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Duke Run/Walk Club

Run/Walk Club Classes

The Run/Walk Club also offers free group fitness and body fat testing, educational seminars, and yoga classes. See this schedule to find dates and locations. Be sure to register to receive reminders and updates in the event of adverse weather or cancellations.

The Spring Duke Run/Walk Club Starts March 13

Being active by running or walking is a great way to manage weight, increase activity and combat stress. Make the move toward better health.

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 free, 12-week program for all Duke faculty and staff at all fitness levels.

For those who cannot make the group meetings, we encourage you to choose a fitness level that works best for you and participate by doing the workouts on your own on a day that fits your schedule.  You can still 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 (NEW!) 
  • West Campus (Map) - 5:30 p.m.
    Hilly, advanced course (1 loop = 2.9 miles)
    Meet in Jogging Trail Lot off of 751 (closest to University Road). 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 705 Broad St. parking lot or along Broad Street
  • West Campus: In the gravel Jogging Trail Lot off of 751
  • 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.

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