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Running Clubs in Atlanta: A Local Guide

Atlanta has 12 running clubs and group runs in our directory — enough that whatever you’re after, from an easy social jog to a marathon build-up, there’s a group for it here. The scene leans toward 3 track & speed groups, 3 youth programs, 1 social & fun-run crews and 1 women's groups.

Most of these crews meet somewhere social and easy to find — a running store, a brewery or taproom, a park, a track, or a coffee shop — and set off together at a set day and time each week. The great majority of community group runs in Atlanta are free; you simply turn up. Look for a club that mentions pace groups or “no-drop” if you’re worried about keeping up — plenty do.

12 clubs in the directory · 3 track & speed groups · 6 RRCA-affiliated · updated 2026

Clubs to start with in Atlanta

A few of the most established and best-loved group runs in town — a good place to begin, whatever your pace.

Atlanta Track Club

4.2 ★★★★☆ 154 reviews

201 Armour Dr NE, Atlanta, GA

RRCA Youth

Girls on the Run Georgia

4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews

1904 Monroe Dr NE #135, Atlanta, GA

Women'sYouth

Runners Elite Coaching

3 ★★★☆☆ 1 reviews

1230 Peachtree St NE 19th floor, Atlanta, GA

Metro Area Running Club

Cost varies

Atlanta, GA

RRCA

Two Mile Run Club

Cost varies

619 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA

The Atlanta running scene by type

Whatever kind of running you’re into, there’s likely a Atlanta group for it:

Not sure which fits? Our guide to choosing the right running club walks through social vs competitive, pace groups, and how to trial one before you commit.

New to group running in Atlanta?

If you’ve never joined a club before, the worry is almost always the same — am I too slow? You’re not. Start with a beginner-friendly or no-drop club, message them first, and pick the slightly slower pace group on your first run. Our beginner’s guides cover the rest: how to find a club, joining as a beginner, and what to expect at your first group run.

What local runners say

I supported (and walked my 1st) my daughter’s 5K run and had an amazing time! There were other friends and family members that joined also.The people, the weather, the path that was charted and mostly, the volunteers made it an event that will be a core memory for us

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