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Running Clubs in Brooklyn: A Local Guide

Brooklyn 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 social & fun-run crews, 2 women's groups, 1 beginner-friendly clubs and 1 track & speed 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 Brooklyn are free; you simply turn up. And if you’re worried about being too slow, don’t be: plenty of Brooklyn clubs run at all paces or “no-drop,” meaning nobody gets left behind.

12 clubs in the directory · 3 social & fun-run crews · 6 RRCA-affiliated · updated 2026

Clubs to start with in Brooklyn

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

South Brooklyn Running Club

5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

President St and, Court St, Brooklyn, NY

All pacesBeginner-friendly

Girls on the Run NYC

4.3 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews

77 Sands Street Sixth Floor, Brooklyn, NY

All pacesWomen'sYouth

Morris County Track Club

3.7 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews

361 15th St, Brooklyn, NY

Russian Running Club NYC

Cost varies

1501 Voorhies Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Ocean Parkway Runners

Cost varies · on instagram

1724 E 12th St, Brooklyn, NY

Women's

The Brooklyn running scene by type

Whatever kind of running you’re into, there’s likely a Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?

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

Great running community and highly recommend! Was previously hesitant to join a running club as was unsure speed/pace of group. Went with a friend once and been coming ever since.

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