About

How to Join

Join our Slack and sign up on myWPI. Signing up on myWPI adds you to our email list. Slack and email are where we post each week's runs and events.
Check the schedule to see when and where we meet.
Show up! No tryouts and no sign-up. Come to as many or as few runs as you like.

Rather not use myWPI? Join the running@wpi.edu list yourself, or email running-execs@wpi.edu and we'll add you.

Quick Facts

We meet most days of the week for group runs around Worcester.
We have over 80 active members, and runs usually have 15 to 40 people.
We welcome runners of all skill levels.
Attendance is never mandatory. Run or race whenever you want to!
We race cross country and track throughout the year.

Runs & 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.

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 gym credit during the fall (A&B term) and spring (C&D term) semesters. It takes at least 21 runs in a semester. See the gym credit page for details.

Still have questions?

Talk to any of the execs at a run, or contact us.