Get fit, make friends, go for a run and maybe even drink a beer. Plan a group run or participate in various long and short distance running. Basically just have a lot of fun running with some great people! We are Informal Nation [www.informalrunning.com]

Hey All. Like games?  Come play them with us.  We play boards games, some card games, the occasional word game, and sometimes even party games.  We are pretty informal group that meets once a week  (alternating Wednesday and Mondays) at 7:00pm over near Kendall Square. We started out with a half-dozen members back in 2007 and now, just over 5 years later, we have over 600 members. The average turnout for a regular meet-up is between 15 and 20 people.  I do not adhere to a strict RSVP policy, so …

Does this exchange sound familiar to you? Friend/colleague: "So what are you up to tonight?" You: "I'm headed over to [The Middle East/Brighton Music Hall/Great Scott] for a show tonight." Friend/colleague: "Oh. One of those bands you listen to. Who is it, Nervous Squirrel again?" You: "That was Frightened Rabbit. And no, I'm going to see [insert name of awesome indie band]." Friend/colleague: Blank stare. If so, you're in the right place. This group is for people who don't have a lot of …

Welcome to Social Fun. Glad you found our group, of fun, friendly members with an age range from 21 to 55+, whether single, married, attached, kids, pets, or not, we welcome you to our group. We enjoy local social activities like: dining, movies, talks, parties, wine tasting, hikes, Art & Culture, music, happy hours, game & trivia nights, dancing, adventures, social networking, etc.  enjoying the good life in the Boson Area. We are the mostactive Meetup group in the world, running 40+events mont …

This is an informal professional and social group, where you can get to know people and build positive, lasting relationships. We aim to create a positive, relaxed atmosphere, where people can meet new friends and business contacts. Our meetups run the gamut from fun activities such as movies, bowling, and dining out to formal business meetings and personal development workshops. If you have any ideas for a meetup, please feel free to email the organizer. We aim for 100% participation so if you …

Asians and Friends - Boston (AaFB) is an International Friendship and social support group. Our group was established in 2001 as a grass roots non-profit to promote friendship among gay, Asians and non-Asians. The invite code-word is embedded in this message. Many of our founding members are still involved in the group and we welcome new members to join all the time. We have not charged dues since the first year and now there is no cost to join. So it doesn't cost any money to be a member! But m …

Meet on Thursdays at 6:30 pm or Saturdays at 10:00 am at South End Athletic Company at 652 Tremont Street to run with a great group!!! Bring a friend or meet a new one! Runners of all levels are invited to attend for fun workouts with a great group of runners and your friends at SEAC! Have fun, get fast!

If you are interested in running whether for fitness, just for fun, or serious racing this is the group for you. All speeds are welcome. Having fun with people that like to run is the most important aspect of this group. So when we are not on the road there will be opportunities for social interaction. There will be organized group runs at least once a week and more times once the group is well established.

Blue Hills Hiking Club One of the amazing things about living near the Blue Hills is that there are so many hiking trails that you can work a full day, take a part in a scenic hike after work, and still have time to get home at a reasonable hour! This Meetup Group will focus on doing that. This is a private group, however all adults are welcome. ABOUT THIS GROUP - This is a group of fun, friendly people. To become a member you must have a photo of your face that is recognizable for the safety of …

Parkour is the physical discipline of training to overcome obstacles within one's path by adapting movements to their surroundings. Free Running is a form of urban acrobatics where individuals utilize the city landscape to perform movements throughout the natural features and terrain. Parkour (Free Running) is a physical discipline inspired by human movement, focusing on fast efficient forward motion over, under, and around obstacles in one's environment. What is Parkour? Parkour is a non-comp …

This group for anyone who has any interest in running / jogging / socializing or who just wans to meet new people and make friends. Runners: You could be someone who is a beginning/avid runner, slow/fast runner, short/long distance runner, or you could be someone wish to run but haven't psyched up enough to put your running shoes on. Fun Enthusiats: Enjoy meeting new people, socialize and have fun. We will use this meet up group to: 1. Promote group running / facilitate neighborhood friends to …

I have 2 standard poodles who love to play and socialize. We go to a couple of other dog meetups but don't meet too many other big dogs for running and more robust play. We're hoping to get together with any larger breeds who like to play and run too. We live in Southie, but we especially like Cat Rock Park in Weston. We are open to anyplace we can be off-leash in a safe or fenced place.

Please note that you must have a recognizable picture of yourself that includes your face as one of your Meetup photos in order to have your membership request approved.  This is so that our event organizers can recognize you at our events.  Thank you! Welcome! This group is for those in Boston who like to play strategy (and slightly silly) games and be social at the same time. It is perhaps easiest to break this down word by word: Strategy games: We will not be playing Apples to Apples, LCR, or …

Hey all, this group is for people that are new to the awesome city of Boston (or surrounding areas)! Since this group was formed early last summer we've done a little bit of everything: going out to dinners, grabbing drinks, visiting museums, brewery tours, ice skating, going to comedy shows, bowling, and exploring specific areas of the city. Our crowd is usually half regulars, half newcomers so don't be shy if you've never done meetup before! Organizers make sure there are always a lot of fun e …

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I am a relatively new runner and am most comfortable in the 9:30 range over a 4 mile run. A little faster, a little slower; depends on the day. I also like company when i run. I plan to start my run at the entrance to the public garden at the end of Commonwealth Ave, just inside the gate at about 6:30AM most MWF mornings. I'll be the tall guy stretching. Hope you can join me!

EventHorizon, endurance sport is an all FREE community of endurance enthusiasts of ALL levels. Many of us participate in the sport of triathlon (from sprint to Ironman) so we enjoy running and appreciate the beauty and benefits of all other types of self-propelled motion. The distinguishing benefit of this group is that it is organized by experienced AND Certified Multisport coaches living in the Boston area. There's no agenda or manifesto.  We meet up, train, socialize and that's it! EventHoriz …

Welcome to Young Bostonians! Who are we: We are a group of young professionals, 21 - mid 30's.  Our group is designed for anyone who is looking to meet new people and have fun while doing so.  It is for people who live in Boston and surrounding areas. What we will do: We will go on tours, go to festivals, athletic events, wine tastings, concerts, hiking, trivia nights, happy hours and more! Suggestions for fun events always recommended! Cost: To join the group, we ask for a $1 yearly donation to …

Have you wanted to travel more? Have you wanted to get in shape? Does the thought of sporting a cool viking helmet and conquering an extreme obstacle course get your blood pumping?!?! Well that is what we will be doing! "What is a Warrior Dash?", you ask.... well.... A mud-crawling, fire-leaping, extreme 5k run from hell. Warriors conquer extreme obstacles, push their limits and celebrate with music, beer and Warrior helmets. www.warriordash.com We will train as a team and enter in and complet …

Running is a sport that is enjoyed by many. If you run and enjoy running with your dog or would like to try and run with your dog in a friendly group setting, this is the group for you! I have a lab/shepherd mix who is the best running partner I have ever had. Only thing is that he is much more motivated to run with other dogs and humans. He was trained when I would bring him along on runs with friends who have dogs. This group is for runners or casual runners wanting to enjoy more time outside …

The Boston LUNA Chix Running team seeks to invite, inspire and encourage women to get outside and play, while raising money and awareness for the Breast Cancer Fund. The women on our team share a passion for tying our laces and hitting the road, trails and anything else in our way. Some of us have qualified for the Boston Marathon while others are... training to complete their first 5k. By teaming-up with LUNA Bar, we’re able to promote our commitment to healthy living and increase the participa …

New Balance is a local shoe manufacturer that has been a part of Boston since 1906.  Now the new Experience Store at 583 Boylston St. is giving back to that community.  NB Back Bay is starting a running club for residents of Back Bay and Greater Boston.  The club will meet on two separate days, Thursday for an advanced run and Sunday for a more leisurely run, and will take place over an 8 week period. The purpose of this running group is to help the Back Bay community start and maintain a healt …

@Windows8Boston   #Windows8Boston Welcome! Why Join? Everything and everyone you need to know about Windows 8 style apps. Take advantage of the need for Windows 8 app developers, designers, user experience experts and solution architects. Take your existing skills and create Windows 8 apps. Find the Windows 8 app experts and mentors you need in the Boston area. Please DO join the group, even if you don't plan attending the meetings. Use the group as a resource to keep updated on what happening i …

You could run without us, but why would you want to? Come join the Niketown Boston Club and become part of the largest running club in the world, Nike+ Run Club. We are a free run club open to runners of all types and skill levels. We meet every Monday night @ 6:30pm at Niketown Boston on 200 Newbury St.

The group is for runners who have fallen off the wagon and want to compete in 10k races or 1/2 marathons in spring 2013. Working with a November - March training schedule, this supportive group will commit to distance goals and have fun gradually getting stronger. Some of us will sign up for specific races, others may just want to get back in the groove. We'll start with some push ups to get ourselves warmed up!

We get it. You love running. You love Boston. And, oh, you love that cute little RunKeeper app. Let's weave this together into a one-of-a-kind group for anyone interested in running, improving their fitness, and connecting with other cool-minded folk. Running with your audio cues might be helpful and all, but we're super excited about meeting in-person to hear all about your race accomplishments, training tips and challenges along the way.

Not everyone works Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. If your schedule - be it a class schedule, work schedule, or job hunting schedule - allows for weekday free time, then this group is for you. How about a midday run on the Esplanade? Or a round of golf or game of tennis? Interested in a book or movie discussion over lunch? Might you be up for learning how to play dominoes or catching a matinee? No commitment necessary. Come to one event or come to all of them, and by all means, suggest new daytim …

This group is for anyone currently running an online store. Are you running your business alone or with a small team, and looking for a networking group? Whether you use Big Commerce, Wordpress, Shopify, Zen Cart, Storenvy, 3dcart, or any other eCommerce software, please join us to create a community in which we can help each other grow our businesses.