Find Your Pace and Place With These Community-First Run Clubs
From The Coffee Run in London to Chingonas on the Run in Southern California, these clubs blend empowerment, inclusivity and community.
Are you tracking every step on Strava? Talking about splits like it’s a second language? Have you signed up for a half marathon, purely for the bragging rights (and the Instagram post)? Chances are, you’ve caught the running bug. No matter how you got here, running is always better with a crew. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best run clubs around the world — each offering its own vibe.
From The Coffee Run in London, where weekend miles end with pastries and good company, to LES Running Club, that creates space for queer women, trans and non-binary runners — each group is on a mission to come together through movement.
Continue reading for the full list – your new favorite run club might just be a scroll away.
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Chingonas on The Run
In May 2022, Melissa Perez and Daisy Martinez saw the need for a space where women, especially women of color, could feel truly seen and supported on the trails. Based in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley, their weekly runs are open to all levels and built around one powerful idea: every woman deserves to feel like a “chingona.” It’s a term that’s been proudly reclaimed to celebrate the strength, independence and the heart of Latinas. “We’re here to create a safe space where our Chingonas can run free,” shared Perez. But it’s not just about running — they host movie nights, volunteer locally and dream of everything from scholarships to an all-women’s trail race.
LES Running Club
After a decade of friendship, Phoebe Webster and Robyn Tallis — who first met playing for Aston Villa football club, decided to channel their shared love for fitness into something new. In September 2024, they launched LES Running Club, a London-based community designed to be an inclusive space where queer women, trans and non-binary people could connect and thrive through running. “It’s a safe space where you’re surrounded by people who just want to run, connect and be their authentic selves,” Webster shared. From races at the Olympic Park to post-run pizza on Galentine’s Day, each run feels meaningful. Their goal is to shift the narrative around running from performance to community, and eventually to expand into broader wellness offerings for underrepresented groups in fitness.
Ultra Black Running
Dora Atim founded Ultra Black Running with a simple yet powerful mission: to create a community where Black women and non-binary people could connect over their shared love of running outdoors. Born out of Atim’s own struggles with anxiety and isolation during the pandemic, the group quickly became a space where members could be themselves without needing explanations. When we spoke to Atim last year, she shared that “(running) was something [she] longed for, and eventually became something [she] could offer others.”
Asian Women Stay Running
Based in New York, Asian Women Stay Running (AWSTARS) was created by Claudette Sariya and Ellie Windham to celebrate culture, community and showing up just as you are. Sariya and Windham — like many modern friendships — met on Instagram and bonded over a shared desire for representation. The two officially launched AWSTARS in May 2024, marking this year their one-year “runniversary.” “We were tired of the same narrative,” Sariya shared. “AANHPI women are more than soft, passive images — we’re strength coaches, mindset leaders, physical therapists and first-time runners alike.” Their weekly runs include dim sum cool-downs, mooncake pit stops and routes rooted in heritage. From free training programs to cultural storytelling, AWSTARS makes sure every AANHPI woman feels seen, supported and unstoppable.
Late Night Menu Crew
Arthur Alexander started running as a way to manage stress after college. Wanting to share the experience, he founded Late Night Menu Crew in 2019 — a women-focused, community-driven run crew in Miami. LNMC prioritizes safety, inclusivity and connection, treating everyone like family and creating space for physical, mental and emotional well-being. Beyond running, LNMC fosters creativity and self-expression. When we spoke to Alexander previously, he shared, “I’ve always seen our run crew as a creatives’ run crew,” emphasizing how the sport fuels self-expression and personal transformation. Their “Major Moments” program encourages members to take on major marathons, but the focus isn’t just on race day — it’s on the journey.
Social Hour Run Club
Founded by Donovan Querubin in 2016 and now co-led with his wife Megan Ono, Social Hour Run Club began as a few friends gathering in Artesia, California, and has now grown into a diverse community rooted in connection and movement. “We’re in it for the long run — to serve our community,” Querubin explained to us. Known for events like “Lumpia Laps,” which blends culture, competition and weekly runs that support local businesses, the club uplifts runners of all backgrounds and levels. Despite early challenges and a pandemic pivot, their mission of inclusivity and community remains stronger than ever.
The Coffee Run
“Because every run should finish with a coffee” isn’t just a motto — it’s the energy and philosophy behind that that makes this South West London run club, The Coffee Run stand out. Started by Clapham-based sisters, Alicia and Izzy Hill in November 2023, the club was born from a craving for something more relaxed than London’s usual “fast runners only” scene. It’s since grown into a feel-good, no-pressure community where pace doesn’t matter and the post-run croissant is key. With standout moments in big-name collabs with Saucony and Gymshark, it’s all been a whirlwind. “We’re all just here for the same reason — a run, a coffee and a croissant,” shared Hill.
Pana Run Club
“Running isn’t about being the fastest; it’s about showing up.” That’s the heart of Pana Run Club, which was founded by four friends: Anthony Idahosa, Suhaib H, George Baror and Tobi Oluwa, looking for a way to spend more time together. What started as a casual 5K along London’s River Thames, quickly turned into a weekly tradition. By January 2024, the club was open to the public, and the crew’s mission was simple: to make running fun and inclusive for everyone, especially for those who don’t see themselves as professional runners. “We’re not athletes; running is just the vessel that brings us together,” Oluwa shared.
