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Almost Friday Run Club
Boston, Massachusetts
Almost Friday Run Club is a free, beginner-friendly Thursday morning run group based at Curley Community Center in South Boston. The club covers 3 miles at an easy, conversational pace with walk breaks and welcomes runners of all levels.
About This Club
Almost Friday Run Club meets every Thursday at 7:00 AM at Curley Community Center in South Boston for a free, no-signup 3-mile run. They run at a conversational pace with walk breaks built in, and they say they welcome all paces. If you have been putting off joining a run group because you are worried about keeping up, this one is specifically set up for that.
Who It Suits
This works well if you are new to running, coming back after a break, or just want a manageable weekday morning run without any pressure around pace. If you are training hard and looking for speed work or long runs above 3 miles, this is not that group.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
The route covers 3 miles on city streets, sidewalks, and waterfront paths around South Boston at roughly 9 to 9:30 minutes per mile. The pace is meant to be easy enough to hold a conversation, and walk breaks are part of the plan, not an exception. They are clear in their own messaging that they do not go fast.
Distance3 miles
PaceEasy, conversational pace at roughly 9-9:30 minutes per mile with walk breaks. Group messaging emphasizes they don't go fast and welcome all paces.
TerrainCity streets, Sidewalks, Waterfront paths
Post-runPost-run coffee, commonly at Annie's Bakery & Cafe in South Boston
Your First Run
Show up to Curley Community Center in South Boston at 7:00 AM on a Thursday - no registration, no fee, nothing to sign up for ahead of time. Coming alone is normal here; it is a community group and people turn up solo all the time.
The pace is genuinely easy, so being newer or slower is not going to leave you stranded. After the run, a lot of people head to Annie's Bakery and Cafe nearby for coffee, which is a low-pressure way to actually meet people.
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Common Questions About Almost Friday Run Club
Do I have to pay or sign up before showing up?
No. It is free and there is no membership or registration required. Just show up at Curley Community Center at 7:00 AM on a Thursday.
Is 9 to 9:30 per mile really the pace, or does it end up faster?
They say themselves that they do not go fast and that all paces are welcome. The walk breaks are built in, not optional extras, so the average pace can be even more relaxed than that range suggests.
What happens after the run?
The group commonly goes to Annie's Bakery and Cafe in South Boston for coffee. It is not mandatory, but it is a regular part of the Thursday routine.
Is 3 miles always the distance, or does it vary?
Every run is 3 miles. If you are not sure whether that ever changes, check in with the club directly before you head out.
Do they run year-round, including winter?
They meet weekly on Thursdays, but whether they go out in bad weather is not something they have specified publicly. Worth checking their social channels before a rough morning.
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.