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.