Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Tuesdaymorning for track workoutsWednesday6:30 p.m. for the monthly group runSaturdaydates vary with some events at 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m.
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West Stride
Atlanta, Georgia
West Stride is a free, community-focused running group hosted by a woman-owned specialty running store in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood. The club offers weekly Tuesday morning track workouts, a monthly Wednesday evening group run, and occasional Saturday run/walk events for all pace levels.
About This Club
West Stride is the run club attached to a woman-owned specialty running store on Northside Parkway in Buckhead. It runs on three different schedules - Tuesday morning track sessions, a monthly Wednesday evening group run, and occasional Saturday events - so it fits more easily into a busy week than a club that only meets once. Walkers are genuinely welcome, not just tolerated.
Highlights
- Community atmosphere
- Expert fitting at store
- Monthly social events
Who It Suits
This suits someone who wants structured track work on Tuesdays, a casual social run mid-week, or a lower-pressure walk-run option on occasional Saturdays - especially if you are in or near Buckhead. It is probably not the right fit if you are only looking for a high-mileage weekend long run group, since the Saturday events are occasional and the format varies.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Tuesday mornings are structured track workouts, which means you are on a track doing actual intervals or similar, not just logging easy miles. The Wednesday and Saturday outings are on roads, and distances range from 1 mile up to 7 miles depending on the event, so there is real range there.
They describe themselves as open to all paces and all levels, and walkers are included. Whether the group splits by pace on a given day is worth confirming with them directly before you show up.
Distance1 mile, 3 miles, 5 miles, 7 miles
PaceAll paces welcome; open to all levels of runners.
TerrainTrack, Road
Post-runSome events include social group run format; Red Brick Brewery hosts the last Wednesday of every month
Your First Run
Show up at 3517 Northside Pkwy NW, Suite 11 - that is the West Stride store itself, so you are looking for the shop, not a park entrance or a random parking lot. For the Wednesday evening run, that is a 6:30 p.m. start, and the last Wednesday of every month ends at Red Brick Brewery, which makes it a natural night to come for the first time since the social part is built in.
You do not need to be a member, pay anything, or register in advance. If you are worried about pace, the honest answer is that with distances starting at 1 mile and walkers explicitly welcome, there is no version of this group where you are realistically left alone on the road.
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Common Questions About West Stride
Is there a membership fee or signup required?
No. It is free and you do not need to be a member of anything. Just show up.
What happens after the Wednesday run?
On the last Wednesday of every month the group heads to Red Brick Brewery after the run. The other Wednesdays do not have a specified post-run spot listed, so check with the store if that matters to you.
What is the Tuesday track workout actually like - is it a coached session or just people doing their own thing?
They say it is a track workout, but the format and whether it is coached is not something they spell out publicly. Worth messaging the store or checking their social pages before your first Tuesday.
What time do the Saturday events start?
It varies - some Saturday events are at 8:00 a.m., some at 9:00 a.m., and they are occasional rather than every week. Check their schedule before assuming one is on.
I am not a runner yet - am I actually going to be okay here?
They describe themselves as welcoming walkers and beginners, and the shortest distance option is 1 mile. The Wednesday evening run with a social ending is probably the lowest-pressure entry point.
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.