If you’re looking to get your running regimen back on track or hoping to go the extra mile — well, join the club. No, seriously. We’ve gathered a few Asheville running clubs that will help you hit the road (or trail or sidewalk).
Ready, set, socialize
Asheville Women Run Club | This women’s group meets at 5:40 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. every Wednesday at the downtown Asheville YMCA for a three-mile or five-mile run. Plus, check out their events calendar for pop-up community runs and more.
Asheville Runners | Share your enthusiasm for running, whether you’re a competitive racer or just need movement motivation, at Tuesday and Thursday runs with different distance options.
Asheville Running Collective | This crew is a nationally certified, post-collegiate racing team — however, the Thursday night runs at Wedge Studios are open to folks of all abilities and paces.
Fleet Feet Asheville | Hit the ground running with free coach-led group runs every Tuesday — meet at the store’s Biltmore Park location.
Highland Brewing Run Club | Runs head out from the brewery every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., where you can choose your own mileage on the out and back, with up to 6 miles possible down Azalea Road. After your run, stay and socialize with a beer.
Jus’ Running | Check out the strength + speed interval training on Tuesday nights and the weekly Wednesday pub runs at Archetype Brewing.
Lookout Brewing Running Club | Meet at the brewery on Sundays at 12 p.m. for a two, four, or six-mile workout. All paces are welcome.
Trek the trails
Mountain Running Company | You’ve got six running options throughout the week, each with multiple distance options for any pace.
NC Mountain Trail Runners | Take the (dirt) path less traveled by, and choose from several pace groups at the Monday night group run at Bent Creek Trailhead. Bonus: If you become a member, you can also get involved with longer “adventure runs” on the weekends.
Connect with an online community
Asheville Running | Holding around 4,800 members, this Facebook group is constantly running wild with info on everything from upcoming races to workouts to trail meetups.
Asheville Running Social | This Facebook open forum is the place to share your running + outdoor fitness adventures. Discuss races, group runs, upcoming charity events, etc. to create your running squad.
Asheville, NC Moms RUN this town | It’s the mother of all Facebook running forums — connect with other moms about the local running social scene.
Let’s Run, Asheville | Post pictures, running plans, find a running bud, ask questions + engage with as many running-related topics as you can imagine.
