RUNNING CLUBS
The best way to stay in shape and train for a race is to do it with others. Below are some great running clubs with weekly running schedules, group events and a low annual membership fee.
Weekly Schedule
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Monday at 6:00 PM – Track workout at Heights High School
Wednesday at 5:30 AM / 6:00 AM – 6 mile run at Memorial Park Eastern Glades
Saturday at 6:00 AM – Long run starting at Memorial Park Eastern Glades
The Houston Harriers promotes competitive running within the Houston running community, with many of its members having run Boston and several that have placed in competitive races. This is a group to train with that will help push you to achieve that PR. The best part – supported long runs (water / Gatorade) to help you stay hydrated in this Houston weather. Cost is only $25 per person and $35 for family. https://houstonharriers.com
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Monday at 7:00 PM – 3 mile casual run at Memorial Park
Wednesday at 6:30 PM – Run around Rice University
Sunday at 6:30 AM – Long run starting at Memorial Park
The Bayou City Road Runners has grown into a very unique and distinctive running club in Houston. While many club members are "serious" runners, some do it to control weight, some do it for fitness, some for the challenge, but one very common theme among BCRR members is "let's have fun". They are also one of the few clubs that does long runs on Sunday instead of Saturday, primarily since they host a weekly Friday night happy hour at 7PM. Cost is only $30 per person and $35 for family. www.bcrr.org
Weekly Schedule
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Tuesday at 6:30 PM – Track workout at Heights High School
Thursday at 6:30 PM – Hill workout at 3800 Feagan St.
Saturday at 6:00 AM (7-8 min. pace) / 6:30 AM (8-10 min. pace) – Long run starting at Memorial Park Swimming Pool
The Houston Striders’ mission is to support the fitness and training goals of runners and walkers at all levels, while providing resources, education, networking and fellowship through a variety of program, events and volunteering opportunities. This running club ranges from walkers to Boston-qualified marathoners, from veteran ultra-marathoners to world record holders. They also offer different start times on Saturday morning depending on running pace. Cost is only $20 per person and $30 for family. https://houstonstriders.org
SOCIAL RUN CLUBS
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Wednesday at Kung Fu Saloon
6:00 PM for 5-mile Group
6:30 PM for 3-mile Group
Fung Fu Running Club meets every Wednesday night (rain or shine) at Kung Fu Saloon. This is a fun social run for all different running levels. After the run, everyone gathers back at Kung Fu Saloon for some libations. http://kungfu.ffprunningclubs.org/
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Tuesday at Little Woodrow’s in Rice Village
6:15 PM for 5k Group Run
BON Running Club is a weekly social running club. The group runs a weekly 5k, starting and ending at Little Woodrow's, where they gather afterwards and enjoy great food and drink specials. bon.ffprunningclubs.org
The Karbach Running Club meets every Thursday at the brewery. At 6:45PM they take off on a 3-mile run and make it back to the brewery during the last hour or so of the Thursday tasting.
When you join there is a one-time fee of $15. Upon signing up you’ll receive a pint glass, dri-fit tee and your first pint of beer on the house. https://www.facebook.com/KBCRunClub/
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Thursday at Karbach Brewery
6:45 for 3-mile Run
