Downtown Runners and Walkers
Group of runners and walkers that meet each Tuesday at a different downtown Detroit restaurant. The start time is 5:45 p.m. Membership is free.
The Downtown Runners and Walkers is the popular running/walking group. Each Tuesday - rain or shine - 20 to 40 people ranging in abilities from seasoned marathoners to beginning walkers meet at a different metro Detroit site. After route instructions, people take off on a course of four to eight miles. except for those days marked with an *, when the start time is 6:15 p.m.. After the run or walk, everyone meets for food, drink and the most interesting conversations. For more information contact us at 248-356-0825, or eMail us at [email protected].
09/15/2026
Join Downtown Runners and Walkers on Tuesday, 9/15/26 from Z’s Villa at 6pm! We have 4- and 6-mile routes available.
Swipe to see route overview - details will be covered just before run.
Run at 6pm.
Continued socializing afterwards 🍻
Walking group usually does 3-4 miles.
We run all year, all weather, all ages, and all abilities ❤️. Come run through the winter with us
09/08/2026
Join Downtown Runners and Walkers on Tuesday, 9/8/26 from Honest John’s at 6pm! We have 4- and 6-mile routes available.
Swipe to see route overview - details will be covered just before run.
Run at 6pm.
Continued socializing afterwards 🍻
Walking group usually does 3-4 miles.
We run all year, all weather, all ages, and all abilities ❤️. Come run through the winter with us
09/08/2026
SEPTEMBER 2026 DTRW run schedule:
9/1 - Batch Brewery
9/8 - Honest John’s
9/15 - Z’s Villa
9/22 - Atwater in the Park (GP)
9/29 - Lager House on Michigan Ave
Meet up with us on Tuesdays at 6pm for a run / walk and to explore the city!
08/31/2026
A start of a new month means back to one of our favorite locations Batch Brewing! Join Downtown Runners and Walkers on Tuesday, 9/1/26 at Batch Brewing for a 4- or 6-mile run (or walk)!
Swipe to see route overview - details will be covered just before run.
Run at 6pm.
Continued socializing afterwards 🍻
Walking group usually does 3-4 miles.
We run all year, all weather, all ages, and all abilities ❤️. Come run through the winter with us
08/18/2026
We are celebrating summer with our historic picnic run from Windmill Pointe Park in Grosse Pointe, courtesy of Jeanne Bocci.
4- and 6-mile routes are available - swipe for details - or make your own out-and-back route.
There is also a pool and swimming available onsite - pack bathing suit and towel!
Secret code to get in the gate is “I am with Downtown Runners!”.
Arrive any time after 5pm.
Run at 6pm.
Barbecue and potluck style picnic dinner after the run.
BYOB - cans are fine but no glass please.
Cost: Bring a dish to pass or consider donating $5 to the DTRW bucket which will be onsite. We are non-profit and work hard to keep these events free for our members!
08/10/2026
Join Downtown Runners and Walkers on Tuesday, 8/11/26 from McShane’s Irish Tavern at 6pm! We have 4- and 6-mile routes available.
Swipe to see route overview - details will be covered just before run.
Run at 6pm.
Continued socializing afterwards 🍻
Walking group usually does 3-4 miles.
We run all year, all weather, all ages, and all abilities ❤️. Come run through the winter with us.
08/10/2026
Schedule update! We are going to run from Brewery Faisan one more time for the last Tuesday of August on 8/25 at 6pm.
08/03/2026
DTRW will be back at Tony V’s for August 4th!
This is a change from our original schedule (new location at the Nick Gilbert Way) as we were unable to secure parking for a new downtown location; Tony V’s has ample parking, seating, food, and is always happy to welcome our group!
We will be doing the 4- and 6-mile “summer” routes heading north from Tony V’s. Swipe to see route overviews.
Run at 6pm.
Continued socializing afterwards 🍻
Walking group usually does 3-4 miles.
We run all year, all weather, all ages, and all abilities ❤️. Come run through the winter with us
08/03/2026
AUGUST 2026 upcoming DTRW run schedule:
8/4 - Tony V’s
8/11 - McShane’s
8/18 - Picnic @ Windmill Pointe Park (GP)
8/25 - Full Measure Brewing
We meet on Tuesdays at 6pm for a run / walk and hang out to socialize afterwards!
05/02/2026
MAY 2026 upcoming DTRW run schedule:
5/5 - Brewery Faisan - Anniversary Party!
5/12 - Armando’s
5/19 - Woodbridge Pub
5/26 - Z’s Villa
Note that next week we are celebrating the 43rd Anniversary of Downtown Runners & Walkers! Arrive at 5:45pm to be in the group photo 📸
We meet on Tuesdays at 6pm for a run / walk and hang out to socialize afterwards!
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