Next group run
6:00 PM
- Days
- Wednesday
- Frequency
- Weekly, plus monthly Sunday runs
- Seasonality
- Monthly Sunday runs in addition to weekly Wednesday meetings; check events page for Sunday dates and times.
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Avenue Runners and Walkers
Detroit, Michigan
Avenue Runners and Walkers is a nonprofit community club on Detroit's Avenue of Fashion that hosts weekly group runs and walks open to all fitness levels. The club meets every Wednesday at 6pm and emphasizes inclusivity, health, wellness, and community connection.
Next group run
6:00 PM
About This Club
Avenue Runners and Walkers is a nonprofit community club based on Detroit's Avenue of Fashion that runs and walks together every Wednesday at 6pm at 19736 Livernois Avenue. It is free to show up, no membership required, and walkers are explicitly part of the plan, not an afterthought.
Highlights
- Community events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Merchandise store
Who It Suits
This club suits beginners, walkers, people returning from a break, and anyone who wants a consistent weekly reason to get outside in Detroit without spending anything. If you are training for a specific race and need structured speedwork or longer distances beyond a 5K, this particular group probably does not fill that need.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
The route is road-based and urban, through the Avenue of Fashion neighborhood. The distance is 5K, and all paces are welcome, so you are not going to be chased or left behind. Beyond Wednesdays, they also hold monthly Sunday runs, with dates and times posted on their events page.
Distance5K
PaceAll paces and abilities are welcome.
TerrainRoad, Urban
Your First Run
Show up to 19736 Livernois Avenue at 6pm on a Wednesday and you are in, no sign-up, no fee, no membership card to wave around. If you are coming alone and do not know a soul, that is a normal way to arrive here. The group covers 5K at a pace that works for you, and if you need to walk the whole thing, that is genuinely fine, not just fine in theory.
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Upcoming Races in Detroit
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Common Questions About Avenue Runners and Walkers
Do I have to sign up or pay before showing up?
No. It is free and no membership is required. Just show up at 19736 Livernois Avenue on a Wednesday at 6pm.
Is it really okay if I walk the whole thing?
Yes. The club is explicitly a running and walking club, and walkers are welcome at every outing, not just tolerated.
How far is the route?
The distance is 5K, on road through the Avenue of Fashion neighborhood.
Do they run every week, or does it trail off in certain seasons?
They meet every Wednesday at 6pm. They also hold additional runs on Sundays once a month. Check their events page for the specific Sunday dates and times.
Is there anything beyond the weekly runs if I want to get more involved?
They say they offer volunteer opportunities and community events, plus a merchandise store if you want to rep the club.
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.