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Achilles International Philadelphia
The Philadelphia chapter of Achilles International, which helps people with disabilities walk, run, and race. Members set goals and train with volunteer guide runners.
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AMC Delaware Valley 20s and 30s Group
The young adult group of the Appalachian Mountain Club's Delaware Valley chapter, for people in their 20s and 30s. It runs hikes, bike rides, paddling and social outings, and you do not need an AMC membership to take part.
- Free
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit 路 South
Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Dancers Company
A Philadelphia modern dance company, founded in 1986 by Anne-Marie Mulgrew, that makes experimental dance theater mixing dance with music, technology and art. It also teaches a free adult yoga class on Tuesday evenings at the Whitman Library.
- Free
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit
Appalachian Mountain Club, Delaware Valley Chapter
An outdoor club with about 4,500 local members that runs more than 800 hikes, paddles, bike rides, backpacking trips and trail work days a year. Most activities are free and led by trained leaders.
- Free
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit
Athletic Development Group
A nonprofit that trains student athletes in basketball, football, soccer, and track and field, and adds academic support, health education, and leadership work. Families sign up by contacting the group.
- Kids OK
Last active date not known yet
Club
Ben Franklin Mob H3
A Philadelphia hash running group. A rotating hare lays a trail, and runners follow it at any pace, often in costume.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Club 路 Roxborough
Bicycle Club of Philadelphia
An all-volunteer nonprofit club that promotes cycling in the Philadelphia area. It runs many free group rides each week, sorted by pace, plus social events and bike advocacy.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Club 路 Lower Northwest
Bicycle Club of Philadelphia
An all-volunteer nonprofit that promotes biking in the Philadelphia area and runs free group rides for every speed and skill level.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Central
Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling (BCYC)
A cycling team program for teens ages 12 to 18, run by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Riders start in a Core program at partner sites, then can move up to All Star teams in road, mountain bike, race, triathlon, or cyclocross.
- Free
- Kids OK
- Ages 12 and up
Last seen active: September 2026
Club
Black Girls Run! Philadelphia
The Philadelphia chapter of the national Black Girls Run! running group. Members join a local Facebook group to hear about runs.
Last seen active: April 2025
Club 路 Fairmount
Black Men Run Philadelphia
The Philadelphia chapter of Black Men Run, a running group for Black men that meets twice a week.
Last seen active: April 2025
Student group
Boxing Club at Penn
A Penn club that teaches Western boxing for fitness, mental health and resilience. Sessions cover technique, footwork, strategy and sparring, and every level is welcome, from first timers to competitors.
- Low cost
- Students only: Penn
Last active date not known yet
Student group
Club Gymnastics at Penn
A student-run club team for beginners and experienced gymnasts, managed through PennRec. It competes in meets through the year and at a national championship each spring.
- Students only: Penn
Last active date not known yet
Student group
Club XCTF
Penn's student running club for every level, from beginners to competitive runners. Members train together at several practices a week and travel to meets during the season.
- Students only: Penn
Last active date not known yet
Club
EarlyBirds and NightOwls
Two run groups, one early morning and one at night, run by Recovery Run Coaching. They run on roads and trails in different parts of the Philadelphia area, and each group posts its own route and time.
Last active date not known yet
Club 路 Fishtown and Lower Kensington
Fishtown Beer Runners
A weekly social run that has met every Thursday since 2007. Runners go at their own pace, then finish at a pub for a drink or two.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Ages 21 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Friends group 路 Lower Northeast
Friends of Northwood Park
Volunteers who care for Northwood Park. They run cleanups, a plant sale fundraiser and an Easter egg hunt, and they host a yoga class in the park on listed dates through the fall.
Last seen active: October 2026
Friends group 路 Upper North
Friends of Tacony Creek Park
Neighbors and visitors who look after Tacony Creek Park, a 300-acre watershed park in lower Northeast Philadelphia. The group runs free group walks and runs on the trails.
- Free
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit 路 West Park
Girls in Gear
A cycling program for girls of all ages and abilities, with coaches who run group sessions to build confidence.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: September 2026
Nonprofit 路 Upper Northwest
Girls on the Run Philadelphia
A seasonal running program for girls in 3rd to 8th grade that builds social, emotional, and physical skills through running and group talks, led by trained volunteer coaches.
- Paid
- Kids OK
- Background check
Last seen active: September 2026
Club 路 Hunting Park
Hunting Park We Walk PHL walkers
A walking group in the Hunting Park neighborhood that is part of the citywide We Walk PHL program. Most members are in their 60s to 80s, and the group has slow, medium and fast walks.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2025
Nonprofit 路 Central
IllReality, DBA MoveMakers Philly
A hip hop dance school for kids and teens, ages 3 and up, with two studios on Chestnut Street. It teaches hip hop dance and music, runs after school pick up programs, and offers camps, sibling discounts, and financial aid.
- Paid
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit
Independence Youth Cycling
A youth cycling group that runs mountain biking, cyclocross, bike clinics, and team riding for young riders, with several teams that carry the Philly name.
- Kids OK
Last seen active: June 2024
Club
Infinity Track Club
A youth track and field club that also runs a cross country season and a jumps camp. Families reach out through a contact form to join the team.
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit 路 Upper North
International Capoeira Angola Foundation
A Philadelphia nonprofit on the IRS rolls whose name points to capoeira angola, the Afro-Brazilian martial art and dance. Its website did not load, so its classes and events are not confirmed.
Last active date not known yet
Club
Issa Run Crew
A Philadelphia running crew that trains together and celebrates goals, open to runners of any distance or pace.
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: April 2025
Student group
Judo Club
Penn students who train in judo, a grappling sport built on throws and pins. The club welcomes every skill level and enters local and college tournaments.
- Students only: Penn
- Newcomers welcome
Last active date not known yet
Student group
Karate Club at Penn
A Penn student group that practices traditional Japanese karate. Members train on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday evenings at Pottruck.
- Students only: Penn
Last active date not known yet
Student group
Kendo Club at Penn
Penn students who train in kendo, a Japanese martial art built on swordsmanship. Students of all levels train together, and members can take part in college competitions.
- Students only: Penn
- Newcomers welcome
Last active date not known yet
Club
Latinas In Motion
A group that helps women get active, with a focus on Latina women. Members range from new exercisers to runners, according to the site's stories.
Last seen active: April 2025
Team or league 路 South
Liberty Track Club
A competitive women's running team in Philadelphia, founded in 2022. It is for women who also work, study or raise families, and its members train for races at national qualifying times.
- Paid
- Members only
Last seen active: April 2025
Nonprofit
Men's Night Run Club Foundation
A Philadelphia nonprofit that uses running, wellness efforts and community events to support men's physical health, mental well-being and friendships. It is open to men 18 and up.
- Free
- Ages 18 and up
Last seen active: April 2025
Student group
MMA At Penn
A student-run mixed martial arts club with coached training, equipment, and a dedicated training room. It also helps members with competition fees and travel costs.
- Students only: Penn
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit 路 Central
Mural Miles
A nonprofit that runs group runs past public art around Philadelphia. The group stops at each piece to talk about it, and the runs are social, educational and open to all fitness levels.
- Free
Last seen active: April 2025
Nonprofit 路 University Southwest
Neighborhood Bike Works
A community bike shop that teaches young people to repair bikes and lets them earn a bike by finishing a program. It also runs group rides for youth and open shop nights for adults.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Club
Nice Jewish Runners Philadelphia
A social running and walking group in Philadelphia that meets on Sunday mornings and gathers afterward for a snack and coffee.
Last seen active: April 2025
Club 路 Fairmount
November Project Philadelphia
A free fitness group that holds early morning outdoor workouts around Philadelphia. Anyone can take part, and sessions are signed up for through the group's sign-up page.
Last seen active: April 2025
Student group
Penn Cycling
A student cycling club at Penn for road riders, off-road riders and triathletes. Racers compete in a collegiate league, but most members ride for fun, commute, or are new to cycling.
- Students only: Penn
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit 路 Central
Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports (PCAS)
A nonprofit that runs sports, recreation and wellness programs for people with disabilities, from rowing and kayaking to yoga and skiing, plus youth camps and volunteer days.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: April 2026
Program 路 Lower Northwest
Philadelphia Boys and Girls Gymnastics
A gymnastics school with preschool classes, beginner girls classes and a boys program that trains toward USA Gymnastics competition. New families can book a $30 trial lesson before they join.
- Paid
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: August 2026
Club 路 Central
Philadelphia Front Runners
An LGBTQIA+ running and walking club for athletes and allies at every pace. Members meet on Saturday mornings at Lloyd Hall on Boathouse Row for a run or walk at their own speed.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Club 路 Fairmount
Philadelphia Runner Track Club
A post-collegiate running club founded in 2000 that trains runners for track, road, cross country and trail races. Members join through an application, and workouts are run in groups.
- Members only
Last seen active: April 2025
Network or meetup
Philly Girls Who Walk
A free group for women in Philadelphia that organizes walks, a book club and other social events so members can get moving and meet people.
- Free
Last seen active: April 2025
Program 路 West Park
Philly Pumptrack
A bike pump track on Parkside Avenue in West Fairmount Park, where riders practice on a looping course. Volunteers keep the track in shape at dig nights, most Wednesday nights in season.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Club 路 Fairmount
Philly Runners
An all-paces running club based in Center City, founded in 2002. It runs several times a week and says no one is turned away for pace or distance.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: August 2026
Club
Philly Track Jawn
A Philadelphia community group that runs free, inclusive running and walking sessions led by certified coaches, to support health, fitness and connection.
- Free
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit
The Phoenix Philadelphia
A nonprofit community for people in recovery, the people who love them, and anyone who wants friends without alcohol or drugs. Its Philadelphia programs include workouts, art, social meetups and other free events.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last active date not known yet
Club 路 Central
Practice Yoga Co-op
A worker-owned yoga co-op in Philadelphia where the teachers run classes, events and workshops together. Drop-in classes are by donation, and mats and props are free to use.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit 路 Central
Project Capoeira, Inc.
A nonprofit that teaches capoeira, a Brazilian style that blends fighting moves, music, dance and acrobatics, to people of all levels. It also runs kids classes, arts programs in schools and libraries, and public events such as Brazilian Day Philadelphia.
- Kids OK
Last seen active: September 2024
Club
Queer Run
A free run club for LGBTQIA+ runners in Philadelphia, run as a nonprofit. Runners of all paces meet for weekly runs in Center City and Manayunk.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: April 2025
Program 路 Central
Range of Motion Philly
A studio in Center City with martial arts, parkour, dance and music classes for kids, teens and adults, plus school break camps and a summer camp.
- Paid
- Kids OK
Last seen active: September 2026
Club
South Philly Striders Running Club
A free running club for South Philadelphia and nearby neighborhoods such as Queen Village, Old City and Society Hill. Runners of all abilities meet for weekday morning and Saturday runs, and each December the club joins a holiday lights run that ends at a brewery.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: November 2025
Nonprofit 路 Central
Students Run Philly Style
A free running program for Philadelphia students in grades 6 to 12 that trains them toward a half or full marathon, with volunteer mentors called Running Leaders.
- Free
- Students only
- Kids OK
Last seen active: November 2025
Club
Swagga House Run Club
A non-competitive run club that stresses encouragement and friendship. Its website says it serves Black and brown communities and that all levels are welcome, and the April 2025 guide lists a monthly run of 1 to 5 miles.
Last seen active: April 2025
Club
T3 Philly Multisport
A Philadelphia multisport club for swimming, cycling, running and triathlon athletes at every level. Members train together in group workouts and clinics.
- Paid
- Members only
Last seen active: April 2025
Student group
Taekwondo Club (ITF)
Penn's traditional taekwondo club, founded in 1985. It focuses on physical and mental training with no competition.
- Students only: Penn
- Newcomers welcome
Last active date not known yet
Student group 路 University Southwest
Taekwondo Club (World Taekwondo) at Penn
Penn's World Taekwondo club. It welcomes students at every skill level and takes part in a college league.
- Students only: Penn
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: January 2026
Nonprofit 路 University Southwest
Tangle Movement Arts
An aerial dance theatre company in Philadelphia that makes circus shows and teaches private and small group aerial and trapeze lessons, with a sliding scale on lesson prices.
- Paid
- Newcomers welcome
Last active date not known yet
Program 路 University Southwest
Team Philly Race Training
A paid season program, offered through the Philadelphia Runner store, that trains runners for spring and fall races. A season membership includes weekly group runs and training plans, and race entries cost extra.
- Paid
Last seen active: July 2026
Program 路 University Southwest
We Walk PHL
A free walking group that meets in public parks across Philadelphia. Trained local leaders guide about an hour of walking, one to three times a week depending on the park. The program is supported by Parks and Recreation, the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Department of Public Health.
- Free
Last seen active: September 2026
Network or meetup
Wednesday Night Rides
A social bike ride in Philadelphia held about every other week. Each ride is labeled easy, standard, or adventurous, and each has its own posted route and start point.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: September 2026
Club
West Philly Runners
A West Philadelphia running club with a weekly group run in 2, 4 or 6 mile options and a Monday speed workout. It welcomes runners of many paces.
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Club 路 Upper Northwest
Wissahickon Wanderers
A free trail running club for runs in the Wissahickon. It runs trail runs every other week on a Thursday evening and a Saturday morning.
- Free
Last seen active: April 2025
Club 路 Fairmount
Wynnefield Track Club
A group of training partners in West Philadelphia who run together most mornings from Lloyd Hall. The club says its purpose is health and wellness in the community.
- Free
Last seen active: April 2025
Nonprofit 路 Upper Northwest
Yoga 4 Philly
Philadelphia's chapter of Yoga 4 the World, a nonprofit that teaches yoga and meditation across the city. Its work reaches schools, senior homes and shelters, and it runs donation-based community classes.
- Low cost
Last active date not known yet
Program
Zhang Sah Martial Arts
A martial arts school with youth, teen and adult classes, plus camps, an after-school program and a school program for young children. It has locations in Queen Village and in Mt Airy and Germantown.
- Members only
- Kids OK
Last active date not known yet
Includes: running clubs, walking groups, group bike rides, bike repair and bike shops, yoga and movement classes, strength and gym groups, martial arts and boxing.