Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Sundays8AM-9AM (summer) and 9AM-10AM (winter) at LortonSundays3PM-4PM (winter) and 4PM-5PM (summer) and Wednesdays 6PM-7PM at Reston
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261 Fearless Club DC Metro
Lorton, Virginia
261 Fearless Club DC Metro is a women-only social running club that meets once a week on Sundays and Wednesdays at locations in Lorton and Reston, Virginia. The club offers noncompetitive, coached group runs with games and relay activities, welcoming all running abilities ages 18 and over.
About This Club
261 Fearless Club DC Metro is a women-only running club that meets twice a week at two locations in Northern Virginia - Laurel Hill Park in Lorton and a Reston location. Runs are coached and noncompetitive, and the format mixes running with games and relay activities, so this is not a traditional 'line up and go fast' group run.
Highlights
- Coached running instruction
- Game-based workouts
- Community support
- Connection to global 261 Fearless network
- Access to education programs and social events
Who It Suits
This club suits women 18 and over who want a structured, low-pressure group run with coaching built in - especially if a purely social, unstructured group feels intimidating or a speed-focused club feels out of reach right now. If you are looking for a pure tempo or race-training group with set paces, this is not that.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Each session runs one hour, and the coached format means someone is actively guiding the workout rather than just setting a pace and hoping you keep up. Expect game-based activities and relays woven into the run, which keeps things moving without the pressure of holding a certain pace. The club is open to all running abilities, so the range of people showing up on any given Sunday or Wednesday is genuinely wide.
Your First Run
Email 261fearlessclubdcmetro@gmail.com before you show up - they ask you to do this to confirm the location and to arrange your first run for free. Wear whatever you run in and bring weather-appropriate layers, since they run outdoors year-round and the meet time shifts by season, so it is worth confirming the current time when you write to them.
Showing up alone is normal here - the coached, activity-based format means you are not left to figure out how to slot into an existing pack of friends.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Lorton
4 upcoming races in Lorton. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Oct 3, 20267th Annual Healthy Start Mind & Body 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run Lorton, VAFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Miles for Migraine Washington D.C. Lorton, VAPricing TBADetails Sat, Nov 7, 2026Anime for Miles 5K Lorton, VAFrom $35Register
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Common Questions About 261 Fearless Club DC Metro
Do I have to pay to try it out?
Your first run is free. Email 261fearlessclubdcmetro@gmail.com to arrange it before you show up.
What time do they meet, and does it change?
Yes, the times shift by season. The Lorton Sunday run is 8AM-9AM in summer and 9AM-10AM in winter. The Reston location runs Sundays 4PM-5PM in summer and 3PM-4PM in winter, plus Wednesdays 6PM-7PM year-round. Email them to confirm the current time before your first visit.
Is this club open to beginners, or will I hold everyone up?
The club explicitly welcomes all running abilities and is noncompetitive. The coached, game-based format is specifically designed so pace is not the measure of the workout.
Which location should I go to?
There are two - Laurel Hill Park Central Green in Lorton and a Reston location. Email them before your first visit and they can help you sort out which works best for you and confirm the exact spot.
Is this connected to anything larger, or is it just a local group?
It is part of the global 261 Fearless network, so membership connects you to programs and events beyond the local club runs.
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.