Running with others is one of the best motivators to get out the door. If you’re looking for some new running buddies, consider checking out any of the several Saskatoon-based running groups that are open to runners of all levels and welcome newcomers.
The below list is accurate as of the end of 2025. If you see we’re missing anything, email Brainsport Times editor Andrea Hill at andrea@brainsport.ca.
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EBC Monday Runs
What: Runners and walkers of all abilities welcome. Everyone runs or walks 17 minutes out and 17 minutes back at their own pace to finish at the same time (after 34 minutes). Social time follows.
When: Mondays, 6 p.m.
Where: Rotary Park.
Cost: Free; no registration required.
For more information check out the EBC Running Facebook group.
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Networking Run Club
What: Lunch hour club hosted by the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce. Runners of all abilities and backgrounds welcome (no need to be a Chamber member or part of the business community). Members run 5km together at roughly a six-minute-per-kilometre pace.
When: Tuesdays, 12:10 p.m.
Where: Meet outside the YWCA on 25th Street East (look for the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce banner). Runners can access the YWCA locker rooms and showers at no charge by letting reception know they are part of the club. Parking at the YWCA is free.
Cost: Free; no registration required.
For more information, email Andrew Down at adown@vendasta.com.
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Running Wild Athletics Club Developmental Program
What: Coached workouts for athletes of all abilities ages 11 to masters. (Running Wild also offers youth programming).
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Where: Saskatoon Field House.
Cost: $200 per season. Saskatchewan Athletic Membership must also be purchased. Members can pay $75 to train at the Field House on Sundays from 10:30 – 12 p.m.
For more information and to register, visit the Running Wild Athletics website.
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YXE Slow AF Run Club
What: Runners and walkers of all abilities welcome (“Do you want to join a running club but not sure if you’ll be able to keep up? Then this is the group for you!”). Participants break into groups of similarly paced people and get moving for 30 minutes.
When: Wednesdays, 6:15 a.m.
Where: Rotary Park.
Cost: Free; no registration required.
For more information, visit the YXE Slow AF Run Club Facebook group.
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Top Notch Masters Track and Field Club
What: Coached group for athletes aged 55+ in sprints, distance events and throws (horizontal jumps offered in outdoor season). Competitions optional.
When: Wednesdays, 10 – 11:15 a.m.
Where: Saskatoon Field House.
Cost: $20 club fee annually plus Saskatchewan Athletics membership ($100).
For more information email Judy Warick at judywarick@sasktel.net.
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OnTrack Running Club
What: Coached workouts with walk/run, long interval and short interval options available for participants. Runners and walkers of all abilities welcome.
When: Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Where: Craven Sport Services Clinic (#3-701 2nd Avenue N).
Cost: Free; online registration required.
For more information, visit the Craven SPORT Services website.
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YXE Run Club
What: Running routes are posted on Facebook and shared via email list in advance. Two group leaders oversee run and learn-to-run groups, but everyone is invited to go at their own pace. Participants run or walk for 45-50 minutes (people can choose how much of the route to complete). Post-run socials roughly once a month and regular themed runs. Runners and walkers of all abilities welcome.
When: Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Where: Running Room (601 8 St E).
Cost: Free; no registration required.
For more information, visit the YXE Run Club Facebook group.
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Joggers and Lagers
What: Runners cover 5-8km along the Meewasin trail at their own pace for up to 60 minutes (small groups naturally form). Post-run beers at High Key Brewing Co. Runners and walkers of all abilities welcome.
When: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Where: High Key Brewing Co. (102 23 St E).
Cost: Free; no registration required.
For more information, visit the Joggers & Lagers Facebook group.
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Triple T Running
What: Runners and walkers of all abilities welcome. Everyone runs or walks 5km. Social time follows.
When: Thursdays, 9 a.m.
Where: Rotary Park.
Cost: Free; no registration required.
For more information contact Harvey Mathies by email at harveymathies@sasktel.net or text at 306-230-1869.
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Outter Limits Trail Group
What: Seasonal trail running and snow shoe group (trail running spring to fall, snowshoeing in the winter). All abilities welcome; participants walk, run or shoe for 30 minutes.
When: Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Where: Outter Limits (630 Broadway Avenue).
Cost: Free; no registration required.
For more information, visit the Outter Limits Facebook page.
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Mendel Riverbank parkrun
What: Weekly, timed 5km run.
When: Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Where: Meewasin Trail (by the Wonderhub; 950 Spadina Crescent East).
Cost: Free; online registration required.
For more information, visit the parkrun website.
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SOTS Fired Saturdays
What: For runners tackling long training runs of 10+ km.
When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan parking lot (948 Spadina Crescent E).
Cost: Free; no registration required.
For more information, email Curt Halpenny at cth.saskatoon@sasktel.net.
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SOTS Fired Sundays
What: Light shakeout run followed by a long coffee.
When: Sundays, 9:15 a.m.
Where: D’Lish by Tish Cafe (702 14 St E).
Cost: Free; no registration required.
For more information, email Curt Halpenny at cth.saskatoon@sasktel.net.
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Bear With Me Running Co.
What: Participants gather for a 3 to 5km run or walk. All abilities welcome.
When: Sundays, 10 a.m.
Where: Rotary Park.
Cost: Free; no registration required.
For more information, visit the Bear With Me Running Co Facebook group.
