Join Us
Below you can find more info about Running Club, how to join, and some frequently asked questions!
Quick Facts
- We meet most days of the week for group runs around Worcester!
- We have over 80 active members, (runs are usually with 15 to 40 members).
- We welcome runners of all skill levels.
- Attendance is not mandatory, show up and run/race whenever you want to!
- We participate in cross country races and track meets throughout the year!
Schedule & Races
We offer a number of runs of varying length each week and usually split into shorter and longer groups. We also have Fun Fridays! These are team activities like yoga, team dinners, lawn games, relay races, and more! During the fall and spring we also go to races in the region through NIRCA. To learn more, click the links below.
How to Join
Email & Slack
Joining both our email list and Slack is the best way to get all of our updates. These include weekly schedules for our runs and events. You can also follow us on Instagram and join our myWPI page if you'd like.
Note: The email list button may not work for you. Just send us an email at running-execs@wpi.edu to be added if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to show up to all practices?
Nope! You can show up to as few or as many runs and events as you'd like!
Is the club open to all levels?
Yes! All runners are encouraged to participate, whether you're brand new to the sport or have run competitively for years! We have a large variety of skill levels in the club so there is always someone to run with!
Can I get gym credit from Running Club?
Yes! We offer the ability to get gym credit during the fall (A&B term) and spring (C&D term) semesters! This involves going to at least 21 runs in a semester to get credit.
Still have questions?
Feel free to contact any of the execs or email us at running-execs@wpi.edu with any questions!