{"id":614,"date":"2026-05-20T13:36:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=614"},"modified":"2026-05-20T13:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:36:33","slug":"running-can-be-fun-here-are-5-local-clubs-from-highly-competitive-to-casual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=614","title":{"rendered":"Running can be fun. Here are 5 local clubs \u2014 from highly competitive to casual"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><strong>Getting your Trinity Audio player ready&#8230;<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>At the elite level, the local running scene remains as competitive as ever, but there has been a shift in emphasis among casual runners in recent years: less about posting personal records, more about social interaction.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=612\">There is no place like Denver-Boulder to enjoy the competitive and social aspects of running<\/a><\/p>\n<p>That side of the sport is well served by a wealth of local running clubs that cater to\u00a0runners of all shapes, sizes, ages and goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s become something you do not only to get your exercise in, but you\u2019re realizing, \u2018This is fun. Let\u2019s go out and do it with friends. Let\u2019s make this a social evening,\u201d\u2019 said Colfax Marathon chief executive Andrea Dowdy. \u201cRunning has become a very inclusive sport. It is no longer just about, \u2018I want to get a PR.\u2019 It\u2019s, \u2018I want to go out and have some fun with my friends, maybe go out (after a group run) for a bite to eat or a beverage.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bolder Boulder race director Cliff Bosley has noticed that dynamic in his own family, which has stewarded Colorado\u2019s largest road race since its inception in 1979.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy daughter, who is 28, has said that running is the best way to meet people because it\u2019s sharing fitness, an interest in being outdoors, being active and healthy, and finding like-minded people,\u201d Bosley said.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a short list of long-established clubs in the greater Denver area. For more, check out the Colfax Marathon website:<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Rocky Mountain Road Runners<\/strong> is the oldest running club in Denver with roots reaching back to 1959. RMRR is best known for its Trophy Series, a series of monthly races at various distances with a handicap system. That is, after establishing their handicap, the slowest runners start first, and the fastest runners go off last. In theory, it gives everyone a chance to \u201cwin\u201d by reaching the finish line first. Racers also accumulate points through the year, based on their finish results, for season-ending trophies. Races are free for members. The annual membership fee is $50 ($75 for a family). Membership also comes with discounts at other races and running stores.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Boulder Road Runners<\/strong>, founded in 1979, caters to serious competitors and casual recreational runners alike. It supports competitive teams in road racing, cross country and track. In the summer, it hosts a series of five All-Comers track and field meets on the track at the University of Colorado, which has produced several Olympic runners over the years, as well as the Mile High Mile, one of BRR\u2019s signature events. It also hosts casual Sunday morning group runs. Individual memberships are $35 annually ($50 for families).\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Denver Trail Runners<\/strong>, founded in 2000, was Denver\u2019s first trail running club. Members meet for runs year-round on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings, usually in the foothills. Locations include Golden, Evergreen, Morrison, Deer Creek, White Ranch, North Table Mountain and Centennial Cone. There is no membership fee. The best way to get more information is to check them out on Facebook or Strava.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trail Sisters Golden<\/strong> is a women\u2019s trail running club that welcomes runners of all paces and abilities. The group hosts \u201cno-drop runs\u201d (meaning nobody gets left behind) on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m., generally covering three to six miles, followed by hangouts at local breweries or restaurants. \u201cFocused on camaraderie as much as miles, Trail Sisters welcomes anyone looking to build community on the trails,\u201d said club leader Brit Sliter. Weekly run locations, mileage, and details can be found on their website.<\/p>\n<p>Another club for women, the <strong>Colorado Columbines<\/strong>, dates back to 1978. It organizes Saturday and Sunday group runs, weekly track workouts led by a paid professional coach, group trips to out-of-state races and themed fun runs. Memberships cost $40. \u201cWe have 20-year-olds that are coming out here for racing, and we have a lady who is 87 who is fighting liver cancer,\u201d said club president Liz Couture. \u201cWelcoming all ages makes it so you can join the club and stay in it. There\u2019s always a group, whether you\u2019re competitive or you\u2019re just out there to walk and (enjoy) socializing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em><b><i>Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Adventurist, to get outdoors news sent straight to your inbox.<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=608\">Gov. Jared Polis faces possible rebuke by party for Tina Peters clemency \u2014 as JD Vance says she may qualify for payout<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradospringsmoverss.com\/?p=610\">Aurora man gets decades in prison for killing woman who was protecting her cousin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five local running clubs for folks ranging from highly competitive to casual. Running clubs offer opportunities for group training, fellowship in competition and social interaction. 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