Dogtown Running Club
Dogtown Running Club brings St. Louis runners together three times a week for free group runs rooted in the Dogtown neighborhood, with post-run pints at Heavy Riff Brewing Company to seal the deal.
Quick take
This is a free, no-membership neighborhood club built around showing up, running your pace, and sticking around after. Your RunSesh ends at a brewery, which makes it easy to keep coming back.
Best for
- Runners of all levels looking for structured weekly group runs
- Anyone who wants free runs with zero commitment barriers
- Runners interested in local races and volunteer opportunities
- Social runners who want community beyond the finish line
- Dogtown locals and anyone willing to make the trip
When and where
- Tuesday mornings at 6am
- Wednesday evenings at 6pm outside Heavy Riff Brewing Company
- Saturday mornings from 8 to 9am
- Runs rotate through Heavy Riff Brewing Company, SLU track, and Forest Park
- Runs happen weekly throughout the year
Details
- Location: Dogtown neighborhood, St. Louis, MO 63139
- Primary meetup: Heavy Riff Brewing Company
- Terrain: road, track, paved paths, and gravel paths
- Distance options: 2 miles, 4 miles, or 7 plus miles
- All paces run together, mixed beginners and advanced
- Cost: free to join and free to run
- No membership required
- Stroller friendly status not confirmed, so check before bringing one
Why runners like it
- Runners who show up get a genuine post-run social scene at a brewery, not just a wave goodbye at the parking lot
- Three weekly run options mean you can fit a RunSesh into almost any schedule
- The club supports local races and volunteering, so your running connects to something bigger in St. Louis
First visit
- Grab your shoes and show up outside Heavy Riff Brewing Company for a Wednesday evening run to get a feel for the group
- No registration, no fee, just run
- All paces are welcome so do not worry about keeping up
- Check the club page at gostlouis.org/running-clubs/dogtown-running-club for current schedule details
Good to know
The club is active on Instagram, which is the best place to catch last-minute updates or location changes before you head out.
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