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Slow Runners Club
San Francisco, California
Slow Runners Club is a San Francisco-based community run group that welcomes all experience levels and paces, with weekly Sunday morning runs from the Panhandle through Golden Gate Park. Most members run between 10 and 15:00 min/mile, and each run includes a warm-up and optional post-run coffee.
Who It Suits
Best For
- Beginner runners
- Slower paces
- Inclusive community
- Sunday social runs
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Distance5K
PaceMost members run between 10 and 15:00 min/mile; all paces are welcome.
TerrainGolden Gate Park
Post-runOptional coffee nearby and hang out back at the park.
Your First Run
- Meet at 10am, warm-up at 10:10am, head out at 10:15am sharp
- Bring email notifications on in case of rain cancellation by 9am
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Upcoming Races in San Francisco
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Common Questions About Slow Runners Club
Do I need to be fast to run with Slow Runners Club?
No. Slow Runners Club is set up for new runners. The group runs around most members run between 10 and 15:00 min/mile; all paces are welcome. If you are worried about holding the group up, that is the most common worry new members have, and it is usually the first thing to go away.
Is it awkward to show up to Slow Runners Club on your own?
Most people turn up alone the first time, and a group run is one of the easier places to do that, because you are all moving in the same direction and nobody has to hold a conversation face to face. Afterwards: optional coffee nearby and hang out back at the park.
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.
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