Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Thursdaymeet 6:45 PM, announcements 6:55 PM, start 7:00 PMSaturdaymorning runs with changing locations in Clark County (exact time not specified)
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Vancouver Run, Grub and Chug Club
Vancouver, Washington
Free social running club in Vancouver, WA that meets Thursday evenings at Esther Short Park for a weekly 5K waterfront run, plus additional weekend runs around Clark County and Portland area. All skill levels welcome with post-run social hour at local restaurants and bars.
About This Club
The Vancouver Run, Grub and Chug Club is a free, no-membership social run club based in downtown Vancouver, WA, built around a Thursday evening 5K on the waterfront plus optional Saturday morning runs around Clark County.
The post-run hang at a local restaurant or bar is a core part of the night, not an afterthought, so if you are the kind of runner who likes having somewhere to be after the miles, this is designed for you.
Highlights
- Post-run social at local businesses
- Food and drink opportunities
- Supportive community atmosphere
Who It Suits
This club suits beginners who want structure without pressure, and experienced runners who want a low-key weeknight outing with a social payoff at the end. If you are looking for a pace-group workout, speed training, or a strictly running-focused environment, this probably is not your spot - the food and drinks after are as much a draw as the miles.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Thursday runs start at 7:00 PM sharp from the Esther Short Park Clock Tower, and they offer a 3-mile or 5-mile route option along paved waterfront paths and downtown streets, so you can pick what fits you that night.
They say nobody gets left behind, and walkers are genuinely welcome. Saturday runs move around Clark County at roughly 6 miles, with locations announced separately, so you will want to check in with the group before assuming you know where to show up. They run rain or shine.
Distance5K waterfront run (Thursday), 3 or 5 mile route options (Thursday), Approximately 6 miles (Saturday), Occasional 10K themed events
PaceAll paces welcome; group welcomes all skill levels and nobody is left behind.
TerrainUrban streets downtown Vancouver, Waterfront paved paths, Varied Clark County routes
Post-runRegular post-run social hour at local restaurants and bars (locations announced weekly); emphasis on food and drinks.
Your First Run
Get to the Esther Short Park Clock Tower at 605 Esther Street by 6:45 PM on a Thursday - announcements happen at 6:55 and the group moves out at 7:00. You do not need to register, pay, or know anyone; just show up.
They offer a shorter and a longer route option, so if you are worried about pace or distance, you can take the 3-mile path and nobody will make it a thing. You are also not obligated to stay for the post-run social, but that is honestly where most of the conversation happens.
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Upcoming Races in Vancouver
11 upcoming races in Vancouver. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (33) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 29, 2026PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon Vancouver, WAFrom $54Details Sat, Aug 29, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (35) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register
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Common Questions About Vancouver Run, Grub and Chug Club
Do I have to pay or sign up before I come?
No. The club is free and requires no membership or registration. Just show up at the Clock Tower by 6:45 PM Thursday.
What if I need to walk part of it?
Walkers are welcome. They say all skill levels are welcome and nobody is left behind, so a run-walk approach is not going to be a problem.
Will they actually run if it is raining?
Yes. They run rain or shine, which in Vancouver, WA means they are serious about it.
Where exactly do Saturday runs meet?
Saturday locations rotate around Clark County, and the exact time is not posted publicly. Check their announcements before assuming you know where to go, or get the details at a Thursday run.
Do I have to stay for the food and drinks after?
No. They specifically note that you are not required to join the post-run social. The bar or restaurant destination changes weekly and is announced at the meetup, so if you do want to come, listen for that at 6:55 PM.
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 July 2026.