Running clubs in Asheville, NC

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For those itching to double knot those laces + train for next year’s Asheville Marathon, we’ve got 10+ running clubs across Asheville for runners of every ability. 👟

Get social

Jus’ Running | Check out the strength + speed interval training on Tuesday nights and the weekly Wednesday social runs at Archetype Brewing-West.

Fleet Feet Asheville | Free Tuesday evening fun runs around Biltmore Park, plus opportunities to register for personalized training groups throughout the year.

Asheville Running Collective | This crew is a nationally certified, post-collegiate racing team that definitely loves to compete — however, its Thursday night runs at Wedge Brewing Company are open to folks of all abilities and paces.

Highland Brewing Run Club | Wednesday evenings around 5:30 p.m., run up to to 6 miles and enjoy a brew after crossing the finish line.

Lookout Brewing Running Club | This Sunday brewery fun run meets at the brewery at 12 p.m. and includes 2, 4, and 6 mile options.

Takin’ it on the trail

NC Mountain Trail Runners | Take the (dirt) path less traveled by and choose from three different 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.

Mountain Running Company | Rise and shine for a Thursday morning run at 6 a.m. that meets at the Folk Art Center. Or head to the store on Wednesdays at 6 pm for a road-trail hybrid run.

Connecting online (and IRL)

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 Running | Holding almost 2,500 members, this Facebook group is constantly running with updates. From upcoming races, workouts + trail meetups, this is a great spot to search for your running crew.

Let’s Run, Asheville! | Post pictures, running plans, find a running bud, ask questions + engage in as many other running-related things you can imagine.

Asheville Ladies Trail Running Group | This trail running group is dedicated to the women of WNC who don’t want to hit the trails alone. All about that buddy system.

Asheville, NC Moms RUN this town | Calling all Asheville moms…check out this Facebook group all about the running social scene but is just for moms.


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