Running Clubs in Manitoba: Find a Local Group Run
Running Clubs in Manitoba: Find a Group That Fits Your Pace
Use this Manitoba running club directory to find a group close to home, work, school, or your usual route. Start with your city or town, then compare the area, run style, cost, and beginner notes before you message the club or show up.
What kind of running club should you join?
Use this quick quiz if you are not sure what type of group to try first. Pick your city or town and the result will suggest real listings from the directory below.
Your suggested clubs will show here.
Choose your answers, then use the result as a starting shortlist. Always confirm the next run on the club link before going.
Find Manitoba running clubs by city, area, and run style
Search by city, town, neighbourhood, run style, or club name. In Winnipeg, check the area column too. A club across the city may be too far for a weekly run after work.
Use the club name link to confirm the next run, meeting spot, and pace before you go. The table is meant to help you make a quick shortlist, not replace the club’s own page.
| Club | City | Area | Good fit | Run style | Cost | Before you go |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Town Runners | Altona | Altona | Altona runners who want a friendly local Saturday group | Social run, road run | Free | Check Instagram for the current Saturday time and route |
| Predator Athletics Club | Beausejour | Beausejour area | Youth and families looking for a formal athletics club outside Winnipeg | Youth track, training | Membership or program fee likely | Check age groups, registration dates, and coaching availability |
| A&L Run Club | Brandon | A&L Cycle | Brandon runners who want a free easy 5K with coffee after | Store run, social run | Free | Saturday morning runs are listed by the store, but confirm weather and route first |
| Small Town Run and Walk Crew | Carman | Ryall Park | Runners and walkers who want a small town group with mixed paces | Run walk, all paces | Free | This group is seasonal, so confirm the current week before heading out |
| Last Mile Athletics Club | Carman | Carman area | Families or athletes looking for a formal athletics club in the Carman area | Track, youth, training | Confirm with club | Contact the club through Athletics Manitoba before attending |
| Dauphin Run Club | Dauphin | Dauphin area | Parkland area runners who want a simple weekend group run | Social run, beginner friendly | Free | Check the Facebook page for the latest Saturday meeting spot |
| Kleefeld Run Club | Kleefeld | Kleefeld | Kleefeld runners who want a short community 5K | Social run, road run | Free or confirm | Check the community group for the next date and start point |
| Manitoba Association of Trail Runners | Manitoba wide | Trail systems across Manitoba | Trail runners who want event updates, trail work days, and community links | Trail, community | Free to follow, fees may apply for events or membership | Check each event or group run for distance, terrain, and registration needs |
| Manitoba Trail Runners | Manitoba wide | Trails across Manitoba | Runners looking for trail talk, routes, race posts, and informal group run leads | Trail, community | Free | Confirm any informal meetup with the poster before driving out |
| Minnedosa Trail Run Club | Minnedosa | Squirrel Hills Trail Park | Minnedosa area runners who want trail runs and local trail community | Trail, social run | Free or confirm | Check Flying Acorn or local posts for current run dates and trail conditions |
| Pembina Valley Run Club | Morden | Morden, Winkler, and Pembina Valley | Runners in the Pembina Valley who want drop in community runs | Social run, all paces | Free | Confirm whether the run starts in Morden, Winkler, or a nearby community |
| Grit Force Fitness Run Club | Neepawa | Neepawa | Newer runners who want a short beginner friendly program | Training, run walk | Paid or confirm | Check current program dates before registering |
| Niverville Run Club | Niverville | Hespeler Park | Niverville runners who want a weekly 5K and a local community feel | Social run, road run | Free | Check Instagram for the weekly route and picnic shelter meeting point |
| The Good Way Run | Oakbank | Pine Ridge Hollow | Oakbank area runners who want a coached short term group in a trail setting | Training, trail, social run | Paid or confirm | Check the current series dates and whether registration is open |
| Prairie Run Club | Portage la Prairie | The Island Park tennis courts | Central Plains runners who want a community group close to home | Social run, all levels | Free | Check Instagram for the Wednesday time and any route change |
| Selkirk Running Club | Selkirk | Selkirk area | Selkirk area runners who want to plan runs, share goals, and find support | Social run, community | Free | Check the group for the current weekly run post and exact meet point |
| Ste. Anne’s Walk, Jog and Run Club | Ste. Anne | SPADE Park | Ste. Anne runners and walkers who want a free local evening group | Run walk, social run | Free | Check the community group for the latest Wednesday schedule |
| Southeast Run Club | Steinbach | L.A. Barkman Park | Steinbach area runners who want a local social group | Social run, all paces | Free | Check Instagram for the next run date and parking lot details |
| Stonewall Manitoba Walking and Running Group | Stonewall | Stonewall area | Stonewall area runners and walkers looking for local meetups | Run walk, social run | Free or confirm | Check the group for current posts before going |
| Stony Mountain Run Club | Stony Mountain | Stony Mountain | Stony Mountain runners who want a small local community group | Social run, run walk | Free or confirm | Check the SMCA page for the current season and meeting details |
| AM x Movement Run Club | Winnipeg | Varies by week | Runners who want an all pace popup style community run | Social run, all paces | Free or confirm | Check the weekly post because the route and meeting point can change |
| Big Sky Run Club | Winnipeg | St. Boniface | Daytime runners, parents with strollers, and anyone who wants coffee after | Store run, run walk | Free | Pick the right meetup, as the parent run, weekday run, and Saturday run are different |
| BridgeForks Running | Winnipeg | The Forks | Laid back social runners who like downtown routes and post run hangouts | Social run, road run | Free | Check the weekly route and meeting point before leaving home |
| Buffalo Run Club | Winnipeg | Buffalo Place | Runners near Buffalo Place who want a short community 5K | Social run, road run | Free or confirm | This is newer, so confirm the next date before heading out |
| Churchill Parkway parkrun | Winnipeg | Churchill Drive Park | Runners and walkers who want a free timed 5K every Saturday | Weekly 5K, run walk | Free | Register once for a parkrun barcode if you want an official result |
| City Park Runners Friends Run | Winnipeg | St. James | Runners who want a friendly store based run with 5K and 8K routes | Store run, social run | Free | Meet at the store and check the posted route before heading out |
| Dash N’ Dine Run Club | Winnipeg | The Forks | Social runners who want an all paces group with food or coffee after | Social run, all paces | Free | Check Instagram for the latest Saturday meeting point and post run plan |
| Fort Garry Run Club | Winnipeg | Fort Garry | Fort Garry area runners looking for a neighbourhood group | Social run, road run | Free or confirm | Check social posts for the current route, distance, and meeting spot |
| Girls Run Club Winnipeg | Winnipeg | Kings Park | Women looking for a supportive group with a social feel | Women focused, social run | Free | Check Instagram for the current time and meeting point at Kings Park |
| Henderson Physio Run Club | Winnipeg | East Kildonan | Newer runners who want a short 3K or 5K option | Social run, beginner friendly | Free | Check the clinic account for the next run date and route |
| Low Life Run Club | Winnipeg | Low Life Barrel House | Runners who want a midweek social run with 5K and 8K options | Social run, road run | Free or confirm | Check the brewery page for current Wednesday run details |
| MRA Track Club | Winnipeg | St. Vital | Road runners who want coached speed work and better running form | Track, training | MRA membership and session fee | Check the current session dates and register before showing up |
| Northern Miles 204 | Winnipeg | Kildonan Park | Runners looking for a newer north Winnipeg community run | Social run, road run | Free or confirm | Check the latest post, as newer groups may change dates or locations |
| Penner Fitness Training | Winnipeg | Winnipeg area | Runners who want speed, strength, or private training support | Training, speed | Paid or confirm | Contact the coach first to confirm current group or private training options |
| Prairie Stride Athletics | Winnipeg | Winnipeg area | Young runners who want a small supportive track and athletics setting | Youth track, training | Paid or confirm | Check the current age range, program dates, and registration details |
| Quads of Fury and Yeti | Winnipeg | Kenaston | Runners and walkers training for 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon races | Training, run walk | Free | Check the Facebook group for the route map and seasonal meeting spot |
| RALLY Run Club | Winnipeg | Assiniboine Park and Corydon | Runners who want a social 3K to 6K group run | Social run, all paces | Free | Confirm which weekly location is active, as routes can rotate |
| Roadkill Running Club | Winnipeg | Grant Park and University of Manitoba | Experienced runners who want track workouts and speed training | Track, speed | Confirm with club | Contact the coach first, as track locations change by season |
| Royal Sports Run Club | Winnipeg | Fort Garry | Runners near Pembina who want store led relaxed runs or faster workouts | Store run, training | Free | Check the day. Some runs are relaxed and others are tempo or interval based |
| Running Room Run Club | Winnipeg | Grant, Kenaston, and Regent area stores | Runners who want a familiar store run and optional training programs | Store run, training | Free group run, paid clinics optional | Use the Running Room page to confirm which Winnipeg store is active |
| St. V Rubbers | Winnipeg | St. Vital | South Winnipeg runners who want a relaxed park based group | Social run, park run | Free | Confirm the meeting point near the duck pond and check for weather updates |
| Supplement World Run Club | Winnipeg | South Winnipeg | Runners who want a short Thursday 3K or 5K option | Store run, social run | Free or confirm | Check the store page for the next Thursday run and start time |
| Sunrise Chasers | Winnipeg | Kildonan Park | North Winnipeg runners who like early Sunday runs | Social run, park run | Free | Meet near the restaurant parking lot and confirm the current start time |
| Third Wind Run Club | Winnipeg | Park Alleys | Runners who want a Sunday social run with a casual feel | Social run, road run | Free or confirm | Check the current post to confirm the time and whether the run is still active |
| Tough Track | Winnipeg | Winnipeg area | Athletes looking for a track and field club with structured coaching | Track, training | Membership or program fee likely | Check the club site for age groups, practice times, and registration |
| Transcona Trail Trekkers | Winnipeg | Transcona | Run walk group with relaxed paces and a strong east Winnipeg feel | Run walk, paved trail | Free | Meet at the Transcona Trail head and confirm the current schedule |
| UM RUN | Winnipeg | Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses | Students, staff, and campus area runners who want an all levels group | Campus, social run | Free | Check which campus meetup is running that week |
| Un-Run Club at The Beer Can | Winnipeg | Granite Way | Casual runners who want a low pressure community run | Social run, beginner friendly | Free or confirm | Check The Beer Can event page for the next date and start time |
| UWinnipeg Run Club | Winnipeg | University of Winnipeg | Students and downtown runners who want an all paces campus group | Campus, social run | Free | Check the club page for the current campus meeting point and term schedule |
| Winnipeg Frontrunners | Winnipeg | The Forks | LGBTQ+ runners and allies looking for a welcoming social run | Social run, inclusive | Free | Confirm the seasonal start point before your first Saturday run |
| Winnipeg Hash House Harriers | Winnipeg | Rotating Winnipeg locations | Runners and walkers who want a quirky social run with changing routes | Social run, run walk | Small run fee or confirm | Check the schedule and trail notes because the start point changes |
| Winnipeg Optimist Athletics | Winnipeg | Winnipeg area | Youth and families looking for a formal athletics club | Youth track, training | Membership or program fee likely | Review age groups and registration steps before attending practice |
| Winnipeg Run Club | Winnipeg | The Forks | Large social group for runners who want an easy first club experience | Social run, all paces | Free | Check Instagram for the latest route, start time, and weather notes |
| Wolseley Run Club | Winnipeg | Wolseley | Neighbourhood runners who want a smaller local group | Social run, neighbourhood | Free | Time and route can vary, so check the latest post first |
| Winkler Run Club | Winkler | Near the rink | Winkler runners who want shorter and longer route choices | Social run, all paces | Free | Check Instagram for the weekly route and whether it is a weekday or Saturday run |
How to choose a running club in Manitoba
A good running club is not always the biggest one. The best fit is usually close, clear, and welcoming for your current pace.
Start close to home
A weekly run is easier to keep if it is within about 30 minutes. Try the closest group first, even if a bigger club across town looks more popular.
Check the pace
Look for pace notes before you go. If none are posted, message the club and ask what pace the back of the group usually runs.
Ask if walking is okay
Run walk groups, parkrun style events, and all pace social clubs are often easier for new runners. Ask if walk breaks are welcome.
Look for no drop runs
No drop usually means the group has a plan so nobody is left alone. It may be a sweep runner, regroup stops, or a short route option.
Check if the group runs year round
Manitoba weather changes the plan. Some clubs run all winter. Others move indoors, pause, or switch to seasonal routes.
Confirm the meeting spot
Many groups meet near a park, store, coffee shop, brewery, gym, or trailhead. Check the latest post before you drive there.
Try more than one club
The first group may not be the right fit for your pace, schedule, or personality. A good club should make you feel welcome and safe.
What running in Manitoba is really like
Manitoba running has its own feel. The routes are often flat, the seasons are strong, and a good group can make winter training feel much easier.
Winnipeg is built for river routes
Many Winnipeg runners end up near the Red River, the Assiniboine River, The Forks, Wellington Crescent, or one of the city’s park paths. These routes are popular because they are easy to turn into 5K, 8K, 10K, or long run loops.
The flat roads are helpful, but the wind is real
Manitoba does not have big city hills, but prairie wind can make an easy run feel harder than expected. On windy days, try starting into the wind first so the trip home feels better.
Trail runners still have good options
If you want softer ground, look at Birds Hill Provincial Park, Assiniboine Forest, the Seine River area, Brandon Hills, Squirrel Hills, and local trail groups. Trail running in Manitoba is often less about big climbs and more about quiet paths, roots, mud, snow, and changing footing.
Winter running is part of the culture
A Manitoba running club can help a lot in winter. It is easier to get out when someone is waiting for you, and local runners usually know which paths are cleared, icy, windy, or better after dark.
Small town clubs matter here
In smaller towns, a run club may not have a big website. It may be a Facebook group, a store meetup, a gym program, or a few runners meeting at the same park every week. That still counts if it helps people run safely and consistently.
The best group is the one you will actually join
You do not need the biggest club or the fastest group. Start with the group that is close, welcoming, and realistic for your schedule. If the pace is not right, try another one. Manitoba runners are usually happy to point you toward a better fit.
Add or update a Manitoba running club
Know a public running club, run crew, trail group, store run, or track club that should be added or fixed? Email hello@runninggearlab.com.
Please include:
- Club name
- City or town
- Website or social link
- Typical meeting spot
- Run days
- Pace range
- Cost
- Whether beginners are welcome
Manitoba running club FAQ
Are running clubs in Manitoba free?
Many social run clubs, store runs, and community runs in Manitoba are free. Formal track clubs, coached sessions, races, and some training programs may require a membership or registration fee.
How do I find a beginner friendly running club?
Use the beginner friendly filter and look for clubs that say all paces, run walk, no drop, short route, or beginner friendly. You can also message the club before going.
What should I ask before joining a group run?
Ask where the group meets, how far they run, what pace the slowest group runs, whether walking is okay, and whether someone stays with new runners.
Are there trail running clubs in Manitoba?
Yes. Manitoba has trail groups and trail running communities, including province wide groups that share trail events, informal meetups, trail work days, and route information.
Should I join a store run, social run club, or coached club?
Choose a store run or social club if you want an easy way to meet people. Choose a coached or track club if you want structure, speed work, or race performance help.
How do I add a club to this list?
Email hello@runninggearlab.com with the club name, city, website or social link, meeting spot, run days, pace range, cost, and whether beginners are welcome.