Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Monday6:45 pmWednesday6:45 pmThursday6:45 pmSaturday8:30 am
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NoMa Run Club
Washington, District of Columbia
NoMa Run Club is a free social running club in Washington DC's NoMa neighborhood offering four weekly group runs from REI and Lost Generation Brewing with distances from 5k to 7 miles. Runs finish at local breweries and eateries for post-run socializing.
About This Club
NoMa Run Club is a free, no-membership social run club based in Washington DC's NoMa neighborhood, meeting four times a week out of REI and Lost Generation Brewing. Distances range from a 5k up to 7 miles, and the post-run destinations, Andy's Pizza, Lost Generation, Union Market, are a real part of what this club is about, not an afterthought.
Highlights
- Bag drop service
- Free weekly runs
- Brewery discounts
- Local restaurant partnerships
Who It Suits
If you want structured training, track workouts, or coached sessions, this probably isn't your setup. But if you want to run consistently, keep your own pace, and actually hang out afterward with a free slice or a discounted beer, this is built for exactly that.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Depending on the day, you're looking at a 5k, 4.5 miles, 7 miles, or a hill workout, so the weekly schedule gives you options rather than locking you into one distance. Routes cover city streets, the Metropolitan Branch Trail, Capitol and National Mall roads, and neighborhood hills. They describe themselves as all-paces-welcome with mixed-ability groups, so faster runners and slower ones are both part of the picture.
Distance5k, 4.5 miles, 7 miles, Hill workout
PaceAll paces welcome; mixed-ability groups
TerrainCity streets, Capitol and National Mall area roads, Metropolitan Branch Trail, Neighborhood hills
Post-runMonday runs end at Andy's Pizza NoMa with free signature slice with drink purchase; Thursday runs end at Lost Generation Brewing with 20% off Shift beers; Saturday runs end at Union Market for bagels and coffee; many runs finish at breweries or local eateries for food and socializing
Your First Run
Show up to 201 M St NE (the REI NoMa) for Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening runs at 6:45 pm, or to Lost Generation Brewing for the Saturday 8:30 am run. They offer a bag drop, so you don't have to run with your stuff on you.
Because the group is mixed-ability and explicitly beginner-friendly, showing up as a slower runner or a solo first-timer is genuinely the norm here, not the exception. After the run, you're heading somewhere specific with the group, which makes the awkward 'do I just leave?' question easy to answer.
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Upcoming Races in Washington
23 upcoming races in Washington. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 1, 20265K Electronica Washington, DCFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 8, 202648th Annual Ray's Race at APA Washington, DCFrom $40Register Fri, Aug 14, 2026District Ekiden Washington, DCFrom $50Register
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Common Questions About NoMa Run Club
Does it cost anything to join or show up?
Nothing. It's free to run with them and there's no membership required. The post-run food and drinks are on you, but Monday runs come with a free pizza slice when you buy a drink at Andy's, and Thursday runs get you 20% off Shift beers at Lost Generation.
What if I'm slower than everyone else?
They describe themselves as all-paces-welcome with mixed-ability groups, so no single pace defines the run. You won't be the only person running at a comfortable effort.
How far are the runs? Can I do a shorter distance if 7 miles is too much?
The schedule includes a 5k, a 4.5-mile run, a 7-mile run, and a hill workout across the four weekly days, so you can pick the day that fits where you are right now. Check their details before each run to confirm which distance is on which day.
What do I do with my bag while I'm running?
They offer a bag drop, so you can leave your stuff and run without carrying it.
What happens after the run?
It depends on the day. Monday ends at Andy's Pizza NoMa with a free signature slice when you buy a drink. Thursday finishes at Lost Generation Brewing with 20% off Shift beers. Saturday wraps up at Union Market for bagels and coffee. The post-run stop is part of the plan, not optional.
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.