Run clubs in Grand Rapids
Browse 17 running clubs in Grand Rapids. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryBagel Run GR
A club that loves running, community and bagels. Meets every Tuesday at 6am at GR Bagel in Eastown, Grand Rapids, for a 3 to 5 mile route, with bagels afterwards. All paces welcome.
DirectoryCreston Run Group
A friendly community run/walk group meeting every Monday at 6pm at Brickyard Tavern in the Creston neighborhood, Grand Rapids, with 3.5, 4.5 or 6.5 mile route options. All paces welcome.
DirectoryFriendship Miles
A social run club, "friends united by movement," hosting group runs at rotating Grand Rapids spots including Gazelle Sports Downtown, Breton Village and Manhattan Park Pavilion. All welcome.
DirectoryGrand Rapids Run Club
A laid-back social run club that gathers every Saturday morning around Grand Rapids, rain or shine, built on personal fitness and the shared experience of running with friends. All paces welcome.
DirectoryGrounded Run Club
A welcoming biweekly run club built on 'Community, Cardio, Coffee.' Meets every other Saturday morning at rotating Grand Rapids spots, from Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids to lakeshore trails, with pa…
DirectoryLyon Street Run Club
A free, inclusive and supportive social run club meeting every Tuesday at 6am outside Lyon Street Café, 617 Lyon Street NE, Grand Rapids, for a 3 or 5 mile route. All paces welcome — just show up.
DirectoryMillennium parkrun, Grand Rapids
A free, weekly, volunteer-led 5k community run/walk at Millennium Park, Kent Trails North Trailhead, 1620 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids. Every Saturday at 8am (May-September) and 9am (October-April).
DirectoryNovember Project GR
Free, no-cost fitness movement meeting every Wednesday at 6:01am at the corner of Lyon & Bostwick, Grand Rapids. All fitness levels welcome — "Everyone welcome!"
DirectoryRunGR
One of Grand Rapids' longest-running clubs for all ages and abilities, offering coached workouts, structure and lasting friendships.
DirectorySociety Track Club
A community track and running club that hosts free public events around Grand Rapids, including Trick-or-Trot, October Track Night in East Grand Rapids, and the STC Spring Circuit track series with Fl…
DirectoryThe Dirty Herd
Gazelle Sports' trail running group for all abilities. Meets every Sunday at Robinette's Apple Haus, 3142 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids (4pm in winter, 6pm in summer) for group trail runs. Beginners welcome.
DirectoryThe Rapid Herd
Gazelle Sports' speed and interval training group. Meets every Tuesday at noon at the David D. Hunting YMCA, 475 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, for coached track-style workouts. Runners of all levels welcome.
DirectoryTrail Sisters Grand Rapids
Local chapter of the national Trail Sisters community, hosting guided no-drop group trail runs for women around Grand Rapids. Check Instagram for the current schedule.
DirectoryVillage Rec Club
A social run club based in East Grand Rapids, active with regular weekly runs (referenced on Instagram as 'VRC Monday'). All paces welcome — check Instagram for the current meeting point and time.
DirectoryWednesday Night Hills and Stairs
A year-round Grand Rapids group tackling hill and stair repeats together every Wednesday evening for a tough, supportive workout. Runners of all levels welcome.
DirectoryWest Michigan Trail Runners
A community of trail runners exploring West Michigan's singletrack. Group runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and most Saturday mornings at trails around Grand Rapids, with a strong emphasis on fun and inclusiveness.
DirectoryWestSide Stride
Choose your distance; all paces welcome.
How to join a running club in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids has a thriving running scene, with 17 clubs listed here — from beginner-friendly social runs to fast road and trail groups. Most clubs are free to join and welcome runners of every level. Pick a club above, check where and when it meets, and just turn up.
The free RunClub app makes it easy: find clubs in Grand Rapids near you, see upcoming group runs, RSVP, track your runs, and unlock deals at local cafes, gyms and running stores when you check in. Run a club yourself? Manage members, events and attendance for free.