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Wednesday6:00 PM trackThursday5:30 PMSaturday8:30 AM
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Eastside Runners Club
Seattle, Washington
Inclusive longstanding Eastside staple for diverse runners
About This Club
Eastside Runners Club has been running out of Seattle's Eastside since 1981, and it's set up as a nonprofit, volunteer-run group rather than a business. It covers a wide range of runners, from walkers and strollers to people training for a marathon, which makes it a fit for people who want a regular running habit without needing to hit a specific pace to belong.
Highlights
- 40+ years established
- Nonprofit volunteer-run
- Roving Saturday locations
- Track workouts with pace charts
- Discounts at running stores
- Social events
- Volunteer opportunities
Who It Suits
This suits beginners, families with strollers, walkers, and recreational runners who want structure (like the Wednesday track workouts) without pressure to race. It's not built for people chasing an exclusively elite training group, and it's not a beer-run-first social club, the social side here is breakfast and BBQs. Dog owners should also note it's not set up as a dog-friendly run.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
The week has three touchpoints: a Wednesday track workout with pace charts, a Thursday run, and a Saturday group run that rotates between a few Eastside locations.
Groups are assigned by fitness level, so a walker and a competitive runner showing up the same day aren't expected to run side by side. Distances run from 3.5+ miles up through marathon-prep long runs, on track, road, and paved paths, and Saturdays wrap up with breakfast or restaurant time together.
Distance3.5+ mi, 5K to marathon prep, Various group run distances
PaceAll paces; groups assigned by fitness; walkers to competitive
TerrainTrack, Road, Paved paths
Post-runBreakfast or restaurant socializing after Saturday runs; member events like BBQs
Your First Run
Saturday is the easiest entry point since it's fully open to newcomers and there's no fee for your first runs. Check the calendar ahead of time so you know which of the rotating locations is in play that week, since it moves between Kirkland Middle School, Redmond Town Center, and Duvall Depot Park.
Because groups are split by fitness, you won't be stuck trying to keep up with a pace that doesn't fit you, and walkers are genuinely part of the mix, not an afterthought. If you want to know more before you commit, the board is around at events and runs, so just ask.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Seattle
66 upcoming races in Seattle. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Run Like a Viking Virtual Challenge 5K/10K/Half Marathon Seattle, WAFrom $45Details Sun, Aug 9, 202617th Lake Union 10K Run/Walk Seattle, WAFrom $78Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026One Step Closer Seattle, WAFrom $75Details
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Common Questions About Eastside Runners Club
Do I have to pay before I can try it out?
No. There's no fee for your initial runs, and membership isn't required to participate. Dues ($20 individual, $25 family per year) only come into play after you've done trial runs and decide to join.
Can I bring my dog?
No, this club is not set up as dog-friendly.
Where exactly do Saturday runs start?
Location rotates between Kirkland Middle School, Redmond Town Center, and Duvall Depot Park, so check the club calendar before you head out to confirm which one is up that week.
I'm worried about being the slowest one there, is that a real risk?
Groups are assigned by fitness level, spanning walkers up to competitive runners, so you'd be grouped with people at a similar pace rather than thrown in with everyone at once.
What's the Wednesday track session actually like?
It's a 6:00 PM workout with pace charts, held at Kirkland Middle School during soccer seasons and at Lake Washington High School the rest of the year.
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.