Runners are a welcoming lot. Seasoned road warriors and first-timers, track stars, cross-trainers and moms with baby joggers meet up every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. all summer, at a different start point each time, for an out-and-back of any comfortable distance and pace. Membership is free and open to the public.

On Sunday mornings they do it again, but the workout might change. If there’s a local 5K, they’re in it. Other days it might be a soccer match or yoga on the beach.