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Monday6:30pmThursday7:00pmWednesday6:30pmSaturdayvariable
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PHX Run Club
Phoenix, Arizona
Premier inclusive citywide running community
About This Club
PHX Run Club is a free, citywide running community based in Phoenix, meeting at multiple locations including Downtown Phoenix and Tempe. Runs happen four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and a variable Saturday slot) with distances of 3 to 5 miles on road and neighborhood terrain. It's built for beginners, social runners, and people who want a regular group to show up for, not for trail running or elite-pace training.
Highlights
- Multiple weekly locations
- Heylo for updates
- Weekend adventures
- Inclusive paces
- Free weekly runs
- Members-only training
- Apparel discounts
- Priority event access
Who It Suits
This suits beginners and social runners who want a free, recurring run with people at a range of paces, plus the option to stay for a hang afterward. It's not built for walkers looking for a walk-run format, and it's not aimed at trail runners or elite racers, since the terrain is road and neighborhood streets only.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Runs cover 3 to 5 miles on roads and through neighborhood streets, with multiple pace groups running together including a tempo group, so faster and slower runners split off naturally. Weekends bring what the club calls adventures, with variable timing, so check the schedule before you head out. After the run, people stick around for a social hang rather than scattering right away.
Distance3 miles, 5 miles
PaceAll paces welcome, multiple groups including tempo
TerrainRoad, Neighborhoods
Post-runStay for hangs and social gatherings
Your First Run
Check Heylo or the schedule ahead of time to confirm which location and time is happening that day, since PHX Run Club rotates between multiple spots. For the Downtown Phoenix runs, you'll meet at Roses by the Stairs, arrive a bit early since parking is street parking on Lynwood, 3rd, or 5th Ave and fills up, and bring water.
With multiple pace groups running including a tempo group, you can settle into whichever one matches your effort that day instead of worrying about keeping up with the whole crowd. Nobody's charging you to show up, so there's no barrier to just trying it once.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Phoenix
36 upcoming races in Phoenix. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 15, 2026Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 29, 2026Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZFrom $30Register
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Common Questions About PHX Run Club
Do I have to pay or become a member to run with them?
No. The weekly runs are free. There's an optional paid membership that unlocks members-only training, apparel discounts, and priority event access, but it's not required to show up and run.
Where do I park?
For the Downtown Phoenix location, park on the street along Lynwood, 3rd, or 5th Ave, and get there early since spots go quickly.
Can I walk if I need to?
This isn't set up as a walk group. There are multiple pace groups, including a tempo group, so beginners have room to run at an easier pace, but the format is running rather than walking.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
No, the club isn't set up as dog-friendly or stroller-friendly.
Is this a trail running group?
No, all the routes are on road and neighborhood terrain, so it's not the right fit if you're specifically looking for trail miles.
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 April 2026.