Whether you are new to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and want to make new friends, looking to find a running partner or training for your next race, Boston is a top city for running clubs.

Since we all have unpredictable schedules, I spent some time organizing the running clubs by day. (Updated December 2018)

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Monday

Morning

November Project | 6:30AM | Location Varies

Afternoon

Boston Road Runners (3-5miles) | 5:45PM | Copley Square

Lulu Lemon Run Club | 6:00PM | Prudential Center

Pioneers Run Crew | 6:30PM | Dorchester, Blarney Store | Fields Corner Red Line T-Stop

Stephani’s Run Club | 6:30PM | Southie

New England Spahtens (Obstacle Course Race Training) | 6:30PM | Harvard Stadium or Indoor Track

Burren 5K Run | 6:45PM | Davis Square, Somerville

Forest Hill Runners (Social Run) | 7:00PM | Stony Brook T Stop | Jamaica Plain/Roxbury

Tuesday

Morning

The Breakfast Club | 6:00AM | Audubon Bar (Occasionally Changes)

Nike Run Club/Heartbreak Hill Running Co. (Indoor Track) | 6:35AM | Reggie Lewis Track (Roxbury)

Afternoon

New Balance/Stephanie’s on Newbury Run Club (3-5 miles) | 6:00PM-8:00PM | 190 Newbury Street

Uncommon Movement (Bootcamp) | 6:30PM | Boston Common

Adidas RunBase | 6:00PM | Adidas Store Near Hynes

Lulu Lemon Run Club (Speed Workout) | 6:00PM | Seaport | Speed

The Most Informal Running Club (Outdoor Track) | 6:30PM | Harvard Stadium

Tracksmith (Speedwork) | 6:30PM | 285 Newbury Street, Boston, MA

She Runs Boston (formally Team LUNA Chix) (3-4 miles) | 6:30PM | 92 Newbury St, Athleta

Social Boston Sports Run Club (3-7miles) | 6:30 – 8:30PM | LIR (903 Boylston Street)

Unnamed Running Crew | 6:30PM | Southie

Davis Square Road Runners (4-6 miles) | 7:00PM | Davis Square, Somerville

Forest Hill Runners (Tempo Run) | 7:00PM | Stony Brook T Stop | JP/Roxbury

Midnight Runners (6mi + Bootcamp) | 7:00PM-9:15 | Scholars Bar (Downtown Crossing)

Kier Byrnes Freedom Runners (3-8 miles) | 7:15PM | Near Lechmere T Stop, East Somerville

RunFellow (3-5miles) | 7:30PM | Cambridge/Somerville Area

Wednesday

Morning

November Project | 5:30AM–6:20AM OR 6:30AM-7:20AM | Harvard Stadium

Afternoon

MyStryde (3-4 miles) | 6:30 – 7:30PM | North End

Lululemon Harvard SQ (3-5 Miles) | 6:30PM-7:30PM | Havard Square

Marathon Sports Cambridge | 6:30PM – 7:15PM | Between Harvard/Porter

Marathon Sports (3-5miles) | 6:30PM | Near Boston Marathon Finish Line

Brighton Bangers (2-8miles) | 7:00PM | Oak Square, Brighton, MA

Forest Hill Runners | 7:00PM | Stony Brook T Stop | JP/Roxbury

Heartbreak Hill Running Club (Hill Club) | 7:00PM – 8:15PM | Heartbreak Hill, Newton, MA

Boston Run + Chug (4 miles) | 7:00PM | Location Varies

Thursday

Morning

Breakfast Club (1-6miles) | 6:00AM | Café Nero, Brookline

Longfellows x Janji Running Club (3-6miles) | 7:00AM | Longfellows/Lamplighter Brewery (Cambridge)

Lulu Lemon Run Club (Hills) | 6:30AM |Beacon Hill

Afternoon

Uncommon Movement (FREE Bootcamp) | 6:30PM | Boston Common (Soldiers & Sailors Monument)

South End Athletic Company (Speed Workout) | 6:30PM – 8:30PM | South End

Adidas RunBase | 6:30PM | Adidas Store Near Hynes

Davis Square Road Runners (4-6mi) | 7:00PM | Davis Square, Somerville

Forest Hill Runners (Track) | 7:00PM | Stony Brook T Stop | JP/Roxbury

Somerville Road Runners (4miles) | 7:15PM | Ball Square/Winter Hill, Somerville

RunFellow (3-5miles) | 7:30PM | Downtown Boston

Friday

Morning

November Project | 6:30AM – 7:15AM | Top of Summit Ave, Brookline

Saturday

Morning

Boston Road Runners (5-16miles) | 7:45AM | Copley Square

JP Park Run (Fun 5K)| 8:45AM | 42°19’12.8″N 71°07’06.7″W (JP Pond) | Jamaica Plain

Forest Hill Runners | 9:00AM | Stony Brook T Stop | JP/Roxbury

Juice Press | 9:00AM- 12:00PM | 33 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill

Heartbreak Hill Running Club (Long Run) | 9:00AM | Heartbreak Hill, Newton

Brighton Bangers | 9:30AM | Oak Square, Brighton, MA

South End Athletic Company (Long Run) | 10:00AM | South End

Boston Bulldogs Running Club | 10:00AM | Chestnut Hill Reservoir (Outside Starbucks)

The Most Informal Running Club (Long Fun Run) | 10:00AM | Landrys in Allston

Cambridge Sports Union (2.5-5miles) | 10:00AM | Fresh Pond (Cambridge Near Alewife T)

Sunday

Morning

Adidas RunBase (Long Run 6-18mi) | 9:00AM | Adidas Store Near Hynes Convention Center

Tracksmith (Long Run 5-12 Miles) | 9:00AM | 285 Newbury Street, Boston, MA

Boston Brunch Runners (Run 1-6mi& Brunch) | 9:30AM | Location Varies

Kier Byrnes Freedom Runners (Long Run ) | 10:00AM | Somerville Brewing Company, 15 Ward Street in Somerville

Trail Tribe (4-9 miles; Trail Running) | 10:00AM | Location Varies

Weekly Running Group Organizers: Please let me know if I missed your running club in the comments!! I’ll update the post.

Other methods of getting free workouts in Boston

Take advantage of your health insurance program by joining a gym. Gym reimbursement varies by plan but the majority should reimburse you for three monthly payments . (Note: You’re on your own for any activation/cancellation fees.) Join a gym in the winter New England months and get outside in April!

. (Note: You’re on your own for any activation/cancellation fees.) Join a gym in the winter New England months and get outside in April! Facebook Events : Use Facebook as search engine and search ‘fitness’ in the search bar and filter by ‘events’ or use Facebook’s Events section in the left-navigation.

: Use Facebook as search engine and search ‘fitness’ in the search bar and filter by ‘events’ or use Facebook’s Events section in the left-navigation. Eventbrite is another “search engine” that allows for filtering of free activities/events.

is another “search engine” that allows for filtering of free activities/events. Visit MoveWith.com and browse for FREE classes or Google site:https://www.movewith.com/classes “Free” to search the entire site for free classes.

Read my latest blog post, How to Save Money on Running and Working Out.

These running clubs also make great, active date ideas!