Seattle Green Lake Running Group

Green Lake is one of Seattle’s best running spots, and the Seattle Green Lake Running Group has been making the most of it since 2010. Lace up and join a crew that runs the lake multiple days a week, rain or shine.

Quick take

This is a free, no-membership social run club built around Green Lake’s loop. You show up, you run, you hang out after. Your RunSesh is straightforward and consistent.

Best for

• Runners of all paces looking for a regular group run
• Anyone who wants post-run coffee or a bite with their crew
• Casual runners who want variety without pressure
• People new to running in Seattle who want to find their people

When and where

• Runs happen multiple days a week, Monday through Friday
• Early morning options like Wednesday at 5:30am
• Evening runs such as Thursday at 6:30pm
• Meet at Green Lake, with gathering points near Starbucks or local running stores
• Routes stick to the Green Lake loop and nearby areas

Details

• Location: Green Lake neighborhood, Seattle, WA 98115
• Terrain: paved paths and flat lake loop roads
• Distance options: 2.8 miles, 3 miles, 3 to 5 miles, and 6 miles
• All paces welcome with running buddies available at every speed
• Post-run social is a regular part of the RunSesh
• Free to join, no membership required
• Stroller-friendly terrain given the flat paved loop

Why runners like it

• Runners who show up say the post-run hangouts are worth the early alarm, with coffee runs and nearby spots like PCC, burger joints, and pizza on the regular rotation
• The flat Green Lake loop means you focus on the run and the people, not the elevation
• Multiple weekly run times mean you can fit a RunSesh into almost any schedule

First visit

• No registration needed, just show up at Green Lake
• The run is free with no membership required
• Check the Meetup page before your first visit to confirm the day’s meet spot and time
• Any pace works, your crew is waiting at every speed

Good to know

This club organizes through Meetup. Check the listing at meetup.com/seattle-greenlake-running-group before heading out to confirm current schedule details.