JustintoChina – Great information. I am new to Chengdu and have a strong running background from mainly racing Ironman Triathlons. I will look into the information you have given above.
So far I have found cycling buddies here in Chengdu but havent found any running groups or friends. I will get my lazy butt moving soon.
I will be here at least most of the year and staying in raffles city. If I mapped where you are living we are about 4km apart.