Runs and Walks and Hikes
We are currently on our Summer Schedule for Saturday runs/walks.
Time Change for our Saturday Run/Walk
On September 23 we are returning to our regular time at 8am at Murphy's Bridle Path on Central Ave.
8am - Group Circle-up, announcements, stretches
8:15-ish -Group run 1 hour
9:30 -Breakfast
Join us for weekly runs, walks and trail runs. We meet every Saturday as well as midweek on Tuesdays and Thursday in and around the Phoenix metro area.
We also have hikes! Once a month we meet for an beginner to intermediate hike in and around the Phoenix metro area.
We welcome people of all running and walking abilities. You do not have to be an accomplished runner to join FRFWPHX. We have all speeds and levels!
Quick links to our Runs & Walks below:
Saturday Summer Schedule Run/Walk
Saturday Winter Schedule Run/Walk
Saturday Run & Walk
Saturdays 8am Summer Schedule (approx. April to October)
Join us for our Saturday Run & Walk on the Murphy Bridle Path on Central Avenue. We meet at the northwest end of the North Phoenix Baptist Church parking lot at 7AM for a one hour run or walk.
Google map here or see map below for driving directions
8am - Group Circle-up, announcements, stretches
8:15-ish -Group run 1 hour
8:30 -Breakfast
Parking is free. Distances include 3 to 6-mile routes, and 2 to 2.5-mile walks. The address is 5757 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012. See map below and partial course routes here.
Meet and Visit Afterwards: Join us afterwards at 8:30am for brunch or coffee, even if you didn’t run or walk. Every week a local restaurant is selected so the group can eat and drink and socialize. Check the schedule/calendar for the selected restaurant. Note that selected restaurants are subject to change without notice -please contact members on the day to confirm location.
Breakfast calendar: (click address for directions)
September 30: Luci's Marketplace – 1590 E Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA
October 7: Postino's Central - 5144 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
October 14: Windsor - 5223 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA
October 21: First Watch on Central - 3110 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA
October 28: Wildflower on 7th – 5813 N 7th St Suite 130, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Saturday Run & Walk
Saturdays 8am Winter Schedule (approx. October to April)
Join us for our Saturday Run & Walk in Papago Park. We meet at the north end of the Phoenix Zoo parking lot at 8 AM for a one hour run or walk. At the end of Papago Road, turn left; after a small curve to the left, we are at the right side near the north end of the parking lot. Parking is free. Distances include 3 to 6-mile routes, and 2 to 2.5-mile walks. The parking lot address is 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008.
Google map here or see map below for driving directions. Partial course routes here.
Meet and Visit Afterwards: Join us afterwards at 9:30am for brunch or coffee, even if you didn’t run or walk. Every week a local restaurant is selected so the group can eat and drink and socialize. Check the schedule/calendar for the selected restaurant. Note that selected restaurants are subject to change without notice -please contact members to confirm location.
Breakfast calendar:
March 4: Daily Dose – 96 S Rockford Dr. #105, Tempe, AZ 85281
March 11: U.S. Egg Scottsdale – 3238 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
March 18: no breakfast due to Phoenix Pride Run/Walk @ Stacy's on Melrose
March 25: Postino Annex in Tempe – 615 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Tuesday Run & Walk
Tuesdays @ 6pm
Join us for our Tuesday Run/Walks in downtown Phoenix, AZ. We meet at the Margaret T Hance Park parking lot at 6:00 pm for a one-hour run or walk. Parking is free. Distances include 3 to 6-mile routes, and 2 to 2.5-mile walks.
Google map here or see map below for driving directions
The parking lot address is 67 W Culver St. Phoenix, AZ 85003. Click map below for directions.
Park in the parking lot on the south side of Culver St which is between Central Ave & 3rd Ave. Please note that because of the Valley Metro Light Rail in the middle of the street if you are on Central Ave you can only turn onto Culver St from the southbound Central Ave lanes. Parking is free and the Roosevelt/Central Light Rail station is very close.
Meet and Visit Afterwards: Join us afterwards at 7:00-ish for dinner or snack or drinks, even if you didn’t run or walk. Every week a local restaurant is selected by the group that night, so please contact members to confirm location if you are only joining for dinner or snacks afterwards.
Thursday Run & Walk
Thursdays @ 6pm
Join us for our Thursday Run/Walks in Tempe, AZ. We meet at the Tempe Beach Park parking lot at Tempe Town Lake at 6:00 pm for a one-hour run or walk. Parking is free after 6pm. Distances include 3 to 6-mile routes, and 2 to 2.5-mile walks. The parking lot address is 250 W Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe, AZ 85281.
Google map here or see map below for driving directions
See map below including an alternative meeting area during special events at Tempe Town Lake.
See our partial course routes here.
Meet and Visit Afterwards: Join us afterwards at 7:15-ish for dinner or snack or drinks, even if you didn’t run or walk. Every week a local restaurant is selected by the group that night, so please contact members to confirm location if you are only joining afterwards.
Thursday Alternative parking
During unexpected special events at Tempe Town Lake and when the Tempe Beach Park parking lot is closed, we have an alternative parking lot located west of Tempe Center for the Arts. This is an unpaved trailhead parking lot. We meet at the edge of the parking lot where the pedestrian/cycle walk follows the Salt River.
Google Map here or see map for driving directions
Monthly Hikes
Join us for our monthly hikes on one of Phoenix's many outdoor hiking trails. The hikes are designed for beginner to intermediate levels (no rock climbing).
Every month is a different location so check out our calendar or look on our Instagram or Facebook page for details and additional information.
August 27 - South Mountain @ 7am : 7900 S 46th St, Phoenix AZ
September 24 - Payson AZ @ 9am : see a board member or the Facebook group for details.
October 15 : TBD