
Running is better together—and Western North Carolina is full of welcoming groups that prove it. Whether you're new to the area, visiting for the weekend, or just ready to stop running solo, there’s a group out there that matches your pace and personality. From casual jogs to training-focused meetups, these runs are all about connection, consistency, and enjoying the miles with good people in great places.
Below you’ll find a list of local run groups organized by day of the week, with details on when and where to show up. Just pick one and jump in—no pressure, no judgment, just community. Keep in mind, group run schedules can change—so it’s always a good idea to check their website or socials before heading out.
North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Hard Times Trailhead
- Type: Trail Running
Additional Info: Weekly running meetup every Monday night at 6:30pm. Join us at the Hardtimes Trailhead in Bent Creek. Multiple pace groups. Each group runs for one hour. No drop - Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group's Facebook Page!
Asheville Runners/Tuesday Brewsday
- Time: 6:15pm
- Location: Various - Runs start/end at a different AVL brewery each month (usually in the River Arts District, West Asheville, South Slope, or North Asheville)
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: 3 or 5 mile route options. All paces - Walkers/runners, dogs and strollers are welcome. Hang out afterwards for beverages, friends and fun!
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Hendersonville Run Club
- Time: 7:30am
- Location: Southern Streams Coffee House: 1628 5th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: Park at the church across the street. 3-5 miles on the Ecusta Trail. All paces welcome.
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Fleet Feet Run Club
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: Fleet Feet Asheville: 8 Town Square Blvd #165, Asheville, NC 28803
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: 2, 3 or 4 mile route options—Summer route is on the Biltmore Park Greenway/Winter route is through the neighborhoods. All paces, walkers/runners, dogs, and baby strollers welcome!
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Hendersonville Run Club
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: Guidon Brewing: 415 8th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: 3-5 mile runs. Enjoy beer, food, and friends afterward!
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Hillman Beer Group Run
- Time: 6:15pm
- Location: Hillman Beer Asheville: 25 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: Out-and-back 5k (3ish miles) up Fairview Rd from Hillman Beer in Biltmore Village, followed by beer/wing specials, good laughs, and great drinks after! ALL paces are welcome including walkers.
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Jus Running
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Jus Running: 523 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804 | UNCA Karl Straus Track: 600 Wellness Way, Asheville, NC 28804
- Type: Track
- Additional Info: Meet at the Jus’ Running Shop at 6:30pm for a 1.5 mile group warmup to the track, or meet at the track at 6:45pm for the workout: 4-5 miles of interval-based speed workouts with a 2-3 mile warmup/cool down.
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Wild Running Collective Monthly Run Club
- Time: **Beginning March 3rd** | 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm
- Location: Oskar Blues Brewery: 342 Mountain Industrial Dr, Brevard, NC 28712
- Type: Road/Greenway Running
- Additional Info: Meet by 5:30pm for a 5k Group Run. All levels welcome! Reward yourself after the run with a cold beverage & tasty food from the ChubWagon!
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Asheville Women’s Run Club
- Time: 5:40am & 6:40am
- Location: YMCA Downtown: 30 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC 28801
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: Early morning run club for women only. Run 5 miles or 3 miles! All pace groups are welcome.
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Ecusta Brewing Group Run
- Time: Meet up 5:15pm, leave at 5:30pm sharp
- Location: Ecusta Brewing Company: Brevard, NC
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: Easy 5 mile out-and-back run. All abilities welcome. Led by Coach Bill Baldwin ("Wild Bill").
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Highland Brewing Run Club
- Time: 5:30pm
- Location: Highland Brewing: 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville NC 28803
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: All runs are a choose your own adventure out and back, with up to 6 miles possible down Azalea Rd. Dogs are welcome! All paces welcome! Hang out afterwards for beer and music.
- Before You Go: Check the group page each week. First time? Let us know what time you’re coming and someone will meet you before the run.
Mountain Running Company Group Run
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: Mountain Running Company - Black Mountain: 106 W State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Type: Road & Trail Running
- Additional Info: 4 or 6 mile route options. All paces welcome. Dogs are welcome. Hang out at Lookout Brewing after the run.
- Before You Go: Check the group page each week.
Asheville Runners/Thirsty Thursday
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: Olde London Road: 270 Depot Street, Asheville, NC 28801
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: 3 or 5 mile route options. All paces - Walkers/runners, dogs and strollers are welcome. Hang out afterwards for beverages, onsite food truck, friends and fun!
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Fleet Feet Run Club
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Memorial Stadium Track: 32 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC 28801
- Type: Track - Speed work!
- Additional Info: We run rain-or-snow-or-shine (no lightning or thunder!) year-round, and EVERYONE is welcome. All paces, walkers/runners are welcome!
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Hendersonville Run Club
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: Trailside Brewing: 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: 3-5 mile runs. Enjoy beer, food, and friends afterward!
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Mountain Running Company Group Run
- Time: 6:00am
- Location: Folk Art Center - East Asheville: 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC
- Type: Trail Running
- Additional Info: 5 mile run on the Mountains to Sea Trail, northbound from the Folk Art Center. All paces welcome. Dogs welcome.
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Wedge Run
- Time: 6:15pm
- Location: Wedge Brewery at Foundation: River Arts District, 5 Foundy St, Asheville, NC 28801
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: Runners of all abilities are welcomed for this self-paced, self-guided jaunt along the French Broad River. The route is 7.5 miles out-and-back, but feel free to turn around whenever you want for a shorter option.
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Fleet Feet Run Club
- Time: 7:30am
- Location: Hi-Wire RAD Parking Lot: 284 Lyman Street Asheville, NC 28801
- Type: Road Running
- Additional Info: Longer distance run. All paces and distances are welcomed! A relatively flat 3.5 mile loop around the Greenway in the River Arts District. Run the loop a couple times for a longer run.
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Mountain Running Company Group Run | Lookout Brewing Run Club
- Time: 12:15PM
- Location: Lookout Brewing Company: 103 S Ridgeway Ave #1, Black Mountain, NC 28711
- Additional Info: 2, 4 or 6 mile route options. All paces are welcome, along with dogs & strollers. Hang out at Lookout Brewing after the run!
- Before You Go: Verify meeting time and location on the group page!
Group run changed? New one popped up? Let us know and we’ll update the list!
