Fredericton running clubs and group runs.
Looking for a Fredericton run club? Compare the city’s typical weekly group runs, road and trail communities, social 5Ks, run-walk options, structured workouts, youth programs and coached track and field.
One city, several good doors
Devon Deer is one option in a bigger running community.
Devon Deer offers free Monday and Wednesday road runs at 6:15 a.m. and a Thursday trail run at 5:30 p.m. If those times, distances or formats do not fit, the comparison below can help you find another way into Fredericton running.
The Fredericton running week
Find the run that fits the week you actually have.
If Devon Deer’s early mornings, Thursday trail time, distance or format do not fit, keep looking. Fredericton has several independent ways to run, walk, train, try singletrack, complete a free community 5K, explore coached track and field and help young runners find their own program.
Guide updated: August 13, 2026. Schedule sources were fully checked August 11, 2026; individual cards show newer checks where applicable. Use this as a helpful snapshot. The organizer’s current post always wins.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
No recurring listing in this guide.
Saturday
Capital City Road Runners & WalkersRun or walk · about 10 km averageUNB Currie CentreBill Thorpe Walking Bridge parkrunFree 5K · walk, jog, run or volunteerNear 912 Union Street · Check official event pageUNB Running ClubFree all-paces campus runUNB campus · meeting point varies · Academic year; confirm post
Sunday
No recurring listing in this guide.
Speeding Cheetahs Run Club
Fall 2026 registration has opened. Six-week programs begin the week of September 14. Check the organizer’s current page for availability or wait-list information.Fredericton Reds Track & Field
Programs span youth through masters, with schedules that vary by age group and season. Registration is required; check with the club for current eligibility, locations, fees and Athletics NB requirements.Fredericton 5Ks & IPAs Race Series
This seasonal 5K series has no current event in the guide. Check the organizer’s Facebook page for a newly dated run or walk before making plans.Devon DeerRoad + run/walkStructured workoutGeneral trail runningWomen’s+ trail runningCampus runFree community 5K
More doors around Fredericton
What each community offers.
Choose by day, surface, distance, coaching style or the kind of company you want. These groups are independent from Devon Deer.
Road + walkChecked August 11, 2026
Capital City Road Runners & Walkers
Road runners and walkers looking for longer social outings, pace company, race experience and an established membership club.
- Typical times
- Thursday · 5:30 p.m.Saturday · 8:30 a.m.
- Place and format
- UNB Currie Centre. The club says outings average about 10 km, with people doing more or less and a walking group available.
- Cost or access
- Membership-based. Check the current membership and guest information before attending.
Confirm the current outing and participation details with CCRR.
Schedule source: Official club websiteTrailChecked August 13, 2026
Fredericton Trail Runners
Runners who want local singletrack outings, changing trailheads and a community with deep knowledge of Fredericton-area trails.
- Typical times
- Tuesday · 6:00 p.m.; confirm the current post
- Place and format
- Trailhead and distance vary. Open the latest club post before travelling.
- Cost or access
- The official FAQ describes the group as free.
Fredericton Trail Runners does not currently have a standing Sunday long run. Treat any FTR Sunday outing as occasional and attend only when FTR posts current details. Check Devon Deer separately for Deer in the Woods.
Schedule source: Fredericton Trail Runners on StravaWorkout + coachingChecked August 11, 2026
Stride Running Fredericton
Runners who want to explore structured group running, technique feedback, individualized coaching or preparation for personal goals and local races.
- Typical times
- Wednesday · 5:30 p.m.
- Place and format
- Queen Square. Ask Stride directly what the current session includes and whether coaching is the right fit for your goal.
- Cost or access
- Stride’s public Facebook page describes the weekly workouts as free. Coaching services are separate; confirm current details directly.
Check Stride’s current post before attending because locations and workouts can change.
Schedule source: Official Stride Running Facebook pageWomen’s+ trailChecked August 11, 2026
Trail Mix · TRF Women+
Women+ runners who want a social Monday trail outing and a welcoming way to build confidence on changing Fredericton trail systems.
- Typical times
- Monday · 6:00 p.m.; confirm weekly
- Place and format
- Trailhead changes around Fredericton. The Facebook group is the current place to confirm the weekly meeting point.
- Cost or access
- No fee was listed in the public founder profile. Confirm current participation details in the group.
The Monday time comes from a March 2025 founder profile. Confirm the current run in the Facebook group.
Schedule source: Founder profile published by BackTrailsRun + walkChecked August 11, 2026
Running Room Fredericton
Runners and run-walkers looking for a free midweek outing from a downtown running store, with optional weekly email updates.
- Typical times
- Wednesday · 6:00 p.m.
- Place and format
- Running Room, 449 King Street. A recent Fredericton post described a 5K+ run/walk; confirm the current route before attending.
- Cost or access
- Running Room’s official page describes the club as free and says sign-up is not required. Optional registration provides weekly updates.
Routes and store-hosted schedules can change. Check the current Fredericton post or contact the store before attending.
Schedule source: Official Running Room store and Run Club pagesSocial 5KChecked August 11, 2026
Flow Run Club
People looking for a social outing that is confirmed in a current organizer post.
- Typical times
- No standing time in this guide · confirm the current post
- Place and format
- Meeting place, time and route must be confirmed through the organizer’s current Instagram post before travelling.
- Cost or access
- No participation fee or sign-up information is stated in the current Instagram bio. Confirm access details with the organizer.
The original public launch was announced for August 27, 2026. This guide does not assume that schedule continued. Attend only when Flow posts current details.
Schedule source: Flow Run Club’s official Instagram profileSeasonal 5K seriesChecked August 11, 2026
Fredericton 5Ks & IPAs Race Series
Runners and walkers who enjoy a dated 5K event and brewery gathering rather than a fixed weekly run-club schedule.
- Typical times
- Selected summer dates · no standing weekly schedule
- Place and format
- Each numbered event publishes its own date, place and participation details. Check the current Facebook post.
- Cost or access
- Each numbered event publishes its own fee and registration details. Confirm the current event before making plans.
This is a seasonal series rather than a weekly or year-round run. The August 31 event has passed; wait for a newly dated organizer post before attending.
Schedule source: Official Facebook page and dated CCRR event archiveCampus runChecked August 11, 2026
UNB Running Club
Students and community members looking for a Saturday campus run during the academic year and a low-friction way to meet people.
- Typical times
- Saturday · 10:00 a.m. · academic year
- Place and format
- UNB Fredericton campus. The meeting point and weekly plan are posted through the club’s Instagram account.
- Cost or access
- The current Instagram profile describes the club as free and says no sign-up is required.
This is an academic-year schedule. Confirm the current post, campus meeting point and participation details before attending.
Schedule source: UNB Running Club’s official Instagram profileFree community 5KChecked August 11, 2026
Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge parkrun
People who want a welcoming Saturday 5K, an optional recorded result, a volunteer role or a walk-and-coffee way into Fredericton’s running community.
- Typical times
- Saturday · 9:00 a.m.
- Place and format
- Starts near 912 Union Street and the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge. Check the official course page before travelling.
- Cost or access
- Free. Register with parkrun once and bring a scannable barcode if you want a recorded result. You can still take part without a barcode, but you will not receive a time.
The usual time is Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Check the official event page before leaving for course changes or cancellations.
Schedule source: Official parkrun event and registration pagesYouth runningChecked August 11, 2026
Speeding Cheetahs Run Club
Families looking for an organized youth-specific running program, especially for elementary-aged children and younger runners.
- Typical times
- Spring and fall · registration requiredFall 2026 · 6:00 p.m. · about 45 minutes
- Place and format
- Locations change by season. The Fall 2026 announcement lists Hanwell on Monday; Killarney and the Botanical Gardens on Tuesday; and Odell and New Maryland on Thursday.
- Cost or access
- Registration is required and places can fill. Confirm the current fee and availability on the organizer’s official page before relying on an older session price.
Families stay for sessions. Confirm current ages, location assignment, supervision, registration and availability directly with Speeding Cheetahs.
Schedule source: Official Speeding Cheetahs website and Fall 2026 organizer announcementTrack & field coachingChecked August 13, 2026
Fredericton Reds Track & Field
Young runners, families and adults looking for structured coaching and track-and-field development rather than a drop-in social run.
- Typical times
- Seasonal programs · registration requiredYouth through masters · schedule varies by program
- Place and format
- Training days and facilities change by program and season. Check the club’s current schedule before registering or travelling.
- Cost or access
- Club registration is required. The official membership page also requires Athletics NB registration. Confirm current program eligibility, fees and registration steps with the club.
This is coached, registration-based training rather than a drop-in group run. Confirm age eligibility, capacity, program fit, current facilities, accommodations, fees and Athletics NB requirements directly with the club.
Schedule source: Official Fredericton Reds programs pagePlease check before leaving. Devon Deer does not operate these groups and cannot confirm their cancellations, eligibility, insurance, volunteer screening, route safety or accommodations. Open the organizer’s current page and ask them directly about anything important to your participation.
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