Just moved to St. George, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.
Every Tuesday morning, year-round
Mayor’s Loop, St. George
A five-mile session: one-mile warm-up, a roughly four-mile tempo at 10–20 seconds faster than goal half-marathon pace, then a cool-down. Optional warm-up jog from 5:45. Everyone’s welcome — no club membership needed.
Every Wednesday morning, year-round
Rotating local parks and natural areas around St. George
Free, roughly two-hour walks led by expert volunteers, visiting a different spot each week — riverside parks, Snow Canyon, and more. Start time is 7 or 8am depending on the season and location. Registering on Mobilize is requested but you can also just show up.
Every Saturday morning, year-round
Hurst Ace Hardware, Bluff Street, St. George
The Trout Unlimited chapter’s steadiest gathering: an open fly-tying session from 9:00 to 11:30am, welcoming to first-time tiers. Monthly chapter meetings and river outings run the rest of the year (meetings pause over summer).
Once a month, on St. George’s red-rock and foothill singletrack
A monthly group trail run for runners of all ages and paces, exploring the area’s many trails. The date and trailhead change each month — check the store’s Strava (stgrunningclub) or Instagram for the next one.
Weekly track workouts and long runs, January–September
Alongside Tempo Tuesday, the club hosts track workouts and long runs through the main racing season. Routes for all paces are posted on Strava and Instagram; the day and meeting spot vary, so check before heading out.
Weekly shop group rides on road and dirt
Red Rock Bicycle Co., 446 W 100 S, St. George
Weekly rides span everything from casual social spins on the bike path to fast-paced training and early “dawn patrol” rides. Pace and day vary by ride — confirm the current schedule with the shop or its Strava club.
Regular road and gravel group rides
Rapid Cycling, 705 N Bluff St, St. George
A shop known for easy-going riders, with a registered USA Cycling racing club for the competitive side. Group rides are organized through the shop’s Strava club — check there or call for the next ride.
Recurring community rides and a Women’s Night
St. George Bicycle Collective, 39 S Bluff St, St. George
The community bike shop runs welcoming group rides plus a Women’s Night aimed at newer riders. Days and times are posted on the Collective’s Facebook events page.
Trail Alliance of Southern Utah
Seasonal volunteer dig days and member group rides
TASU builds and maintains St. George–area singletrack and organizes trail-work days and rides. Dates aren’t on a fixed calendar — they’re announced through the club’s Strava (Trail Alliance of Southern Utah), Instagram, and Facebook.
Open daily — bouldering, top-rope, and lead, plus events and clinics
Contact Climbing Gym, 2875 E 850 N St, St. George
Southern Utah’s climbing hub: 50-foot roped walls, lots of bouldering, plus youth programs, fitness and yoga classes, and special events. Open Mon–Fri 6am–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–6pm. A day pass or membership is required.
Several guided trips each semester
Utah Tech University Campus Recreation, St. George
Guided excursions each semester — hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and paddling at spots like Sand Hollow — open to students, staff, and the wider community. Trip dates and sign-ups are on the Campus Rec reservation portal.
Seasonal kayak and paddleboard trips to Sand Hollow & Quail Creek
Utah Tech University Campus Recreation, St. George
Outdoor Adventures runs paddleboard and kayak trips to the nearby reservoirs in the warm months and rents the gear to community members. Dates land on the Campus Rec excursions calendar each semester.
Warm-season weeknight paddles and a recreational race league at Quail Creek
Quail Creek Reservoir, Hurricane
DIG runs a recreational paddle club and a weeknight race league out of Quail Creek through the warm months, alongside clinics and on-water fitness. Confirm the current night and start time with the shop.
Monthly Saturday stewardship mornings in the warm season
Cottonwood Trailhead, Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
A hands-on stewardship morning caring for native plantings in the Red Cliffs NCA — a chance to get out on the land and give back. Held on Saturdays at 7am (recent dates include late June and late July). CSU also partners on free educational hikes through the year.
Frequent casual group hikes around St. George
An approachable, sociable Meetup group with well over a thousand members — easy-paced hikes on the red-rock foothills and desert trails for exercise and conversation. Dates, trailheads, and times are posted on Meetup. Note: the organizers run these as not dog-friendly.
Cedar Mountain Nordic Ski Club
Winter Nordic ski and snowshoe trail networks on Cedar Mountain
Deer Hollow & Cedar Breaks area, near Cedar City / Brian Head
The nearest real snow to St. George sits about ninety minutes north on Cedar Mountain, where this nonprofit maintains groomed and ungroomed Nordic trail networks (Deer Hollow, Cedar Breaks, and more). Listed as the closest cross-country option; the club’s site shows no current event calendar, so verify before relying on organized outings.