Best Vancouver Social Running Clubs for All Speeds & Levels
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“From that day on, if I was goin' somewhere, I was running.”
– Forrest Gump, 1994
(and also every member of a social run club)
Run Clubs. They seem to be everywhere these days – they’re used for fitness, they’re used for friendship, and they’re even used for dating. And because they’re everywhere, finding the right one for you can be harder than ever – is there one in your neighbourhood? Is there one for your pace? Is there one that works with your schedule?
We hear you. So we’ve broken down all of Vancouver’s best run clubs in one place, so you can find the one that’s right for you.
Social Run Clubs – What are they?
But first – if you’re new to Vancouver’s world of running clubs, what even are they? Great question, because they’re probably not what you think.
We’ve painstakingly sampled (almost) all of the city’s run clubs, and one thing we can say for sure is that no two social running groups are the same. Some are definitely more focused on the running, with longer routes & faster pace times. Others are much more focused on the social with relaxed paces and drinks, food or coffee built into the experience afterwards. Others are tailored to specific demographics (like women, or LGBTQIA+) and some are intentionally slow to make starting running less intimidating. There truly is something for everyone.
A Very Good Run Club: Vancouver’s Small & Welcoming Running Club
📍 Neighbourhood: Gastown (meet at Feel Good, the gym)
🏃♀️ Pace: 5:00-6:00mins/km
📏 Distance: ~5km
🗓️ Schedule: Thursdays @ 6:30pm
📣 Instagram: @averygoodrunclub
A Very Good Run Club is a tight & intimate running group based in Gastown and organized by the team at Feel Good Fitness, a local gym that’s as much about community as it is about fitness.
This running group has been around since 2023 and are the only running group to operate out of Gastown (don’t worry, they’re experienced route planners, and make sure that all their routes avoid disturbing the Downtown Eastside). Very Good is an smaller intimate running community with a lot of regulars, so it’s easy to reconnect with the same familiar faces again & again. Plus they’re always pretty social, with special discounts on tacos after every run. Oh, and they’re super good at warm ups!
✨ Perfect for: Anyone who’s after a cosier running community, or who might find the big groups at some of the larger running communities a little intimidating.
A Very Good Run Club is one of Vancouver’s smaller & more intimate run clubs, with a solid community of regulars.
Kits Social Run Club: Vancouver’s All-Rounder Running Club
📍 Neighbourhood: Kitsilano (meet at Point Grey Park Site)
🏃♀️ Pace: 5:00-6:30mins/km
📏 Distance: ~5km
🗓️ Schedule: Mondays @ 6:30pm
📣 Instagram: @kitssocialrunclub
Kits Social Run Club is an up & coming running community based in Kitsilano that started in the summer of 2024. They’re a mid-sized community that keep the pace conversational and accessible. The crew at this run club tends to be a little younger, with students being among the regulars.
✨ Perfect for: Anyone based in Kitsilano who’s relatively new to running and wants a chill, easy-access to community to become part of.
Social Run Club YVR: Vancouver’s Most Social Running Club
📍 Neighbourhood: Downtown (multiple meeting locations)
🏃♀️ Pace: 5:00-6:30mins/km
📏 Distance: 5km
🗓️ Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursday @ 6:30pm, Saturdays @ 9:30am
📣 Instagram: @socialrunclub.yvr
Social Run Club YVR is exactly what the name suggests – a running community that can sometimes feel like more of a social club that uses running as an excuse. They’re definitely one of Vancouver’s larger running communities, with runs scheduled 3 times a week with multiple pace groups, distances & focuses. Tuesdays are more casual, with a bit of running form and then a leisurely run. Thursdays focus on intervals, and Saturdays are a social run (sometimes with dogs!) plus coffee & croissants. They’re a huge group, with a WhatsApp community with over 500 members.
✨ Perfect for: Anyone who’s semi-serious about running and wants to mix up their routine or attend the same club multiple times a week, or anyone who wants to join a vibrant social community with lots of members & big events.
Social Run Club YVR are the hosts of the annual ‘Amazing Run’ throughout downtown Vancouver
East Van Run Crew: Vancouver’s Biggest Running Club
📍 Neighbourhood: East Van (multiple meeting locations)
🏃♀️ Pace: 5:00-6:00mins/km
📏 Distance: 5km, 10km
🗓️ Schedule: Mondays @ 6:30pm
📣 Instagram: @eastvanruncrew
Founded more than 10 years ago, East Van Run Crew is one of Vancouver’s oldest & most established running clubs – and it shows. Setting off from a range of East Van spots (breweries being a clear favourite), they offer a 5km route at a 5-6min pace, or a spicier 10km route at a 5-5:30min pace. They’re a super welcoming crew with a lot of experience and a large community of regulars, and they’re also super social – with every run ending with an (optional) beer & some food at some of East Van’s finest venues.
✨ Perfect for: Anyone who’s comfortable with a semi-challenging distance or pace, or who’s looking for the social side of a run club just as much as the athletic side.
East Van Run Crew have been running Vancouver’s streets for over 10 years, so they’ve figured out exactly how to keep runners motivated.
Slowpokes Run Club: Vancouver’s Accessible Running Club
📍 Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale (Wed @ Nemesis Coffee), Mount Pleasant (Sat @ The Juice Truck)
🏃♀️ Pace: 5:00-7:00mins/km
📏 Distance: 5km
🗓️ Schedule: Wednesdays @ 7pm, Saturdays @ 10am
📣 Instagram: @slowpokes.van
Slowpokes was created by friends Miranda & Neil in the spring of 2023 as a stark contrast to some of Vancouver’s more established running communities. With an emphasis on inclusivity & accessible paces, Slowpokes is a great place to start your running journey if you’re new to it. They’re a super friendly crew, and they’ve built such a close relationship with their partners at The Juice Truck in Mount Pleasant (their favourite Saturday morning meeting spot) that they’ve even had a smoothie named after them!
✨ Perfect for: Anyone new to running, or looking for an accessible pace & group of people. Or anyone who lives on the North Shore!
One Run Club: Vancouver’s Party Running Group
📍 Neighbourhood: The West End (meet at Morton Park)
🏃♀️ Pace: 5:30-6:30mins/km
📏 Distance: 5km (with regular bootcamp breaks)
🗓️ Schedule: Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
📣 Instagram: @onerunclubvan
Formerly known as NRG Run Club, One Run Club is easily Vancouver’s most high energy running crew. Complete with boomboxes & speakers, they’re like Barry’s Bootcamp but on the open streets. They also add their own little twist to the run club experience, with regular breaks on the route for bootcamp-style workouts. But don’t worry – the vibe is more about play & connection than getting an intense workout, so the bootcamp drills are always super accessible.
✨ Perfect for: Anyone who wants to break up their run with interactive fun, or who likes to add a dose of party to their workouts.
One Run Club mixes running with interactive, bootcamp-style drills to create a high-energy run club experience that’s truly unique.
Mondays Run Club: Vancouver’s Trendiest Running Club
📍 Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant (multiple meeting locations)
🏃♀️ Pace: 5:00-6:30mins/km
📏 Distance: 6km
🗓️ Schedule: Mondays @ 6:30pm
📣 Instagram: @mondaysrunclub
If you’re even slightly familiar with Vancouver’s run club scene, you’ve probably heard of Mondays Run Club. This club has established a cult following in the city, and blew up in popularity after launching their Sole Ties dating series in the summer of 2024 where crowds of singles congregated each week dressed to the nines in black. But make no mistake – Mondays is a platonic running community like any other, and is definitely not a dating club. They run out of various Mount Pleasant spots, and always schedule food & drinks afterwards.
✨ Perfect for: Anyone who enjoys a run that’s equal parts social & challenging, or who lives in the Mount Pleasant/Olympic Village area.
Flight Crew: Vancouver’s Fast & Furious Running Club
📍 Neighbourhood: Kitsilano (meet at Run As You Are, 2033 W 4th)
🏃♀️ Pace: 4:30-6:30mins/km
📏 Distance: 3km, 5km, 10km
🗓️ Schedule: Thursdays @ 6:15pm
📣 Instagram: @flightcrewrunclub
Flight Crew is the running club hosted by Run As You Are, the running store in Kits. Although they take great care to make sure everyone is welcome with a strict ‘no drop’ policy, Flight Crew is also one of Vancouver’s run clubs with some of the longest routes and fastest paces making them a great place to check out if you’re a more seasoned runner or if you want to add a social twist to your training. They also do trail runs once or twice a month.
✨ Perfect for: Anyone who wants to add a social twist to their race training, or who’s a seasoned-enough runner to be comfortable with some snappier split times.
Flight Crew’s Thursday runs are some of the biggest in the city.
Slow Girls Run Club: Vancouver’s Slow & Steady Women’s Run Club
📍 Neighbourhood: Yaletown (meet at George Wainborn Park)
🏃♀️ Pace: 8:00 mins/km
📏 Distance: 5km
🗓️ Schedule: Wednesady @ 6pm
📣 Instagram: @slowgirlsrunclub
Slow Girls Run Club is exactly what the name suggests – a women's running club for those who prefer a slow & steady pace. Started as a place that’s not just welcoming to less experienced runners, but created for them and only them, Slow Girls Run Club is the best place to start if you’re a woman who’s just starting her running journey and is anxious about keeping up.
✨ Perfect for: Women who are anxious about showing up to a running club and not sure if they’ll keep up with the pace.
So there you have it, that’s our run-down of Vancouver’s biggest & best running clubs. Find one that works for you and give it a try, or check out a few and see which ones work best for you, your pace, your schedule, and your location.
See you at one soon!