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1.5 Run Club
Boston, Massachusetts
1.5 Run Club is a casual South Boston running group that meets Saturday mornings at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar. The group offers multiple distance options (1 mile, 1.5 miles, 5K, and 10K) for all paces and welcomes beginners. Runs are followed by brunch and drinks at Loco.
About This Club
1.5 Run Club is a casual Saturday morning group based out of Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar in South Boston. The whole setup is built around having options: you pick from a 1-mile, 1.5-mile, 5K, or 10K route depending on how you feel that morning, then everyone ends up back at Loco for brunch and drinks.
If you have been looking for a reason to get out the door on a Saturday and have something social waiting at the finish, this is a pretty honest fit.
Who It Suits
This suits you if you want a low-pressure Saturday run where the distance is adjustable and there is a social payoff at the end - especially if you are new to running or new to running with groups. It is probably not the right fit if you are chasing a hard workout, a specific training pace, or you have no interest in the post-run hangout at a bar and restaurant.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
The group meets at 9:00 AM on Saturday mornings and heads out on road and urban routes through South Boston. Because four distance options are on the table, you are not locked into one pace group or one mileage commitment. They say all paces are welcome, so if you need to move slowly or take it easy that day, you are not going to be the odd one out.
Distance1 mile, 1.5 miles, 5K, 10K
PaceAll paces welcome
TerrainRoad, Urban
Post-runBrunch and drinks at Loco after the run
Your First Run
Show up at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar in South Boston at 9:00 AM on a Saturday. When you get there, figure out which distance option works for you that morning - nothing stops you from choosing the 1-mile route your first time out.
Coming alone is normal for a group like this; the post-run brunch is genuinely where people actually talk, so even if the run itself feels a little unfamiliar, you have a real reason to stick around after. There is no sign-up mentioned, so just show up.
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Common Questions About 1.5 Run Club
Do I have to sign up or pay anything to join?
No sign-up or membership fee is mentioned. It looks like you just show up at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar at 9:00 AM on a Saturday. Check their social pages to confirm before your first visit.
What if I can only run a mile? Is that actually okay?
Yes - the 1-mile option exists for exactly that reason. You are not doing anyone a favor by picking a longer route before you are ready, and no one is going to make you feel bad for choosing the shortest one.
Do I have to stay for brunch after?
Nothing says it is required, but the post-run brunch and drinks at Loco is a core part of what this group is about. It is where the social side actually happens.
Do they run in bad weather?
The club does not spell out a weather policy, so if there is a storm in the forecast, check their social pages before you make the trip to South Boston.
What pace does the group run at?
They say all paces are welcome, and having four different distance options means people naturally spread out. You are not going to be holding up a single fast pack.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated July 2026.