If you are anything like me, you need something on the schedule to help keep you motivated when it comes to running. One of the best ways to do that is by joining a local run club. Running, friends, and beer – what else can you ask for? I know that the promise of a tasty brew after a couple of miles in the Florida heat will always get me moving.
In Orlando, we are lucky enough to have a nice selection of run clubs that meet all over the area and offer a variety of distances. With run clubs like these, it is easy to find someone that is your pace to run or walk with. Just getting started? Make sure to get there early so that you can check out the routes and sign any waivers that you may need to.
I’m starting to get back into running and the first thing I did was head back to run club. Check out these awesome run clubs that are around Orlando just waiting for you to join them!
The Falcon Run Club
The Falcon Bar & Gallery – 819 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801
Mondays at 6:30 pm
Distance – 2 miles and 5k
The route ends back at the Falcon and each run includes $2 OFF DRAFT BEER and complimentary Anthony’s Pizza. Plus, if you buy a beer you will also be entered into a raffle for a $10 gift card for The Falcon!
Bowigens Run Club – Avalon Park
Bowigens Beer Company – 3801 Avalon Park E Blvd, Orlando, FL 32828
Mondays at 6:45 pm
Distance – 2 miles or 5k
Bowigens offers $1 off drafts all night for participants! Hungry? Deals and discounts will be available from select vendors!
Ten10 Run Club
Ten10 Brewing – 1010 Virginia Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Distance – 2 mile, 5k and 10k
Come join Ten10 Run Club for a group run that starts and ends at the brewery. Ten10 is located in the Mills50 neighborhood and sits right on the Orlando Urban Trail, making for a great meeting spot to run. Burn off some calories and drink them right back with some fine craft beers!
Hourglass Run Club
Hourglass Brewing Longwood – 480 S Ronald Reagan Blvd Ste 1020, Longwood, FL 32750
Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Distance – 3 miles
Meet around 6:00 pm- 6:15 pm and start the run at 6:30 pm.
Persimmon Hollow x Fleet Feet Run Club
Persimmon Hollow Brewing – 227 N Eola Dr, Orlando, FL 32801
Wednesdays at 7 pm
Distance – Multiple routes and distances available.
The run starts at 7 pm, but make sure to come just a bit early to sign waivers and check-in. Pre-run, check in with your hosts to get credit towards free beer. Post-run, enjoy $1 off beverages from Persimmon Hollow.
Ellipsis Runners
Ellipsis Brewing – 7500 Tpc Blvd #8, Orlando, FL 32822
Thursdays at 6 pm
Distance – 2 miles and 5k
Meet outside at 6 pm, run/walk, drink beer, and save 15%!
Maitland Pub Run
Fleet Feet – 120 Independence Ln Suite D, Maitland, FL 32751
Thursdays at 7 pm
Distance – 5k
Perfect Pours Run Club
Perfect Pours – 855 E State Road 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708
First and Third Sunday of the month at 11 am
Distance – 2 miles
Meet at around 11 am and leave at 11:30 am for the run. Run to Central Winds Park and back. After the run, regroup at taproom to enjoy some beers and wine for 15% off.
Did I miss your Orlando area run club? Drop me a note with the details and I will add it to the list.