Altra Women's Muffins and Miles

Muffins & Miles: A Community Gathering for Women Empowered by Movement
Join 1st Place Sports and Altra this fall as they present Muffins & Miles, an inclusive monthly series designed to unite women through fitness, friendship, and fun. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, enjoy walking with others, or simply seek community support, there's a place for everyone at these gatherings.
Each event takes place at different 1st Place Sports locations across Jacksonville, featuring group runs and walks followed by coffee, themed muffins, and engaging post-run activities that focus on wellness, creativity, recovery, and connection. These events are tailored to foster an environment where women can build confidence, meet new people, and celebrate a healthy lifestyle in a relaxed setting.
Throughout the series, Instagram spotlights will feature inspiring stories from local women involved in running, walking, health, and fitness within Jacksonville's community, sharing their personal journeys and what movement means to them. Whether you attend once or every month, each event promises unique experiences that cater to all levels of participants.
### Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 11: San Marco
- Theme: Building Connections
- Activities: Community run/walk, affirmation wall, icebreaker activities, succulent planting station.
- Post-run: Coffee and themed muffins provided by Altra.
Saturday, September 12: Baymeadows
- Theme: Express Yourself
- Activities: Community run/walk, custom shoe charm station.
- Post-run: Coffee and muffins provided by Altra.
Saturday, October 31: San Marco
- Theme: Strong From the Inside Out
- Activities: Community run/walk, hormone health & recovery discussion with Wellness Reimagined, fall-themed photo backdrop.
- Post-run: Holiday coffee and muffins provided by Altra.
Saturday, November 21: Baymeadows
- Theme: Recover & Recharge
- Activities: Community run/walk, 20-minute Pilates session (BYO mat).
- Post-run: Coffee and muffins provided by Altra.
Saturday, December 5: San Marco
- Theme: Celebrate Together
- Activities: Community run/walk, ornament decorating.
- Post-run: Holiday coffee and themed muffins provided by Altra.
### Event Timeline
6:45 AM - 7:15 AM: Group runs begin (one hour for experienced runners; half an hour for beginners).
7:50 AM onwards: Post-run activities including wellness workshops, creative stations, recovery sessions, and socializing.
8:30 AM: Coffee and muffins served.
### Who Should Join?
Muffins & Miles welcomes every woman regardless of her pace or experience level. Whether you're training for a race, just starting to run your first mile, prefer walking with friends, need accountability in staying active, or simply want to spend Saturday mornings positively, there's an inviting community waiting for you.
Registration is free but required so we can plan activities and refreshments accordingly. We look forward to running, connecting, and growing together!