Canberra running clubs to get your heart rate racing this spring
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Run clubs have seen a significant boom in the past year.
They’ve become a staple in the Canberra exercise scene, giving runners an opportunity to boast about their Strava stats and connect with likeminded people while getting a few extra kays in.
It will come as no surprise, there are a bunch of Canberra running clubs suitable for all needs and levels of fitness. Here’s a list to get your heart racing.
Running For Resilience
Arguably the biggest running club in Canberra, Running for Resilience is a community group that meets at The Dock four times a week. They welcome all abilities (whether it’s for a walk or a run) and then head off for a drink and a chat afterwards. They aim to empower people to overcome their personal struggles by never giving up, and to keep moving.
Underground Run Club
If you love a chat while you run to distract you from how many kilometres you have left, then Underground Run Club is for you. They meet at Mocan and Green Gout on Sunday mornings.
Chafe Chasers
An inclusive and friendly run-club, Chafe Chasers is for all levels and abilities. Runners and walkers meet at Tuesday nights and Thursday mornings by the Merchant Navy Memorial along the shores of Lake Burley Griffin for a 5km bridge to bridge run. There’s a 4km option if you’re not feeling up to a 5km trot, and there’s always a cute dog (or two) to help with group moral.
Sunday Sesh
As the name suggests, Sunday Sesh is held on Sundays in Barton. They’re an enthusiastic bunch of runners who are keen on smashing their running goals. Similar to other running clubs in Canberra, they are welcoming of all levels and abilities.
Speedy Geese
The Speedy Geese are a diverse, inclusive running crew who take flight at the stairs of Parliament House on Mondays and Thursdays at noon. The regular runners in the group suggest and coordinate the bi-weekly runs. Nothing is compulsory and everything is optional.
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Canberra Frontrunners
Keen for a change of scenery on your weekend runs? The Frontrunners are an inclusive running group for LGBTQIA+ people and allies in Canberra. They pop up at different locations around Canberra, meeting at 9 am on Saturdays, and encourage people to stay behind afterwards for a coffee and a bit to eat.
Park Run
Park Run is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or sit and spectate. It’s a 5km run that takes place every Saturday morning, with a 2km junior park run for four to 14 year olds and their families. There is no time limit, and no one finishes last, and the atmosphere is always positive.
