Stay in Shape and Make Friends by Joining a Running Group! Running groups are a great way for you to stay in shape and train for the Great American River Run. These groups provide a community for you to stay motivated and keep you accountable on your training journey. There are also runners at all paces and different experience levels, providing you with the opportunity to make friends and also meet a mentor. Listed below are some groups in the Memphis. For more groups in and outside of Memphis, search on Road Runner’s Club of America’s website. Caffeine Run When: TuesdaysWhere: Cafe Eclectic, 603 N McLean Blvd, Memphis, TN 38107Led by: Bryan RobersonDistance: 3.5 milesRoute: Around Overton Park and the Greenline Track and Speed Training When: TuesdaysWhere: Memorial Field, Memphis, TN 38111Led by: (Local running legend) Paul SaxDistance: varies each week (usually around 3 miles of speed work total)Route: Around and around the track you go!What you need to know: This workout is divided out by pace so everyone gets a good, hard run in. Arrive at 6 to warm up, and the workout itself will start at 6:20. Wolf River Trail Run When: WednesdaysWhere: 1225 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138Led by: Breakaway RunningDistance: Your choice; most go 3-5 milesRoute: Choose between the Wolf River trails and the Germantown Greenway paved pathWhat you need to know: Free beer after the run! Tour De Midtown When: ThursdaysWhere: 2109 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104Led by: Breakaway RunningDistance: Your choice; most go 3-5 milesRoute: In the summer, through Overton Park; in the winter, through Central GardensWhat you need to know: Free beer after the run! Salty Dogs When: MondaysWhere: BARDOG TAVERN, 73 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103Led by: Miles DurfeyDistance: usually around 3 miles, with options to run more or less if you’d likeRoute: Changes weekly; join our Facebook group for more info
