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Welcome!
Frontrunners & Frontwalkers Phoenix is a running and walking club for the LGBTQ+ community and allies having an interest in health and well-being through staying active and coming together with social events. We are a local chapter of International Front Runners, an informal network of LGBTQ+ running groups around the world. Membership is open to everyone without regard to ability, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. Join us for our weekly runs and walks!
Pride Circle-up
Pride Circle-up
Frontrunners & Frontwalkers Phoenix has a long and exciting history. We started our club in the Phoenix Metropolitan area in 1999 with three runners who came together to run once every two weeks. Since then, we have grown substantially and currently have three running and walking activities every week.
Happy Anniversary FRFWPHX!
25 years 1999-2024
Frontrunners & Frontwalkers Phoenix is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization run by a Board of Directors elected by our Members. We are a member of International Front Runners, a consortium of over one-hundred Frontrunner chapters worldwide. Being an IFR member greatly expands our visibility and gives members access to a global network of gay-identified running organizations. We are also a member of Road Runners Club of America who issues our insurance and provides us with governing and running resources.
Running
Join us for our weekly run on Tuesdays, Thursdays evenings and on Saturday mornings for runs between 3-6 miles. We welcome people of all running abilities. Visit our Run Walk page to learn more.
Walking
Walkers of all ages and abilities meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays evenings and on Saturday mornings for walks between 2-3 miles. Visit our Run Walk page to learn more.
Membership
There is no cost to join us for our running and walking activities. If do you plan on joining us on our weekly runs & walks on a regular basis, please fill out the Frontrunners & Frontwalkers Phoenix Membership Form & Participation Waiver here.
We do welcome and appreciate individual donations in any amount. Supporting our club helps us with the purchasing of water for Saturdays, subsidizing club events, volunteering and the upkeep of newsletter and website requirements. Your contribution matters.
Click here to make a donation to Frontrunners & Frontwalkers Phoenix.
Frontrunners & Frontwalkers Phoenix is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.
Merch Store
Frontrunners & Frontwalkers Phoenix Merch Store is now open
We're not just here to help you break personal records; we're also here to make you look good while doing it. Our gear is designed to be both functional and fun, so you can show off your style and your speed.
Choose from tees, both short and long-sleeve, tank tops, muscle tees, hoodies and more. Lots of color options to choose from, both men's and women's. Order what you want, when you want, and get them shipped directly to you.
And celebrate our silver anniversary...
with a limited-edition Frontrunners and Frontwalkers Phoenix 25 Years, 1999-2024, sport performance T-shirt. It's the perfect way to show off your speed, style, and questionable laundry habits. Get it soon before it's gone.
Lots of options! Check it out!
Recent News & Upcoming Events
Also check out out Calendar for current & upcoming events
Changes to our Running Schedule
We will be switching to our winter Run/Walk location at the Phoenix Zoo in Papago Park on October 19, 2024
Check out our Runs/Walks/Hikes Page for more information.
Changes to our Running Schedule
Beginning in May, our evening runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays will start 30 minutes later, at 6:30 PM. This is a move we traditionally do every year as the temperatures rise.
In addition, we're diversifying our Thursday runs to explore various areas of the Valley, aiming to engage more of our community. Starting in May, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, we'll be relocating to different destinations. The schedule is as follows:
1st & 3rd Thursday
We will be in Tempe, AZ. We meet at the Tempe Beach Park, 250 W Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe, AZ 85281
2nd & 4th Thursday
We will be in Scottsdale, AZ. We meet at Indian School Park, 4289 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Check out our Runs/Walks/Hikes Page for more information.
