Run & Connect: the best community-driven run clubs in Paris

Looking for good vibes, new friends, and fun runs? These Parisian run clubs mix social energy with fitness, whether you’re chasing personal bests or just here for the post-run treats. Expect everything from DJ sets to pizzas and flans. Most are free & open to all levels—perfect if you’re new in town or want to shake up your training. Discover the full list below.

1. E8L Run Club (Eight 8 Lines)

Social, light-hearted, with their own brand of running clothing.

Locations and times announced regularly on E8L’s Instagram & website. Usually Mondays 19:30.

Sign-up: No RSVP, open to all.

2. Annette Running Klub

This is the running club of Annette K, a large boat by the Seine in the 15th arrondissement dedicated to sport, well-being, parties and culture. Open daily and free to access, the terrace is making a big comeback this summer. There is also a heated, open-air Olympic-sized pool, a gym, three fitness studios and a cross-training area — no better place to sweat in the heart of Paris.

Back to the running club, it’s on Wednesdays 18:45 (15th arrondissement).

Format: 1-hour run with a coach followed by DJ set

Sign-up: for free on Heylo.

3. Collision Run Club

The Parisian run club open to all runners.

Date & Time: Sundays 11:00 (11th arrondissement)

Location is shared on strava and Instagram every Friday.

4. Paname Run Club

Run, dance, and repeat. Join their after-run DJ sets on Tuesdays and weekend morning coffee runs on Saturdays.

Date & Time: Tuesdays 18:30 (4th arrondissement) | Saturdays 09:30 (7th arrondissement)

Check Paname Run Club’s website and Instagram for latest.

5. Run Club Slowe

The run club by Slowe Wellness House.

Date & Time: Wednesdays 07:30 (10th arrondissement) | Saturdays 09:30 (10th arrondissement)

Format: Riverside runs (with a post-run breakfast offered by Veja on Saturdays).

Sign up on website or app.

6. We’ll Run Paris

Combining passion for running with strong human values, with a mix of track training and city runs.

Date & Time: Tuesdays (Track, 20th arrondissement) | Thursdays (city)

Note that the locations for Thursday runs vary — info on We’ll Run Paris’ Instagram.

7. Food Runners Club

Run, eat, repeat. They do savoury food spots on Tuesdays, and sweet food spots (cookies in particular) on weekends.

Date & Time: Tuesdays 19:30 | Weekend 10:00

Changing locations announced on their Instagram.

8. Running Flan Club

Eat flan burn flan is their motto. Taste the city’s best flans whilst enjoying a jog to the bakery before hand.

Date & Time: Every weekend, a 45-minute run.

Check Running Flab Club’s Instagram for latest times and locations.

9. Okto Running Club

Founded by sports physiotherapists, Okto Running Club promises you good company. Run for fun, run for wellness.

Open to all levels, check Instagram for next session.

10. Paris Run Club

A 5-6 km chill run every Saturday with oost-run coffee, drinks and food.

Changing locations announced on Paris Run Club’s Instagram.

Don’t forget to check these clubs’ pages for the latest meet-up times & locations, and tag your run crew! You can also find more run clubs and ways to join on Runable Paris.