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6:30 p.m.Wednesdays9:00 a.m.Saturdays
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Front Runners Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Front Runners Atlanta is an inclusive LGBTQ+ running and walking club that hosts twice-weekly group runs from John Howell Park. The club welcomes all paces and abilities, with no membership requirements and routes typically 3-6 miles through Atlanta neighborhoods.
About This Club
Front Runners Atlanta is an LGBTQ+ running and walking club that meets twice a week out of John Howell Park in Virginia-Highland. They describe themselves as open to all paces and abilities, with no membership required to show up. If you are looking for a group where you can run or walk without having to prove anything first, this is worth checking out.
Who It Suits
This club is built for LGBTQ+ runners and walkers, and for anyone who wants a no-pressure environment where pace does not determine whether you belong. If you need a structured training group with pace-specific corrals or coached workouts, this is probably not the setup for you.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Runs go 3 to 6 miles through Atlanta neighborhoods, with routes hitting the Beltline and the Piedmont Park Loop among other urban streets. The pace is genuinely open, meaning you are not expected to keep up with the front of the pack. They do not say whether the group splits by pace, so it is worth reaching out before your first time if that matters to you.
Distance3-6 miles
PaceOpen to all paces; membership is open regardless of pace
TerrainUrban streets, Midtown Atlanta neighborhoods, Beltline routes, Piedmont Park Loop
Post-runOnce a month special brewery run at Felix's Atlanta
Your First Run
Show up to John Howell Park, in front of the Cunard Memorial Playground at 797 Virginia Ave NE, at 6:30 p.m. on a Wednesday or 9:00 a.m. on a Saturday. No registration, no membership, no fee to walk in.
Coming alone is normal here, and because the club is identity-based, a lot of people arrive not knowing anyone and that is part of the point. Walkers are explicitly welcome, so if you need to walk stretches or the whole thing, you are not going to be the odd one out.
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Common Questions About Front Runners Atlanta
Do I have to pay or become a member to run with Front Runners Atlanta?
No. They say membership is open regardless of pace, and there is no requirement to join or pay before you show up.
Can I walk instead of run?
Yes, walkers are welcome. This is not a group where walking is a workaround, it is explicitly part of what they offer.
How far do they actually go?
Routes are typically 3 to 6 miles. Where in that range a given run lands is not specified, so if that detail matters for planning, check with them directly before you head out.
Is there anything social beyond the run itself?
Once a month they do a brewery run at Felix's Atlanta. The regular Wednesday and Saturday runs do not have a listed post-run hangout, but the monthly brewery run gives you a lower-stakes way to meet people if that helps.
Is this club only for LGBTQ+ runners?
Front Runners Atlanta describes itself as an LGBTQ+ running and walking club. They say they welcome all paces and abilities, but the club's identity and community are rooted in that space, so go in knowing that context.
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.