Step into New Helvetia Brewing Co. on Thursday evenings and you’ll be greeted by a jovial and spirited group of sweaty athletes wearing colorful shoes and orange T-shirts sporting the motto “We Run Sactown.”

Clint Holtzen of Curtis Park, left, leads the way on July 10. Every Thursday evening, the Sloppy Moose Running Club goes for a 3-mile run and then convenes at the New Helvetia Brewing Co.

Alison Wagner of midtown Sacramento talks with Joshua Henry of Sacramento at the New Helvetia Brewing Co. on July 10. Every Thursday evening, members from Sloppy Moose Running Club gather there after a 3-mile run.

Before the July 10 run, participant Jon Rossi of Sacramento keeps a leash on his standard poodle, sunglasses-clad Luna.

Julia Bartens of Curtis Park enjoys a beer at New Helvetia after the run. The Sloppy Moose Running Club, which also partakes in fundraising, was founded in 2013 and has grown to about 200 members.