This is a group of friends who get together to walk for fitness after 5:00PM, during the work week in Marin.  We are FASTER walkers that DO NOT stop to smell the flowers or take time to look at the sunsets.  We are friends who like to walk with others for fitness for one hour. What we mean by fast:  We can hold a conversations, but your heart rate will increase and you will sweat!  We are not runners or speed walkers but we all have been told "gosh, you walk fast".  We will leave you in the dust …

We are a group of women who enjoy walking/hiking some of Marin's most beautiful trails. We get together one to two times a month to walk primarily in Southern and Central Marin with less frequent trips out to Point Reyes. We intentionally keep each event small so that we can get to know each other and keep logistics simple. We welcome individuals who are fit enough to keep up with the brisk walking/moderate hiking pace, who enjoy the art of conversation and who can actively contribute to the p …

This is a dog friendly group for women in Palo Alto who would like to walk early weekday mornings before work and support each other to lose weight. We will do easy to moderate 2-3 mile walks at a steady pace and go faster when the group gets more fit and feels ready. I have found that having walking partners and a support group is very helpful to establish getting up and out and establish a routine. The vision for this group is to walk 3-4 times a week between 7:00-8:00 a.m. in the South Palo A …

What can you do in 90 days?! Let's find out! We'll start with a weigh in, measurements, and before pictures at the beginning, and we'll check back in 90 days to see what everyone has accomplished! Along the way, we'll have weekly walks at Lake Elizabeth, and those with gym memberships can get together during the week to motivate each other! Full details posted at the beginning of each challenge!

This is a community group for folks in or near Redwood City who want to be active with other like minded folks. We focus on walks or hikes, but many of these will have serious elevation changes. We will also do other community activities, like biking, playing frisbee or going to a concert in the square. Members are encouraged to suggest events, and help  in hosting them...

This is a group for anyone interested in walking for health and fitness. All skill levels are welcome. We meet the first Sunday morning of each month to walk Lake Merritt and finish with a vegetarian breakfast at Immanuel Temple SDA Church in Oakland. We started the group to help motivate others to a more active lifestyle, some in our group have reversed diabetes, lost weight and established ongoing active lifestyles. We want to share that with anyone else who is working to become more active.

Ready to FINALLY get in shape, but need some support and friendship for the journey? We're a training program for ALL ABILITY LEVELS (we mean that!), and we aim to help you get ready for the San Francisco or See Jane Run marathons or half marathons. This training can fit into even the busiest schedules, so check us out!

Meet other local people who are interested in Walking/Hiking & more This group is to enjoy the outdoors and other activites in the SF Bay area. This group is also about walking to lose weight and staying healthy. It is a great way to make friends. We will be doing other activities besides walking and hiking in the near future.

Our meet-up group is for getting together with others to enjoy going for walks in our neighborhood, while at the same time getting to meet our neighbors. We've got Golden Gate Park, the Arboretum, the de Young and the bandstand, for just a few walks. We could also take advantage of all the wonderful restaurants and cafes in our neighborhood.

Founded in Pleasanton, World Walk to Wellness organizes Saturday, 8:30am walks for 1 or 2 hours, depending on purpose. Objective is to get the community culture of physical activity to increase until, "Everybody is walking all the time."

CrossBounding promotes safe, simple, easy, and effective exercise solutions that you can sustain. Join us as we Power Walk around Berkeley and San Francisco. Together, we will learn, grow, explore, and get FIT-- while having FUN! You do not have to be an athlete to join CrossBounding's Power Walking group. We want to help everyone, from the beginner to the elite athlete. Strap on your CrossBounders, and let's start Conquering and Crossing Boundaries! CrossBounders are Kangoo Jumps or Power Jumpe …

Meet other local people in their 30's, 40's & 50's who are interested in Walking for fitness! Not much of a jogger? Me neither. I prefer the relaxation and conversation you gain from walking with a group of friends. Walking in a location with a view, away from the street noise, is a big plus. One of my favorites is Angel Island. Prefer those who are in relatively good shape (capable of walking at a good pace for at least an hour and able to talk at the same time). If you're not sure, chances are …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting up and out of the house for a nice walk on the Alameda Creek.

We like to do afternoon walks/urban hikes mostly on week-ends and then go to happy hour. Walks usually start at 12 or 1 at a public transporation friendly starting point and end around 5 or 6 in time for happy hour.  Happy hour is optional and non-drinkers are welcome.  Some of our walks are dog friendly and when possible we will try to find a dog friendly happy hour.  Sometimes, we just go to happy hour or a wine bar.  We also like movies/films and we may schedule some film events as well. No …

This group is for anyone interested in getting in shape, meeting new friends and helping to find a cure for Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis! Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's Half Marathon training program. We're about to kick off our next training season as we get ready to train for the Kona Half Marathon on June 23rd and the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon on July 21st. We train locally in San Francisco and all are invited to be a part of our team. We just ask that you …

Calling all Bay Area Seniors! Welcoming 60 and above, ASMCS will have activities of hi and low level adventures and events. Such thing like; art walks, coffee shop, chess, park strolls, playing golf, hike, movies and a bite. All with good comfort and lots of fun. We are based in San Mateo, but call the whole Bay Area our home. We look forward to meeti

This group is for anyone interested in getting in shape, meeting new friends and helping to find a cure for Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis! Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's Half Marathon training program. We're about to kick off our next training season as we get ready to train for the Kona Half Marathon on June 23rd and the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon on July 21st. We train locally in Walnut Creek and all are invited to be a part of our team. We just ask that you s …

This is for ALL Athletic levels from "out of shape", just beginning , intermediate to advanced.  Just please be sure to make sure to read carefully the description of each event and only RSVP to what degree of athletic ability is required.  It is each individual participants responsibility to ascertain whether or not they are in shape or have the necessary skills for any event they RSVP for. We are a super friendly interesting diverse group of people!  We frequently combine our events with other …

This group is meant for people who have wanted to explore the Bay Area Ridge Trail (the BART) or who just enjoy hiking and need an excuse. Since our hikes are normally in the 10-12 miles range with elevation gain, some hiking experience or at least a reasonable fitness level is expected of you to join us. BEGINNERS PLEASE CHECK THE “ABOUT” MENU FOR ADVICE. To incorporate another passion of mine, I will also be attempting to know the rocks or geology of the BART.  I will write-up little “Geology …

Calling all Food Lovers who want to eat amazing food, drink good wine AND look and feel good about their bodies. (Basically you want the best of both worlds.) I started this group because it can be done. We Meet up and check out the local SF Restaurants especially in the Pac Heights Area. We enjoy ourselves with incredible food & wine and great conversation. I also get specialized menus made specifically for our group from time to time that is healthy but still tastes great. We then meet to do f …

Walkers age 50+ invited to enjoy local nature and good company on free monthly walks, 9 AM Thursday mornings, co-sponsored by Friends of Five Creeks and Albany Senior Center. Walks are generally 3 miles or less. Some are easy and leisurely, others more more quickly and/or involve hills. Choose the ones you want!

This group is for people who have a lot of weight to lose, may need a bit more time walking the lap and want to make friends through fitness partners. The goal is to have a walking group 3-5 times a week throughout the East Bay.

Picnic Dash Productions challenges the rigid racing status quo with unintimidating, mid-morning events that raise money and awareness for great causes. These themed running and walking parties provide a venue for friendly competition for new and experienced runners alike, while making exercise fun. Find out more about our upcoming events and partnering nonprofits at PicnicDash.com!

This group will meet after work for fitness activities. Great way to meet different people with the same goal of being healthy and fabulous. All levels of fitness; bike, hike, gym, trail, running, jogging, walking, talking, meet new people, make new friends.

For starters.... we are a super friendly interesting diverse group of people! Most of the events we do are free! We love meeting new active people and I am so grateful to have such an amazing group of fellow "fitness" friends to hike and work out with. You need not be an athlete... just be willing to have fun with a group and bring your amazing positive energy!* We offer a variety of outdoor & indoor fitness events per month. What you get: Hang out with cool people, while getting in shape! CURRE …

I want to meet anyone interested in walking on some of the beautiful trails in Moraga, such as those near the Valle Vista Staging Area and Rancho Laguna, so that I don't have to do it alone. Anyone interested in walking in nature is welcome.

This is a group for all of you fabulous women in your 20s or 30s living & working in San Francisco that are looking to meet other women to motivate one another in the areas of fitness and healthy living. For all the ladies out there who are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle despite your busy work schedule & social calendars, this group is for you! Let's get together to walk or jog around the city, take a yoga class, or share tips on healthy eating, exercise, and general well-being.

We’re an open running group training for the Arthritis Foundation's 5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk. Join us on our training runs and go from couch potato to 5K running super star! The Jingle Bell Run/Walk will be on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Marin Fairground and Lagoon Park in San Rafael. Everyone is welcome to join us for a festive holiday themed 5K timed run, a 5K fun run/walk, a Kids' Elf Run, costumes and prizes! For more information please contact Beth Miller at bmiller@arthritis.org or 4 …