This past Saturday, we hosted our largest Run Club to date—and we're still smiling about it.
What started as a simple idea to bring people together through movement and coffee has grown into something truly special. Our 6th Neighbors Run Club brought together more than 700 people before sunrise to run, walk, connect, and celebrate the incredible community that continues to show up month after month.
Some participants tackled the run, others joined the community hike, and many stayed afterward to enjoy coffee, food, music, giveaways, and conversations with friends both old and new. No matter how people participated, the energy was the same: welcoming, supportive, and full of encouragement.
A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made the morning what it was.
We're also incredibly grateful to our partners and neighboring small businesses who helped make the event possible:
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Arc'teryx
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Sweets By Caroline
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Z&Z Manoushe
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SweatHouz
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El Viejo
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Rise Artisan Sourdough
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Carmen's Italian Ice
These events remind us why we started Neighbors in the first place. Coffee can bring people together, but community is what keeps them coming back.
More Than a Run
One of our favorite parts of the morning isn't the run itself—it's what happens afterward.
Watching strangers become friends over coffee. Seeing local businesses support one another. Meeting people who are attending for the first time and immediately feeling like they've been part of the group for years.
That's the magic of this community, and we're honored to be a small part of it.
As we looked around on Saturday morning, it was hard not to reflect on how far this event has come. What began with a small group of neighbors willing to show up and move together has grown into one of our favorite traditions—and a reminder that community is alive and well right here in Rockville.
We're Doing It Again
Mark your calendars: our next Neighbors Run Club will take place on Saturday, June 27th.
As always, we'll have:
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Community-paced run and hike options
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Complimentary coffee
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Raffle giveaways
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Ice plunge recovery
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Live DJ
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Great people and great conversation
📅 Saturday, June 27th
⏰ 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 Neighbors Coffee
No registration required. No experience necessary. Just show up.
Whether you've attended all six Run Clubs or have been thinking about joining for the first time, we'd love to see you there.
Until then, keep moving, keep supporting your neighbors, and we'll see you for the next one. ☕️🏃♀️🏃♂️❤️
