City running club guide

Running Clubs in Somerville

Somerville has 3 run clubs to pick from, and all are free to run with and all are happy to have beginners. What really separates them is the night they run, how far they go, and whether you fancy a drink afterwards.

3 run clubs3 beginner-friendly1 welcome walkers
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How to Choose a Somerville Running Club

The day and time you can actually make every week rules out more clubs than anything else, so start there, then worry about pace and distance.

After that it comes down to surface and distance. Around Somerville, 3 run on roads and sidewalks, 2 run on park paths and 1 run on trails. Every profile below lists pace notes and typical distances, and whether the club is happy for you to walk.

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Beginner-Friendly Running Clubs in Somerville

Somerville Clubs Where Walkers Are Welcome

Free Running Clubs in Somerville

Beer Runs and Post-Run Social Clubs in Somerville

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3 Running Clubs in Somerville, Massachusetts

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Davis Square Runners

Somerville, Massachusetts

Davis Square Runners is a judgment-free, social running club based in Somerville with Tuesday evening road runs from Seven Hills Park in multiple pace groups (3-4 miles and 5-6 miles) and weekend trail runs on Sundays. The club emphasizes community and inclusivity with a no-drop policy and post-run social gatherings.

Runs
Tuesday, Sunday
When
Tuesday: 6:30 PM. Sunday: 9:00 AM (at Middlesex Fells location).
Distance
3-4 miles (short/slow Tuesday run), 5-6 miles (intermediate Tuesday run)
Beginner-friendlyFree to join; voluntary donations requested about once a year.
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Beer run

Remnant Run Club

Somerville, Massachusetts

Remnant Run Club meets every Wednesday at Remnant Brewing in Bow Market for group runs followed by beer at the brewery. The club offers multiple distance and pace options, emphasizing a social, inclusive atmosphere over competitive training.

Runs
Wednesday
When
Meet at 6:00 pm, depart at 6:30 pm
Distance
~3 miles, ~5 miles
Beginner-friendlyFree
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Community

Somerville Road Runners

Somerville, Massachusetts

Somerville Road Runners is a charitable non-profit running club based in Somerville, Massachusetts, offering seven different weekly group runs across multiple locations with pace groups ranging from sub-7:00 to 12+ minutes per mile. The club welcomes runners of all abilities and hosts free weekly runs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and paid track workouts on Tuesday, along with organized races throughout the year.

Runs
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
When
Monday 6:45 PM (Kenney Park, Davis Square); Tuesday 7:30 AM (Union Square Breakfast Club) and 7:00 PM track (Tufts or MIT); Wednesday 6:30 AM (Broadway & Alewife Brook Pkwy) and 6:45 PM (Mighty Squirrel, Waltham); Thursday 7:15 PM (Broadway & Melvin St); Sunday 9 or 10 AM (No Expectations Run)
Distance
Monday 5K fun run, Monday 3.5-4.5 mile Bur-run
Beginner-friendlyWalkers welcomeAnnual membership $50 individual or $90 family; most weekly runs are free to attend
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Something to train for

Upcoming Races in Somerville

A club gives you the training; a date on the calendar gives you the reason. There are 2 upcoming races around Somerville, each with finish-time stats from past editions so you can see what you would actually be signing up for.

Thu, Nov 26, 202630th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Somerville, MA4 MilesFrom $40Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk Somerville, MA5KFrom $35Details
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Common Questions About Running Clubs in Somerville

What day of the week do most Somerville run clubs meet?

Somerville clubs run on 5 days of the week, and Tuesday is the busiest with 2 clubs out. Monday is the quietest, with 1 club. If your schedule only frees up on one day, that is the fastest way to narrow the list.

How do I pick between Somerville running clubs?

Start with the day and time you can actually make every week, because that rules out more clubs than anything else. Then look at pace and distance, and only then at the social side. Most runners try two or three before one sticks, and turning up once does not commit you to anything.

Where do run clubs actually run in Somerville?

3 clubs run on roads and sidewalks, 2 clubs run on park paths and 1 club run on trails. Clubs often mix surfaces week to week, so it is worth checking a route before you commit.

Are Somerville run clubs free?

All 3 Somerville run clubs are free. The rest usually charge modest annual dues rather than a per-run fee, and most will let you come along once before you decide.

More on Run Clubs

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.