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Valley Runners Run Club
Phoenix, Arizona
Premier social beer run club for inclusive weekly fun in Central Phoenix
About This Club
Valley Runners Run Club is a free Thursday night group run in Central Phoenix that's been going since 2019, meeting at rotating brewery locations, Fate Brewing Company and The Joy Lush Club. It suits people who want a short run followed by hanging out with a drink after, not a training-focused club. Beginners and walkers are explicitly part of the mix here, not an afterthought.
Highlights
- Rotating brewery locations
- Grew from small group in 2019
- Themed/charity events
- Free runs
- Post-run socials
- Special events
- Inclusive community
Who It Suits
This fits social runners, beginners, and people who want a casual weekly jog that ends with food and a drink among others. It's not built for competitive racers or anyone doing structured long-distance training, and there's no trail running here, it's pavement and city streets only. If you're after a serious training group or need it to be stroller or dog friendly, this isn't set up for that.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
You're looking at 3-4 miles on pavement and urban streets, once a week on Thursdays at 6:30 PM. Pace is open, joggers and walkers are welcome alongside faster runners, so there's no single pack pace to keep up with. The run ends back at whichever brewery or bar hosted that week, where people eat, drink, and hang around.
Distance3-4 miles
PaceAll paces welcome, including joggers and walkers
TerrainPavement, Urban streets
Post-runEat, drink, and socialize at brewery/lush club
Your First Run
There's no RSVP or signup, you just show up at whichever location is running that week, either Fate Brewing Company or The Joy Lush Club, both in Central Phoenix. Since the location rotates weekly, check their social media or Strava beforehand so you don't end up at the wrong spot.
Get there a little early since parking can be tight. If you're worried about pace, this group is built for a range of them, walkers and joggers are named as welcome, so nobody's expecting you to keep up with a fast pack.
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Common Questions About Valley Runners Run Club
Do I need to sign up or become a member before showing up?
No. There's no RSVP, no membership requirement, and it's free. You just show up on Thursday.
Where exactly do we meet, since there are two locations?
The run alternates weekly between Fate Brewing Company (4445 N 7th St) and The Joy Lush Club (24 W Camelback Rd), both in Central Phoenix. Check their social media or Strava ahead of time to confirm which one is hosting that week.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
Not according to the club's setup, it's not listed as dog friendly or stroller friendly, so plan to leave both at home.
What happens after the run?
You head back to the host brewery or bar to eat, drink, and socialize with the group.
Is this a good group if I'm training for a race?
Not really, it's built as a casual social run rather than a training program, so if you need structured mileage or speed work this isn't the venue for it.
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.