parkrun USA
A free, timed 5K held every Saturday morning at the same park. No membership, no pressure — just turn up, scan your barcode, and run, jog or walk. The most beginner-friendly on-ramp in running.
parkrun USA at a glance
Who it's for: everyone — walk, jog, run or volunteer
Cost: Always free
Footprint: ~97 free weekly 5K events
parkrun USA groups near you
We list 45 clubs across 25 states. The parkrun USA groups we currently list, grouped by state. Each links to the club's own page with the meeting spot, day, and vibe.
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Eagan parkrun
Ohio
Texas
How to join
parkrun USA is free — there is usually nothing to sign up for. Find your nearest group above (or on the network's own site), then just turn up. Whatever the network, open the local group's page or socials for the exact meeting spot, day, and time before your first run — those details change more often than you would think, and some groups only post updates on Facebook, Meetup, or Strava.
Not set on parkrun USA? Browse every kind of club by type — beginner-friendly, free, women's and more — or read our guides on finding and joining your first running club. See all national networks.