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Totem Lake Run Club
Seattle, Washington
Casual evening social runs on scenic urban trail in Seattle suburb
About This Club
Totem Lake Run Club is a twice-weekly evening meetup in Kirkland, gathering right outside the lululemon store in Totem Lake. It's built around the social side of running, not performance, so it suits people who want company on a run more than a workout to chase.
Highlights
- Cross Kirkland Corridor runs
- Storefront meetup
- Pre-run warmup
- Community building
Who It Suits
This fits beginners, social runners, and people who prefer running in the evening over early mornings. It's explicitly not aimed at competitive racers or early risers, and if you're bringing a stroller or a dog, this isn't set up for that.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
You start with a pre-run warmup before heading out onto the Cross Kirkland Corridor, a paved trail, so the footing stays consistent and predictable. The run finishes near Salt & Straw, which sets up a natural reason to hang around afterward. No pace groups or splits are mentioned, so expect a shared, social pace rather than a structured workout.
TerrainPaved trail
Post-runEnds near Salt & Straw
Your First Run
Show up by 6pm and look for the group in front of lululemon in Totem Lake, that's the whole meeting point, no need to hunt for a trailhead or parking lot. The pre-run warmup happens before you head out, so arriving on time means you're not scrambling to catch up once the group starts moving.
Walkers are welcome and it's described as beginner-friendly, so being new or slower isn't a reason to skip it. The run ends near an ice cream spot, which is as good a reason as any to stick around after and meet people.
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Common Questions About Totem Lake Run Club
Do I need to sign up or pay before showing up?
No. It's free and there's no membership required, just show up at the meeting spot.
Can I bring my dog?
No, this club isn't set up as dog-friendly.
Is the trail flat and paved, or technical?
It runs on the Cross Kirkland Corridor, which is a paved trail, so you're not dealing with roots or uneven terrain.
What happens after the run?
The run ends near Salt & Straw, so there's a built-in spot to grab something and hang out with the group afterward.
I'm not a fast runner, will that be a problem?
The group is described as beginner-friendly and welcomes walkers, so being slower isn't an issue here.
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.