Front Runners
Out x Out has verified Front Runners clubs in 8 of the cities it covers: Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC. Each club is run locally.
Front Runners clubs are independently run LGBTQ+ running and walking clubs that share the Front Runners name; many are members of International Front Runners. International Front Runners.
Clubs by city
Atlanta
- Sports
- Running
- Fee
- $39 per year (annual membership)
- Seasons
- 2026 memberships run Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026; weekly runs and walks
- Who can play
- Membership is open to all people regardless of race, pace, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or athletic ability.
- Skill levels
- With no minimum requirements, you can choose your own level of involvement.
Checked October 2026 on the league’s site. Confirm dates and fees there before you pay.
Chicago
- Sports
- Running
- Fee
- $35 per year individual, $55 couples
- Seasons
- year-round group runs Tuesdays 6:30pm and Saturdays 9:00am from the Totem Pole on the lakefront trail (Addison St and Lake Shore Dr)
- Who can play
- the club describes itself as an LGBTQ+ running and walking club and a member of International Front Runners
- Skill levels
- everyone regardless of where they are on their running or walking journey
Checked October 2026 on the league’s site. Confirm dates and fees there before you pay.
Denver
- Sports
- Running
- Fee
- Membership not required; suggested $25 donation
- Seasons
- Weekly: Tuesday night Sloan's Lake run & walk (6:30pm), Saturday run/walk in Denver (9:15am), Sunday run & walk in Boulder (9:15am)
- Who can play
- a running and walking club for the LGBTIQ+ community and their friends
- Skill levels
- Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome.
Checked October 2026 on the league’s site. Confirm dates and fees there before you pay.
Los Angeles
- Sports
- Running
- Fee
- $30 per calendar year singles, $55 couples
- Seasons
- year-round fun runs/walks several days a week (Tue/Wed/Thu evenings, Tue/Sat/Sun mornings); Pride Run June 21 2026, Doggie Dash Oct 31 2026
- Who can play
- a running and walking club for members and friends of the LGBTQ+ community; identifying as LGBTQ+ is not required
- Skill levels
- very relaxed; all levels of runners and walkers
- Founded
- 1980
Checked October 2026 on the league’s site. Confirm dates and fees there before you pay.
New York City
- Sports
- Running
- Fee
- $30 per year basic membership
- Seasons
- year-round weekly fun runs, coached workouts and long runs; annual membership (2026 registration open per the Join page)
- Who can play
- open to all LGBT and LGBT-friendly athletes; minimum age 18
- Skill levels
- no pace or experience requirements; runners and walkers at all ability levels
- Founded
- 1979
Checked October 2026 on the league’s site. Confirm dates and fees there before you pay.
San Francisco
- Sports
- Running
- Fee
- $36 per year standard membership; $24 community rate (students, seniors 65+, active military, financial hardship); $100 contributor
- Seasons
- year-round weekly runs and walks (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday), a 2026 race circuit and the annual Pride Run; annual membership
- Who can play
- San Francisco's LGBTQ+ running and walking community; welcomes runners, walkers, and everyone in between
- Skill levels
- runners, walkers, and everyone in between
Checked October 2026 on the league’s site. Confirm dates and fees there before you pay.
Seattle
- Sports
- Running
- Fee
- not published
- Seasons
- year-round Monday mini-runs, Wednesday night and Saturday morning runs; Tuesday track March–Thanksgiving; monthly trail run; Gender Diverse Run 2nd & 4th Thursdays
- Who can play
- a running and walking club for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies; welcomes all participants of every athletic ability
- Skill levels
- your pace and your distance is always up to you
Checked October 2026 on the league’s site. Confirm dates and fees there before you pay.
Washington DC
- Sports
- Running
- Fee
- not published
- Seasons
- Tuesday and Thursday 7pm and Saturday 10am runs (9am in summer) from 23rd & P Streets NW; winter schedule 9/9/2025-4/14/2026; monthly DEI Women, Trans & Non-Binary runs
- Who can play
- Membership is open to all people regardless of race, age, gender, pace, sexual orientation, or athletic ability.
- Skill levels
- non-competitive group runs
Checked October 2026 on the league’s site. Confirm dates and fees there before you pay.
- Lez Run- Running Club- Philadelphia · Philadelphia
- Queer Run · Philadelphia