The Best Run Clubs in Miami for Both Athletes and Beginners

Let’s be honest: Running can get repetitive. It's easy to get stuck in the monotony of the same one or two routes. Or the same pace. Or the same Miami humidity. And try as you might to shake up that workout playlist with the new Bad Bunny, not even Benito can save you from the redundancy. It's enough to get some people to hang up their pricey running shoes.

That's where run clubs come in. These free clubs — for runners of all levels — provide folks with the social setting and support group they need to stay interested and motivated. (Unfortunately, they can’t do much about the humidity.)

So, which run club is right for you? Here, in alphabetical order, are some of the more popular and unique run clubs Miami has to offer. And if you’re more of a walker, don’t worry. We've got you too.

Brickell Run Club

Frankie Ruiz likes to say his Brickell Run Club, founded in 2010, is the biggest in the world. And while he admits that he can't verify that claim, the Miami Marathon co-founder does make a strong case. He estimates around 700 to 800 runners take part each week (the run club is one of nine under the Run Club Network umbrella, a collaboration between Ruiz and Baptist Health). Due to its popularity and fitness-focused demo, businesses frequent the Brickell meetups to advertise their products and hand out free samples. But fitness isn't the main focus for all attendees. Ruiz says some participants are singles who treat the run club like Tinder — not that he's judging. He met his own wife through run club. 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Fortune International, 1300 Brickell Ave., Miami; instagram.com/brickellrunclub.

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Coconut Grove Run Club has become one of Miami's biggest run clubs in just two years.

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Coconut Grove Run Club

Just two years in, Coconut Grove Run Club is already one of Miami's biggest run clubs, and it's racking up collaborations with high-profile figures like Jake Paul. And in a city where appearance is a priority, few run clubs have better-looking videos and merchandise than this one. It probably doesn't hurt that one of the club's four founders, Christian Diaz, runs a creative agency.) The club has also fostered a tight-knit community. Some members have become more than just close friends  — the first official Coconut Grove Run Club baby is due this year. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd., Miami; 7 a.m. Sundays at various locations; instagram.com/coconutgroverunclub.

En Route Running Worship Crew

The newest run club on this list launched in 2024, comprising "everyday people who worship Jesus while we run." The three pillars of the club are community, accountability, and discipline. Because the club is still in its infancy, it's a bit on the small side, but those who do take part stay connected via Instagram and the Strava and SweatPals fitness apps. The club also posts recommended workout playlists on YouTube with Christian artists. 7:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month and 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152nd St., Palmetto Bay; or Matheson Hammock Park, 9610 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; instagram.com/enroute.rwc.

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Fitness dating app Lunge is behind Lunge Run Club Miami.

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Lunge Run Club Miami

You don't need to pretend you joined this run club for the running. Its sole purpose is to bring together singles, and it admittedly prioritizes socializing over running. Fitness dating app Lunge is behind this club, which encourages its single members to wear black during runs. In the running community, this is the color you wear to run clubs when you're single and ready to mingle. Lunge Run Club attendees can run 3.1 miles or walk 1.5 miles (Lunge calls the latter its "hot walk"), but the real meat market is the post-run party. 10 a.m. Saturdays at Margaret Pace Park, 1745 N. Bayshore Dr., Miami. Starting March, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. on some Saturdays; instagram.com/lungerunclubmiami.

Miami Gay Run Club

All are welcome to join this inclusive run club for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Despite its name, your sexual orientation doesn’t matter, and neither does your 5K time. It’s a casual run club that sets out to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Members of the Miami Gay Run Club stay connected via the Starva fitness app to see each other's run selfies, proudly share their athletic accomplishments, and give each other words of encouragement. About twice a month at the SW corner of Lincoln Rd. and Bay Rd., Miami Beach; instagram.com/miamibeachgayrunners.

Miami’s Okayest Run Club

This is a run club for your average runner, or as Miami's Okayest Run Club playfully puts it, “okay runners with okay bodies.” Okayest — like so many other run clubs — is a product of the pandemic. Back then, the group met in a parking lot and hosted its post-run get-togethers out of the back of a trunk. These days, the weekly runs with views of Miami's scenic skyline end with drinks at bars and restaurants such as Thank You Miami and Salt Waterfront Cafeteria. Be prepared for the occasional karaoke. 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the intersection of S. Miami Ave. and SW 32 Rd., Miami; instagram.com/run3ok5.

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Like many other run clubs, Miami's Okayest Run Club was a product of the pandemic.

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Miami Walk Club

Some run clubs offer running and walking options, but not Miami Walk Club. This club is strictly for walkers. If you have the need for speed, take it somewhere else. Wellness advocates Bianca Natali, Selsy de Izaguirre, and Taylor Parr launched the club in 2022 to promote the benefits of walking in community. The routes change regularly, but the distance doesn't. Expect a two to three-mile walk each time. Meetup dates and locations vary; instagram.com/miamiwalkclub.

Run Little Havana

The days of run clubs mostly meeting up at running stores are no more. Just look at Run Little Havana, which now meets at Juanchis Burgers. The Little Havana-based club — founded in 2022 by friends Leticia Romano, David Vargas, and Winny Delgadillo — sets out to make running accessible and inclusive. The runs are just two miles. If that's too much, you can walk one mile. Run Little Havana also does community outreach, hosting toy drives and runs that raise funds for hurricane relief. 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Juanchis Burgers; 1247 Coral Way, Miami; instagram.com/runlittlehavana.