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Running leagues in the Triangle

The Triangle's running community is one of the strongest in the Southeast — free group runs, training programs for every distance, and an active race calendar year-round.

How to pick a running league

Start with what level fits your kid (or you) today — not what you hope they'll be in two years. Use the level finder →

Running in Chapel Hill

Carolina Godiva Track Club

All Levels

Carolina Godiva Track Club

One of NC's oldest running clubs. Weekly group runs, race calendar, and Hot Summer Nights race series.

Ages 13–99•Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter•Under $100
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Running in Durham

Girls on the Run

All Levels

Girls on the Run of the Triangle

10-week program building girls' confidence through running. Ends with a 5K. Scholarships available.

Ages 8–13•Spring, Fall•$100–$250
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Bull City Running Co. Group Runs

All Levels

Bull City Running Co.

Free weekly group runs from Bull City Running Co. — Wednesdays and Saturdays. Multiple paces.

Ages 16–99•Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter•Free
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Girls on the Run — Durham

Beginner

Girls on the Run of the Triangle

10-week confidence-through-running program at Durham elementary schools. Culminates in a 5K.

Ages 8–13•Spring, Fall•$100–$250
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Running in Raleigh

Raleigh Distance Project

All Levels

Raleigh Distance Project

Free group runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings. All paces welcome — from beginner 5K to marathon training.

Ages 18–99•Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter•Free
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Raleigh Track Club

All Levels

Raleigh Track Club

Long-running club organizing local races including the Raleigh Half Marathon. Weekly group runs.

Ages 13–99•Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter•Under $100
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Galloway Training — Raleigh

Beginner

Jeff Galloway Run Walk Run

Run-walk-run group training for 5K through marathon. Beginner-friendly. Saturday long runs.

Ages 18–99•Spring, Summer, Fall•$100–$250
Visit Jeff Galloway Run Walk Run →

Triangle Trail Runners

All Levels

Triangle Trail Runners

Free trail running group. Weekly Saturday morning trail runs at Umstead, Lake Crabtree, and other parks.

Ages 18–99•Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter•Free
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