Citius RC

Citius RC has been bringing Denver runners together since 2017, and your next RunSesh is already on the schedule across multiple days and rotating spots throughout the city.

Quick take

A free, no-dues social run club with structured pace groups, posted routes, and runs four days a week. Show up, find your pace, and run with people who take the run seriously without taking themselves too seriously.

Best for

• Runners pacing between 7 and 11 minutes per mile
• Beginners looking for a low-pressure entry into group running
• Experienced runners who want pace-grouped training with a social side
• Anyone who wants community beyond the run itself

When and where

• Saturday: 7 to 8am long run
• Tuesday (Track): 5:30 to 5:55am
• Thursday (Tempo): 5:30am
• Friday (Breakfast Club): 6am
• All runs rotate through locations across Denver, posted in advance

Details

• Terrain: road and track
• Saturday standard distance is 8 miles, with add-on miles available
• Shorter options and a walking group are offered so every pace has a place
• Pace groups run from 7 to 11 minutes per mile
• Routes are posted ahead of time so you know what you are getting into
• Communication runs through Slack, Strava, and Instagram
• No membership required and no time standards to meet

Why runners like it

• Runners who show up find a club that extends past the finish line, with regular meetups at coffee shops and breweries
• Pace groups mean you are running with people at your level, not chasing a pack or holding one back
• Citius RC has built a consistent crew over seven-plus years, so the community feel is earned, not just stated

First visit

• Free to join, no dues, no sign-up hoops
• Check Strava or Instagram for the current week’s location before you head out
• Join the Slack channel to stay in the loop on routes and meetups
• Lace up and show up at your target pace group, no introduction needed

Good to know

Full schedule details and location updates live at citiusrc.run.