Orlando Social Run Club

Every Thursday in Orlando’s Ivanhoe neighborhood, the Orlando Social Run Club turns a 5K into a full evening out. Lace up, run, then stick around for happy hour.

Quick take

This is a weekly 5K run or walk followed by food and drink specials at City Food Hall in The Yard at Ivanhoe. Your RunSesh comes with a coach-led warmup and a crew that actually hangs out after.

Best for

• Runners and walkers of all paces
• Anyone who wants a social scene built around the run
• Beginners looking for a low-pressure first group run
• Dog owners who want to bring their running partner
• Runners who want post-run happy hour without the planning

When and where

• Day: Every Thursday
• Time: 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
• Frequency: Weekly
• Location: City Food Hall in The Yard at Ivanhoe
• Address: 1412 Alden Rd, Orlando, FL 32803 (Ivanhoe neighborhood)

Details

• Distance: 5K standard, with custom distance options available
• Pace: All paces welcome, run, walk, or run-walk
• Terrain: Urban trails, streets, and pavement
• Dogs allowed: Yes, dog-friendly
• Stroller-friendly: No
• Cost: Free to join
• Membership required: No

Why runners like it

• The coach-led warmup gets you moving right and sets a good tone before the run starts
• Happy hour with food and drink specials gives you a real reason to stick around after your RunSesh
• Raffles pop up at some events, so showing up has its rewards beyond the miles

First visit

• No registration fee and no membership needed, just show up
• Arrive a few minutes before 6:30 PM to catch the coach-led warmup
• Wear what you run in, the vibe is casual and low-key
• Bring your dog if you have one, they are part of the crew too
• Plan to stay for happy hour at City Food Hall after the run

Good to know

The club organizes through Meetup. Check the group page at meetup.com/meetup-group-hhapagyl for the latest event details and any schedule changes before you head out.