This Meetup group was formed to promote adult and youth water polo in the Triangle. Adults and older youth are encouraged to join the Triangle Water Polo Club. Youth of all ages are encouraged to attend Introduction to Water Polo Clinics. Both are described below and both are coed: NOTE: IF YOU SEE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED UP FOR A MEETUP EVENT, DON'T BE ALARMED! WE ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS TO INDICATE WHEN THEY WILL SHOW UP, HOWEVER, NOT ALL MEMBERS OF TRIANGLE WATER POLO CLUB SIGN UP FOR EAC …

A group of fun, easy-going, friendly people who love video games (or dice/board games) as much as they like being active...whether it's biking, swimming, running, soccer, basketball, dance, yoga, kickboxing, rugby, weight-lifting...WHATEVER :) But staying active in addition to our couch potato time! We might do either activity (or both if we get into a rigorous Wii tennis match!) and just enjoy being around people with common interests. Small Print: 1) Membership Dues: Having a meetup group is …

Being the full-time care giver for our children presents unique challenges. Full-time parenting groups in our area are mostly, if not exclusively, moms. We need a group where dads aren't the minority. This group gives an opportunity to share and talk about the unique challenges of being a dad. Kids of all ages are welcome. We hold weekly playgroups, primarily Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon. as more members join and interest grows, we'll add additional playgroups at other times throughout …

About Second Empire Grand-Prix: Born from the Second Empire 5K Classic, the Grand-Prix is the inspiration of Raleigh Entrepreneurs Kim Reynolds and husband Rod Garnas along with Inside-Out Sports owner Cid Cardoso. In its eighth year, the Grand-Prix provides a fun way for competitive and non-competitive runners to give back to the community. Their combined effort has provided races with increased visibility and attendance. This is a great opportunity to meet new people in the Greater Raleigh are …

Hello Pub Girls! Welcome to the group. We are a laid back crowd of women who enjoy good company and friendly conversation. Most of our meetups occur in the local bars, but we actually participate in a wide range of activities. Variety is the spice of life, right?! Although our activities generally appeal to women in their 20s and 30s, we do NOT turn people away because of their age! Women of all ages are welcome to hang out with us.  Heck, you don't even have to like beer.  Although, what's not …

This group is for college graduates in the Triangle area who would like to meet a diverse group of new friends in their age range for social and professional networking. Some of our activities have been: Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, wine tasting, beach trips, bonfires, house/dance parties, movie nights, concerts, game nights, running races, swimming at the rock quarry, baseball games, and volleyball. Future plans include: camping trips, tubing, and potlucks. I greatly encourage people …

This group is a resource for anyone in and around Chapel Hill North Carolina who is interested in Parkour, barefoot running, evolutionary fitness, MovNat, paleo/traditional nutrition & cooking, martial arts (both standing and grappling), Crossfit style workouts, or all of the above! Most people come to us because they are interested in learning more about Parkour, but we try to cover a broader range of skills and topics. We run, jump, lift and throw heavy things, climb, balance, crawl, vault, f …

This group welcomes all runners of different paces, but what sets the Turtles & Hares aside from other running groups is that the majority do not run faster than 9 minute miles, and many run 10-15 minute miles and slower. So if you've ever felt a little intimidated by those other running groups that list the "slow" group at 8 minute miles then this is the group for you! So what is this group all about? The Turtles & Hares encompass a wide range of running styles which include; straight running, …

All volleyball events are set up to play sand doubles as that is the only format played. >Locations may vary throughout Raleigh/Cary and Durham area. We do focus on optimizing playing time. Is this group right for you? This group is geared for solid intermediate doubles players who are looking for fun, positive but yet competitive play. We play year round, so if your looking for people that hardcore lovers of the sport who are wanting to play 2s, then you found the right group of people! This gr …

Welcome! We are a group of volleyball players providing opportunities to play volleyball on sand courts at varying skill levels in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary area. We are strictly a recreational and not a professional league. We get together in public parks to play some volleyball.  Everyone is expected to follow basic volleyball etiquette and play to the best of their ability. This includes illegal contact calls against one's own team as well as agaiinst the opponent. We provide constructive feedb …

Welcome to Raleigh Sand Volleyball. I'll keep this short and sweet, my goal in running this meetup is to provide a group that has recreational games as well as competitive games. As you'll notice there are several organizers, each one has the ability to schedule a game that best suits there desired level of play. We simply ask that if a game is scheduled you come ready to play at the level described in the details of the event, we ask that the organizers pay attention to the current schedule and …

Come and join us for fun , effective and professional training to compete in and survive the "OBSTCALE COURSE RACES "! If you have been to one of these races before, then you will understand the question one ask yourself "I should have trained harded" or "how do I train for this race". I can help and for right now its for free. I am currently in the military. I train and prepare soldiers for a very Special Assesement process within the U.S. Army I AM HERE FOR THOSE WANTING TO INCREASE YOUR TIME …

Isis Athletics is a women's beginner to advanced cycling ( biking ), running, triathlon, informational clinic, racing, marathon, swimming, open water swimming, group fitness, health and wellness, social activities, and fitness oriented meetup in the Greater Cary/Apex/RTP/Raleigh areas.  We enable women to find training partners and participate in daily outdoor fitness activities (road and hybrid rides, track, trail and road runs, etc)! Isis is a community for its members, we are inviting, inspir …

BluWater is a LICENSED family run group that produces professional, organized, seasonal, themed photography events and monthly workshops for both models and photographers. Most events and workshops include models, few will be scenic only, in the Southern East Coast areas of the US, which includes, but is not limited to -- North Carolina, Myrtle Beach SC, Savannah Georgia, and many other intriguing locations, indoors and out. These Photography Events are not only professionally organized, fun, a …

We are a a group of professionals focused on discussing the running a game studio and all that endeavor entails. We cover topics from licensing and contracting, to marketing and production. Our average member has many years of professional game development experience and is beyond the casual/hobbyist developer. Please take this into consideration when applying - we're selective because we are focused. We reserve the right to refuse/revoke membership to anyone. Groups exist for those interested i …

This meetup group is for all local moms who have an interest in jogging-- whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner.  As moms we know how tough it is to fit running into your life, so let's do it together and make sure it happens. We'll post local races and group runs, and all members can post 'meetups' and recruit other moms to jog with in the area.  We'll also offer training programs for 5k, 10k, and Half-Marathon (with training plans for beginners and experienced runners) in the Sou …

The 5K / 10K Run Walk Festival will be held on May 5, 2012

We offer exceptional fitness training options for all ages and fitness levels. Everyday is something new! Bootcamp style workouts, obstacle course training, cardiovascular fitness, and yoga based stretch. Make new friends in a supportive environment! Please visit our website for more information on our fitness programs! www.fullcirclefitnessnc.com

This group is a sub-group of the Research Triangle's "Clan of the Earth Keepers" Meetup created to help promote and support that specific purpose of Earth Keepers. See that Meetup at http://www.meetup.com... . The world stands at the brink of the New Age...a created reality that marks a major turn of the Wheel from its past history in human behavior. The "Lightworker" movement has spread throughout the world, helping the Light to educate the public and explain the current emphasis upon "ascens …

This is a group for anyone interested in exploring Durham on foot, grabbing a few beers, and logging a few miles with friends.  All paces and experience levels welcome. We typically run for a bit, stop at a bar to hangout and drink, run some more, repeat at a second bar, and then hoof it back to our meeting place. Bring your own safety gear!

This meetup group is for female runners who are interested in group runs in Cary, NC. The meetup groups I have seen so far are based in Raleigh (which is a bit too far for me to meetup with on a regular basis). Female runners of all pace and skill levels are welcome to join the group. The membership dues covers the meetup monthly setup fees and also, drinks for each of the weekly group runs.  You will receive a free water bottle on your first group run as part of the membership dues.  Join today …

Have your feet been dreaming of touching the Earth? Would you like to run with others who are passionate about connecting to nature while running as naturally as possible? This group is for those who wish to explore true barefoot running on natural terrain in the Chapel Hill area and beyond. It isn't easy to find great trails friendly for bare feet. It also isn't easy to transition from shoes to unshod running. Going barefoot completely is still a relatively new thing, wrought with injuries, mix …

Hello and welcome to Active Raleigh. Our objective is to gather fitness-oriented individuals, both single and married, and provide activities in a nice social and friendly environment. Our activities will include walking, running, cycling, swimming, socials, and more. We are always open to new ideas for activities and we encourage members to post and host their own meetups as well. If you haven’t done so already, please take the time to post a current photo with your profile. This is primarily t …

Let's Run!!! April 22, 2013 Update: We are as excited as you are about Joining our Meetup group and running your first 5K, but this is an 8 week program which requires 8 weeks of training to slowly develop key muscles to take you to 5k. For this reason, we have made the decision to close this group to new members considering starting on or after week 2. Please register as a member and watch for a new Group Session in the next couple of weeks to begin the later part of June. Thank you for your in …

The Umstead Coalition is dedicated to preserving the natural integrity of William B. Umstead State Park and the Richland Creek Natural Area. We support the Park with Park service projects, park protection, preserving historic structures, providing hikes and events, environmental education, and protection of the Park's natural resources.

Duke University's student group, the Working Group for the Environment in Latin America (WGELA), will be hosting a benefit 5K Fun Run/Walk on April 21st at 1:00 pm as part of the Nicholas School of the Environment's celebration of Earth Day. All proceeds will benefit a Health Clinic Expansion project in Honduras. http://hondurashealthcenter.weebly.com/ The 5-kilometer route meanders around Duke's scenic West Campus. Following the race, participants are invited to gather in the courtyard of the L …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in training for an obstacle mud run OR anyone who is just looking for a group to improve their fitness in bad-ass ways!  A number of us are training for the North Carolina Tough Mudder in November, and some of us are just looking for fun/different ways to improve their fitness.  We plan to offer a variety of workouts from runs, traditional strength training, outdoor bootcamp style workouts, combo running/strength training, and more!  We plan to meet r …