About us

The Lake Cities Run Walk Group was created by Grace Ward on January 1, 2021. Her enthusiasm and unique ability to unite people through fitness proved successful in several initiatives and made creating the Lake Cities Run Walk Group an obvious next step.

At the onset, the group consisted of residents from the Lake Cities area. Lake Cities is located near Lake Lewisville, consists of four municipalities: Corinth, Hickory Creek, Shady Shores, and Lake Dallas.

The Group demographic has grown considerably since then and is now well beyond the Lake Cities area. Recognized with runners and walkers all over the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and even beyond the borders of Texas.

The true Ambassadors of the Lake Cities Run Walk Group are the Core Team members. Unmatched in their ability to maintain the groups products, services, and weekly meetups. They are welcoming, motivating and inspirational to all.

They host 20 to 40 meetups each week. Providing something for everyone. The complete meet-up list is updated on Facebook and aligns with the evolving needs, preferences, environmental factors, or key training focus of the group.

There are 40+ training routes. Runners and walkers from beginner to Elite, will find what they need here. Designing the routes starts with the Team and/or a goal. As a Master Training and Certified Running Coach, with 40+ years of experience as a runner in the DFW area, the routes are carefully reviewed by Grace and are integrated to fill a training need.

The collection of routes provides varying levels of training and promote optimal overall advancement while minimizing the risk of injury.

When done as a complete collection of training options, the routes provide a considerable benefit for both walkers and runners.

To encourage members to do all the routes and to encourage movement around the area, a Game Card Challenge is offered each year and begins on January 1st. Proven to be a fantastic way to start each year.

Members play for a chance to win prizes and cash. It is free to play.

Additional challenges and contests are added throughout the year.

Enjoy!