Picnic Dash Productions coordinates fun running events in Golden Gate Park that sponsor the Brighter Sky Foundation, a nonprofit that places social workers in public schools with high dropout rates. Races are held every 4-6 weeks and are sleep-in-and-enjoy-your-weekend friendly (races start at 2pm). Food and drinks are provided after each race, along with zany and useful prizes for the top competitors.

The Run Team is an established service with a mission to be the resource for runners in eastern Contra Costa county, Calif. We have group runs each weekend, a monthly newsletter of tips and news about the team and running as a sport. Members also receive free or discounted services, products or special programs throughout the year. If interested in meeting us, please look up the meeting dates on this site. All runners, at any level, are welcome to our weekend runs. During the Summer we begin at …

Do you want to feel good and improve the quality of your life, meeting likeminded people in the process? Do you enjoy reading books about Mind, Body and Spirit? Would you like to empower yourself with a proven, practical approach to life? Whether you're a beginner or have more experience with the Law of Attraction philosophy, the Law of Attraction Centre is perfect for you. The Law of Attraction Centre, first established in London, UK in 2003, is the largest and most talked about Law of Attracti …

Do you want to feel good and improve the quality of your life, meeting likeminded people in the process? Do you enjoy reading books about Mind, Body and Spirit? Would you like to empower yourself with a proven, practical approach to life? Whether you're a beginner or have more experience with the Law of Attraction philosophy, the Law of Attraction Centre is perfect for you. The Law of Attraction Centre, first established in London, UK in 2003, is the largest and most talked about Law of Attracti …

Picnic Dash Productions challenges the rigid racing status quo with unintimidating, mid-morning events that raise money and awareness for great causes. These themed running and walking parties provide a venue for friendly competition for new and experienced runners alike, while making exercise fun. Find out more about our upcoming events and partnering nonprofits at PicnicDash.com!

What is Kizomba? Kizomba is a sensual dance that originated in Angola in the '80s. The word 'kizomba' means 'party' in the Angolan language Kimbundo. It is a fusion of Semba, the predecessor of Samba with Zouk music of the French Caribbean Islands. Kizomba is more laid back than tango but more intimate, slow and sensual than salsa. In the last few years, Kizomba has quickly spread throughout Europe via Portugal. Now it is taking its place in the USA. Kizomba Classes with Bay Area's most favorite …

We sponsor 2-6 hikes/events per month, ranging from beginner level to very advanced.  While our primary focus is on hiking, camping, and backpacking, we also do other outdoor adventures - mud runs, zip lines, kayaking, white water rafting, skydiving, paragliding, rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), 4-season mountaineering, skiing/boarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snow/ice climbing, scuba - if it's an outdoor sport we're all over it!  The goal is to make new friends while enjoying the …

We’re an open running group training for the Arthritis Foundation's 5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk. Join us on our training runs and go from couch potato to 5K running super star! The Jingle Bell Run/Walk will be on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Marin Fairground and Lagoon Park in San Rafael. Everyone is welcome to join us for a festive holiday themed 5K timed run, a 5K fun run/walk, a Kids' Elf Run, costumes and prizes! For more information please contact Beth Miller at bmiller@arthritis.org or 4 …

ChiRunning is an effortless and injury-free running technique that will make you feel like you are running like the wind! My goal in creating this meetup group is to create a ChiRunning Community here in the SF Bay Area, where our focus is on running more naturally, feeling lighter and more efficient, reducing impact and feeling simply amazing when we run. Blending principles of Tai Chi, including core strength and posture, an inner focus, and the natural flow of energy, with the power and str …

The Fleet Feet Pleasanton Run and Multi-Sport Race Club was created for those that want to participate in races. This club is open to athletes of all abilities and all levels of enthusiasm and speed. Our goal is to promote the values of Fleet Feet and our philosophy that a healthy lifestyle can best be achieved through exercise. We believe that fitness and health are the keys to happiness.

SoccerLabs presents its first official soccer bootcamp on Tuesdays and Thursdays (6:30 am sharp) at Franklin Park (17th and Bryant). Come join us for a high intensity workout all while having fun playing the beautiful game. Expect an array of activities running from working on individual technique, small sided games entwined with core and arm exercises for a full body work out all before you leave for work. We welcome all levels. This special offer is for a free first session ( donations are app …

Do you want to explore San Francisco by foot? Tired of your usual routes, but want to stay in the city? Do you sometimes think "there have to be some great places to run in this city"? Well, you're right, there are, and we're going to run them. This group is for those who love to run, and also would like to explore SF and learn some new go-to routes. Runs will be scheduled frequently, and will always leave from, and stay within, the city limits.  Other than those restrictions, we'll be free to g …

For Lovers of Cycling! We are cyclists of all levels and abilities, united by a love of the freedom, mobility and accomplishment we get from bicycle riding. All are welcome to join this group and attend the wide range of rides and events we plan and organize to suit all cyclists. This is an very active group with an unusually high participation rate. We do not have many members, but those we have regularly attend our rides. This is the kind of member we seek. If you think you might not regularly …

Hi! I've been wanting to get into running but I'm super slow, battle asthma and would like the safety of a group to run with. This group will be for beginning runners, all ages, all genders and for slow pokes who would like to become runners. We can meet in the evenings (7:30/8:00) at Kezar for walk/jogs and hopefully keep each other motivated enough to eventually become runners!

Seeking people seriously interested in learning and running Drupal meetings and learning sessions (experienced and non-experienced Drupalists). Currently, no groups exist in this area, besides San Francisco and Berkeley. * Please RSVP for initial meeting and subsequent meetings.

"Exercise to get Healthy and fit! "Get of the Coach to Walk to Run... We are just beginners Get Healthy and Fit at Lake Elizabeth Park! Beginners welcome,Women,Men,and all Ages! You don't have to Race" Have you ever wanted to Walk,Run a 5 K Race for Fun! Come have Fun @ Lake Elizabeth Park in Fremont,Ca. Check for our next weekly meetup!

Ready to FINALLY get in shape, but need some support and friendship for the journey? We're a training program for ALL ABILITY LEVELS (we mean that!), and we aim to help you get ready for the San Francisco or See Jane Run marathons or half marathons. This training can fit into even the busiest schedules, so check us out!

This is a group for anyone interested in Triathlon training. We are mostly focussed on the Half and (hopefully soon) Full Distance training. That means long runs on Saturday, swim/bike on Sundays as well as run, bike and swim drills during the week. Beginners are welcome.

This is a group for anyone interested in group running, training for half marathons, social runs etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor runners to train for a half marathon or just go for a group run. Looking forward to running the trails of Tri-Valley with everybody.

This group is for anyone who would like to meet up for some runs in the Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek/Danville/Lafayette areas. Looking to gather a group of runners (beginning to intermediate) in the Pleasant Hill area who would like to train together and run 3 (or some of the 3) Run Wine Country Half Marathons: Windsor Green May 19, 2013; Water to Wine August 11, 2013; and Healdsburg Half October 20, 2013. We'll coordinate some morning, evening, and weekend runs and maybe a few smaller races along …

CCK Kayak was started by a group of California Canoe & Kayak (CCK) Instructors. Our goal is to lower the barrier to kayaking. Making it easier for the beginners to begin and for the experienced to get more water time with the best folks to learn from. Certified Instructors and seasoned CCK Kayak members will always be on hand to offer guidance and support.

McClaren Park's trails are perfect for a 3-6 mile trail run. This group is for anyone who wants to run trails but doesn't want to get in the car to go running. 9-10 minute milers, dogs OK. Perfect for that mid-week late afternoon/evening training run. Casual, non-competitive.

A group for runners who love the trail but can't always make it to the hills. We turn city runs into trail runs. We add hills, stairs, beaches, piers, bridges and anywhere we can to turn boring distance runs into something a little more fun. Any one can organize a run, anyone can join a run. Have fun and run your little legs off.

This group is for anyone interested in getting in shape, meeting new friends and helping to find a cure for Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis! Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's Half Marathon training program. We're about to kick off our next training season as we get ready to train for the Kona Half Marathon on June 23rd and the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon on July 21st. We train locally in Walnut Creek and all are invited to be a part of our team. We just ask that you s …

This group is for anyone interested in getting in shape, meeting new friends and helping to find a cure for Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis! Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's Half Marathon training program. We're about to kick off our next training season as we get ready to train for the Kona Half Marathon on June 23rd and the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon on July 21st. We train locally in San Francisco and all are invited to be a part of our team. We just ask that you …

We are the baddest run club in all the land! Join us every Sunday for your choice of a 3, 5 or 7 mile route. We keep it fresh and change up our course each week and you can come in the store any time to take a peek at our weekly run map! Our group is led by two certified run coaches - our fabulous run ambassador Alex Ho and our very own Kyle Ballard! We cater to runners of all abilities and levels. Whether you are training for a marathon, looking to conquer your first 5k or just want a group of …

If you have a love or passion for Running or Jogging this Run Club is for you. We work around your pace and distance needs and wants. This is a Fun and Social Run Club to promote running of ALL levels (Fast or Slow). We want people with a positive attitude and a desire to be around people with similar interests. If you have just signed up for your first 5K / Fun Run or if you are training for a Marathon we can help you and motivate you. We also can help you train for the run portion of the new c …