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DC Pynk Run Club
Washington, District of Columbia
DC Pynk Run Club is a free, community-focused running club for queer women, trans, and nonbinary runners meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Dupont Circle fountain in Washington, DC. The club prioritizes community and inclusion over speed, offering both running and walking options.
About This Club
DC Pynk Run Club meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Dupont Circle fountain, and it is built specifically for queer women, trans, and nonbinary runners. They say community and inclusion come before speed here, and that shows up in a real way: walkers are welcome alongside runners, and nobody is getting dropped for being slow.
Who It Suits
If you are a queer woman, trans, or nonbinary person who wants a running space that was made with you in mind, this is that. If you are chasing PRs and want a hard workout group that pushes tempo pace, this is probably not your Tuesday night.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Most Tuesday runs cover 2-5 miles on roads and paved trails at a social pace around 10 minutes per mile. They also do collaborative Sapphic Sunday runs with TVOP that dial the pace back to 11-13 minutes per mile, which is a genuinely comfortable range if you are still building your base.
Distance options vary, so if you are not sure which group is right for you on a given night, just ask when you get there.
DistanceWalk option (casual), 3-5 miles, 2-3 miles
PaceSocial pace around 10 minutes per mile for regular runs; collaborative runs with TVOP run at 11-13 minutes per mile.
TerrainRoad, Pavement, Paved trail
Post-runSome collaborative Sapphic Sunday runs end at a local cafe or bakery for socializing.
Your First Run
Show up to the Dupont Circle fountain a few minutes before 6:30 p.m. on a Tuesday and you will find the group there. You do not need to sign up or pay anything in advance - it is free and open.
If you are nervous about pace, the walk option is a real option, not a consolation prize. Showing up alone is genuinely normal here; this is a club built around the idea that belonging matters more than what you ran last weekend.
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Common Questions About DC Pynk Run Club
Do I have to run the whole time, or can I walk?
Walking is a genuine option every week, not something you have to apologize for. They offer a walk option alongside the run groups.
How much does it cost to join?
Nothing. It is free to show up.
Is the pace really as slow as they say, or will I be left behind?
The regular runs go around 10 minutes per mile, and the collaborative runs with TVOP are 11-13 minutes per mile. If either of those feels fast for where you are right now, the walk group has you covered.
Do they do anything after the run, or is it just run and done?
Some of the Sapphic Sunday collaborative runs end at a local cafe or bakery. The Tuesday runs - check their social pages for what is happening after on a given week.
Is this club open to me if I am nonbinary but not a woman?
Yes. They describe themselves as a space for queer women, trans, and nonbinary runners.
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 July 2026.
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