Running in Washington

Your guide to finding running groups in Washington, DC. We've compiled the best apps, community groups, and local resources to help you get out and play.

Tips for Finding Running Groups

  • Most cities have free weekly group runs organized through local running stores.
  • Meetup.com has the largest selection of running groups at every pace level.
  • Search for "[city] run club" on Instagram — many new social run clubs use IG as their primary platform.
  • parkrun organizes free weekly 5K runs in many US cities every Saturday morning.

Other sports in Washington

Looking for organized leagues? Find rec leagues in Washington

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