COMMUNITY RUNNING
BOSTON / CAMBRIDGE
Your local, member-lead running club since 1998!
We are a fun running club in the Boston-metro area that welcomes runners of all abilities. We offer weekly coached workouts year round. Our workouts are perfect for everybody, regardless of age or experience.
Mondays and Wednesdays
7:15 PM – MIT Track
Warmup run followed by coach-led workouts for both short and long-distance runners.
Saturdays
9:30 AM – Greater Cambridge Area
Casual group runs led by CR Board Members.
FAQS
I'm just starting to run - will I be able to train with you?
Absolutely! Our members run at different speeds, so it is likely someone will be running at your pace. Our coaches also work with our members to alter workouts if need be.
Where does Community Running meet?
When we're outdoors: we meet near the Vassar Street entrance to the MIT Outdoor Track.
When we're indoors: we meet inside the Johnson Athletic Center in the large lobby area (further from Vassar St).
Why Community Running? Why pay when I can run for free?
A reasonable question! Boston is full of running clubs!
The secret sauce of our club is that we provide a real, coach-led workout for runners of all abilities. From your first 5k to qualifying for the Boston Marathon, our workouts are designed to scale according to your abilities. And as a community-lead organization unaffiliated with any store or brand, we are always focused on the running and never on selling a product. Your dues pay for the track you run on, the coaches you learn from, and the website you're on right now -- nothing else!
When I show up to one of your workouts, what should I do when I get there?
Introduce yourself and let us know that this is your first workout! Telling the coaches a bit more about your running background will also help them know what will be the best pace and distance for you to run. That's why they're there!
Do you have a mailing list?
Yes! We use several mailing lists but the main one is called "Runners." When you sign up for a free, trial membership, you should be added. Our coaches will send out an announcement of each workout the evening before.
Do you have (measured) maps of running routes around Boston (Cambridge, Somerville, Burlington)?
Yes. Please check the resources section for maps of some of our running routes, including routes in Somerville, around Davis Sq. and Tufts, Burlington and other areas.
Can I check out a Community Running workout before joining?
Sure! We encourage everyone to come and give us a try. Like any other club or gym, after participating in 2 workouts we would ask that you join our club and continue training with us.
What is the cost for joining Community Running?
Full-year memberships are $180; half-year memberships are $100. The membership includes our coached workouts and access to our rented track space -- including the use of the indoor track during the winter!
How do I pay membership dues?
Please signup via our Wild Apricot page.
I'm visiting from out of town. Can I run with your club?
Absolutely. We like making new friends.
Is there someone at my pace I can run with?
Probably. We don't have an official staff of pacers, but the group of folks who show up usually spans a wide range of paces so you should be able find at least a few people to run with.
Our Coaches
Sam Schrage
Monday Coach
Sam is our newest coach and has been with the club since Fall 2024. A former cross country runner for Tufts and a skilled marathon runner, we're thrilled to see what new workouts and lessons he brings to the club in 2025!
Aaron Dy
Wednesday Coach
Aaron has been involved with CR for over five years now and hold a Level 1 Coaching Certification through USATF. Aaron competed in high school and continued to run throughout his time at University of Indiana. He lives in Boston with his wife and fellow CR teammate, Mary, their cats, Dr. Watson and Professor Moriarty, and their dog, Scully.
Jeff Ragazzini
Coach Emeritus
Jeff joined the coaching staff in 2017 and quickly became known for his upbeat attitude and attentive coaching style. He ran competitively at Tufts University, and went on to compete for the Greater Boston Track Club before deciding to use his running experience to coach. Jeff lives in Arlington with his wife and former CR President, Lindsay, their dog, Phoebe.
Membership Benefits
Interested in joining us for a workout? We’d love to have you! Please sign up for a two week trial at the link to our registration page below.
Annual Membership: $180
Six Month Membership: $100
All memberships include:
- Professional coaching
- Supported runs
- Use of indoor track during winter
