Ampersand Running Club

Ampersand Running Club turns a Fort Worth coffee shop into a weekly running hub, with free group runs on roads and trails followed by post-run hangs at Ampersand Coffee.

Quick take

No membership, no fees, no pressure. Show up, run your pace, then grab a coffee with your crew. This is your RunSesh.

Best for

• Runners who want a free, low-barrier weekly run
• Anyone who runs roads or trails and wants company
• Runners who enjoy a post-run coffee ritual
• Those looking to connect with the Fort Worth running scene
• Runners interested in local events like the Gold Rush race on Trinity Trails

When and where

• Monday and Thursday: 7:30pm
• Saturday: 7:00am
• Frequency: Weekly
• Start location: Ampersand Coffee, 3009 Bledsoe St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Details

• Cost: Free to join and run
• Membership required: No
• Terrain: Roads and trails
• Distance options: 3 miles, 5 miles, and 8 miles
• Pace: All paces, runners of every level can find a group
• Post-run social: Yes, coffee at Ampersand after the run
• Annual events: Hosts the Gold Rush race on Trinity Trails

Why runners like it

• The post-run coffee at Ampersand gives every RunSesh a natural finish line worth running toward
• Three distance options mean you pick your effort, not the other way around
• The Gold Rush race gives regulars a local event to train for and look forward to

First visit

• The run is free and no sign-up is needed, just show up at Ampersand Coffee
• Head to 3009 Bledsoe St, Fort Worth, TX 76107 before your chosen start time
• Pick the distance that fits your day: 3, 5, or 8 miles
• Stick around after the run for coffee and meet the regulars

Good to know

Follow the club on Instagram at @ampersandrunningclub for schedule updates and event announcements.