Group run schedule

When to Show Up

Tuesday5:45pmThursday6pm or 11:45amSaturday/Sunday7:30am-8am
Frequency
4x weekly
Seasonality
Year-round, rain or shine; locations vary Sat/Sun

About This Club

Buffalo Chips has been running in Sacramento since 1974 and is USATF affiliated, with a structured program that mixes speedwork with long runs on the river trail.

It's built for people who want actual workouts, not just a casual jog, but the pace range described is all paces and skill levels, with most of the group recreational or middle/back-of-pack. Individual, student, family, and lifetime membership options exist, so it works for people running solo or bringing family in.

Highlights

  • Oldest in Sacramento
  • USATF affiliated
  • Workout-focused
  • Event sponsorships
  • Structured workouts
  • Racing events
  • Youth team

Who It Suits

This suits beginners, recreational runners, families, and anyone who wants structured speed and tempo work alongside long runs, without needing to be fast to show up. It's not set up for stroller running or for anyone looking for an exclusive, elite-only pace group. If you need a walker-friendly format, this isn't described as one.

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What a Run With Them Is Like

Tuesday and Thursday sessions are speed and tempo work on track and road. Saturday and Sunday are long runs on roads and river trail near the American River Parkway, with the exact meeting spot changing week to week, so you check the workouts tab first. The club describes itself as majority recreational and middle/back-of-pack, so the structured days are workouts you can scale to your own pace rather than a single fixed group pace.

DistanceIntervals, Speedwork, Tempo runs, Long runs
PaceAll paces and skill levels welcome; majority recreational, middle/back-of-pack
TerrainTrack, Road, River trail

Your First Run

Head to the Boy Scouts of America Headquarters at 251 Commerce Circle in Sacramento. For Tuesday, arrive by 5:45pm, and know that it happens rain or shine. For Thursday there are two options, 6pm or 11:45am.

If it's your first time and you're not a member, you'll sign a waiver before running, and it helps to arrive early for the group warmup so you're not walking in cold. For Saturday or Sunday, check the workouts tab on their site beforehand since the long run location moves around.