GROUP RUNS & WORKOUTS
Run, walk, or jog. All ages and paces are welcome.
Our group runs are open to everyone, members and non-members alike.
If you’re new, please complete your waiver before your first session.
We follow a no-drop policy: nobody is ever left behind.
Group leaders help guide routes so everyone finishes safely.
Children and youth are encouraged to join, but anyone under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Multiple route options are offered so all paces can start and finish together.
Safety & Etiquette
Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities.
Please review our Group Run Guidelines, Safety & Etiquette before attending.
IMPORTANT NOTE
We only cancel our group runs when conditions are unsafe (ice, storms, heavy rain or snow) or conflicts due to events (i.e. Terry Fox Run).
Cancellation will be posted on our Social Media and Website. When in doubt please check or contact us at info@russellrunclub.ca
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday Group Run – Russell
When: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
Where: Russell Park & Ride (end of First Avenue, Russell, ON)
Google Maps: https://g.co/kgs/3gN8eKc
The route typically ranges from 4 to 8 km on the New York Central Fitness Trail when clear and safe.
Extensions (up to 10 km) are offered when training permits.
See our typical routes here.
Sunday Group Run – Embrun
When: Sundays at 9:00 AM (Note new winter time)
Where: Parking lot next to Euphi d’ici (901 Notre-Dame St, Embrun, ON)
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cdb35WjcvH9dKB736
A relaxed, social run or long run open to all levels.
The route typically ranges from 5 to 10 km on the New York Central Fitness Trail when clear and safe. Alternative or extended routes (up to 15–20 km) are provided when training permits.
See our typical routes here.
Thursday TEMPO Workouts - Winter Version
Winter doesn’t mean pressing pause. It just means being a little smarter about how we train.
Tempo Thursdays offers structured workouts designed to improve endurance, efficiency, and running form in a supportive group environment.
Meeting Location: W. E. Burton Conservation Area Parking Lot
Route: Workout through quiet, flat blocks (think Corvinelli Cr, Chartrand St, and Tremblay Cr.).
Dates: January to April
Levels: Beginner to Advanced Levels: Beginner to advanced — not ready for speed? Join for easy laps or an alternative workout.
Coaching: Led by NCCP-certified Russell Run Club coaches
Cost: Free for current RRC members. Join here: https://www.russellrunclub.com/membership
What to Expect:
We start the season with a baseline effort, then move through four-week blocks:
Introduce → Improve → Perfect → Fun.
We begin the first interval together, regroup during recoveries, and finish with cool down.
Communication:
Workouts and updates are shared through our Slack community — our Facebook-free alternative.
Join the Slack Channel: https://join.slack.com/t/leducrunning/shared_invite/zt-3mx1tvhkh-yeZgmHhTPCOACAnwMBoBew
