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Raleigh, North Carolina

MORE THAN
A RUN CLUB

Runners welcome. Walkers valued. Community always. It's a 5K every Saturday in Oak City — whether it's your first mile or your thousandth, you belong at the same start line.

200+
SATURDAY RUNNERS
2,200+
MEMBERS
7,400+
ON INSTAGRAM
ALL
PACES WELCOME
RUNNERS WELCOME WALKERS VALUED COMMUNITY FOR EVERYONE
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WHEN WE RUN

The Saturday Run Every Saturday · 5K

THE SATURDAY RUN

Where
Midtown Park, North Hills
When
Saturdays · 8:30 AM
Distance
5K (3.1 mi)
Pace groups
8 · 9 · 10 · 11 + walking

A 5K every Saturday with a pace group for everyone — including walkers. Optional 8:00 AM Bible study beforehand. Never run before? This is your start line.

Track Nights 1st & 3rd Wednesday

TRACK NIGHTS

Where
Buffaloe Road Athletic Park
When
6:30 – 7:00 PM
Pace
Intervals at your effort

Held the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. Push a little, cheer a lot — no experience needed.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

New here? Here's how a Saturday runs. Come for any part of it — no sign-up, no pace test, just show up.

8:00 AM
Bible Study
An optional come-as-you-are gathering with coffee and a short devotional before the miles begin.
8:30 AM
Mingle
Roll in early, say hello, and make a few new friends — first-timers always welcome.
9:00 AM
The Run
A 5K loop around North Hills and the surrounding neighborhood. Every pace, plus walkers.
9:45 AM
Hang Out
Stick around to hang on the field, or grab a drink at Jubala and stretch at Dose Yoga.
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MORE THAN MILES

FUN RUNS
For the fun

FUN RUNS

Themed runs, glow nights, and costume miles — the runs where the pace is a suggestion and the photos are the point.

WORKOUT RUNS
For the gains

WORKOUT RUNS

Track nights, tempo efforts, and the occasional Murph. Push at your own effort — someone is always right there with you.

SOCIAL NIGHTS
For the crew

SOCIAL NIGHTS

No run, just vibes. Cold drinks at a local spot and the friendships the miles started.

The Oak City Run Club community
05 — Our Story

IT STARTED WITH A FEW FRIENDS AND A STANDING INVITATION.

A handful of people decided the run was better with company — then refused to keep it to themselves. The invitation never closed.

Today thousands of Raleigh neighbors call OCRC home. No race team, no tryout. The unifying thread isn't pace — it's belonging.

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FIND YOUR PEOPLE

Follow along, jump in the group chat, or track the miles with us. The first step is always the easiest one — say hey.

Join the community

GET IN THE GROUP CHAT.

Run locations, track nights, last-minute changes, and the friendliest people in Raleigh — all in the GroupMe. No pace test, no pressure. Jump in and say hey.

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The Oak City Run Club crew at Midtown Park