If you love the rush and beauty of running in the Bay Area, are new to town, or are just interested in getting a great workout while meeting others with common interests, this group is for you. The best way to summarize this group is: We put in the miles, but we aren't in a hurry. I am both a newbie to the Bay Area and a new runner, but I have completely fallen for both. I usually do trail runs, either in Marin or in the city. Let's try to do a mix of runs, in terms of both location and trail vs …

… I created this group because I always find myself running the beautiful coastal running trail in the San Leandro Marina (although it spans to San Lorenzo, Hayward, Fremont) and just thought that running and fitness would be a lot more fun and motivating if I could meet, run and exercise with awesome people in the local community who could help each other achieve our fitness goals. It's time to stop giving ourselves excuses to NOT exercise... Here's the game plan: My plan is to challeng …

The purpose of this group is to unite runners in our community in the spirit of support, camaraderie, inspiration, and FUN! We welcome runners of all paces and abilities for a mix of trail and road running in Marin, the East Bay, and San Francisco.  We offer weekday runs in the morning and evening, and weekend runs in the morning.  Mileage will vary from around 5 to 20+, but runners are always welcome to adjust mileage to meet their needs.  We also plan social events like brunch, happy hour, din …

We run and explore the roads and trails of Oakland and Berkeley every week. Road Runs are typically in the 4-6 mile range, Trail Runs are in the 5-8 mile range. You can also sign up for a separate run (and store insider) email list for free at either TRANSPORTS location.

Get fit while giving back! Train for a half or full marathon under the guidance of an experienced coach and a free structured training program. Explore the beauty of East Bay trails. Be a part of a supportive community while raising funds for development projects in India. NO ENFORCED FUNDRAISING MINIMUM! You can look at training schedule here: https://sites.google.com/a/aidberkeley.org/rfi/training-schedule Pictures of our training: https://sites.google.com/a/aidberkeley.org/rfi/runners

This is a group for those who live around Lake Merritt and want to run as well with a group. It's always easiest to start a running routine when you are in a group.

… Some of the events we train for: Tough Mudder Spartan Race Warrior Dash Survivor Mud Run Brazen Runs Muddy Buddy Down and Dirty Goruck Challenge Big Sur Mud Run and more!!!!!!!! We are an all age group, young and old are welcome. We do everything at our own pace so don't be intimidated. The only requirement is that you are fun and willing to be adventures. We will be looking for new places to train. After training we sometime grab breakfast or dinner depending on if it is morning training or a e …

A chance for true beginners to meet up and go for an easy run/walk without having to worry about being intimidated by speed and distance! Led by Franki Bevans, you'll pick a distance from 1 to 3 miles to go, and work on breathing, pace and simply putting one foot in front of the other to get a workout! For true beginners looking for support and the chance to get active!

Come out and meet other local runners for great camaraderie and motivation. Some of us jog, some of us run, some of us race, but we all have fun! The key is to show up and give it a try -- the sooner you come out and join us, the sooner you will be on the road to fitness, health, and meeting lifelong running friends!

Picnic Dash Productions coordinates fun running events in Golden Gate Park that sponsor the Brighter Sky Foundation, a nonprofit that places social workers in public schools with high dropout rates. Races are held every 4-6 weeks and are sleep-in-and-enjoy-your-weekend friendly (races start at 2pm). Food and drinks are provided after each race, along with zany and useful prizes for the top competitors.   

Do you love to run, hike, walk, jog? Are you tired of doing these things alone? Lets get together, make new friends, and help each other reach new goals. We will be running/hiking/walking/jogging the trails mainly in Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Concord, Fremont, Martinez, and San Ramon. All levels welcome, We will get to know each others strengths and pace so you will always have someone to do these activities with. We will have one social event per month also, so if you have any sug …

A Runner's Mind is the new running shoe specialty store in Burlingame. We have Thursday Night Runs every week at 7pm beginning and ending at the store at 1199 Howard Ave., Bgame. (across from Powell's Candy Store...a happy place!) All runners welcome, whether you run a mile in 4 minutes or 12 minutes, there will be someone there to join you and maybe even push you on! (or get your autograph if you run a 4 minute mile!)  Bring your flashlights and reflective gear during these dark winter runs. Ro …

We used to be P. A. Running Opportunities Plus. Based on feedback from the members who come to the runs, now it's Running Around The SanFranciscoBay (RATS). It's mostly running. Mostly. #1. We are run by volunteers that schedule and lead a run from time to time.  That is our meetup, active volunteers and organizers. What ever organizers like to do is what we become. (Let me know if you want to try and lead a run and see if you'd like to be an Asst Organizer). #2. We plan to also host a wiki page …

… We will meet every Saturday at 9am in various locations with trail access throughout Central & East Contra Costa County. We hope to eventually have CT Runners participate as a group in local run/walk events and plan workshops for nutrition, weight loss & fitness training.

This Meetup group is for those of us who love to hike with our dogs. We seek out the best dog-friendly trails in Oakland and nearby cities. We meet in small groups and our goal is fun for our dogs in a safe and friendly group. Our canine membership is very diverse ranging from a 6 pound Mini to a 180 pound Great Dane. We have a variety of breeds and mixes with all kinds of backgrounds. Dogs are social creatures just like their humans and the group interaction on our hikes is great for the dog's …

… The SheEOs, made up of female entrepreneurs who stepped off the corporate ladder to blaze their own trail, are a new breed. For Sarah Biller, who’s on her third start-up, Capital Market Exchange, being a SheEO allows her to strengthen her negotiation skills — including preparation and drive — in order to be more effective in a “testosterone heavy’’ environment. “In the world I operate in, you see a lot of tough negotiating and fist banging. It’s a great reminder to be in a group that understa …