Yinz Run Club started with a simple idea: bring people together through movement.
What began as five strangers joining together for a run has become a thriving community of runners and walkers who take to the streets and trails of Pittsburgh every week.
The Beginning
In July of 2021, Founder and President Dan Lampmann gathered a small group of friends to explore the Highland Park Reservoir. Out of the nine people who said they were interested, five showed up. No one knew each other, and everyone brought their own history with running. Through a combination of energetic traditions and celebratory enthusiasm, these first five runners shared three miles and plenty of laughs together. From that day onward, YRC never stopped.
YRC ToDay
Since then, dozens—now hundreds—of runners and walkers have joined our community. As the community grew, so did the team responsible for making it all happen. Our volunteer staff, pacers, sweepers, photographers, and more have come together with the same enthusiasm as day one to create a space where everyone is welcome and every step is celebrated.
Today, Yinz Run Club is home to all misfit runners. Whether you’ve run 28 marathons or are planning to start walking this year, all yinz are welcome. Bring your full self, sign the waiver, and share some miles with hundreds of your newest friends.
Mission
To foster an inclusive community of people who run, have fun, and care.
Vision
We envision a Pittsburgh running club where all are welcome, every step is celebrated, and community matters most.
Values
Caring, a lot. We care about each other, our neighbors, the communities we’re within, the businesses we partner with, the sidewalks and trails we run on, the city we call home and the causes we support. This means being intentional and respectful every step of the way.
Welcoming everyone. We are committed to creating an environment where people of all backgrounds, races, nationalities, ages, gender identities, physical abilities, and experience levels feel included, supported, and valued. This means listening to, learning from, and amplifying underrepresented voices in our community.
Making running (more) fun. Running can be intimidating and scary, but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to cheer each other on, hype each other up, celebrate each other, and have a good time while moving our bodies. This means being a place where all runners can find connection, no matter their goals.
Our Team
Founder & Board President
Dan
Lampmann
Board Secretary
Kristi
Hruska
Board Treasurer
Tareyn
Joseph
Board Member
Jillian
Mcguckin
Board Member
Hannah
Kitchen
Board Member
Tareyn
Joseph
Creative Lead
Bonnie
Weibel
Merch Lead
Lindsey
Spiker
Partnerships Lead
Laura
Powell
Ada
Lopaczynski
Volunteer Lead
Volunteer Lead
Lexi
Kapla
Want to be a part of YRC? Whether you’re curious, inspired, or ready to lace up, we’d love to connect. Follow along on Instagram and Strava, join our newsletter, or reach out to our team with any questions. We’ll see you out there.