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University of Miami Running Club
Miami, Florida
Campus community running for UM students
About This Club
University of Miami Running Club is a student-run club sport based in Coral Gables, built around weekly group runs at Yaron Field House. It's set up for students who want a consistent running habit and some structure toward personal goals, not for people chasing competitive racing. Membership isn't required to take part.
Highlights
- Student-focused
- Variable distances by goal
- Club sports program
- Group runs
- Fitness promotion
- Friendships
Who It Suits
This suits current students who want a regular running routine, are working toward a fitness or distance goal, and don't mind that walking mid-run isn't part of the format. It's not built for non-students looking for a local running community, for very young kids, or for competitive racers wanting a race-focused training group, the tone here is supportive and goal-oriented rather than competitive.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Weekday runs stay short, 1 to 4 miles, while weekend runs stretch out to 5 to 15 miles, all on road terrain around campus. Which distance you get depends on the run type that day, since the club builds runs around personal goals rather than one fixed pace or route. Expect the distance and intensity to shift across the week rather than staying the same every time you show up.
Distance1-4 miles, 5-15 miles
TerrainRoad
Your First Run
Check the events page before you go, since the schedule is set at the start of each semester and changes from there. Head to Yaron Field House and look for the group on the IM fields, that's the meeting spot every time.
You don't need to join anything or pay to show up for a run. One honest note: this isn't a walk-break group, so if you're newer, the shorter weekday distances (1-4 miles) are the more realistic place to start than jumping into a weekend long run.
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Upcoming Races in Miami
21 upcoming races in Miami. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Sep 5, 20262026 Labor Day 5K Miami, FLFrom $55Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026SUPERHERO MILES: a Miami Joy Project 5K Miami, FLFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 19, 2026Dash of the Titans 5K Run/Walk Miami, FLFrom $35Details
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Common Questions About University of Miami Running Club
Do I have to be a UM student to join?
The club is student-focused and run as a campus club sport, and the record lists non-students as not an ideal fit, so this is really built for current University of Miami students.
Do I need to sign up or pay before showing up?
No, membership isn't required to run with the club.
Can I take walk breaks if I need to?
Walkers aren't the focus here, so this isn't a walk-run group. If you're newer, the shorter 1-4 mile weekday runs are a more manageable entry point than the 5-15 mile weekend runs.
Where exactly do I go on my first visit?
Meet at Yaron Field House on the IM fields. Check the events page first, since the schedule is announced at the start of each semester and can shift after that.
Is this a good fit if I'm training to race competitively?
Not really. The club is described as supportive and goal-oriented for personal fitness and distance goals, and competitive racers are specifically listed as not an ideal fit.
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.