A free, Thursday-night Lake Eola run and walk with OUT Sports League Orlando.
Next group run
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Days
Thursday
Frequency
Weekly
Seasonality
The registration page says the club may cancel for extreme weather or a major holiday, and they'll post cancellations on social media or email/text registrants; check OUT Sports League social channels for cancellations before heading out, if the weather is really bad (but they don't typically cancel due to rain).
About This Club
OUT Sports League Orlando Run Club is a free Thursday evening group at Outpost Neighborhood Tavern for runners, joggers, walkers, and supporters. The group offers one-, two-, and three-mile Lake Eola routes, then gathers for drink specials, raffles, and photos.
Highlights
LGBTQ+ inclusive
Lake Eola route options
Weekly post-run raffles and group photos
Weekly drink specials
Raffles
Group photos
Dog-friendly patio
One-time free registration
Who It Suits
Best For
Beginners
Walkers
LGBTQ+ runners and allies
Social runners
All paces
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Distance1 mile, 2 miles, 3 miles
PaceAll paces and experience levels are welcome. Participants may run, jog, walk, socialize, or cheer others on.
TerrainPaved lake loop, City streets
Post-runWeekly drink specials at Outpost Neighborhood Tavern, plus raffles and group photos.
Your First Run
Register online in advance or arrive early to complete the required waiver
Meet outside the tavern and look for the OUT Sports League table
Choose the 1-, 2-, or 3-mile Lake Eola route that suits you
Use street parking on Eola Drive or nearby lots and garages
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Orlando
54 upcoming races in Orlando. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Common Questions About OUT Sports League Orlando Run Club
Do I need to be fast to run with OUT Sports League Orlando Run Club?
No. OUT Sports League Orlando Run Club is set up for new runners and walking is fine and nobody gets left behind. On pace: all paces and experience levels are welcome. Participants may run, jog, walk, socialize, or cheer others on. If you are worried about holding the group up, that is the most common worry new members have, and it is usually the first thing to go away.
Is it awkward to show up to OUT Sports League Orlando Run Club on your own?
Most people turn up alone the first time, and a group run is one of the easier places to do that, because you are all moving in the same direction and nobody has to hold a conversation face to face. Afterwards: weekly drink specials at Outpost Neighborhood Tavern, plus raffles and group photos.
How does OUT Sports League Orlando Run Club compare to other running clubs in Orlando?
It is free to run with, which is true of 13 of Orlando's 15 clubs. Walkers are welcome here, which is true of 14 of Orlando's 15 clubs. Dogs are welcome, which only 2 of Orlando's 15 clubs say explicitly.
Do I need to sign up before my first run with OUT Sports League Orlando Run Club?
No membership is required, so you can turn up to a run and see how you get on before committing to anything. There is nothing to pay either. It is still worth checking their latest post before you go, in case a start time or meeting spot has moved.
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 August 2026.