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Monday5:30 pm at Penn ParkWednesday6:30 pm at Clark Park
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West Philly Runners
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
West Philly Runners is a free, inclusive community running club in West Philadelphia that meets Wednesday evenings at Clark Park for group runs with 2, 4, or 6 mile options, and Monday evenings at Penn Park for speed workouts. The club welcomes runners of all paces, typically 12 minute pace or faster.
About This Club
West Philly Runners is a free, no-membership community run club based out of Clark Park in West Philadelphia. They meet twice a week, Wednesday evenings for group runs and Monday evenings for speed work, so if you want more than one run on your calendar this is a club worth knowing about.
Who It Suits
This club suits someone who wants a structured twice-a-week running habit in West Philly without paying for it, and who likes the idea of a beer at a local spot after the Wednesday run. If you need a pace group significantly slower than 12 minutes per mile, they are honest that their typical group runs faster than that, so it is worth reaching out to them directly before your first Wednesday.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Wednesday nights at Clark Park you pick your distance, 2, 4, or 6 miles, which means you are not locked into one pace or one effort level for the evening. The routes run on city streets, sidewalks, and park paths, so expect urban terrain rather than trails.
They say all paces are welcome, with the typical group running around a 12-minute mile or faster. Monday speed workouts happen at Penn Park at 5:30 pm, a different animal from the Wednesday social run.
Distance2 miles, 4 miles, 6 miles
PaceAll paces welcome. Typical group run pace around 12 minute pace or faster.
TerrainCity streets, Urban sidewalks and park paths
Post-runWednesday runs have historically ended at a local establishment for post-run beers.
Your First Run
Show up to the corner of 44th Street and Baltimore Avenue at Clark Park by 6:30 pm on a Wednesday. You do not need to register, pay, or sign up in advance, just turn up.
The 2-mile option exists specifically for nights when you are not feeling 6 miles or you are testing the waters for the first time. If you are running a 12-minute mile you are squarely within the range they describe, and nothing about showing up alone is unusual here, that is how most people start.
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Common Questions About West Philly Runners
Do I have to pay or sign up to run with West Philly Runners?
No. It is free and no membership is required. Just show up.
What if I can only run 2 miles right now?
Wednesday runs offer a 2-mile option alongside the 4 and 6, so you are not stuck doing more than you want.
Do they really go for beers after? Is that a regular thing?
They say the Wednesday run has historically ended at a local spot for post-run beers, so it sounds like a consistent part of the Wednesday routine, not a one-off.
What is the Monday workout like compared to Wednesday?
Monday at Penn Park at 5:30 pm is a speed workout, which is a different format from the social group run on Wednesday. If you are only looking for easy miles, Wednesday is probably your night.
I run slower than a 12-minute mile. Will I be left behind?
They say all paces are welcome, and 12-minute pace is described as the typical range. If you are slower than that, it is worth messaging them before you come so you know what to expect and are not caught off guard on the night.
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.