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Sophie’s personalised training plans have optimised my fitness, helping me achieve longer distances and faster times in just a few months.

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As a special bonus, members also receive discounts at local retail outlets, such as Super Jock ‘n Jill.

Membership Types

  • Standard Membership ($30.00 per year)

    • Choose this if you are an individual looking for a standard membership.

  • Limited Income/Student ($10.00 per year)

    • Choose this if you are an individual with limited income or currently enrolled in school.

Anyone is welcome to join our weekly runs/walks.

Click the ‘Join’ link at the top of the page.

Seattle Frontrunners is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive club.

Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion

Welcome to Seattle Frontrunners! Musa Babo Ido of the West Side Runners took first in the men’s race in 25:43 (official), while New York Athletic Club's Esther Atkins was winner on the women’s side in 28:19 (official).

Naturally, Front Runners New York brought a big crowd to Pride Run, but we spotted dozens of other club runners celebrating love and equality in masses.

Mile 1:Start on East Drive just south of the 102nd Street Transverse and head north around the top of the park.

Beyond the excellent coaching, I’ve found a welcoming queer community that shares my love for the outdoors—it's the running club I never knew I needed but always wanted.”

— Anson (They/Them)

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After you’ve attended a few, please purchase a membership by joining our Heylo group. The wealth of knowledge and encouragement I’ve received has been invaluable to my running journey so far.”

— Anna (She/They)

“I joined Queer Runnings to get expert coaching for long-distance trail running and be part of a community where I felt respected for my evolving queer identity.

In addition to participating in an array of running and walking opportunities, club members receive our monthly newsletter which includes invitations to potlucks and other social events throughout the year. Whether you’re training for your first 5K, tackling an ultra marathon, or looking for a queer-friendly running group, I’m here to guide you every step of the way with personalised coaching and a strong sense of community.

As a coach with ADHD, ASD and Hashimotos (and autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid), I bring a unique perspective to my training approach, offering tailored support to meet your individual needs and help you achieve your running goals.

Outside of running, I enjoy hiking, cold water swimming, and ski touring, and sometimes you’ll find me on a bike.

- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

I’m Sophie (she/they), a UESCA certified running and ultra running coach, and endurance sport nutrition coach specialising in trail running and ultra marathons.

I founded Queer Runnings, an inclusive and supportive virtual running club, to create a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ runners who may feel isolated in traditional running communities.

I’d highly recommend Queer Runnings to any queer person looking for a supportive space to grow as a runner.”

— Lauren (She/They)

“Being coached by Sophie and part of Queer Runnings for almost 4 years has been one of the best decisions I’ve made! Our DEI initiatives and grant programs aim to make all people to feel welcome in the running community.

One day before NYC’s historic LGBTQ Pride March makes its way through Manhattan, more than 3,600 runners took on five miles in Central Park at the Front Runners New York LGBT Pride Run.

Now in its 36th year, the race represents an alliance between New York Road Runners and Front Runners New York, a competitive and social club for LGBT runners, multisport athletes, and their allies.

Heavy precipitation at the start didn’t dampen the spirits of volunteers and runners—as they say, you can't have a rainbow without the rain!

Instead, it made way for some speedy finishes.

We are a running and walking club for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

We welcome all participants of every athletic ability, race, color, age, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

 

Check out our weekly runs & walks to see which ones appeal to you:

 

Welcoming
We ensure that every runner and walker has a place at our events and is not left behind.

Genuine
We ensure that our decisions and actions align with our values.

Inclusive
We actively pursue diversity, ensure that our club is as accessible as possible, and connect with other LGBTQIA+ groups.

Positive
We promote healthy lifestyles, support our members’ running/walking goals, and look for ways to engage with, inspire, and improve our community.

Community Oriented
We are visible, outreaching, and always looking for ways to give back to the LGBTQIA + community.

Membership Perks

We encourage you to join our club!

Let’s connect and start your journey toward becoming the best runner you can be, together!

Why runners love Queer Runnings

“Thanks to Sophie’s excellent coaching and the incredible support from the Queer Runnings community, I went from being a fair-weather runner to completing my first ultra in less than a year.

Pass the Boathouse, then climb Cat Hill to the four-mile mark behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Mile 5:Continue north on a flat section past the bronze statue of New York City Marathon co-founder Fred Lebow near East 90th Street, then downhill as you approach the finish at the 102nd Street Transverse.

For Queer Runners by Queer Runners

Meet Sophie, your running coach

Hi there!

The welcoming environment and tailored training plans helped me build confidence and achieve goals I never thought possible. My running has improved significantly thanks to Sophie’s incredible, personalised coaching and the support of this amazing, inclusive club. Climb the race's toughest incline, Harlem Hill, before the 1-mile mark.

Mile 2:Continue south on West Drive through a series of three rolling hills between the Transverse and the southwestern edge of the Reservoir.

Mile 3:Run downhill for about a half-mile, then turn left onto the 72nd Street Transverse and pass Bethesda Terrace on your left at the three-mile point.

Mile 4:Turn left again and run north on East Drive.