With the nice weather finally here to stay, a great way to get outside and stay active is by going for a jog.
Running doesn’t have to be a daunting form of exercise. Running groups are a great way to get introduced to the running world and meet people who share the same interest. You can join at any level and run with them at your own pace!
Philadelphia Runners (King of Prussia Mall)
When: First and third Saturday of the month
Where: Valley Forge National Historic Park
Details: Meet in the Valley Forge National Historic Park Visitor Center Parking lot for 3 to 5 miles, all paces
Philadelphia Runner (Glen Mills)
When: Every other Sunday at 8 a.m.
Where: Brandywine Creek State Park
Details: Meet in the Smith Bridge Road parking lot on Ramsey Road (click here for map) - enter Smith Bridge Parking Lot, FSNHP into Google maps. Group trail run: 7 to 8-mile loop on the trails, all paces, no drop
When: Wednesdays at 6 P.M and Saturdays at 8:30 A.M
Where: Along the Schuylkill River and nearby roads
Details: Meet at the store front 214 Bridge St., Phoenixville
Bryn Mawr Running Co. (Bryn Mawr)
When: Wednesdays at 6 P.M
Where: Throughout Bryn Mawr
Details: Departs from 828 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA
When: Thursdays at 6 P.M and Saturdays at 8:30 A.M
Where: Looping through Media
Details: Meet out front of the Media store 1 W Front St, Media, loop length is typically 2-6 miles, all paces welcome!
Bryn Mawr Running Co. (West Chester)
When: Wednesdays at 6:30 P.M
Where: Through West Chester borough
Details: Leave from West Chester store 424 S. High Street, West Chester, 4-8 miles, all paces. Adult beverages after!
When: Thursday at 6:30pm at the Conshohocken Brewing Company/Tuesday at 6:30pm, alternating between meeting at the Conshohocken Brewing Company and the Plymouth Whitemarsh
Where: Thursday at Conshohocken Brewing Co and Tuesday at either Conshohocken Brewing Company or the Plymouth Whitemarsh
Details: Our main group run is dubbed #thirstythursday. We meet every Thursday at 6:30pm at the Conshohocken Brewing Company for a 45-60 minute group run down the Schuylkill River Trail followed by a few beers. Every Tuesday at 6:30pm, we alternate meeting at the Conshohocken Brewing Company and the Plymouth Whitemarsh track for speed-work. Coach Kristy Campbell from Run the Long Road creates speed workouts designed to help our runners achieve a variety of running goals from 5k to marathon.
When: Tuesdays at BLANK in Collegeville and Thursday at BLANK in Berwyn
Where: Through Collegeville
Details: 6-7 Miles runs meeting at 305 2nd Ave., Collegeville on Tuesdays and 428 W. Swedesford Road, Berwyn On Thursdays
When/Where: Meet on differing days/times at different locations - check their page to find a day that works for you!
Details: A fun, social running club for all the non-city-dwelling people who want to run out here in the suburbs! This group will take advantage of the great options for running in Valley Forge, Schuylkill trail, Haverford trail, and others in the 'burbs. As a social running club, most evening runs will be paired with a trip to a local drinking establishment for a well-earned drink or two.
Can’t run because you’re in pain? Come make an appointment and we’ll help get you back running with less pain!