Running Clubs in Newfoundland and Labrador: Find a Local Run Group
Newfoundland and Labrador running club finder
Running Clubs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Find a running club, social run, trail group, track club, store run or weekly community run close to home. Start with your city or town, then check the club link before you go.
Most runners want a group close to home. Start with your town or the closest larger area.
The club name is the link. Check run days, routes, registration and weather changes there.
Some groups meet at the same place. Others post a new route each week.
Look for beginner friendly, walking welcome, all paces or no drop wording.
What kind of running club should you join?
Answer a few quick questions. The result will show real clubs from this list.
Find Newfoundland and Labrador running clubs by city, area and run style
Search by city, town, neighbourhood, run style or club name. In the St. John’s area, check the area column too. A club across town may be too far for a weekly run after work.
| Club | City | Area | Good fit | Run style | Cost | Before you go |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics NorthEAST Running Club | St. John’s | Northeast Avalon, including St. John’s, Mount Pearl and Paradise | Runners who want steady training, long runs and organized workouts. | Road training, workouts, long runs, social runs and some trail. | Free to try. Paid membership for full club benefits. | Check the club schedule and group lead notes. Some runs are better for steady runners. |
| Paradise Running Club | Paradise | Paradise Park and Paradise Plaza | New runners, recreational runners and people training for local races. | Road, social runs, learn to run and long runs. | Paid membership. Program fees can vary. | Check the club site or member group for current days and meeting spots. |
| Stride Running NL | St. John’s | Rotating St. John’s routes | Runners who want a social club with group runs and race support. | Social road runs, training runs and race events. | Membership or event cost may vary. | Check the site or social page for current routes, paces and registration. |
| Mile One Run Club | St. John’s | Downtown, Bannerman Park and rotating coffee spots | Newcomers, social runners, walkers and stroller friendly runners. | Free social road run, often ending with coffee. | Free. | Check Instagram for the weekly start spot, route and sign up link. |
| Queer Run Club St. John’s | St. John’s | Battery Cafe patio and nearby routes | Queer runners, walkers and rollers who want an inclusive group. | Social run, walk and roll. | Free or confirm. | Check Instagram for the route, accessibility notes and weather updates. |
| Running Room St. John’s Run Club | St. John’s | #9 Rowan Street, Churchill Square | Runners and walkers who want a simple store supported group run. | Store run, road, walk and run. | Free. | Check the store page or call the store to confirm the current weekly schedule. |
| Quidi Vidi Run Club | St. John’s | Quidi Vidi and St. John’s routes | Runners training for the Tely 10 who want a clear 10 week group plan. | Seasonal coached road training and social runs. | Paid seasonal program. | Check registration dates because this is usually a seasonal training group. |
| Whelan Wellness Run Club | St. John’s | St. John’s area, with some online community options | Runners who want coaching, community and a flexible pace. | Coached road running, community runs and virtual support. | Paid membership or program cost may vary. | Check the current run club page for registration, start dates and what is included. |
| SIF Running Club | Conception Bay South, Mount Pearl, Paradise | C.B.S., Mount Pearl, Paradise and nearby routes | Beginners and intermediate runners who want instructor support. | Coached running, learn to run, hills, trails and Tely 10 training. | Paid program. | Confirm the current session, price, meeting spot and whether registration is open. |
| Pearlgate Track and Field Club | Mount Pearl | Pearlgate Track and Field Complex | Track athletes, youth athletes and runners who want track access or speed work. | Track and field, speed skills and facility access. | Program fees vary. Public drop in hours may be free. | Check drop in hours and program details before using the facility. |
| Memorial Track and Field Club | St. John’s | Memorial University and local track facilities | Runners who want track skills, speed work or athletics programming. | Track and field, speed work and training programs. | Program cost varies. | Use the NLAA club listing to confirm the current contact and program options. |
| Memorial University Cross Country | St. John’s | Memorial University | Memorial students and competitive runners interested in cross-country. | Cross-country training and university athletics. | Eligibility and costs vary. | This is not a casual public run. Confirm eligibility before contacting the team. |
| Corner Brook Stream Trail parkrun | Corner Brook | Corner Brook Stream Trail, near Margaret Bowater Park | Beginners, walkers, families, visitors and anyone who likes a timed 5K. | Weekly 5K, run or walk, parkrun style. | Free. | Register once with parkrun and check the event page for cancellations. |
| Corner Brook Running Club | Corner Brook | Corner Brook and west coast race routes | Runners who want local races and a west coast running community. | Road races, trail races and community events. | Race fees vary. | Use the event calendar for race dates. Weekly meetups may be separate from races. |
| Tuckamore Trail Running | Corner Brook | Corner Brook, Massey Drive, Pasadena and west coast trails | Trail curious runners and west coast trail runners. | Trail, social runs and technical terrain. | Free or confirm. | Check Facebook for the week’s route, distance, terrain and required gear. |
| Joy Run | Province-wide | Newfoundland trail routes and event locations | Trail runners who want group sessions, events and a supportive trail community. | Trail, group sessions, relay and ultra events. | Varies by session or event. | Check upcoming events and registration details before going to a session. |
| Seaside Showdown Series | St. John’s | East Coast Trail routes, including Flatrock, Witless Bay and Pouch Cove areas | Trail runners who want low key race style events on East Coast Trail routes. | Trail race community and event meetups. | Paid event entries vary. | This is more event based than a weekly club. Check distance, route files and cutoffs first. |
| NL Trail Running | Province-wide | Newfoundland and Labrador trails | Trail runners looking for local advice, meetups and trail connections. | Trail community and shared meetups. | Free. | This is a connection group, not a fixed weekly club. Confirm plans before joining a run. |
| Just 1 Mile Running Club | Twillingate | Twillingate and New World Island | All skill levels and runners who like social breaks and a simple loop format. | Saturday one mile loops, run and walk. | Free. | Check the week’s post for the loop location. Walkers are welcome. |
| Trappers’ Running Club | Happy Valley-Goose Bay | Central Labrador, Happy Valley-Goose Bay and North West River | Labrador runners, race volunteers and people training for local races. | Road running, race community and marathon training. | Membership and race fees vary. | Check the club or Trapline pages for current meetups, race dates and seasonal conditions. |
| Iron City Run Club | Labrador City | Labrador City, route posted by the club | Labrador West runners who want a free weekly social run. | Free community road run with a social finish. | Free. | Check Instagram for the weekly start spot, registration link and weather updates. |
| YQX Running Club | Gander | Gander and airport town routes | All levels, from first 5K runners to marathoners. | Road running, training programs and race events. | Membership or race fees vary. | Check the club page for training days, start spots and race week changes. |
| YQX Athletics | Gander | Gander track and athletics facilities | Youth athletes and runners who want track and athletics training in Gander. | Track, athletics and coached training. | Program cost varies. | Use the NLAA listing to confirm the current contact and program details. |
| Every Pace Run Club | Grand Falls-Windsor | EveryBody Fitness, 12 High Street | Central Newfoundland runners who want an all pace group run. | Road, social and training runs. | Free or confirm with the gym. | Check the gym page or social posts for the current group run days. |
| Stephenville Athletics Running Club | Stephenville | Stephenville and Bay St. George | Stephenville area runners and athletes who want organized athletics or running. | Track, road running and training programs. | Program cost varies. | Use the NLAA listing to confirm the current contact, ages and program details. |
| Stephenville Running Club | Stephenville | Stephenville and Bay St. George | Bay St. George runners looking for social runs and local connection. | Social road running. | Free or confirm. | Check Instagram or Facebook for the latest run day, start spot and season. |
| Harbour Grace Run Club | Harbour Grace | Harbour Grace, Carbonear and nearby Conception Bay communities | Runners and walkers who want a local, low pressure group. | Social run and walk. | Free or confirm. | Check the town post, social pages or Strava group for current weekly plans. |
| Random Runners Club | Clarenville | Clarenville and nearby communities | Clarenville area runners who want local posts and occasional group runs. | Social road running and local race support. | Free or confirm. | Check the Facebook page first. Confirm that the group run is current before relying on the schedule. |
| SSH Run Club | Southern Shore | Ferryland, Fermeuse, Trepassey and nearby communities | Southern Shore runners who want a small local running community. | Social road running and local race connection. | Free or confirm. | Check Instagram for the current meeting spot, route and whether the run is open that week. |
No clubs match those filters yet. Try a nearby town, remove one filter or check the province wide trail option.
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.
How to choose a running club in Newfoundland and Labrador
Ask these before your first run
- Is there a pace group close to your current easy pace?
- Does the group regroup during the run?
- Is walking okay?
- Do you need to register first?
- Is there a route posted before the run?
- Will the run still happen in wind, rain, fog or snow?
Choose by your goal
- For a first 5K, choose a beginner friendly or store led group.
- For the Tely 10, look for a spring or early summer training group.
- For trails, choose a trail group and ask about terrain and gear.
- For speed, choose a track club or a club with workouts.
- For consistency, choose the club closest to home or work.
What running is like in Newfoundland and Labrador
Running here is not just one thing. A runner in St. John’s might be thinking about hills, wind and the Tely 10. A runner in Corner Brook might be looking for trails. A runner in Labrador may be planning around snow, darkness and cold winter mornings. That is why the best club is usually the one that fits your town, your pace and the kind of running you actually want to do.
The Tely 10 is a 10 mile race from Paradise through Mount Pearl to St. John’s. Many Avalon runners build their summer around it, so spring and early summer are good times to look for group training.
Wind, fog and damp weather are part of running near the coast. Check the latest club post before you leave, especially near Quidi Vidi, downtown St. John’s, the East Coast Trail or another exposed route.
The East Coast Trail and west coast trail networks give runners climbing, uneven footing and ocean views. New trail runners should start with a group that lists distance, pace and gear clearly.
In places like Twillingate, Clarenville, Harbour Grace, Stephenville and Grand Falls-Windsor, the local run group may be smaller, but it can be the easiest way to find safe routes and people near your pace.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Labrador City runners often deal with colder conditions and longer winter stretches. A local club can help with route choice, winter footing and when it is better to move a workout indoors.
Many clubs have social runs, walk breaks or beginner programs. Look for words like all paces, beginner friendly, walkers welcome or no drop. Those details matter more than the club name.
Local tip: If you are training for a first race in Newfoundland and Labrador, ask the club about hills and wind, not just distance. A flat 8K and a windy, hilly 8K can feel very different.
Helpful RunningGearLab tools before you join a club
Use these if you are joining a club because you want to train for a race, replace worn shoes or figure out what to wear outside.
How to use the club links
Click the club name to check the latest meeting spot, schedule and sign up details. Some groups use a website. Others use Instagram, Facebook, Strava, a store page or a public event listing.
Before your first run
- Open the club link and check the next date, time and meeting spot.
- Look for pace notes, distance options and whether the run is no drop or beginner friendly.
- Message the club if you are unsure about pace, walking breaks, route difficulty or cost.
- For social media only clubs, check the most recent posts before you go.
- For store runs, confirm that the local store still hosts the run that week.
- For event based groups, check whether it is a weekly run, a seasonal training block or a race series.
Add or update a Newfoundland and Labrador running club
Is your club missing, closed, renamed or using a new meeting spot? Send an update to 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
Newfoundland and Labrador running club FAQ
Are running clubs in Newfoundland and Labrador free?
Some are free, including social run clubs, parkrun and community meetups. Other clubs charge for membership, coaching, track programs or race training. Check the club link before going.
How do I find a beginner friendly running club?
Use the beginner friendly filter on this page. Look for words like learn to run, walkers welcome, all paces or no drop. Message the club if you are unsure about pace.
What should I ask before joining a group run?
Ask about the meeting spot, route distance, pace range, whether walk breaks are okay, what happens if the weather is bad and whether you need to register first.
Are there trail running clubs in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Corner Brook has trail running options, and province wide trail groups can help runners find routes, events and local contacts. Check the route and gear notes before joining a trail run.
Should I join a store run, social run club or coached club?
Choose a store run or social club if you want a low pressure way to meet people. Choose a coached club if you want structure, feedback or a training plan. Choose a track club if you want speed work or athletics programs.
How do I add a club to this list?
Email hello@runninggearlab.com with the club name, city or town, public link, meeting spot, run days, pace range, cost and whether beginners are welcome.