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When to Show Up
Monday6:30PMFriday7:30AM
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Commonwealth Running Club
Brooklyn, New York
Premier social run club for fun, inclusive weekly runs with bar hangs in Park Slope
About This Club
Commonwealth Running Club is a social run and walk group based in Park Slope, Brooklyn, meeting at Grand Army Plaza twice a week. It's built around getting people moving and then getting them talking, with every route finishing at a bar for discounted drinks. It suits people who want running to be a reason to hang out, not a performance.
Highlights
- Light-hearted vibe
- Routes end at local bar
- Focus on social connections
- Discounted post-run drinks
- Social events
Who It Suits
This works well for social runners, beginners, walkers, and younger adults (18-26) who want a low-pressure reason to run and then stick around for drinks. It's not built for competitive racers chasing pace goals or trail runners looking for technical terrain, and it's not set up for strollers or dogs.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Routes run about 3 miles over road and park terrain, with three route options so the distance and path can vary by day. The pace range spans walkers to runners, so the group isn't chasing a single speed. Every run ends at Commonwealth Bar or Pasta Louise, so the run itself is really the lead-in to the social part.
Distance3 miles
PaceAll paces, inclusive from walkers to runners
TerrainRoad, Park
Post-runDiscounted drinks at Commonwealth Bar and Pasta Louise
Your First Run
Show up at Grand Army Plaza for the Monday 6:30PM or Friday 7:30AM meetup, and check their social channels beforehand in case anything's changed. Bring your ID since the routes end at a bar. There's no sign-up or membership required to show up, and because walkers are explicitly welcome, you don't need to worry about keeping pace with anyone. Go in expecting the run to be short and the hang after to be the main event.
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Upcoming Races in Brooklyn
19 upcoming races in Brooklyn. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 1, 202612th BedStuy 5K Brooklyn, NYFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Welcome Home Plants 5k Brooklyn, NYFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026BUSHWICK 5K Brooklyn, NYFrom $35Details
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Common Questions About Commonwealth Running Club
Will I be too slow or hold people up?
No. The club explicitly welcomes all paces, from walkers to runners, so there isn't a single speed you need to keep up with.
Do I need to sign up or pay to join?
No. It's free to join and there's no membership required, just show up at Grand Army Plaza at the listed meeting time.
Can I bring my dog or stroller?
No, the club isn't set up for either dogs or strollers.
What happens after the run?
Routes end at Commonwealth Bar or Pasta Louise, where the group gets discounted drinks. Bring an ID since that's the finish point.
How far do we run?
Routes are about 3 miles over road and park terrain, and there are three different route options.
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.