Morning Run Club Series
A 4-week community run club bringing people together through movement and conversation. Each week, runners of all levels gather for a group run followed by coffee and connection. Celebrates the joy of running without earbuds, tracking apps, or distractions.
Duration
4 Days
Destination
Local Park, Trail, or Urban Route
Group Size
30 People
Template Statistics
4
Event Duration
12
Locations
94
Activities
Premium
Template
General Tasks
Tasks to complete before or during the event
- Scout and map 3-4 running routes of varying difficulty
- Recruit 3-4 volunteer pace leaders (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
- Partner with local cafe for weekly post-run gatherings
- Design and print route maps for each week
- Create name tags and sign-in system
- Order run club branded items (stickers, bandanas, caps)
- Print completion certificates
- Set up communication channel for weather updates
- Prepare first aid kit for each run
- Create emergency contact protocol
- Design conversation prompts for coffee chats
- Arrange guest instructor for challenge week
- Book photographer for finale
- Survey participants for pace group placement
- Plan next series dates for announcement
Event Itinerary
Day-by-day schedule and activities
Day 1
3 locations planned
Day Tasks
- Print name tags and route maps
- Recruit and brief pace leaders
- Reserve cafe space for 30
- Prepare welcome packets
- Set up sign-in station
Locations
Week 1: Welcome Run
Meeting Point (Park Entrance or Cafe)
- Welcome runners and distribute name tags
- Hand out printed route maps
- Quick introductions and pace group sorting
- Brief warm-up stretches led by pace leaders
- Explain phone-free running philosophy
Group Run - 3-5K
Running Route
- Pace leaders guide each group
- Encourage conversation while running
- No earbuds or phone checking
- Regroup at halfway point
- Cool-down walk to coffee spot
Post-Run Coffee & Connection
Local Cafe
- Gather at cafe for coffee/tea
- Facilitated introductions at tables
- Share running goals for the series
- Distribute run club stickers
- Confirm next week's attendance
Day 2
3 locations planned
Day Tasks
- Scout and map new route
- Print updated route maps
- Prepare conversation prompts
- Coordinate cafe reservation
Locations
Week 2: Building Momentum
Meeting Point
- Welcome returning runners
- Greet any newcomers
- Quick warm-up routine
- Shuffle pace groups if needed
- Introduce conversation topic for the run
Group Run - 4-6K
New Route
- Slightly longer route this week
- Pace leaders encourage mixing groups
- Run with someone new today
- Photo opportunity at scenic point
- Cool-down together
Coffee Chat: Running Stories
Local Cafe
- Coffee and light snacks
- Share running origin stories
- Discuss favorite local routes
- Build connections beyond the run
- Preview next week's challenge
Day 3
3 locations planned
Day Tasks
- Scout challenging route with hills
- Arrange guest warm-up instructor
- Prepare accountability partner system
- Print challenge route maps
Locations
Week 3: Challenge Day
Meeting Point
- Energetic welcome for challenge day
- Explain today's optional challenge
- Remind: it's about personal growth, not competition
- Dynamic warm-up led by guest instructor
- Buddy up with accountability partner
Challenge Run - 5-7K
Scenic Route with Hills
- Longer route with elevation
- Encourage pushing comfort zones
- Support slower runners - no one left behind
- Celebrate at the top of hills
- Group finish together
Celebration Coffee
Local Cafe
- Celebrate completing the challenge
- Share breakthrough moments
- Thank accountability partners
- Discuss goals for final week
- Build excitement for finale
Day 4
3 locations planned
Day Tasks
- Order finisher bandanas or caps
- Print completion certificates
- Reserve brunch space
- Prepare sign-up for next series
- Arrange group photographer
Locations
Week 4: Celebration Finale
Meeting Point
- Celebratory welcome for finale
- Distribute finisher bandanas or caps
- Group photo before the run
- Reflect on 4-week journey
- Final warm-up together
Finale Run - Choice Distance
Favorite Route
- Run group's favorite route from series
- Mixed pace groups - run with friends
- Enjoy the community built over 4 weeks
- Finish line celebration
- Group finish photo
Celebration Brunch
Local Cafe or Restaurant
- Extended brunch celebration
- Share transformation stories
- Exchange contact info for continued running
- Announce next series dates
- Distribute completion certificates
- Form ongoing run buddy groups
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