With such a robust terrain, the Hudson Valley is an optimal place for morning jogs and sunset runs. From the mountains to the rivers to the historic sites, the region really does offer top views for the healthy hobby. Yet when it comes to running itself, it can be difficult to get started if you’re doing it solo. Luckily, that’s where running clubs come into play.
Pretty much every town or city along the Hudson River is home to its own unique group of runners. From beginners to veteran racers, the Valley’s many running clubs host eclectic groups of people from all walks of life who bond over a passion for the sport. Whether you want a community to train with for your next 5K or are simply seeking friends to hang out with while enjoying your favorite pastime, you’ll find just what you’re looking for with these local clubs.
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Beacon Endurance
Meets: workouts regularly near Beacon
Cost: $27.50/year
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Beacon Endurance is much more than a running club. The Beacon-based fitness community is comprised of runners, swimmers, bikers, hikers, and more. Whether you’re a triathlete or a jogger, the club is open to everyone, understands that everyone goes at their own pace, and is always welcoming of company.
Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club
Meets: Poughkeepsie, Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m.; Lagrangeville, Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.; Hopewell Junction, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.; Pawling, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.; Poughkeepsie, Fridays at 6:30 a.m.
Cost: $20/year plus a $2.50 processing fee
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With run meetups all around eastern Dutchess County, the Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club truly has something for everyone. The nonprofit was started in 2016 to promote distance running in the local community. EDRRC encourages fitness and health by supporting running and jogging as a way of life. The organization also promotes races that benefit local charities.
Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club
Meets: regular races in the Capital Region
Cost: $12/year
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Although the members of the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club meet on their own to train for local events, the club itself does not have regular meeting times for runs. Instead, the HMRRC is dedicated to conducting a series of community-centered races throughout each month. Your yearly membership to the club will allow you to compete in 10 of the club’s running events free of charge, give you discounts at certain stores in the Capital Region, and offer you the opportunity to meet other runners.
Kinderhook Runners Club
Meets: Ichabod Crane High School, Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Cost: $20/year
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If you live in the Columbia County region, consider checking out the Kinderhook Runners Club for some fun runs. The club hosts Track Tuesday weekly at the Ichabod Crane High School track in Valatie, where you can work out with a host of other members. After you start training, gear up for one of the club’s running events like the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon.
Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club
Meets: regular races throughout the Mid-Hudson region
Cost: $15/year
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If you’ve heard of the Dutchess County Classic, then you know a thing or two about the Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club. The running club is the face behind the popular Hudson Valley race that crosses the Walkway Over the Hudson. Although the club doesn’t meet in its entirety weekly, membership will get you access to racing events that can connect you with other members for private meetups.
Onteora Runners Club
Meets: Kingston Plaza Road, Kingston, Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; Edson Elementary School, Kingston, Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Cost: $20/year
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Based in the Kingston area, Onteora Runners Club is perfect for beginner and advanced runners. Choose which night you want to train with others; opt for Moderate Mondays for easy miles and varying distances or try a Wednesday night workout to sharpen your paces and reach for a new record.
Orange Runners Club
Meets: Salesian Park, Goshen, Sundays at 8 a.m.; Run4 Downtown Park, Middletown, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.; Heritage Trail, Goshen, Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.
Cost: $30/year
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In Orange County, Orange Runners Club goes the distance with three different weekly group runs. The club is passionate about running and promotes runs of different lengths and paces. Check out the site for races in Orange County and all over the region after you’ve trained for your next 5K, 10K, or marathon.
Shawangunk Runners
Meets: Dietz Stadium, Kingston, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:45 p.m.
Cost: $20/year
Shawangunk Runners is all about becoming one with the trail – or the track. The Kingston-based club meets weekly for tempo runs and track workouts at Dietz Stadium in Kingston. The club races at venues like Minnewaska State Park, Shawangunk Ridge, and the Mohonk Preserve.
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