Boston
Running Community
Use the interactive map to look up for Boston area run clubs that host group runs at fixed locations.
Scroll down to see more run clubs, training groups, run specialty stores, local races, and The City Runner's favorites.
@bricklayersunion
Wed AM @ BU Bridge, Fri AM @ Harry, Downes Track, plus special runs
Often styled BLU, Bricklayers Union is a running collective that blends group runs, self-accoutable workouts, social vibes, and creative events. The structure is loose, but the synergy is high.
Bricklayers Union
@heartbreak.bos
Tue AM, Thur PM at all three locations
Sat AM long run from the Newton store
Heartbreak Hill Running Co.
@metromovinrc
Tue AM, Thu AM @ Mass Ave Bridge
Part of Boston's vibrant social running scene, Metro Movin’ is a community-based, fun-loving run club that meet and run regularly by the Charles River.
Metro Movin’
@pioneersrc
Wed PM @ Dorchester
A community-focused, inclusive running group based in Dorchester, Boston. It is created to make running equitable and accessible, particularly for runners of color and anyone looking for a welcoming run crew.
Pioneers Run Crew
@tracksmithrunning
Wed PM workout, Fri AM, Sun AM long run
all from The Trackhouse
The New England brand's retail space is also its community hub. Bag drop is available and so are post-run bananas. Pacers are provided for the Sunday long runs.
Tracksmith
The somerville-based run club truly explores the city with their multiple weekly runs. Monday morning at Davis Square, Wednesday morning in West Somerville and evening in Waltham, Thursday night at Casey's, and weekend long runs.
Somerville Road Runners
Multi-Location Run Clubs
Informal Running
@tmircebos / Thursday 7pm from a bar or park in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton & Brookline.
TrailblazHers Run Co
@trailblazhersrunco / Mon 6pm at rotating locations, including Back Bay, Cambridge, Jamaica Plain.
Castle Island Track Club
@castleislandtrackclub / Different seasonal and special social runs in South Boston.
Wicked Running Club
@wickedrunningclub / Monday 6pm at The Indo Pub in Beverly and Sunday 9am at the Salem Commons.
Trail Running Crews
Northeast Trail Crew
@northeasttrailcrew / Group runs posted on Strava and Facebook.
Waltham Trail Runners
@walthamtrailrunners / Group runs posted on Heylo.
Membership-Based Groups
B.A.A. Running Club
@runteambaa, Website / For athletes of all ages and abilities looking to improve theri fitness.
Battle Road Track Club
@battleroadtc, Website / An elite, post-collegiate racing team.
Boston Hares
@bostonhares, Website / Tracksmith's racing team, runners of all levels.
Cambridge Running Club
@cambridgerunning, Website / Race team, runners of all levels.
Central Mass Striders
@centralmassstriders, Website / One of New England's oldest and largest running clubs.
Dashing Whippets Boston
@dwrtboston, Website / Race team, runners of all levels.
Greater Boston Track Club
@gbtcrunning, Website / Race team, runners of all levels.
Notch Run Club
@metersforliters, Website / Race team, runners of all levels. Based in Brighton, MA and Salem, MA
Stores
@heartbreak.run
Three stores in Boston South End, Cambridge, and Newton.
Heartbreak Hill Running Comapny
@marathonsports
22 stores in New England, including stores in Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge.
Marathon Sports
The Trackhouse
@tracksmithrunning
285 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115
Brand Stores
HOKA
800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
New Balance
Global Flagship: 140 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135
Newbury Store: 124 Newbury St, MA 02116
Nike
200 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Races
Boston Athletic Association hosts a series of races throughout the year, including the iconic Boston Marathon (April), BAA Half (November), BAA 10K (June), and BAA 5K (April, day before the marathon).
Boston Marathon & B.A.A. Races
Road Races
Cambridge Half Marathon
Website / Half Marathon & 5K / November, Cambridge, MA
New Bedford Half Marathon
Website / March / New Bedford, MA
Baystate Marathon
Website / Marathon & Half Marathon / October, Lowell, MA
Falmouth Road Race
Website / 7 Mile / August / Falmouth, MA
Beach to Beacon
Website / 10K / August / Cape Elizabeth, ME
Mount Washington Road Race
Website / 7.6 Mile All-uphill / June / Gorham, NH
Harpoon 5 Mile
Website / May / Boston
Community Events
26.TRUE Marathon
@26.truemarathon / Unsanctioned marathon / April / Boston
Charlie Card Challenge
@rundirtywater / Unsanctioned race / September / Boston
Dawn to Dusk
Continuous Relay / September / Boston
Mob Mile
Timed Mile Trial / September / Boston