Run/Walk Club Events
The Run/Walk Club offers free fitness and body fat testing, educational seminars, and yoga classes. See the schedule below for dates and locations. Be sure to register for reminders and updates due to adverse weather or cancellations.
The Fall Duke Run/Walk Club Starts August 13
Running or walking is a great way to manage weight, increase activity and combat stress.
Join the Duke Run/Walk Club and meet your health and fitness goals - whether you're a beginner walker or an experienced runner training for a race. Offered each Spring and Fall, the club is a no-fee, 12-week program for all Duke faculty and staff at all fitness levels.
The club meets at 5:30 p.m. at the East Campus wall across from Whole Foods on Broad Street and the parking lot off 751/Cameron Boulevard on West Campus. Duke Raleigh hospital meets on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. in front of the gardens.
If you can't make group meetings, choose a fitness level that works best for you and participate by doing the workouts on your own.
You can report your sessions online each week and receive credit for participating. Find out about all the benefits and incentives.
Meeting Times & Locations
The club meets Mondays and Wednesdays at these locations:
- East Campus (Map) - 5:30 p.m.
Flat, beginner course (1 loop = 1.7 miles)
Meet across from Whole Foods on East Campus. Ideal for:- Beginner Walkers
- Beginner Interval Walkers
- Beginner Walkers to Run/Walkers
- Intermediate Run/Walkers
- West Campus (Map) - 5:30 p.m.
Hilly, advanced course (1 loop = 2.9 miles)
Meet in parking lot off 751/Cameron Boulevard. Ideal for:- Advanced Walkers
- Advanced Run/Walkers
- Advanced Runners
- Duke Raleigh Hospital (Map) - Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Flat, beginner course (1 loop = 2.0 miles) Meet at Garden Entrance, cancer center side off Burningtree Place. Ideal for:- Beginner Walkers
- Beginner Walk to Run
Parking
Parking is available at these locations after 5 p.m. (parking maps).
- East Campus: In the Duke Human Resources (705 Broad St.) parking lot or along Broad Street
- West Campus: In the Green Zone Al Buehler Jogging Trail Lot off 751/Cameron Blvd
- Duke Raleigh Hospital: Employee Parking Lot
When It Rains
In case of inclement weather, e-mail will be sent to notify Run/Walk Club participants of meeting cancellations. Register to receive these updates.
For more information on the Duke Run/Walk Club, please contact LIVE FOR LIFE at (919) 684-3136, option 1.