Brisbane · Every second Saturday · 7am

Run. Walk.
Chat. Coffee.

A free, all-paces 5–6 km run or walk along the Brisbane Riverwalk, followed by coffee, croissants and conversations about AI with curious people from every background.

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Free
5–6 km return
All paces, walkers welcome
Felons Café, Howard Smith Wharves

[Group photo from a past run — under the Story Bridge works best]

The morning

Two hours, one loop, plenty of coffee

6:55 Arrive and say hi Meet outside Felons Café, under the bridge.
7:00 Warm-up and briefing Quick check-in, route and safety notes.
7:05 Run, jog or walk 5–6 km return to New Farm Park. Your pace, no pressure.
7:50 Coffee, croissants, convos Regroup at Felons Café for coffee and conversation.
9:00 Group photo Snap a photo and wrap up. Stay as long as you like.

The route

A relaxed 5–6 km out-and-back along Brisbane’s Riverwalk to New Farm Park, with a drink stop at Merthyr Bowls. We finish at Howard Smith Wharves and cool down with a short walk to Felons Café.

Shorter on the day? Turn around whenever suits you. Walkers are always welcome.View the route map

Where to meet

Felons Café, Howard Smith Wharves, directly under the Story Bridge, opposite the Crystalbrook Vincent hotel and next to Mr Percival’s. TrainFortitude Valley or Central, then a short walk BusCBD or Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley ParkingStreet parks on Bowen Terrace (take the lift down), or the HSW car park

One step, one conversation, one coffee at a time.

We might geek out on AI, but we’re really here for real-world connection. People come from tech and non-tech backgrounds, and everyone’s welcome to just listen.

Jog-and-talk: along the way, Sophia films a short video asking “What did you learn in AI this week?” Jump in, listen in, or just enjoy the run.

Bring your curiosity, comfy shoes and good energy.

Good to know

Weather

We go ahead in light rain. If the weather turns bad, you’ll hear from us 48 hours before. A towel or spare socks never hurts.

Bag drop

Kindly ask the Felons Café team to hold a small bag or jumper during the run. No valuables, please.

What to bring

Water, comfy shoes, sun protection and a charged phone. Track your run on Strava if you like.

Safety

Acknowledgement of Risk

Please read this before your first session. By RSVPing for or attending a Run Walk Coffee Club session, you agree to the terms below.

1. About the activity

The AI & Society Run Walk Coffee Club (the Club) is a free, social, all-paces group run and walk organised by Sophia Arkinstall, trading as AI & Society (the Organiser). Sessions are typically a 5–6 km return route on public paths along the Brisbane Riverwalk, starting and finishing at Felons Café, Howard Smith Wharves, followed by an optional coffee. Routes, times and locations may change, and sessions may run in other cities.

The Club is not a coached or supervised training program. Volunteer run leaders help with the route and timing only; they are not fitness, medical or first-aid professionals unless stated.

2. Risks of taking part

Running and walking have obvious and inherent risks that cannot be removed entirely, even with care. These include:

Physical strain: sprains, strains, falls, blisters, fatigue, and in rare cases serious cardiac or respiratory events.
Environment: heat, humidity, sun, rain, low light and slippery or uneven surfaces.
Shared public spaces: cyclists, e-scooters, pedestrians, dogs, vehicles at crossings and other path users.
Personal property: loss of, or damage to, belongings brought to a session.

Not every risk can be predicted in advance.

3. Your responsibilities

By taking part, I confirm that:

I am physically able to run or walk 5–6 km at my own pace. If I have a medical condition, injury, pregnancy, or am unsure about my fitness, I will get advice from a doctor before taking part.
I will choose my own pace and distance, and stop or slow down if I feel unwell.
I will follow road rules, keep left on shared paths, and watch for other path users.
I will follow reasonable directions from the Organiser and run leaders, including the safety briefing.
I will bring water, wear suitable shoes and clothing, and use sun protection.
I will tell a run leader if I leave the group early or if I am injured.
I am responsible for my own belongings.

4. Acknowledgement of risk and release

I acknowledge that:

I take part voluntarily and at my own risk.
I have read and understood the risks described above, and that they are obvious and inherent risks of running and walking in public spaces.
To the extent permitted by law, I release the Organiser, its volunteers, run leaders and partner venues from liability for any injury, loss or damage I suffer while taking part, except where it is caused by their negligence, wilful misconduct, or as the law otherwise does not allow liability to be excluded.
Nothing in this document excludes any rights I have under the Australian Consumer Law or other laws that cannot be excluded.

5. Medical help, photos and privacy

Medical assistance. If I am injured or unwell and cannot make decisions, I consent to the Organiser or run leaders calling emergency services (000) and arranging first aid. I am responsible for any ambulance or medical costs.

Emergency contact. I will provide an emergency contact name and phone number at registration.

Photos and video. Photos and video may be taken at sessions and shared on AI & Society channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Strava, Meetup and the website). If I do not want to appear, I will tell the Organiser at the start of the session.

Privacy. My registration details are used only to run the Club, contact me about sessions and respond to an emergency. They are not sold or shared with third parties, except emergency services or an insurer if an incident occurs.

6. Under 18s and agreement

Under 18s. Participants under 18 must be registered by a parent or guardian, who agrees to these terms on their behalf and either attends with them or accepts responsibility for their supervision.

Agreement. This acknowledgement applies to every Club session I attend from the date I agree to it, until I tell the Organiser otherwise.

This is a general acknowledgement of risk for a free community activity. It does not limit any rights you have under law that cannot be excluded, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Last updated 24 October 2026.

See you under the bridge.

Questions? Get in touch via aiandsociety.io or message Sophia on Meetup.