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Good Boys Running Club
Denver, Colorado
Fun competitive social club with strong Wash Park presence
About This Club
Good Boys Running Club meets weekly in Washington Park and was started by runners with Olympic Trials backgrounds, so there's real training structure behind the social atmosphere. It suits people who already run regularly and want pace-group workouts with some dogs and community energy mixed in. This isn't a couch-to-5k crowd, it's built for runners who want to be pushed a bit.
Highlights
- Run fast. Pet dogs.' motto
- Olympic Trials founders
- Mixed elite/community teams
- Training groups
- Race team entries
- Community events
Who It Suits
This fits competitive or semi-competitive runners in the Washington Park area who want structured pace-group workouts and don't mind a dog trotting alongside the group. It's a poor fit for absolute beginners or anyone hoping for walk breaks, since walkers and strollers aren't accommodated here. Trail runners should also look elsewhere, since everything happens on road and park pavement.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Runs happen Monday evenings at 5:30 PM, organized into pace groups running roughly 7-9 minutes per mile, so faster and more recreational runners in that range train alongside each other rather than as one single pack. Distances and workouts vary week to week rather than following a fixed route or mileage. Terrain is road and park, flat and paved around Washington Park, no trail running.
DistanceVariable workouts
PacePace groups 7-9 min/mile; balances elite and community levels
TerrainRoad, Park
Your First Run
Show up at the South High School Parking Lot in Washington Park before 5:30 PM on a Monday. Check their Strava or Instagram beforehand since details and workouts can shift week to week.
There's no membership or sign-up required to show up, but this group runs at a real clip (7-9 min/mile), so it's worth being honest with yourself about whether that pace is sustainable for you before you go. Bring your dog if you have one, that's part of the culture here.
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Upcoming Races in Denver
36 upcoming races in Denver. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
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Common Questions About Good Boys Running Club
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, the club is dog-friendly and dogs are part of the culture (the motto is literally 'Run fast. Pet dogs.').
Do I need to join or pay to run with them?
No membership is required to show up to a Monday run. Race team entries and other perks exist for those who want more involvement, but you can just turn up.
What if I'm new to running?
This club is explicitly not set up for absolute beginners. Pace groups run 7-9 minutes per mile, and there's no walkers-welcome accommodation, so it's better suited to people already comfortable running that pace.
How far will we run?
Distances aren't fixed. Workouts rotate week to week rather than following a set mileage, so expect variable training sessions rather than a standard group loop.
Do they run through winter or bad weather?
The core Monday run runs year-round with rotating workouts, per their seasonality, though it's worth checking their Strava or Instagram before heading out for any last-minute changes.
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.