Join the Pod.
A community-driven running club for runners of every age, pace and experience level. New route every Wednesday, same great crew.
Who we are
Fitness, friendship & community
Whaling City Run Club is a community-driven running club based in New London, Connecticut, welcoming runners of all ages, paces and experience levels.
We host weekly group runs at a different location each week throughout southeastern Connecticut, giving members the chance to explore new routes, connect with others and stay active.
Whether you're training for a race or just looking for a supportive community, there's a place for you here.
Weekly runs
How to join a run
Check the spot
We meet somewhere new every Wednesday. The location drops each week on Instagram and TikTok.
Show up & run
Come as you are. Walkers, joggers, first-timers and marathoners all run together. We regroup so no one runs alone.
Join us on Strava
Add the club on Strava to log your miles with the Pod and see where we've been.
What is a pod?
A pod is a family of whales
New London is the Whaling City, and whales travel together in pods: they move as a group, look out for each other and cover serious distance side by side. That's us. When you run with Whaling City Run Club, you're part of the Pod.
Events & calendar
What's coming up
Pod Group Run
Our weekly community run at a new location around southeastern Connecticut. All paces welcome.
Pod Socials
Post-run hangouts at local restaurants, bars and businesses. Want to host us? Invite the Pod.
Race Day Crews
We train for, run and cheer at local races together. Watch our socials for the races the Pod is tackling next.
The full run calendar is posted weekly on Instagram.
Invite the Pod
Host the club
Own a local restaurant, bar or business, or running an event? Invite the Pod! We love finishing runs somewhere new and bringing a crowd of hungry runners with us.
- Post-run socials & meetups
- Business and brand collaborations
- Community events & fundraisers
Tell us about your spot or event and we'll be in touch.
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