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Running Clubs in Jacksonville: A Local Guide

Jacksonville has 10 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 track & speed groups, 1 women's groups and 1 youth programs.

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 Jacksonville are free; you simply turn up. And if you’re worried about being too slow, don’t be: plenty of Jacksonville clubs run at all paces or “no-drop,” meaning nobody gets left behind.

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

Clubs to start with in Jacksonville

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

Girls On the Run Northeast Florida

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

3986 Boulevard Center Dr #102, Jacksonville, FL

All pacesWomen'sYouth

Neptune Run Crew

Free to join · on instagram

Jacksonville, FL

FreeAll paces

Jacksonville Run Club

Cost varies · on instagram

1015 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL

EAGLE TRACK CLUB

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

4455 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL

The Jacksonville running scene by type

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

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

This program has had a lasting impact on both of my daughters in both running and becoming more self-confident. They are now adults and continue to use a lot of the tools/goal setting strategies from their GOTR years.

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