Beginner-friendly run clubs
in New Haven.
2 Beginner-friendly run clubs meet in New Haven.
1 club meets in Downtown Milford.
2 of the 3 run clubs across New Haven. Browse by day or vibe above the list.
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2 clubs in 👟 Beginner OK · New Haven
Milford · Downtown Milford · Mon, Wed, Sat
Milford Road Runners
Next run · Mon, Sep 14 · 6:00 PM
Milford's 501(c)(3) running club since 1974, bringing runners of all abilities together. Three weekly group runs from downtown Milford: Monday 6:00 PM from the Platt Tech lot (3–5 relaxed miles, the beginners' best bet), Wednesday 6:00 PM from behind the courthouse on West River Street (3–8 mi at 8–10 min/mi), and Saturday 8:30 AM from the library on New Haven Avenue (3–8 mi, depending on what people are training for). Dues are a few dollars a year; the club hosts the Winter Wonderland 5 Mile and the Independence Day 5K.
🤝 Community First👟 Beginner OK🎉 Social Scene📈 Training FocusedNew Haven · City-wide · Tue, Thu, Sun
Solemates Run Club CT
Next run · Tue, Sep 15 · 6:00 PM
A New Haven run club founded in 2024 and built on positivity, inclusiveness and support — all paces welcome. It runs three times a week, each with its own start: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM from Riva on the West Haven boardwalk, Thursdays at 6:00 PM from Cold Spring Street at the foot of East Rock, and a Sunday 10:00 AM 10K on the Farmington Canal trail from Hamden. The week's runs and RSVPs are posted on its Sweatpals page.
🎉 Social Scene🫶 Inclusive👟 Beginner OK🤝 Community First