F3 ROANOKE

About us

F3 Roanoke is a free, peer-led men’s workout group that meets outdoors rain or shine, for fitness, fellowship, and faith. We’re not a gym, and there’s no sign-up or membership fees. Just show up, introduce yourself as an FNG (Friendly New Guy), and jump in.

Whether you’re brand new to fitness or looking for a place to lead, grow, and be known, you’ve got a spot with us. Come find your AO, bring a friend, and let’s get after it, together.

The Three F’s

F3 is built on three foundational pillars: Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith. These “Three F’s” work together to strengthen men physically, connect them relationally, and ground them in something greater than themselves. When all three are present, they create lasting growth not just stronger bodies, but better men, husbands, fathers, and leaders.

Fitness

Our workouts are free, peer-led, and held outdoors in all conditions. Each beatdown is designed to challenge every man while keeping the group together no one gets left behind. The goal isn’t perfection or competition; it’s showing up, putting in the work, and getting stronger alongside your brothers.

Fellowship

Fellowship is the glue that keeps men coming back. We suffer together in the gloom, laugh together afterward, and build real relationships that extend far beyond the workout. Through shared struggle, encouragement, and accountability, iron truly sharpens iron.

Faith

Every workout ends in a Circle of Trust, reminding us that life is bigger than ourselves. Faith in F3 is open and welcoming no preaching, no pressure just an opportunity to reflect, give thanks, and support one another as men striving to live with purpose and integrity.

Core Principles

Our Mission is to plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership. Part of the larger F3 movement, our local Region exists to accelerate male community leadership through fitness and fellowship. We meet early, push each other, and invest in our families and city.

Our Core Principles

Free of charge
Open to all men
Held outdoors in all conditions
Led by participants on a rotating basis
Ends with a Circle of Trust (COT)

Workouts

F3 Roanoke offers free, peer-led workouts held outdoors year-round, rain, heat, cold, or gloom. Each workout is designed to challenge every man while keeping the group together, regardless of fitness level. There are no memberships, no sign-ups, and no expectations beyond showing up and putting in the work.

Our workouts are led by the men who show up, creating an environment of accountability, encouragement, and shared effort. Whether you’re an experienced runner, new to fitness, or somewhere in between, you’ll find a place here. Grab a friend, and find an AO below.

Friendly New Guy (FNGs)

New here? You’re in the right place!

If it’s your first time at an F3 workout, you’re called an FNG (Friendly New Guy). There’s no sign-up, no fees, and no expectations beyond showing up.

Just arrive a few minutes early, introduce yourself as an FNG, and the group will take it from there.

Workouts are scalable for all fitness levels, and no one gets left behind. You don’t need to be in shape to start, you get in shape by starting. Bring a good attitude, be ready to work, and don’t be surprised if you leave with a nickname and a group of guys cheering you on.