Trail

Best Trail Running Clubs

Off-road adventures and nature trails

Find trail running clubs that venture off-road into nature, parks, and wilderness areas.

26
Clubs
5
Countries
MAY 2026
Updated

How We Choose

Trail focusNature routesOff-road running

Showing 20 of 26 clubs

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MadRun

MadRun

Madrid, Spain

MadRun is a Madrid-based running community offering guided training sessions across levels with an emphasis on energy, inclusivity and a friendly social atmosphere. The club runs series (speed) workouts, technique and social runs (with a beginner group), and weekly long runs. Membership perks include guided sessions, a recovery drink, access to WhatsApp and Strava groups, and an active community vibe.

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Front Runners De Paris

Front Runners De Paris

Paris, France

Front Runners de Paris is an LGBTQIA+ and ally running association founded in 1992 and affiliated with the Fédération Sportive LGBT+ (FSGL). The club runs year-round with collective group runs open to all levels, organises road and trail outings, weekend trail trips, and social/cultural activities (guided visits, readings, parties, etc.). It also organises signature events such as the annual Saint‑Valentin race (5 km duo and 10 km) and participates in wider LGBT+ sporting events (EuroGames, Gay Games). The association promotes inclusion, community and conviviality while offering both recreational and competitive pathways (FFA licences available).

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ALLEZ! ALLEZ! Running Club

ALLEZ! ALLEZ! Running Club

Saint‑Marcel‑l’Éclairé, France

Registered sports association (RNA W692011467) headquartered at Rue de côte Comby, 69170 Saint‑Marcel‑l’Éclairé. Founded March 26, 2024. Presents itself on Instagram as a Lyon TrailRun Club. Mission (per registration and HelloAsso presence): to form and train athletes, organize sporting events and training camps, and support promising young athletes toward high-level trail and running performance. Instagram bio highlights the club values “Plaisir | Partage | Performance” and shows ambassador/partner relationships (e.g., Naak). HelloAsso notes the club is still organising its next initiatives.

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Frontrunners Marseille

Frontrunners Marseille

Marseille, France

Frontrunners Marseille is Marseille’s first LGBTQIA+ sports association (founded December 2002). The club promotes integration, visibility, tolerance and mutual support through sport, offering activities open to all regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin or age. It is approved by the French Ministry of Youth and Sports and affiliated with the Fédération Sportive LGBT+ and FSGT. The club runs year-round sessions (leisure runs, technical/interval training, trail/nature runs) and organises social and community events (monthly apéros, seasonal sporting weekends, biennial multi-sport tournament GSM).

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Dirty Bird Run Club

Dirty Bird Run Club

New York, United States

Dirty Bird Run Club is a New York-based running club established in 2023 that emphasizes running without performance pressure. Its identity centers on resetting the run, welcoming trail and road runners, and keeping the atmosphere social and community-driven while still offering structured weekly sessions.

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Your Friendly Runners

Your Friendly Runners

London, United Kingdom

Your Friendly Runners (YFR) is a Hackney-based East London running community built around a welcoming, inclusive 'yes to all' ethos. It is beginner-friendly, community-driven, and known for varied weekly programming that includes track, trail, sunrise, and social group runs. The club also has a strong collaborative brand identity and a presence around Hackney Road, Victoria Park, Stratford, and Hampstead Heath.

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Angel City Run Club

Angel City Run Club

Los Angeles, United States

A community-powered running and fitness club in Los Angeles that emphasizes fun, community, and inclusive fitness. The club blends social energy with regular weekday runs, including a trail run on Wednesdays and a road/coffee run on Fridays.

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Salt Lake City Track Club

Salt Lake City Track Club

Salt Lake City, United States

Salt Lake City Track Club is Utah’s oldest running club, serving the Salt Lake running community since 1978. Its mission is to support the local running community through social runs, volunteerism, donations, and road races. The club welcomes runners of all distances and paces, with a strong community-oriented focus across track, trail, road, and casual social runs.

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So Cal Pacers

So Cal Pacers

Chino Hills, United States

So Cal Pacers is a 100% volunteer-run running and walking club serving members across Southern California. It welcomes all ability levels, from first-time runners to experienced athletes, and combines road runs, track workouts, trail meetups, and hikes. The club also emphasizes community support, with coached track sessions, fully supported Saturday runs, and social extras like brunches and beach days.

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San Francisco Road Runners

San Francisco Road Runners

San Francisco, United States

San Francisco Road Runners is a long-running, community-oriented club that calls itself San Francisco’s largest and most historic run club. It welcomes all paces, ages, and experience levels, and focuses on building and strengthening the local running community through multiple weekly runs, coaching, and social benefits. The club combines road, trail, track, and tempo workouts with a strong inclusive, social culture.

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Run Free Running Club

Run Free Running Club

Camarillo, United States

A community-focused running club based in Camarillo that welcomes runners of all levels and emphasizes that pace does not matter. The club offers free community runs, weekend trail outings, women’s-only runs, coaching, and personal training, blending social running with structured support.

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A Running Experience Club

A Running Experience Club

Long Beach, United States

Long Beach’s first run club, founded in 1982, with a strong community and social focus. It welcomes runners and walkers of all paces, and is known for being friendly, inclusive, and low-pressure. The club runs year-round and combines casual weekly runs with marathon and trail training.

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Portland Frontrunners

Portland Frontrunners

Portland, United States

Portland Frontrunners is an inclusive running and walking club for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in Portland. It is a nonprofit, volunteer-led group with an emphasis on community, support, and accessibility for all abilities, offering both run and walk options. The club is also connected to Portland Pride Run and has a long-running local presence.

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San Francisco Running Company

San Francisco Running Company

Mill Valley, United States

San Francisco Running Company is a trail- and road-running specialty retailer that also serves as a strong community hub for local runners. The club emphasizes trail running, all-level participation, and a social, non-drop atmosphere on some runs. Its identity blends specialty running retail with organized weekly group runs and event-based community gatherings.

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Tofu Scramble

Tofu Scramble

Los Angeles, United States

Tofu Scramble is a Northeast Los Angeles running community that leans caffeinated, creative, and very social. It describes itself as a ritual of mindful movement and 'mourning miles,' with runs that blend urban trail routes, coffee, and post-run sidewalk yoga. All paces are welcomed, and the vibe feels playful, community-driven, and a little irreverent.

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Women of the Wasatch

Women of the Wasatch

Salt Lake City, United States

A Utah-based, volunteer-led trail running community for women, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and allies. The club focuses on building connection, getting people onto the trails, and creating an inclusive, supportive environment through weekly runs, meetups, local events, youth trail-running support, trail maintenance, and race volunteering. It emphasizes social pacing, party pace options, and trail stewardship.

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Salt Lake City Running Club

Salt Lake City Running Club

Salt Lake City, United States

A welcoming and supportive running community for runners of all backgrounds and ability levels. The club’s runs are free, social, and flexible, with routes that can take runners through roads, trails, and parks around the Salt Lake City valley.

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We Fit Moms - Valley

We Fit Moms - Valley

San Fernando Valley, United States

A women’s running, hiking, and triathlon-training community for all fitness levels in the San Fernando Valley and Conejo Valley. The club emphasizes welcoming first-timers, with a free first workout, and combines training with a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere.

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Trail Sisters Portland, ME

Trail Sisters Portland, ME

Portland, United States

A local Trail Sisters chapter focused on women’s trail running in the Greater Portland area. The club hosts guided, no-drop women-only group runs, welcomes all paces and abilities, and primarily runs trails while moving to roads in winter for safety.

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Eastside Traffic

Eastside Traffic

Whittier, United States

Eastside Traffic is a free, open-to-all running crew based in Whittier. Its identity centers on track, trail, and street running, with a community-minded, supportive vibe. The group appears to be built around accessible training and social running, with a focus on tempo and moderate paces, and a playful 'traffic' theme reflected in its branding and greyhound logo.

Cities Represented

CamarilloChino HillsLondonLong BeachLos AngelesMadridMarseilleMill ValleyNew YorkParisPortlandSaint‑Marcel‑l’ÉclairéSalt Lake CitySan Fernando ValleySan FranciscoVancouverWhittier
Trail running clubs offer an escape from pavement and a return to nature, where every run becomes an adventure. These clubs navigate root-covered paths, stream crossings, and mountain ridges, building not just physical strength but mental resilience. Trail running communities are known for their welcoming spirit – pace matters less when everyone's scrambling up the same steep incline or carefully picking their way down technical descents. The best trail running clubs combine the thrill of exploration with respect for nature, often participating in trail maintenance and conservation efforts. They understand that trail running is as much about the journey as the destination, stopping to enjoy scenic viewpoints, wildlife sightings, and the simple pleasure of moving through natural landscapes. From gentle forest paths to challenging mountain trails, these clubs cater to all levels while fostering a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Many organize weekend adventures, camping trips, and ultra-distance challenges that push boundaries and create lasting friendships. Trail running clubs also serve as invaluable resources for safety, teaching navigation skills, wildlife awareness, and proper trail etiquette. Whether you're seeking meditation in motion through peaceful forests or the adrenaline rush of technical terrain, trail running clubs provide the community, knowledge, and motivation to explore the wild side of running.

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