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When to Show Up
6:30pm winter, 7:00pm summer (June-Sept)Check Facebook
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Braindead Running Club
Dallas, Texas
Premier social beer run club
About This Club
Braindead Running Club is a free Monday night group that meets at Westlake Brewing Company in Deep Ellum, Dallas. It's built around neighborhood road routes and a free pint afterward, with no membership or sign-up required. It suits people who want a run to end at a beer and a conversation, not a race clock.
Highlights
- Brewery-sponsored
- Fun-focused
- Adopted by Westlake Brewing
- Free beer
- Multiple distances
- All paces
Who It Suits
This fits beginners, walkers, casual joggers, and anyone who wants a low-pressure social run with a beer at the end. It's not going to work for competitive racers looking for pace groups or splits, and there's no trail terrain here if that's what you're after. Leave the dog and the stroller at home since neither is accommodated.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
You pick your own distance and pace since the group runs short and medium routes on roads, sidewalks, and through neighborhoods, not trails. There's no set pace group to keep up with; walkers are explicitly welcome alongside joggers. Start time shifts with the season, 6:30pm in winter and 7:00pm in summer to dodge the Texas heat.
DistanceMultiple distances, Short, Medium
PaceAll levels, self-selected
TerrainRoads, Neighborhoods, Sidewalks
Post-runFree pint at Westlake Brewing
Your First Run
Show up at Westlake Brewing Company at 2816 Commerce Street by the posted start time, but check the club's Facebook first since the exact time moves seasonally. Once there, you self-select your distance and pace, so there's no group you're expected to keep pace with or fall behind.
Nobody's tracking who's fastest or slowest here; you run your own route at your own effort and end up back at the brewery either way. The free pint afterward is the actual anchor of the night, so even a short run gets you to the same place as everyone else.
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Upcoming Races in Dallas
37 upcoming races in Dallas. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
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Common Questions About Braindead Running Club
Do I need to sign up or pay anything?
No. It's free with no membership required, just show up on Monday.
What if I'm slow or want to walk the whole thing?
That's built into how it works. Pace is self-selected and walkers are explicitly welcome, so there's no group pace you're expected to match.
Can I bring my dog or a jogging stroller?
No, the club isn't set up as dog-friendly or stroller-friendly.
What time does it actually start?
6:30pm in winter, 7:00pm in summer (roughly June through September) to avoid the heat. Check the club's Facebook for the exact current time before you go.
Is there anything after the run?
Yes, a free pint at Westlake Brewing Company, the spot where you meet in the first place.
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 April 2026.