Mikkeller Running Club - Phoenix
Mikkeller Running Club Phoenix turns a regular group run into a full RunSesh with a cold beer waiting at the finish line. Two weekly meetups, all paces, and a global craft beer running network rooted right here in the Valley.
Quick take
This is the club where your RunSesh ends at a taproom. Run a few kilometers with your crew, then settle in for happy hour. No pressure on pace, no skipping the social part.
Best for
- Runners who want a post-run beer as part of the plan
- Social runners looking for a consistent weekly crew
- Beginners who want a low-pressure group run
- Anyone curious about the global Mikkeller Running Club network
- Runners who like variety across two different meetup spots
When and where
- Mondays: Chupacabra Taproom in Mesa
- Wednesdays (midweek): Phoenix Beer Overlooking Lakeside, 8300 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
- Start time: 6:30pm with Runners Happy Hour running to 9pm
- Frequency: Weekly on both days
Details
- Address (Scottsdale location): 8300 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
- Terrain: Road and pavement
- Distance: 3 to 5K per run
- Pace: All paces welcome, no one left behind
- Post-run social: Yes, happy hour at the taproom is part of the deal
- Cost: Free to join and show up
- Part of the global MRC network: Yes, Mikkeller Running Club chapters run worldwide
Why runners like it
- The happy hour is built into the schedule, not an afterthought
- Both locations keep things fresh across the week
- No one gets dropped. Every pace finds a place in this crew.
First visit
- No membership required. Just show up.
- Free to run with the group
- Find the run and RSVP at meetup.com/mrc-phoenix
- Lace up for 3 to 5K on road and pavement, then stay for the beer
Good to know
The club lists runs on Meetup, so checking there before your first visit will confirm location and any schedule updates.
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