Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Saturdaygroup run at 8:00 AM year-round, rain or shineTuesdaytrack workout 6:00-7:00 PM seasonal (May-October or May-November)
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RUNdetroit
Detroit, Michigan
RUNdetroit is a locally owned running store in Eastern Market that hosts free Saturday group runs at 8 AM year-round from its storefront, with route options of 3, 6, and 10 miles through Detroit neighborhoods. The club also offers seasonal Tuesday track workouts at Wayne State University's Tom Adams Field.
About This Club
RUNdetroit is a locally owned running store in Eastern Market that opens its doors every Saturday morning for a free group run through Detroit neighborhoods. You pick your distance, 3, 6, or 10 miles, and go at whatever pace works for you. Walkers and walk-joggers are explicitly welcome, not just tolerated.
Highlights
- Free group runs
- Water and electrolyte samples
- Planned routes with maps
- Community atmosphere
Who It Suits
This works well if you are new to group running, getting back into it after a break, or just want a low-pressure Saturday morning reason to get out the door in Detroit. If you are looking for a competitive training group with structured pacing and coached workouts every week, the Saturday run is probably not your primary outlet, though the seasonal Tuesday track sessions may offer more of that edge.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Runs leave from the storefront at 1948 Division St #105 at 8 AM sharp, rain or shine, every Saturday of the year. Routes cover urban streets, multi-use paths, and include the Dequindre Cut, so you will actually see parts of the city. With 50-plus people typically showing up and three distance options, you are not locked into one pace or one group. Before and after the run, the store puts out water and electrolyte drink samples.
Distance3 miles, 6 miles, 10 miles
PaceAll paces welcome, including runners, walkers, and walk-joggers.
TerrainUrban streets, Multi-use paths, Dequindre Cut, Neighborhood routes
Post-runStore provides water and electrolyte drink samples before and after the run; social atmosphere with 50+ participants.
Your First Run
Show up at 1948 Division St #105 before 8 AM on a Saturday, nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. When you get there, pick the distance that fits where you are right now, 3 miles is a real option and nobody will raise an eyebrow.
With a crowd this size, showing up solo is normal, and because walkers are genuinely part of the run, being at the back of the pack is not an awkward situation here. If Tuesday track workouts interest you, those run seasonally from May through October or November at Wayne State University's Tom Adams Field.
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Common Questions About RUNdetroit
Do I need to register or pay anything before I show up?
No registration, no membership, no fee. Just show up at 1948 Division St #105 before 8 AM on a Saturday.
What if it's raining or cold? Do they actually run?
Yes. Saturday runs happen year-round, rain or shine. Dress for the weather and expect people to be there.
I'm not sure I can run the whole way. Is that okay?
Walkers and walk-joggers are welcome. You are not expected to run every step.
What are the Tuesday workouts, and do they run all year?
Tuesday sessions are track workouts held at Wayne State University's Tom Adams Field. They are seasonal, running roughly May through October or November, not year-round like the Saturday runs.
How do I know which distance to pick?
The three options are 3, 6, and 10 miles. RUNdetroit provides planned routes with maps, so you can look at them before you commit. Pick what feels honest for where your fitness is right now.
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.