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13 clubs that meet regularly in Seattle. Running, books, hiking, arts, and more. Each link goes to the group itself.

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Run Clubs in Seattle 8 Hiking & Outdoor Clubs in Seattle 5
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Groups in Seattle

Independent clubs and groups in Seattle. Tap any to go to the group itself.

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Outdoor & hiking clubs in Seattle

Directory listing

Seattle Hiking Community

Most active Seattle hiking Meetup. ~8,000 members. Hikes throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Recurring events
Weekend PNW Hike

Member-led group hike across Pacific Northwest trails. Multiple events per month.

Multiple weekends per month
Trailheads vary across PNW
Source: meetup.com
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Running clubs in Seattle

Directory listing Fremont

Brooks Trailhead Run Group

Two weekly 6 PM group runs (Tuesdays + Thursdays) from the Brooks Trailhead in Fremont.

Recurring events
Tuesday Trailhead Run

6 PM group run from the Brooks Trailhead in Fremont.

Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Brooks Trailhead, Fremont, Seattle
Thursday Trailhead Run

6 PM group run from the Brooks Trailhead in Fremont.

Every Thursday at 6:00 PM
Brooks Trailhead, Fremont, Seattle
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Directory listing Capitol Hill

Fleet Feet Seattle

Tuesday runs in Capitol Hill or Ballard. Thursday Pub Runs ending at a brewery.

Recurring events
Thursday Pub Run

Group run that ends at a brewery — Capitol Hill or Ballard rotation.

Every Thursday evening
Capitol Hill or Ballard, Seattle
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Finding a club in Seattle

How do I find a club in Seattle?

Browse this page by category. We track 13 clubs and groups in Seattle, including 8 run clubs and 5 hiking and outdoor clubs. Each listing links straight to the group's own signup page, so you can join without going through Culdesac.

What is the best way to meet people in Seattle?

Pick something that repeats. Run Clubs are the largest category in Seattle right now with 8 active groups, and a weekly meetup gets you past the introductions faster than a one-off event ever will.

Are these Seattle clubs free to join?

Most are. Run clubs, book clubs and library programs are almost always free and drop-in. Sports leagues and some fitness groups charge a season or membership fee, which the group's own page will state.

How often do these groups meet?

The listings here are filtered to groups that meet on a repeating schedule, usually weekly or monthly. One-off events are excluded, because showing up twice is what turns an event into a friendship.

Do I need the Culdesac app to join a club in Seattle?

No. This directory is free to browse and every group links out to wherever it already organises. The app matters once a group runs its own chat and calendar on Culdesac, which puts you in the group chat the moment you say yes to an event.

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