This is a bio-individuality group for anyone interested in running/walking no matter what the skill level or fitness goals. We run, we walk, we challenge ourselves and encourage one another to run your own race.  We will also participate in races in and around the DMV.  Our training schedule promotes the discipline and confidence for long distance runs without the pressure to compete.

Come enjoy fun hikes, great camping, and some good volksmarching with very good company! We explore many of our area's loveliest parks and cityscapes. While our footprint is primarily in Alexandria and elsewhere in Northern Virginia, we occasionally venture further afield to enjoy all the great places this area has to offer. We also have some of the finest people you'll ever meet anywhere. Awesome people being awesome!!! All we ask you to do is to show up with a big smile and be yourself. So wha …

Do you like to walk?  Do you like to meet new people?  Do you like to visit different places?  Join us! AVA is a noncompetitive sports organization with a national grassroots network of some 300 clubs conducting about 3,000 Volkssport events annually in 50 states. These walks are at your own pace and take anywhere from 2 - 3 hours. They are guided walks, some are part of a traditional event or a year round event. A start card is carried for keeping track of the walkers. The walks are free if yo …

Welcome "Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence." -- Henry David Thoreau This group is meant for individuals interested in exploring walking paths and trails in Arlington and DC, improving fitness, and making new friends. Walks will be conducted at a moderate pace. Faster-paced walkers may walk at the head of the group, while slower-paced walkers may walk toward the back of the group. Important Notice: Members of the group agree not to h …

The U.S. FreedomWalk Festival® Friday, October 18, Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2013 Location: Arlington,VA-Washington,DC The U.S. FreedomWalk Festival® is a weekend-long social walking challenge bringing participants of all ages and abilities together for exercise, fun, and international friendship. Each day features a different walk available only on that day. This non-competitive walking sport event is called volksmarching. It's a walk for fitness and fellowship only with the …

If you are looking to warmer weather and want to shape up by walking at an easy pace with a small (4-6) group of women (35+) join us on Sat. mornings, 10 a.m., and Mon. & Wed. evenings, 6:30 p.m. We meet under the awning of the Shirlington movie theater and walk on the bike path for about an hr.(@2.5 miles). It's fun, it's easy and when you chat and walk, the time passes quickly. Join us to jump start feeling great, losing weight and making new friends. NOTE: If it rains, there is the threat of …

This is a group for anyone interested in walking, rock climbing, camping, kayaking, jogging, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to build a healthier AMERICA. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.” LET'S GET ON THE MOVE AND BUILD A HEALTHIER AMERICA!

Its more than just running or getting in shape.  It's LIFEstyle, and this is just 1 part of it. If you'd like to look better, feel younger, prevent sickness, increase energy levels, trim inches, AND improve your stamina and performance levels- Then THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! From 1 mile to marathons, We meet together on Sunday mornings to run/walk/bike/blade As long as its MOVE!WE ARE and will will continue to be- CONSISTENT and WILL NOT MISS A WEEKEND.   SUN,  RAIN, SLEET, SNOW.   No Excuses, w …

We're a group of walkers. If we can walk to our from it, we'll go there. Some walks are more rigorous than others, but this is primarily a social group that moves. Events range from visiting parks and trails in DC Metro area to walks to events like a museum exhibit or show. Events are volunteer run and are not guided tours. Instead, we tour the sites together and just enjoy each others' company. So turn off the TV, take in some fresh air, make new friends and have fun! Read more About us here: …

For all who have walked, are walking, or are interested in walking any of the Camino routes to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. Buen camino!

Welcome to Fredericksburg Water and Trails! This club is for those who love the local trails and water sports for running, walking and hiking, boating, snorkeling, marine biology and/or bicycling. Fredericksburg has plenty of them! All are welcome. All events are only in public venues which means NO PRIVATE HOMES and NO CAMPING. All boating and fishing events require you bring a buddy and can swim! Life vests are strongly advised. All participants are responsible for staying within their own phy …

Meet with other local Active Dogs Lovers. Make friends with other dog owners and let your dogs make new friends. Share pet tips, find sitters, & meet other dogs with whom your canine can frolic All those who enjoy taking their dogs out gather to share information on local dog-friendly places and meet other dog owners! We will also schedule dog happy hours, dog hikes, dog play times, etc. Please only friendly people with well-socialized and friendly dogs should join. We look forward to our next …

Imagine how exciting it would be if you knew there was an iPad hidden somewhere across the street? How about a 42" color TV? What if you knew within walking distance a new car was waiting to be found? Or even a Caribbean cruise. That’s what Geocaching for Treasure is all about; adding a modern twist to the adventure and excitement of a real, old-fashioned treasure hunt and bringing it to our neighborhood! We are starting a group in Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas to do just that! There …

The Dunkirk Fitness Meetup Group is for fitness enthusiasts, and would-be fitness enthusiasts, living or working in northern Calvert County, southern Anne Arundel County, or southern Prince George's County, Maryland (or anywhere else for that matter). The group is led by Personal Trainer Linda Copeland of Breakthrough Fitness. We will schedule various fitness activities such as walks, hikes, and group workouts. Some activities are free, others are for a fee. Beginners are welcome! We recommend …

Walk N Roll is a fun exercise program that allows mothers to bring their kids to the workout with them! No need for childcare, you can workout with your kids along for the ride! It is a well rounded workout of cardio and resistance training using a combination of fast paced stroller walking, plyometrics, and resistance bands. The instructor is highly qualified with a MS in clinical exercise physiology, a top certification from ACSM as a Clinical Exercise Specialist, and 8+ years as a personal an …

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Looking for Brunch buddies? Potluck? Super Suppers? Delicious Dinners? Mmmm beer. Two Amy's anyone? Kavanagh's? Bourbon? Rocklands? Walks in and out of the park? Silly games? Happy hour? Zombie Fluxx? All here in your very own neighborhood (or close by) with your very own neighbors? Join us for the fun.

SCPRO is a special activities section of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter that organizes hikes and other events for the general public on behalf of the Sierra Club's Washington, DC chapter and the close-in groups of the Maryland and Virginia Chapters. No Sierra Club membership is necessary to participate. We welcome all people on a variety of outdoor adventures, nature walks, conservation outings, and exploration of our natural and regional history. www.sierrapotomac.org

We are a diverse group of  easy going people who enjoy the great outdoors.    Our outings  range from urban walks to country rambles to mountain hikes. We hike on Saturdays, Sundays, an occasional Tuesday and sometimes at night.  Since we either begin our hikes at the starting place or car pool to  the trail head, there is no need to register in advance.  No dogs are allowed on the hikes. But all people who enjoy hiking in the company of others, are welcome. For a complete listing of Center Hik …

This group stays active year round to support local American Diabetes Association events. Whether it be Cycling for Tour de Cure, Walking for Step Out to Stop Diabetes or Volunteering for numerous related activities, Fit for a Cause will utilized our passion for fitness for the main mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Anyone is welcome to join. There will be a variety of events to attend for all fitness levels or for those who would …

I'm a first responder in DC at night and I have monday and tuesday nights off, and most of these groups do things on the weekends or at night when it's too late for me to go out before work. So this group is for people in the same situation who are interested in going out on weekdays or nights. Activities I'd like to do are hiking, museums, movies, mini golf, historical walks, amusement parks.

Join us for a night of quiet centering after a hectic workday. The labyrinth, an ancient spiritual practice, will be available in the Parish Hall, 6:00--7:30 PM. For more information see our website or http://labyrinthsociety.org/ All are welcome.

This group is for the people who just can’t fit in to the regular weight loss systems and routines. The weighing yourself once a week, the hundreds of weight loss programs that are offered, seeing people on television losing drastic weight, but never disclosing that they had surgery to become that size.... and none of them worked for you. This group is for the free spirit person that can not be put in a box. People who need fun and creative ways to release weight and still feel free of the routi …

This group is for families with children at Columbia Elementary School in Annandale, VA., who are interested in hiking their kids to/from school. Typically, we start at 8:30 AM at Mason District Park, have time to check out the pond and playground, and hike just over a mile to Columbia to be there around 9-ish. Its a great way for kids to start the day! There are no set days. If the weather is nice, there is a good chance that there will be a hike.

DC UL Backpacking Guiding Philosophy: To backpack the Mid-Atlantic, with the idea of waking early, walking far, traveling light, and having a fulfilling backcountry experience. “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”—Antoine de Saint-Exupery This meet up group specializes in high-mileage, light-weight, overnight backpacking adventures throughout the Mid-Atlantic, especially Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.  …

This is a group interested in Australian Shepherds and their activities. Let's get our Aussies together for hikes and runs. Let's also support Aussie rescue activities.

Mayor's Vision: One City One Future Welcome to  MEETUP FOR ONE CITY!  Members of The Friendship Archway Network and Allies Building Community Inc. (A.B.C.) welcome you to join us on the 3rd Sundays of each month from 12:30PM to 2:30PM for FREE networking (free admission, water and networking; self-pay for food/drink you order.) MEETUP for ONE CITY is a community initiative inspired by Mayor Vincent Gray's vision for Washington D.C. Meetup for ONE CITY is an educational program organized by local …

What is more fun than a hike with your pup? Not much! We are looking for other dog owners (and dogs) who share an affinity for nature and hiking. The rest we will figure out as we go.