The Arkansas Valley’s all-levels running club serving Salida and Buena Vista — a Road Runners Club of America member that has hosted a free weekly Monday-night group run for over five straight years, split into pace groups so runners of every ability have company.
Mondays, 4:30pm · year-round · free weekly group run, split into pace groups
7000 Feet Running Company, 140 W 1st St, Salida
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFree
The valley’s flagship weekly run — going strong for 5-plus years and split into two groups so all abilities have company. Starts and ends at 7000 Feet. (The club’s website is occasionally offline; the run itself is well-established — confirm seasonal start times via the club Facebook.)
Year-round · group trail runs & a local race series on the Arkansas Hills & valley trails
Salida & Buena Vista area trails
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFree
Beyond the Monday road run, the club organizes trail runs and a club race series throughout the year on the trail systems right out of town — check the club Facebook for the current calendar.