Whether you are just starting out, training for a race, or simply want a reason to grab a coffee after a run, there is a Melbourne running group for you. Here are some of the citys most welcoming and energising crews to get you moving.
Featured Running Groups in Melbourne
V1 Run Club
Location: Prahran.
When: Saturdays 800 AM.
Where: New Order Café Prahran.
Distance: 6km jog.
Every Saturday morning, the V1 Run Club meets outside New Order Café for a 6km loop around Fawkner Park. Beginners and experienced runners are both welcome, with a strong focus on running at your own pace and enjoying the group atmosphere. It is a relaxed way to start the weekend with good energy and good company.
Hawthorn Running Group HRG
Location: Hawthorn and Kew.
When: Tuesdays 600 AM.
Where: Victoria Park Kew.
Sessions: Intervals, hills, and fartlek.
Whether you are building up to your first 5km or training for longer distances, Hawthorn Running Group is supportive and welcoming to all levels. Sessions rotate through intervals, hills, and different training styles to help you improve while still keeping things social. It is a great environment to build confidence and stay consistent.
Pulse Running
Location: Carlton North.
When: Tuesdays 600 PM.
Where: Princes Park North Carlton.
Format: Coached group session.
Pulse Running offers coached group sessions that balance structure with a friendly atmosphere. Each week, runners meet at Princes Park for guided workouts that help improve technique, endurance, and overall fitness. It is ideal if you want a bit more direction while still being part of a social group.
Can't Run Can Coffee
Location: South Yarra.
When: Wednesdays 630 AM.
Where: Fawkner Park South Yarra.
Duration: 30 minutes walk, jog, or run plus social time.
Cant Run Can Coffee is perfect if you are after a low pressure and welcoming environment. Open to women identifying participants, it is as much about connection as it is about movement. Whether you walk, jog, or run, the focus is on community, conversation, and enjoying the experience together. Dogs are often part of the mix as well.
Steps and Schooners
Location: Abbotsford and Preston.
When: Tuesdays 600 PM.
Where: Moon Dog World Preston.
Distance: Social 5km with post run drinks.
Steps and Schooners combines running with a strong social element. The group meets for a relaxed 5km run before heading out for a drink together. It is a casual and friendly way to stay active while meeting new people and enjoying the social side of running.
Pick a group, add it to your week, and see how good it feels to run with others. You might find that running becomes something you look forward to, and the people you meet become part of your routine.