Happy's Running Club

Happy’s Running Club has been a St. Louis staple for a reason: show up on a Tuesday, run a 5k through Tower Grove Park, then grab a drink at City Park Grill with your crew.

Quick take

This is a social run built around the run itself. All paces share the same start line, the same park paths, and the same post-run round at City Park Grill. Your RunSesh ends with a cold one.

Best for

• Runners of any pace, from 6-minute milers to run-walkers
• Anyone who wants a weekly Tuesday ritual
• Runners who bring their dog or push a stroller
• People who want a gear drop before heading out
• Those who stay for post-run drink specials

When and where

• Day: Every Tuesday
• Meet time: 6:00 pm
• Run starts: 6:15 pm
• Location: City Park Grill, 3157 Morgan Ford Rd, St. Louis, MO 63116
• Neighborhood: Tower Grove

Details

• Distance: 5k
• Terrain: Pavement and park paths through Tower Grove Park
• Pace range: All paces welcome, including run-walkers and non-runners
• Strollers: Allowed
• Dogs: Allowed
• Gear drop: Available at City Park Grill before the run
• Frequency: Weekly

Why runners like it

• Post-run drink specials at City Park Grill make the social part worth staying for
• No pace pressure means you run your run and still finish with the group
• Gear drop and a set Tuesday schedule make it easy to build into your week

First visit

• Show up at City Park Grill by 6:00 pm to drop your gear before the 6:15 pm start
• The route covers park paths and pavement, so any road or trail shoe works
• Dogs and strollers are good to go, just bring what you need
• Check the club online at happysrunningclubstl.square.site for any updates before you head out

Good to know

Happy’s Running Club is not the run for competitive racers or those chasing structured training. It is a social run first, and that is exactly the point.