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Foster City, California No. 47

A free, weekly, outdoor crew for getting stronger together.

Hyrox-inspired functional fitness — running, sled pulls, wall ball, farmer carries, burpee broad jumps — out in the open at Shorebird Park.

All paces welcome. Every movement scales. No membership, no signup, no judgment — just show up as you are.

Join us Wednesday → or, read the workout first
Mid Peninsula Fit Crew group photo at sunset
Fit Crew members after a daytime workout
Fit Crew making heart shapes after evening workout
Fit Crew group selfie at night
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★ A Special Sunday One-off · June 28

Sunday Session

9:30 — 11:00 AM · Fitness Court at Shorebird Park

When
Sunday, June 28
— days away

Free outdoor group fitness in Foster City. Beginners, you belong here. We scale every workout to meet you where you are.

The Stations

Six stations.
Ninety minutes.
One crew.

San Mateo County's only free, outdoor, Hyrox-style training group. Each session blends running with functional strength stations. The format stays consistent week to week — the volume and intensity flex to whoever shows up. Scale up, scale down, walk it off. Your pace is the right pace.

I
Running
Short, manageable distances that build your cardio base. Walk when you need to — no pressure, no shame.
500m
II
Burpee broad jumps
A full-body movement that gets your heart pumping. Modifications welcome and encouraged.
40 reps
III
Lunges
Build lower body strength and stability. Bodyweight or weighted — your choice on the day.
50 reps
IV
Wall ball
Squat, throw, catch, repeat. A crowd favorite that works your whole body.
50 reps
V
Farmer carry
Walk with weights in hand. Builds grip strength, core stability, and a quiet mental toughness.
100m
VI
Sled pull
Pull a weighted sled — a core move in functional fitness and hybrid racing. Harder than it looks, more fun than you'd think.
25m
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Built for Everyone

You don't have to be fit to start —
you start to get fit.

We started as a run club and grew into something bigger — a free community fitness group serving San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Redwood City, and the entire mid-Peninsula. Our sessions are inspired by Hyrox-style functional training, but you don't need to know what Hyrox is to join us.

Whether you've never done a burpee in your life or you're actively training for a Hyrox race, you'll find your place here. This is the mid-Peninsula's only free, outdoor, Hyrox-inspired group workout — no gym membership, no entry fee, no sign-up. Just show up to Shorebird Park every Wednesday at 6 PM.

The best part? The people. Come for the free workout, stay for the good vibes.

  • i. Every exercise scaled to your level — beginner to advanced ✓
  • ii. No Hyrox race experience needed — just show up ✓
  • iii. Walk, jog, or run — your pace is the right pace ✓
  • iv. A supportive crew that cheers everyone on ✓
  • v. Free outdoor workout, every single Wednesday ✓
  • vi. Show up as you are. Leave a little stronger. ✓
Find Us — Foster City, CA

Free group fitness,
every Wednesday.

Address
Fitness Court at Shorebird Park
1200 Beach Park Blvd
Foster City, CA 94404
Cadence
Every Wednesday
6:00 — 7:30 PM
Cost
Always free. Just show up.
Bring
Water · A friend · Yourself, as you are
Next
Got a question? Send Herman a note.

In the neighborhood

About five minutes from downtown San Mateo. Park along Beach Park Blvd or in the lot. Look for a small crew warming up by the Fitness Court.

Serving the mid-Peninsula Foster City · San Mateo · Burlingame · Belmont · San Carlos · Redwood City · Hillsborough · Millbrae
In Good Company

Part of the mid-Peninsula fitness community.

We're proud to be part of a growing network of free fitness communities in San Mateo County. If you're looking for more ways to stay active on the Peninsula, check out our friends.

Saturday Mornings · 1988
Mid-Peninsula Running Club ↗

San Mateo's longest-running run club. Free Saturday morning group runs on the Bay Trail. 200+ members, all paces welcome. Run with MPRC on Saturdays, train with us on Wednesdays.

Looking for Hyrox training in San Mateo? Mid Peninsula Fit Crew is a free, outdoor, Hyrox-inspired group workout near San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, Hillsborough, and Millbrae. We meet every Wednesday evening at Shorebird Park — just minutes from downtown San Mateo. Whether you're training for a Hyrox race or looking for a free group fitness community on the Peninsula, you're welcome here.

The Common Questions

Things you might be wondering.

1.
Is there a free Hyrox training group near San Mateo?
Yes. Mid Peninsula Fit Crew is a free, outdoor, Hyrox-inspired group fitness workout that meets every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Fitness Court at Shorebird Park, 1200 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404. The park is about 5 minutes from downtown San Mateo. No membership fee, no sign-up required. All fitness levels welcome.
2.
What is Mid Peninsula Fit Crew?
Mid Peninsula Fit Crew is a free, beginner-friendly community fitness group that meets outdoors every Wednesday evening in Foster City, California. Workouts are inspired by Hyrox-style functional training and include running, sled pulls, wall ball, farmer carries, burpee broad jumps, and bodyweight exercises. The group serves Foster City, San Mateo, Burlingame, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, Millbrae, and the broader mid-Peninsula area. It was founded by Herman Chan and has grown from a small run club to a weekly community of 20–40 regular participants.
3.
Do I need to be in shape to join?
No. Every exercise is scaled to your fitness level, from complete beginner to advanced athlete. You can walk instead of run, use lighter weights, or modify any movement. There is no pressure and no judgment — just show up as you are.
4.
Where can I do Hyrox training on the Peninsula?
Mid Peninsula Fit Crew offers free Hyrox-inspired training every Wednesday at 6 PM at Shorebird Park in Foster City. It is the only free, outdoor, Hyrox-style group workout on the mid-Peninsula. The park is centrally located and easily accessible from San Mateo, Burlingame, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, and Millbrae.
5.
How much does it cost?
Mid Peninsula Fit Crew is completely free. There is no membership fee, no entry fee, and no sign-up required. Just show up to Shorebird Park on any Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
6.
What does a typical workout include?
A typical 90-minute session includes running (usually 400m–1km intervals), sled pulls, sled pushes, wall ball throws, farmer carries, burpee broad jumps, rowing, sandbag lunges, and bodyweight movements like push-ups and squats. Each workout changes week to week, but the format stays consistent: a mix of running and 8 Hyrox-style functional fitness stations. Volume and intensity are always adjustable.
★ A Special Sunday

Sign up for June 28

Sunday, June 28 · 9:30 — 11:00 AM · Shorebird Park