Wake Me Up When September Ends: Emo Fun Run & Social Event!

Lace up your black Converse and smudge on that eyeliner bc our social club is closing out September with an emo-themed fun run! All levels welcome! We’ll jog, walk, or dramatically shuffle down the trail to the soundtrack of Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, and Green Day (because, obviously). After the run, stick around for a social hour where we’ll reminisce about the golden age of angst over drinks at Poison Girl. Whether you’re running for fitness, friendship, or just to scream-sing "Bring Me To Life" in good company, this is the perfect way to end September with new connections and nostalgic feels!

Event Details:

Tuesday, September 30th!

Run/Walk Start Time: 7pm

All levels welcome!

Social Hour To Follow Run

Meeting Place for Run & Social: Poison Girl (1641 Westheimer Road)

*Please note, we are NOT associated with Poison Girl - we are simply "Meeting Up" as a friend group & social club to meet for our run and then enjoy post-run drinks & socializing!

Run Information:

Run/walk is self-paced! We have made a running/walk map where attendees can choose their distance - with up to 3 miles being mapped out. Run will start at 7pm and attendees can choose to stay around and socialize after their run with our social club at Poison Girl. Please consider your own health & fitness level!

Optional Walk/Running Route:

The following map is a suggested route for all attendees. Starting at Poison Girl (1641 Westheimer Road) we will run/walk west down Westheimer.

To Hit 1 Mile: Run down Westheimer to Shepherd Drive & back

To Hit 2 Miles: Run down Westheimer to Kirby Drive & back

To Hit 3 Miles: Run down Westheimer to River Oaks Blvd & back

What To Bring:

If you plan to join us for our run/walk, please bring comfortable shoes & work out attire. Water bottles, buy spray, hats/sunglasses encouraged and anything else you might personally need. Please consider your own health & fitness level!

Food & Drinks:

Food and drinks will be available for purchase at Poison Girl. All attendees are responsible for their own food/drink costs. Please drink responsibly! We encourage all attendees to purchase at least one item to support the venue. We also highly recommend attendees participating in our fun run to bring their own water.

What To Wear:

Feel free to dress on theme emo, goth, spooky, 2008 hot topic, etc - just make sure you got some comfy running shoes to go with it!

Parking Situation:

Street & paid parking available in the area. Please ensure you do not park in a tow away zone!

To Find Our Group:

We will post our Instagram story how to find us @hardtomakefriendsasanadult as well as the comments section of this blog post, the Meetup event page, and Facebook group. Call/text Macey at 832-246-2061 with any questions and make sure to join our local WhatsApp for event updates & to stay connected!

Additional Information:

All attendees must be 21+ and agree to our rules/terms and may be removed from the event for any reason. All attendees agree/consent to photography and videography by our club for promotional + marketing + sharing reasons. Please let us know if you wish to not be photographed.

Get Hyped With Our Themed Playlist:

Listen to our pregame playlist here on Spotify to get hyped! 

Spread The Word:

Sharing is caring! We are a local social club & podcast - help spread the word around town by sharing these hashtags or event posters on social media or with whomever! Make sure to tag @hardtomakefriends on Instagram and your host @meetwithmacey - we love seeing your event photos!

#HARDTOMAKEFRIENDS #EMORUNCLUB #SADBUTSOCIAL #MYCHEMMILES

Social Anxiety?!

We get it. It's weird to meet strangers off the internet - & our parents definitely told us not to! We recommend grabbing a drink (alcoholic or non!) to have something to hold/sip for the inevitable awkward silences. Planning ahead, dressing in something that makes you feel confident, & thinking of some of your interests/potential conversations before arriving are some tips to ensure you have a fun night. Not to self-promote but our podcast is also pretty helpful to learn some friending basics!

Let's stay connected! 

Join our Facebook group for more events & connecting! Follow your host Macey on Instagram/TikTok @meetwithmacey and check out our website + podcast "Hard To Make Friends As An Adult" on Spotify & all major streaming platforms!

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Disclaimer & fine print:

Please use discretion when meeting/talking with ANY attendee of our group. We do not recommend sharing personal information, contact info, rideshares, etc with any member you do not know personally. Do not come if you are sick or worried about catching/spreading anything. Event may be canceled/rescheduled at any time, for any reason. All members and attendees agree to our Rules & Terms.

*Please note, we are NOT associated with Poison Girl - we are simply "Meeting Up" as a friend group & social club to run and enjoy the evening! All attendees must follow all rules of the venue.

Our social club "Hard To Make Friends As An Adult" is trademarked & copyrighted. Violating our rules or copying/using our logos/events/pictures/etc will be taken seriously.

For any questions, concerns, requests, event ideas, or collaboration inquiries, please email us at hardtomakefriends@gmail.com