Sole Sports Group Runs

Sole Sports Group Runs bring together runners across the Phoenix metro every week for a no-cost, no-pressure RunSesh on road and pavement. Your crew is already out there.

Quick take

Free weekly runs at multiple Sole Sports store locations mean you can lace up close to home, run with people at your pace, and stick around after for gear talk and good company.

Best for

• Runners looking for free, consistent weekly mileage
• Anyone who wants structured pace groups without paying for a program
• Runners who appreciate post-run access to gear expertise and store discounts
• Those building toward a race and looking for a training community
• Phoenix metro runners who want multiple location options

When and where

• Days: Mondays and Thursdays
• Time: 6:30 PM weekly
• Locations: Sole Sports stores across Tempe, Scottsdale, Arcadia, Phoenix, and Gilbert
• Terrain: Road and pavement

Details

• Distance: 1 to 6 miles depending on the group
• Pace groups: Multiple speeds available so you run with people at your level
• Cost: Free to join and free to run
• Membership required: No membership needed
• Post-run social: Runners gather at the Sole Sports store after each run
• Stroller friendly: Not noted for strollers
• Dog friendly: Not confirmed for dogs

Why runners like it

• Five store locations across the metro mean you can find a RunSesh that fits your schedule and your side of town
• Pace groups let you show up and run your actual pace instead of chasing or waiting
• Post-run time at the store connects you to race training programs, gear knowledge, and other runners who take it seriously

First visit

• Show up at your nearest Sole Sports location on a Monday or Thursday at 6:30 PM
• No registration or fees required
• All paces are accounted for so just run your run
• Plan to hang around after and meet the crew at the store
• Check the schedule at solesportsrunning.com/group-runs.html to confirm your location