Free Group Runs

FREE GROUP FUN RUNS OPEN TO ALL PACE LEVELS

Join us for group runs.  Most runs will be led by a Fleet Feet Staff member and we will provide route maps and help match you up with people that run a similar pace.  Join us for a consistent weekly running group.  Nothing beats group motivation!

Wednesday Run or Walk- Every week meet at Fleet Feet Sports @ 5:45PM for a 2 to 5 mile group run/walk--Excellent for beginner runners (Check listing below for any exception special events).

Thursday Night Pub Run - Each week we will start at or near a local Pub for a 5 mile run followed by food, drink and socializing. The runs will start at 6:00pm and are listed below approximately one month in advance.

Weekend & Special Event Runs -Weekend runs range from 5 to 20 miles.  We like to encourage your participation in the various special events in the area, so we don't schedule weekend runs for every weekend.

For more details on special events please see our Events Calendar

 

  • Thursday, Feb 23- Free Laurel Tavern 5 Mile Pub Run, Monroe St, Madison (park on side streets or Wingra park) 6:00pm
  • Sunday, Feb 26- Free 8 mile group run- Barriques, 5957 McKee Rd, Fitchburg, 9:00am
  • Thursday, March 1- Free Quaker Steak & Lube 5 Mile Pub Run, Deming Way, Middleton, 6:00pm
  • Thursday, March 8- Free Namio's 5 Mile Pub Run, Executive Drive, Fitchburg, 6:00pm
  • Saturday, March 10- Free Group Run, UW Arboretum-Visitor Center Lot, 6-12 miles, 8:00am
  • Wednesday, March14- Free Pi Run 3.1459 or so miles, Fleet Feet Sports, 5:45pm- Pie will be served after the run!
  • Thursday, March 15- Free St Pat's Claddagh 5 Mile Pub Run, Greenway Station, Middleton, 6:00pm
  • Saturday, March 17- Event: Shamrock Shuffle, Overture Center Madison, 10:00am
  • Thursday, March 22- Free Great Dane 5 Mile Pub Run, Hilldale Mall, Madison, 6:00pm
  • Sunday, March 25- Free 8 mile group run, Panera Bread, University Ave, Madison, 8:00am
  • Thursday, March 29- Free Sprecher's 5 Mile Pub Run, John Q Hammonds Dr, 6:00pm

 

  • Please visit this web page on a weekly basis, sign up for the yahoo email group or like us on facebook to continue to receive updates on all our fun run dates, locations and times.

    * Most group runs are led by one of our staff members or program coaches according to availability. Maps and directions are always provided to runners that need them.

    * Runs meeting at Fleet Feet, park in the rear parking lot nearest Klinke Cleaners.
    * Please sign in and out on the attendance sheet each run so we can track your miles! 

    GROUP RUN CANCELLATION POLICY

    Your safety is very important to us, and thus, there is a great deal of consideration in deciding to cancel group runs.  We will cancel runs if there are severe weather warnings of thunder and lightning, and tornadoes in the summer as well as blizzards in the winter.  In addition, we will cancel runs if the summer heat index becomes unsafe (90 degrees plus) or in the winter if the temperature drops into the single digits (regular or with wind chills).  

    Group workout cancellation notices will be posted on our facebook site and yahoo group. Please like our facebook page to get these updates or subscribe to the FF Training Yahoo group. Workout cancellations will often be a "game-time" decision or just before so please check both often leading up to the workout. You may also call the store at 608-833-9999.

    YAHOO TRAINING GROUP EMAIL LIST

    The Fleet Feet Training group is our "roving" running group. The group meets at different locations around the greater Madison area, unless there is an event.  If you would like some group motivation please join us. There are a variety of pace groups within the larger group and our philosophy is that no runner will be left behind.

    Sign up for our Yahoo Group email list  and you will receive an email each Monday announcing the time, location and distance of the training runs listed above.

    For triathletes, bicyclists and swimmers out there this group is the place to find out about weekly group rides and open water group swims (in the spring and summer months of course!). Please join the discussion group if you are interested.

    *PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SEPARATE LIST FROM OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER!