If you've ever wanted a reason to set the alarm a little early on a Saturday, this is it. Once a month, the parking lot at Golden Juicery turns into a starting line — and a finish line, and a hangout, and a mini market all at once. It's Counter Current Run Club, the all-women's run club hosted by Mattie Vangelos, and it's quickly become one of our favorite mornings of the month.
The vibe
Counter Current is built around the idea that running with other women — at any pace — is a different kind of training. There's no qualifying time, no pressure to keep up, and absolutely no judgment if you walk the whole thing. Some people show up to chase a PR. Most show up for the community, the iced coffee, and the chance to start the weekend right!
How the morning runs
- 8:00 AM — Meet at Golden Juicery. Grab a coffee, say hi, lace up.
- 8:15 AM — Walk over to the beach as a group.
- 8:30 AM — Run. Distance and pace are up to you — pick your own adventure.
- ~9:15 AM — Back at Golden Juicery for the post run hangout.
- Until 10:00 AM — Smoothies, music, local vendors, and specialty items only available at the event.
The Run Club Smoothie
Every Counter Current morning, our team blends a special Run Club Smoothie only available to runners on event day. It's our take on the perfect post-run recovery — clean protein, real fruit, the kind of thing your legs will thank you for. Pair it with one of our cold-brew or latte options and you're set.
Music, vendors, and pop-ups
Each event features a rotating lineup of local vendors and small businesses we love, plus a soundtrack to keep the energy up while you cool down. Past mornings have included activewear pop-ups, wellness brands, and small-batch makers from around Jupiter and Tequesta.
What to bring
- Running shoes you can run in barefoot-adjacent (sand > trail shoes)
- A water bottle — we'll keep you hydrated, but bringing your own helps
- Sunscreen and a hat — Florida starts cooking by 9 AM
- A friend, if you want — first-timers always welcome
How to join the next one
Counter Current Run Club happens at the end of every month. The easiest way to get the date, location, and any updates is to follow along on social — give Counter Current a follow at @countercurrentrunclub and us at @goldenjuicery for the next event drop.
No sign-up form, no fee — just show up. New runners, walkers, and anyone who's been thinking about getting back into it: this is the morning to do it.
Visit Golden Juicery
Whether or not you make it to a run, we'd love to see you. Stop by Golden Juicery in Jupiter or Tequesta — open 7 AM to 6 PM daily — or order online if the run was enough movement for one day.
See you on the sand.
