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Zaman Detroit Run Team
Detroit, Michigan
Zaman Detroit Run Team is a community-focused running group established in 2015 and associated with Zaman International, an organization working to end poverty. The club meets Sunday mornings at the trailhead across from the Amtrak station in Dearborn and welcomes runners of all abilities with experienced coaches and runners.
About This Club
Zaman Detroit Run Team is a community running group in Dearborn that has been going since 2015, connected to Zaman International, an organization working to end poverty. If you care where your run fees and energy go, that mission connection is a real part of what this group is about. They welcome runners of all abilities and have experienced coaches on hand.
Highlights
- Experienced coaches
- Runners of all abilities
Who It Suits
This group suits runners who want a community with a purpose behind it, and anyone from beginners to more experienced runners who want coached support on Sundays. If you need a specific weekly schedule with a fixed time you can lock into your calendar without checking ahead, the variable Sunday timing may be a friction point.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Runs happen Sunday mornings at the trailhead across from the Amtrak station in Dearborn. You will cover both paved and trail surfaces, so expect a mix of ground underfoot. Meeting times vary on Sundays, so check with the club directly before you show up to make sure you have the right time.
TerrainPaved, Trail
Your First Run
Head to the trailhead across from the Amtrak station in Dearborn on a Sunday morning. They describe themselves as welcoming runners of all abilities, and there are experienced coaches present, so you are not just being thrown into a pack and left to figure it out.
If you are worried about being the slowest person there, this group says it is built for exactly that range of runners. Confirm the exact start time before your first visit since times vary.
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Common Questions About Zaman Detroit Run Team
Do I need to be fast to join?
No. They say they welcome runners of all abilities, and experienced coaches are there to support the group, not just the front of the pack.
Where exactly do I go on Sunday?
The trailhead across from the Amtrak station in Dearborn. That is the meeting spot.
What time do they start on Sundays?
Sunday mornings, but the time varies. Check their contact channels before you go so you are not standing at the trailhead alone.
What is the connection to Zaman International?
The run team is associated with Zaman International, an organization working to end poverty. The club does not spell out exactly how the two connect day to day, so if that matters to you, it is worth asking them directly.
Will I be running on roads or trails?
Both. The group covers paved and trail surfaces, so wear shoes that can handle a bit of each.
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.