What a run club is and why they are everywhere
Neither an athletics team nor a race: a run club is a group that meets to run together at a chatting pace, and almost always ends with a coffee.
If you live in a city, you have probably seen a large group running on a Wednesday evening and then having a drink on a terrace. That is a run club.
What it is, exactly
A run club is a group of people who meet to run regularly. What sets it apart from an athletics club is the goal: they don't train to compete, they run to enjoy it and meet people. Almost all of them share three things:
- Fixed runs: the same day and time every week.
- A chatting pace: a pace you can talk at, often with pace groups.
- A social finish: coffee, breakfast, a beer or something with a local business.
What it isn't
It isn't a race, you don't need a licence and you rarely pay to join. Many are free; some charge for special events or have a membership.
Why they are everywhere
Because they solve something a gym doesn't: meeting people around a healthy plan, without pressure. On top of that they are easy to find on Instagram and anyone can turn up without experience.
How to find one in your city
On Kibi you'll find each city's run clubs with their schedules and upcoming runs, and you can sign up from your phone. If none in your city suits you, starting a run club is simpler than it looks.
Free tools for your club
Story posters, pacer plans, pace bands and training zones. No sign-up, nothing to migrate.
