Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Tuesday6:30pm at Franklin Field or Temple Sports ComplexSunday9am at Lloyd Hall (summer hours earlier)
Community
Philadelphia Runner Track Club
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Runner Track Club is a competitive, membership-based club founded in 2000 for post-collegiate and performance-oriented runners. It offers structured track workouts on Tuesdays and long runs on Sundays, with a community of over 200 runners competing in track, road, cross country, and trail events.
About This Club
Philadelphia Runner Track Club is a competitive, membership-based club founded in 2000 for post-collegiate and performance-oriented runners. They describe themselves as built around structured training, with over 200 members competing in track, road, cross country, and trail events. If you are chasing a Boston qualifier, a track PR, or just want to train consistently with people who are serious about their times, this is built for that.
Highlights
- Coaching
- Training groups
- Sponsorship support
- Community of 200+ runners
Who It Suits
This club is a strong fit for competitive post-collegiate runners who want coached, structured training and a community that races seriously. If you are new to running, returning from a long break, or not yet running at a Boston-qualifier level, this is not the right starting point, and they would tell you the same.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Tuesdays are track workouts at Franklin Field, typically totaling 7 to 11 miles. Sundays are long runs out of Lloyd Hall at Boathouse Row, typically 10 to 16 miles along the Schuylkill River Trail, MLK Drive, and Fairmount Park. Groups split on Sundays depending on distance and pace, so you are not locked into one route. Tuesday starts at 6:30pm; Sunday starts at 9am, with earlier summer hours.
DistanceTrack workouts typically 7-11 miles, Sunday long runs typically 10-16 miles
PaceDesigned for post-collegiate and Boston-qualifier-level athletes; performance standards such as sub-4:20 men and sub-5:10 women/non-binary are referenced for certain program entries; faster-paced groups
TerrainTrack (Franklin Field), Paved multi-use path and road along Schuylkill River Trail, Fairmount Park, MLK Drive
Your First Run
You cannot just show up and join this one. Membership requires an application, and they look for athletes who at least meet their Developing Athlete time standards, with specific benchmarks like sub-4:20 for men and sub-5:10 for women and non-binary athletes referenced for certain program entries.
Enrollment opens twice a year, in January and in June, so check where you are in the calendar before you reach out. Sunday long runs are open to prospective members, which is a real way to get a feel for the group and the routes before you commit.
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Common Questions About Philadelphia Runner Track Club
How much does it cost to join?
Annual dues are $165, plus a $40 initiation fee if you are joining for the first time or rejoining after a gap. If you join between May 1 and November 1, dues are pro-rated to $85.
Can I try a run before applying?
Yes. Sunday long runs are open, so you can come out before you go through the application process. That is a good way to see the pace and the group dynamic firsthand.
When can I actually apply?
There are two enrollment windows each year: Winter enrollment runs January 1 through March 1, and Summer enrollment runs June 1 through September 1. Applications outside those windows are not accepted.
Where exactly do I go on Tuesday versus Sunday?
Tuesdays are at Franklin Field, 235 S 33rd St, at 6:30pm. Sundays are at Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row, at 9am, though summer hours are earlier, so confirm the exact time with the club before your first Sunday.
Do I need to be a certain speed to apply?
They do reference performance standards, including sub-4:20 for men and sub-5:10 for women and non-binary athletes, for certain program entries. They consider applicants who meet at least their Developing Athlete times, so check their current standards before applying.
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.