Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Tuesday7:00pm (starts 7:15pm)Friday7:15am (starts 7:30am)
SocialFree
Fort Greene Runners
Brooklyn, New York
Inclusive neighborhood social run club perfect for casual runners seeking community
About This Club
Fort Greene Runners meets twice a week in Fort Greene, Brooklyn: Tuesday evenings and Friday mornings. It's free, there's no membership to sign up for, and the routes are fixed road runs of 3, 5, or 6 miles at a conversational pace. This is built for people who want a regular running habit without racing anyone.
Highlights
- Dual weekly runs
- Fixed routes
- Instagram chat for joining
- Free runs
- All paces welcome
- Community vibe
Who It Suits
This suits beginners and social runners who want a free, no-commitment way to run regularly at whatever pace they're at. It's explicitly not aimed at competitive racers or trail runners, since the routes are road and street and the pace is conversational rather than tempo work. If you're chasing race times or want technical trail terrain, look elsewhere.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
You get a choice of distance each time out, 3 miles or the longer 5-6 mile option, both on road and street terrain. The pace is described as conversational and all-paces, with a stated no one left behind approach, so the group isn't running away from anyone. Tuesday runs meet at Dekalb Ave & Cumberland St, Friday runs meet at Hanson Pl & Fulton St, so know which day you're showing up for.
Distance3 miles, 5 miles, 6 miles
PaceAll paces, conversational, no one left behind
TerrainRoad, Street
Your First Run
Message the club on Instagram first to get into their chat, that's how you find out specifics and let them know you're coming. Show up early to the meeting spot, Dekalb & Cumberland on Tuesday or Hanson & Fulton on Friday, since the run actually starts about 15 minutes after the listed meeting time.
When you get there, pick your distance, 3 miles or the 5-6 mile route, based on what you feel like doing that day. Because it's all paces with a no one left behind approach, showing up not knowing your pace or not knowing anyone isn't a barrier here, that's the point of how it's set up.
Something to train for
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 Fort Greene Runners
Do I need to sign up or become a member?
No. It's free and there's no membership required. You just message the club on Instagram to get added to their chat before you come.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
No, the club is listed as not dog-friendly or stroller-friendly, so plan to come without either.
What if I want to walk part of it?
Walkers are welcome. Combined with the all-paces, no one left behind approach, taking walk breaks isn't going to leave you stranded.
Which run should I go to if I'm new?
Either works, they're weekly and year-round. Tuesday meets at Dekalb Ave & Cumberland St at 7pm (running starts 7:15pm), Friday meets at Hanson Pl & Fulton St at 7:15am (running starts 7:30am). Pick whichever fits your schedule.
How do I decide on distance?
You choose on arrival between a 3 mile route and a longer 5 or 6 mile route, so you can size the run to how you're feeling that day.
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.