Buffalo Chips Running Club

Buffalo Chips Running Club has been putting runners on Sacramento roads and trails since 1974, making it the oldest and largest running club in the city. Four days a week, your crew is ready to go.

Quick take

This is a structured, community-driven club built around real training. Whether you show up for a Tuesday speed session or a Sunday long run along the American River Parkway, you get a proper RunSesh with people who take the run seriously without taking themselves too seriously.

Best for

• Runners of all paces, from beginners to seasoned racers
• Anyone who wants structured speed, tempo, and long run workouts
• Families looking for a club with family membership options
• Runners chasing race goals with a training community behind them
• Youth runners through the club’s youth team program

When and where

• Tuesday evenings at 5:45pm
• Thursday at 6pm or 11:45am
• Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7:30am to 8am
• All runs meet at Boy Scouts of America Headquarters, 251 Commerce Circle, Sacramento

Details

• Address: 251 Commerce Circle, Sacramento, CA 95815
• Terrain: track, road, and river trail near the American River Parkway
• Workouts include intervals, speedwork, tempo runs, and long runs
• All paces and skill levels welcome; the majority of members are recreational, middle- and back-of-pack runners
• Membership is required to join runs
• No post-run social listed

Why runners like it

• Fifty-plus years of history means the club knows how to structure a RunSesh that actually makes you faster
• Four weekly run options give you flexibility without losing consistency
• Runners who show up find a range of paces and a group that keeps the focus on the run itself

First visit

• Membership costs $40 for individuals annually, $55 for families, or $25 for students
• Lifetime membership options are also available
• Head to 251 Commerce Circle and look for the group before your first run
• Check buffalochips.com for current schedule details and to sign up

Good to know

This club is not geared toward exclusive elites or stroller users, so if those are priorities, check the website for the most current guidance before your first visit.