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August 1, 2024
Discover Your Perfect Running Group in Western North Carolina!
We are so excited! Running groups are sprouting up all over Western North Carolina! It’s the perfect time to join a community of like-minded, running lovers. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, there's a group run for you every day of the week (Well…okay, almost every day!)
Joining a running group can offer so many benefits, such as friendship, camaraderie, and mutual fitness goals. Plus, it's a great opportunity to train for races together. Our goal is to provide a current resource for both locals and visitors to the area to take advantage of running with awesome folks in awesome places in our Asheville, Hendersonville and Brevard communities!
Here's your guide to the local running groups, organized by day of the week. Each entry includes the time, location, and additional information.
Monday
North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Hard Times Trailhead
- Type: Trail Running
- Additional Info: 4 pace groups. No drop.
Tuesday
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: Fleet Feet Asheville: 8 Town Square Blvd #165, Asheville, NC 28803
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: 2, 3 or 4 mile route options—Summer route is on the Biltmore Park Greenway/Winter route is through the neighborhoods. All paces, walkers/runners, dogs, and baby strollers welcome!
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: Guidon Brewing: 415 8th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: 3-5 mile runs. Enjoy beer, food, and friends afterward!
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Jus Running: 523 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804 | UNCA Karl Straus Track: 600 Wellness Way, Asheville, NC 28804
- Type: Track
- Additional Info: 4-5 miles of interval-based speed workouts with a 2-3 mile warmup / cool down
Wednesday
- Time: 5:40am
- Location: YMCA Downtown: 30 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC 28801
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: Early morning run club for women only. 3 & 5 mile routes.
- Time: Meet up 5:15pm, leave at 5:30pm sharp
- Location: Ecusta Brewing Company: Brevard, NC
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: Approximately 5 miles. Led by Coach Bill Baldwin ("Wild Bill").
Thursday
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: Trailside Brewing: 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: 3-5 mile runs. Enjoy beer, food, and friends afterward!
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: After/Glow at The Radical Hotel: 95 Roberts St, Asheville, NC 28801
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: Easy pace running group perfect for beginners or runners getting back into it. Bicycles and skates are also welcome. Dog friendly. Hang out after the run at After/Glow.
- Time: 6:15pm
- Location: Wedge Brewery at Foundation: River Arts District, 5 Foundy St, Asheville, NC 28801
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: Self-paced, self-guided, 7 ½ mile run
Saturday
- Time: 7:30am
- Location: Summit Coffee in the River Arts District: 4 Foundy St #20, Asheville, NC 28801
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: Longer distance run. All paces and distances are welcomed!
SUNDAY
- Time: 7:00am
- Location: Flour: 56 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: 2.5 total miles (rolling hills and a decent little climb at 1.5 miles) All paces are welcome and nobody will be left behind! All runners receive complimentary coffee upon finishing, and they will be open for breakfast!
Running with a group not only makes the miles fly by but also creates lasting memories and friendships. Whether you are looking to hit a new personal record or just looking to stay active or meet some new running buddies, there's a running group waiting for you!
If you have a consistent, weekly group run - (same location, same day and time of the week), give us a holler at support@idaph.net, and we'll be happy to add it to the list. If your group is looking for additional support, we're here to cheer you on and support. Let's make our Western North Carolina running community stronger and healthier together.
