runners on Facebook.
GREENSBORO RUNNING CLUB
When: 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays.
Starting lines: Steel Hands Brewing, 1918 W. Gate City Blvd., on Tuesdays; Spencer Love Tennis Center, 3802 Jaycee Park Dr., on Saturdays.
How far: 2 and 4 miles on Tuesday nights; variety of distances on Saturdays, with a "show-and-go" style, club president Sarah Hampton says.
How fast: "We welcome all paces, walkers and runners alike. You do not have to be a member to join us," Hampton says.
Notable: The club hosts eight-week run series on Tuesday nights around Greensboro. ... The club, which does offer a membership that includes race discounts, social events and more, was founded in 1976.
Learn more: Greensboro Running Club on Facebook and GreensboroRunningClub.org.
HIDDEN GATE BREWING RUN CLUB
When: 6 p.m. Mondays.
Where: Hidden Gate Brewing, 102 Barnhardt Street, Greensboro.
Learn more: Hidden Gate Brewery Run Club on Facebook.
LITTLE BROTHER BREWING RUN CLUB
When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays (run starts at 6:15).
Starting line: Little Brother Brewing, 348 S. Elm St., Greensboro.
How far: Variety of distances varying between 1, 3 and 5 mile routes.
How fast: Variety of paces. Walkers, joggers, skippers welcome.
Learn more: Little Brother Brewing Run Club on Facebook, littlebrotherbrew.com/runclub or Little Brother Brewing on RunGoapp.com.
NATTY GREENE'S RUN CLUB
When: 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays.
Starting line: Natty Greene's, 345 S. Elm St., Greensboro.
How far: Variety of distances.
How fast: Variety of paces.
Notable: Natty's runs are pet-friendly. The Natty's runs are also encouraging runners to dress for the weather and to wear reflective gear during late fall and winter.
Learn more: Natty Greene's Run Club on Facebook.
ODEN BREWING RUN CLUB
When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays.
Starting line: Oden Brewing, 802 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro.
How far: 2-5 miles (20-50 minutes).
How fast: 8-12 minutes per mile.
Notable: "Our goal is to provide an open and welcoming environment through running and camaraderie. Our group ranges from runners focused on time/distance runs to walkers that are enjoying a stroll. So I encourage non-runner friends to just come out and enjoy your time with us and maybe grab a drink." – Run Club leader Martin Gabalda.
Also notable: The club's weekly raffle. ... Oden also hosts Taco Bros Food Truck, which gives away two free meals each week. ... A runner's fifth visit to Run Club will earn them a free beer. ... The 10th visit will qualify a runner for a T-shirt. ... Oden runners also can get discounts to Trivium Racing and Junction 311 Endurance Sports events.
Learn more: Oden Brewing Run Club on Facebook.
RUNCLUB
When: 6:30 p.m. Mondays (April-October); 6 p.m. Mondays (November-March).
Starting line: Sticks & Stones, Walker and Elam avenues, Greensboro.
How far: 3-4 miles.
How fast: 8-10 minutes per mile.
Learn more: RunClub on Facebook.
RUNNERDUDE'S FITNESS
When: 6:30 a.m. Saturdays (Run the Boro runs in May-June are 7 a.m.).
Starting lines: Varied.
How far: Routes of 5, 8, 10 and 12 miles offered; others based on race trainers' needs.
How fast: Variety of paces led by volunteer group leaders.
Learn more: RunnerDude's Fitness on Facebook, RunnerDudesFitness.com; RunnerDude's Run the Boro, Run the Boro Group Runs on Facebook.
SOUTHEND BREWING RUN CLUB
When: Meet at 6 p.m., run 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Starting line: SouthEnd Brewing, 117B W. Lewis St., Greensboro.
How far: 1-3 miles.
How fast: Variety of paces; walkers welcome.
Learn more: SouthEnd Brewing Run Club on Facebook.
TERMINAL TAP RUN CLUB
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Starting line: Terminal Tap, 2800 Lawndale Dr., Suite 104, Greensboro
How far: 3-4 miles.
How fast: 9:30-12 minutes per mile
Notable: Dogs, jogging strollers, and all fitness levels and ages are welcome! Our routes change each week depending on the crowd so everyone can ‘tap their potential’ (could be a loop, could be an out-and-back). Join them for a casual and upbeat run, then stay for a pint (or non-alcoholic drink). Wednesdays are also half off wines by the glass, a quarter off wines by the bottle.
Also notable: Runners are given a custom punch card to receive rewards based on attendance and social engagement. Run rewards includes complimentary drinks, T-shirts, and hats.
Learn more: Terminal Tab on Facebook or follow @TerminalTapGSO on Instagram.
Summerfield
VBC RUN CLUB
When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. Saturdays.
Starting lines: Tuesdays at A&Y Greenway Trailhead gravel lot at Summerfield and U.S. 220; Saturdays location varies.
How far: Tuesday, out-and-back on the A&Y, a variety of distances with the majority doing 3-4 miles; Saturdays vary depending on the location but are typically reserved for long runs.
How fast: "All paces are welcome and encouraged!" says VBC Run Club's Karyssa Haitthcock. "We have runners, joggers, walkers, and even some cyclists – we are pet- and kiddo- friendly – just come move and enjoy the company!
Notable: "On Tuesdays, we meet at Village Beverage Co. post-run to mingle while enjoying cold beverages and snacks," Haithcock says. "There is also an extremely good chance that Karyssa will provide freeze pops on Tuesdays."
Learn more: VBC Run Club on Facebook and on Instagram.
High Point
BROWN TRUCK BREWERY BADASS RUN CLUB
When: 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays.
Starting line: Brown Truck Brewery, 1234 N. Main St., High Point.
How far: 3ish miles.
How fast: Variety of paces.
Notable: The High Point Pub Runners run with this club.
Learn more: Brown Truck Brewery on Facebook.
GOOFY FOOT RUN AND WALK CLUB
When: 6 p.m. Mondays.
Starting line: Fleet Feet High Point, 2762 N.C. 68, Unit 111, High Point.
How far: Variety of distances.
How fast: Variety of paces; walkers are welcome.
Notable: Goofy Foot and Fleet Feet High Point are neighbors in the Heron Village Shopping Center off N.C. 68 between Piedmont Parkway and West Wendover Avenue.
Learn more: Goofy Foot Taproom on Facebook.
HIGH POINT ATHLETIC CLUB
When: 7:30 a.m. Saturdays.
Starting lines: Various in High Point and across the Triad.
How far: Various.
How fast: Various; all runners welcome.
Learn more: High Point Athletic Club on Facebook and on Instagram.
HIGH POINT PUB RUNNERS
When: 6:15 p.m. Thursdays (meet at 6 p.m.).
Starting line: Potent Potables, 115 E. Main St., Jamestown.
How far: Varied distances.
How fast: Varied paces.
Learn more: High Point Pub Runners on Facebook.
Kernersville
KERNERSVILLE BREWING COMPANY RUN/WALK CLUB
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Starting line: Kernersville Brewing, 221 N. Main St., Kernersville.
How far: 3-5 miles for runners, 1-3 miles for walkers.
How fast: "We have different groups based on speed. With places from beginners to those who are more advanced."
Information: KBC Run/Walk Club on Facebook.
Lexington
GOOSE AND THE MONKEY BREW HOUSE RUN CLUB
When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays.
Starting line: Goose and the Monkey Brew House, 401 S. Railroad St., Lexington.
How far: 1-, 2- and 3-mile courses.
How fast: All paces; walkers welcome.
Learn more: Goose and The Monkey Brew House on Facebook.
Whitsett
RED OAK RUN CLUB
When: 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
Starting line: Red Oak Brewery, 6901 Konica Dr., Whitsett.
How far: 3 miles.
How fast: Variety of paces; walkers welcome.
Information: Red Oak Brewery on Facebook.
Winston-Salem
FIDDLIN' FISH RUN CLUB
When: 6:15 p.m. Mondays (group meets at 6 p.m.).
Starting line: Fiddlin' Fish Brewing Company, 772 Trade St. NW, Winston-Salem.
How far: 1, 3 and 5 miles.
How fast: Variety of paces. "All runners welcome. We have some very quick runners and folks who take a more leisurely pace."
Learn more: Fiddlin' Fish Run Club on Facebook.
FOOTHILLS BREWING FOOT SOLDIER RUN CLUB
When: 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Starting line: Foothills Brewing Tasting Room, 3800 Kimwell Dr., Winston-Salem.
How far: 1-, 2- and 3-mile routes.
How fast: Variety of paces.
Learn more: Foot Soldier Run Club on Facebook.
TWIN CITY TRACK CLUB GROUP RUNS
From the Club: Twin City Track Club (TCTC) hosts several group runs during the week. TCTC running groups includes both casual runners and those who are working on improving speed and distance, or training for a specific race. The groups runs are posted on MeetUp where you can find out more about the runs and join the MeetUp Group. We welcome new runners and more experienced runners to join this Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/TCTC-Running-Groups/.
Most runners in this Meetup group are also members of Twin City Track Club, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting running and fitness in the Winston-Salem area. Membership is not required to join the running group, and there is no fee to participate in runs. Of course, we would love it if you did join TCTC. Our 500 members include runners and walkers of all abilities. Membership is only $20 per year for an individual. Find out more about joining here: http://www.twincitytc.org/Club-Information/Membership.
TCTC MONDAY GROUP RUN
When: 5:45 p.m. Mondays.
Starting line: Meet in the tennis parking lot across from William White YMCA, off North Sunset Drive in Winston-Salem.
How far: 5 miles.
How fast: Paces usually vary from 9 to 11 minutes; other paces welcome, faster or slower. Friendly to new runners.
Learn more: Chris Cutler, ccutler@triad.rr.com; TwinCityTC.org; watch for updates at meetup.com/TCTC-Running-Groups.
TCTC TUESDAY TRACK RUN
When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays.
Starting line: Hanes Park at the Bob Sosnik Track, 625 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem.
Learn more: Frances Miller, skipink007@gmail.com; watch for updates at meetup.com/TCTC-Running-Groups.
TCTC HILL LOOP RUN
When: 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays during Daylight Saving Time (spring, summer, fall).
Starting line: Meet in the tennis parking lot across from William White YMCA, off North Sunset Drive in Winston-Salem.
How far: 9 miles with several hill climbs.
How fast: This run typically draws intermediate to advanced runners with paces varying from sub-7:30 to 9 minutes. Runners with slower paces are advised to check before coming to see if similarly paced runners will run. We can always break into "B" and "C" groups depending upon who shows up.
Learn more: Nathan Beamguard, nbeamguard@gmail.com; watch for updates at meetup.com/TCTC-Running-Groups.
TCTC INDOOR TRACK WORKOUT
When: 5:55 p.m. Wednesdays in winter months (JDL Fast track, TCTC members only).
Starting line: JDL Fast Track, 2505 Kimwell Dr., Winston-Salem.
How far: Track workouts vary depending upon individual needs.
How fast: All paces are welcome; run at your target pace.
Learn more: Watch for scheduled dates and other information at meetup.com/TCTC-Running-Groups.
TCTC SATURDAY GROUP RUN
When: 7 a.m. Saturdays.
Starting line: Reynolda Village Shopping Center, 2201 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem; meet in front of the greenhouses (start location changes some weeks; check MeetUp for the latest).
How far: 10-20 miles.
How fast: Paces typically 8 to 9 minutes.
Learn more: Colleen Sands, sands.colleen@gmail.com; meetup.com/TCTC-Running-Groups. Because the location of the run could change from week to week, consult MeetUp for the most recent updates.
Notable: "Saturday runs are no-drop. We'll regroup at points or split up if the paces are very different."
TCTC SATURDAY 11ISH PACE RUN (NEW RUNNER FRIENDLY)
When: 7:30 a.m. Saturdays.
Starting line: Reynolda Village Shopping Center, 2201 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem; meet in front of the Reynolda Village sign across from Gazebo Shop.
How far: 5-6 miles.
How fast: Paces range from 10:30-11:30 per mile. This is a no-drop run, and all levels and paces are welcome. Be prepared to go at an easy pace.
Learn more: Er Ralston, erralston@yahoo.com; meetup.com/TCTC-Running-Groups.
WISE MAN BREWING RUN CLUB
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Starting line: Wise Man Brewing, 826 Angelo Bros. Ave., Winston-Salem.
How far: 1-5 miles.
How fast: Multiple paces.
Notable: Walkers are welcome. .... During warmer months, yoga in the parking lot is $10 and includes one beverage. Start times are 6:30-7 p.m., depending upon the time of year.starting at 6:30-7:00 depending on time of the year.
Learn more: Wise Man Brewing on Facebook.
Triad running groups by day
SUNDAY
10:30 a.m.: Red Oak Run Club, Whitsett
MONDAY
5:45 p.m.: TCTC Monday Group Run, Winston-Salem
6 p.m.: Goofy Foot Run and Walk Club, High Point
6 p.m.: Hidden Gate Brewing Run Club, Greensboro
6:15 p.m.: Fiddlin' Fish Run Club, Winston-Salem (meet 6 p.m.)
6:30 p.m.: RunClub, Greensboro
TUESDAY
5 a.m.: Downtown Dashers, Greensboro
5:55 a.m.: Blueliners, Greensboro
6 p.m.: Little Brother Brewing Run Club, Greensboro
6 p.m.: Oden Brewing Run Club, Greensboro
6 p.m.: VBC Run Club, Summerfield
6 p.m.: TCTC Tuesday Track Run, Winston-Salem
6 p.m.: Goose and the Monkey Brew House Run Club, Lexington
6:15 p.m.: Greensboro Running Club, Greensboro
6:15 p.m.: Brown Truck Brewery Badass Run Club, High Point
6:30 p.m.: Wise Man Brewing Run Club, Winston-Salem
WEDNESDAY
5:45 p.m.: TCTC Hill Loop Run, Winston-Salem
6 p.m.: Foothills Brewing Foot Soldier Run Club, Winston-Salem
6 p.m.: Fleet Feet Rock Runners, Greensboro
6 p.m.: Four Saints Brewing Run Club, Asheboro
6:15 p.m.: Natty Greene's Run Club, Greensboro
6:30 p.m.: Terminal Tap Run Club, Greensboro
6:30 p.m.: Kernersville Brewing Company Run/Walk Club, Kernersville
THURSDAY
5 a.m.: Downtown Dashers, Greensboro
5:55 a.m.: Blueliners, Greensboro
6 p.m.: Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club, Greensboro
6 p.m.: Fleet Feet Rock Runners, High Point
6 p.m.: Fleet Feet Greensboro Thursdays
6:15 p.m.: High Point Pub Runners, Jamestown (meet at 6 p.m.)
6:30 p.m.: SouthEnd Brewing Run Club, Greensboro (meet 6 p.m.)
SATURDAY
6 a.m.: Downtown Dashers, Greensboro
6:30 a.m.: RunnerDude's Fitness (Run the Boro is May-June at 7 a.m. Saturdays), Greensboro
7 a.m.: TCTC Saturday Group Run, Winston-Salem
7:30 a.m.: Blueliners, Greensboro
7:30 a.m.: VBC Run Club, locations vary
7:30 a.m.: TCTC Saturday 11ish Pace Run (New Runner Friendly), Winston-Salem
7:30 a.m.: High Point Athletic Club
9 a.m.: Greensboro Running Club, Greensboro