Runner groups? (Raleigh, Cary, Turkey: house, neighborhood, high school) - Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary - North Carolina (NC) -The Triangle Area - City-Data Forum

FlSunny83 · 11-20-2007, 12:39 PM

I recently moved to Cary from Orlando and I'm glad to see there's a 5k/10k here in April (Orlando area has tons of races since the triathalons are held there). Are there any groups that train together? It's been a while since my last race so I'm a little out of shape and would love to have a group for motivation. I've thought of tracking down the high school cross country team but thought that might be a bit creepy

Gurl · 11-20-2007, 12:56 PM

There are TONS of running groups here! I'm a newbie runner, so you're out of my league, but when I 'get up to speed', I hope to join a group!

Check out Meetup.com, there are a few listed there. Also run google searches...you'll find several that might interest you.

MAtoNC! · 11-20-2007, 12:59 PM

This will get you started

Inside Out Turkey Trot (broken link) My father in law is going to run in it when he visits.

miamiblue · 11-20-2007, 12:59 PM

CGTC - Carolina Godivas

Also, Raleigh Running Outfitters has a team and does training runs: Team Raleigh Running Outfitters

And if you are also interested in a social running group, as in more on the fun side opposed to focusing on training, send me a DM.

Dire Wolf · 11-20-2007, 01:07 PM

Godivas and NC Roadrunners are both very good.

FlSunny83 · 11-20-2007, 01:16 PM

This is why I love this forum that was way faster than trying to look it up myself

Thanks!

jjg39069 · 11-20-2007, 01:34 PM

There's several hash groups in the area. They're a running club (although I use 'running club' very loosely...I think their mottos is "A drinking group with a running problem"). Not for the faint of heart (and I mean in etiquitte, not running ability) in my experience (which was only overseas). I'm not a local hasher so won't get into details as I'm not familiar with the local groups. But if you're a runner and looking for some social opportunities, check out the Hash House Harriers.

strawberryfield · 11-20-2007, 03:38 PM

Also Galloway is out of Raleigh. They're for those training for a half or full marathon and have ALL levels (literally walking to Boston qualifiers)

Gurl · 11-20-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by strawberryfield

Also Galloway is out of Raleigh. They're for those training for a half or full marathon and have ALL levels (literally walking to Boston qualifiers)

I didn't realize that!??! Good to know!

My neighborhood has a TON of runners. In fact, that's what inspired me to lace up.

We have at least 2 Iron Men on my street, too!

Dire Wolf · 11-20-2007, 10:21 PM

I don't think Galloway is out of Raleigh. I think there is just a local Raleigh Galloway group, the same as in other cities.