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Run It Up Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Inclusive social club empowering POC runners in Dallas
About This Club
Run It Up Dallas is a social run club in East Dallas built around Black and brown runners, started by Theo Murdaugh. It's not chasing PRs, it's built for people who want to run consistently, get to know their neighbors, and support Black-owned businesses along the way. If you want a running club that's also plugged into the community around it, this is that.
Highlights
- Focus on Black and brown communities
- Patronizes local Black businesses
- Community impact initiatives
- Exclusive perks with local businesses
- Service projects and fundraising
Who It Suits
This suits Black and brown runners, beginners, and people who want a run that comes with community ties, monthly socials, and local business support attached. It's not built for competitive racers chasing splits, and it's not a trail club, everything here is on the road. If you're looking to run completely solo without any group or social component, this probably isn't the fit either.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Runs happen on the road, three times a week, and the pace is open to all levels, so nobody's getting dropped for being slow. Walkers are welcome, which tells you this isn't a group time-trialing every outing. Expect it to feel more like a standing community habit than a training program.
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Your First Run
Sign up online through their form before you show up, that's how they let you know where to be. Once you're there, know that walkers are welcome and all levels are the norm, not the exception, so showing up out of shape or unsure of your pace isn't going to be a problem.
The club leans into an inclusive vibe for POC runners specifically, so if that's what you're looking for, you're in the right place. There's no membership required to join a run, so you can just turn up once you've signed up and see how it feels.
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Upcoming Races in Dallas
49 upcoming races in Dallas. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Dallas Running Club Fall Training Program Dallas, TXFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Peticolas Running Club Social Run/Walk - SeptemBEER Dallas, TXFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Anadel Speaks Hope In Motion 5K Dallas, TXFrom $45Details
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Common Questions About Run It Up Dallas
Do I need to be a member to run with them?
No, membership isn't required to join a run.
How do I find out where to meet?
You sign up online via their form, that's how you get pointed to the meeting spot in East Dallas.
Is there anything besides the runs themselves?
Yes, they hold monthly social events, collaborate with local businesses, and run service projects and fundraising tied to supporting Black-owned businesses.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
No, the club isn't set up as dog-friendly or stroller-friendly.
Will I be the slowest person there?
Unlikely to matter either way, all levels are welcome and walkers are part of the norm, not an exception.
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.