Running Groups
Below is a partial list of running groups around Tucson; a list of clubs, groups, and teams throughout Arizona is also available. Before setting out to run with one of these groups for the first time, it is a good idea to contact the group organizer beforehand. Times and places tend to change.
Do you run regularly with a small group of people and want to add more? Of course you do! Email the necessary group info and it will be posted!
- Arizona Multisports
Arizona Multisports meets multiple times each week at locations in mid-town Tucson. Check the schedule on the web site or contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for the current schedule.
- Catalina State Park
This fun group meets Tuesday mornings from at 6:00 AM (from May 1 - Sept. 30) or 6:30 AM (from Oct 1- April 30) at Catalina State Park for some fun trail runs. There’s no charge to run with this bunch, but the park entry fee is $5 per vehicle or $45 for the entire year. Meet one mile past the entry booth at the first picnic loop (just past the Equestrian Center and Group Area roads). Bring water. The group ranges in age from 22 to 70, with paces between 8 and 11 minute miles - people generally pair up according to pace. The normal run is 7.5 miles (mostly soft sand and dirt trail, but about 1.5 miles of paved road). You’e welcome to cut the route short to make a 3.5 or 6 miles run. Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you have questions.
- ESTANDA - East side Track And Altitude Running Group
We meet every Tuesday and Thursday at Sabino Canyon High School Track, located in North East Tucson at the corner of Snyder and Harrison Road.
Start time is “(0515)” “(0500”on Thursday’s)
All workouts begin and end with a 1.5 Mile warm up/cool down.
Workouts are a series of intervals with the sum of the speed intervals totaling Three Miles.
The work out begins with repeats of 400 Meters, Increased by 400 Meters each Tuesday for Four Tuesday’s until It starts over again. A typical four week series would be:
T1 12x 400 (200 rest)
T2 6x 800 (200 rest)
T3 4x 1200 (200 rest)
T4 3 x 1600 (200 rest)
Thursday’s bring a longer work out of 5K, 10K, or 10 MileVisit our website or call or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address): 885.2294 or 235.7752.
- Fleet Feet Training Programs
Fleet Feet offers a variety of training programs throughout the year for all levels – from people who want to start running to those who what to take their running to the new level. All programs are intended to be non-competitive, fun and educational, and focus on helping individuals meet their goals. All programs are designed by Jeanne Snell, RRCA certified distance training coach with support from experienced runners and coaches. For information, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call her at 520-886-7800.
- The Grinders
Based in the Continental Ranch/Continental Reserve area of NW Tucson, the Tucson Grinders is an informal, free, training group, based on a philosophy of training for specific races. The Grinders meet for organized workouts on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. The Sunday “long” run starts from different locations around Tucson (contact us for details). Former Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier Michele Hill coordinates training schedules, working towards target racing goals. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information or call Michele at 520-572-8250.
- Interloopers
This wild group meets at 5am on Tuesdays at Catalina Foothills High School (Sunrise west of Swan) and at 5am on Thursdays at Catalina High School (Pima at Dodge) for track workouts. The Interloopers also usually do a 13-16 mile road run at 5:30am on Saturdays. All levels are welcome! Check out the Interloopers on the web or contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you have questions.
- Meet Me At Boston’s
Modeled on ‘Meet Me At Maynards’, Meet Me At Boston’s is a free weekly social run/walk, held every Wednesday evening on the NW side of town, at Arizona Pavilions (I-10 exit 246, Cortaro Road). Enjoy a run or walk along the Santa Cruz River path and Silverbell Crossroads Park. Discounts to local restaurants, a free weekly raffle and other goodies are on offer. Meet at Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza restaurant, 5825 W. Arizona Pavilions Drive. Start time 6pm (registration from 5:30pm).
- Meet Me at Maynards
Join 200+ runners and walkers for a free jaunt around Downtown Tucson, every Monday night 5:45 pm. The schedule calls for a 3+ mile run or walk, but you can add mileage as you wish. Discounts to local restaurants, drawings for goodies, and more. See www.meetmeatmaynards.com for details and contact information.”
- Performance Endurance
Performance Endurance is for athletes who are seeking expert guidance to reach their next running goal, whether it be competing in their 100th marathon, doing their first 5K, strengthening the weak leg of a tri, reaching a new fitness benchmark, or getting back on the road safely after an injury or surgery. Along with access to an experienced, professional running coach, members benefit from our affiliation with Performance Fitness, a fully-equipped fitness gym. Our certified fitness professionals are available to assist you with specific cross training and nutritional needs. We can also consult you on shoe fittings, injury prevention and recovery. We meet a few evenings a week at the gym (located at Swan/Fort Lowell, behind McMahons) before heading outdoors to run at nearby parks, tracks and trails, then back to the gym for strength training and core work. Workouts are planned with local Tucson races in mind and include threshold training, VO2 max, and long distance group runs. Members receive a weekly email with educational and motivational tips, and the opportunity to participate in free monthly clinics and workshops. All for just $40/month for members of Performance Fitness ($60 for non members).
- The Workout Group
The longest-running coached group in Tucson, the Workout Group has been dedicated to providing education and workouts to help you achieve your running goals since 1997. From the best runners in town to some of the slowest, WOG is open to everyone. Whether you’re preparing for your first marathon, training for local road races, or simply trying to get in shape, WOG features two weekly workouts open to all ages and abilities, as well as weekend social runs. Of course, there’s a long tradition of WOG social nights, and all are invited to adjourn for root beer and cookies at local eateries. (We talk about leg speed, but the best part is the friendships!)
Coordinated by 2:19 marathoner and former SAR President Randy Accetta, WOG, as it has come to be known, will help you develop a personalized running program designed to help you run faster. Whether you’re preparing for your first marathon, training for local road races, or simply getting in better shape, the Workout Group features three weekly workouts (Tuesday and Thursday evenings, weekend social runs) open to all ages and abilities. Track workouts take place at Reid Park on a well-lit, half-mile dirt track. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call him at 520-991-0733. For more information, see the Arizona Illustrated piece on WOG or check out what Coley Ward at the Daily Star says.
Where: Annex Fields at Reid Park: From Broadway, take Country Club south 6/10 of a mile, turn into the park at Concert Way, then turn left and right in the parking lots and look for the runners by the baseball fields. In the winter, look for the lights!