Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Mornings 6:15-6:45 AMEvenings 7:00-7:15 PM
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South Brooklyn Running Club
Brooklyn, New York
Premier social running group for South Brooklyn with frequent free runs fostering community.
About This Club
South Brooklyn Running Club is a free, no-membership social running group based in Red Hook and Carroll Gardens, meeting at the NW corner of Carroll Park. It runs five days a week, mixing easy social miles with structured track, tempo, and hill sessions, and it's built for people at any pace, including those who are new to running.
Highlights
- Multiple weekly runs
- Neighborhood-based
- Positive inclusive vibe
- Free runs
- Varied workouts
- Community focus
Who It Suits
This suits social runners and beginners who want a regular, no-cost group in the neighborhood, and it works whether you want an easy run or a structured workout day. It's not built for competitive racers chasing race-specific training, trail runners (everything here is road and track), or anyone needing a stroller- or dog-friendly run, since neither is accommodated.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Social runs are 3-6 miles on road and pavement, and the club also puts on dedicated track workouts, tempo runs, and hill repeats through the week. Mornings run 6:15-6:45 AM and evenings 7:00-7:15 PM, Monday through Friday. Pace is explicitly open, so a session can be an easy social jog one day and a structured workout the next depending on which day you show up.
Distance3-6 miles (social), Track workouts, Tempo runs, Hill repeats
PaceAll paces welcome; inclusive for beginners to advanced.
TerrainRoad, Track, Pavement
Post-runCoffee runs (e.g., Friday mornings)
Your First Run
Head to the NW corner of Carroll Park in Carroll Gardens and get there a few minutes early so you're not searching for the group after everyone's already moving. Check the club's site for that week's schedule first, since sessions vary by day (social, track, tempo, hills), and sign up for the newsletter if you want that in your inbox.
No experience is needed and walkers are welcome, so showing up without a set pace or a running background isn't a problem here. You don't need to know anyone or commit to anything beyond showing up.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Brooklyn
19 upcoming races in Brooklyn. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 1, 202612th BedStuy 5K Brooklyn, NYFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Welcome Home Plants 5k Brooklyn, NYFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026BUSHWICK 5K Brooklyn, NYFrom $35Details
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Common Questions About South Brooklyn Running Club
Do I have to pay or sign up in advance to run with them?
No. It's free and there's no membership required, so you can just show up at the meeting spot.
Can I bring my dog or a running stroller?
No, the club isn't set up as dog-friendly or stroller-friendly, so leave both at home for these runs.
I'm not fast, will I be holding people up?
Pace is open, and walkers are welcome, so there isn't one speed you're expected to keep. It's built for beginners through more experienced runners on the same days.
What happens after the run?
There's a post-run coffee social, called out specifically on Friday mornings.
How do I know which type of run is happening on a given day?
The schedule (social, track, tempo, or hills) is updated weekly on their site, so check before you head out, or sign up for the newsletter to get it directly.
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.