Running in a group has become a simple way to meet people in Paris: a regular meet-up, a shared route and, often, a coffee or a drink afterwards. According to the Observatoire du running 2026, 13.2 million people in France say they have run in the past twelve months, and according to Connexion (July 2026), more and more clubs combine running with a meal or with culture. Le Bonbon (April 2026) presents seven Paris run clubs, from independent crews to brand shops. This guide only lists groups we could confirm were active in 2026.
The groups at a glance
| Group | Starting point | Roughly when | For whom | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paname Run Club | Check with the club | Tue, Sun | All levels, young Parisians | Free, according to its website (2026) |
| Front Runners de Paris | Stadiums in the 12th, 14th and 19th; at weekends, the park varies | Tue and Thu 7:25 pm, weekends 10:10 am | LGBTQIA+ club "open to everyone", no minimum running standard required | Membership 30 € a year, reduced rate 13 € (2026/2027 season); trial session with no commitment |
| Kiin Run Club | Le Peloton Café, Marais (4th) | Sun 9 am; Wed, time to be confirmed | All levels, everyone at their own pace | Not stated |
| Midnight Runners Paris | Meeting point varies, announced on Heylo | Tue and Thu | Open; most run between 4 and 6 min/km | Not stated |
| Founders Running Club Paris | Octagonal pond, Jardin des Tuileries | Sat 9:30 am | People involved in start-ups, open to all; slowest group at 6 min 15 s/km | Not stated |
| Paris and Sans Clue Hash House Harriers | Paris and surroundings, often a metro station | Sat or Sun 2 pm, alternating | English-speaking community, newcomers welcome | 5 € a run, beer included, for several runs in 2026 |
| Circle Run Club | Circle shop, rue de Marseille (10th) | Tue 7 pm | Beginners and seasoned runners | Not stated |
| Annette Running Klub | Annette K., Port de Javel Bas (15th) | Wed 6:45 pm | Open to everyone | Free (2026) |
| adidas Runners Paris | The Hoxton, rue du Sentier (2nd) | Sat 9:45 am | 7, 10, 12 or 15 km, everyone welcome | Free, according to adidas (2026) |
| Timeleft | Address in the app | Sat noon | Everyone at their own pace, you book on your own | Subscription required, price in the app |
The groups one by one
Paname Run Club (places to check with the club)
A sports association founded in 2022 which, according to its website, wants to support young Parisians in running and "promote meeting people" through sport. Running there is "a fabulous excuse to get together", with no judgement on performance. On Tuesdays it's the "Mardisco": a DJ set after the run. According to Le Bonbon (April 2026), the Sunday run is longer and offers three pace options. According to the website, the runs are free and open to everyone. To follow its announcements, the club points to Instagram, WhatsApp and Strava; on Strava, it announced its October calendar in September 2026. panamerun.com
Front Runners de Paris (stadiums and parks)
The association describes itself as "an LGBTQIA+ running club since 1992", the first Front Runners club in France, and says it is "open to everyone". No minimum running standard is required, and it has more than 750 members. Training takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:25 pm at stadiums, for example the stade Élisabeth in the 14th or the stade Léo-Lagrange in the 12th, and at weekends at 10:10 am in a park that varies between sessions, such as the bois de Vincennes or the Buttes-Chaumont. You choose 6, 9 or 12 km, and on Saturdays a gentle 6 km session alternates running and walking. You can come for a trial session with no commitment; for the 2026/2027 season, membership costs 30 € a year, with a reduced rate of 13 €. Beyond running, the association also organises parties, games afternoons and a book club in a café. frontrunnersparis.org
Kiin Run Club (Marais)
An independent crew that started in 2020, after lockdown, and runs from Le Peloton Café, in the 4th. According to runningcrews.com and Le Bonbon (April 2026), it runs on Sundays at 9 am and also on Wednesdays; the two sources disagree on the Wednesday time, so check with the club before you go. On Strava, the club announced in July 2026 that it would be back in September. Runners split into pace groups; the slowest is called "Sexy Pace", and nobody is left behind. According to runningcrews.com, you don't need perfect French. Le Bonbon, April 2026, Kiin on Strava
Midnight Runners Paris (venues vary)
The Paris branch of an international running network. The main format is the "Bootcamp Run": 8 to 10 km on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with music and stops for exercises every few kilometres. According to the club, most participants run at between 4 and 6 minutes per kilometre. There are also long runs, track sessions for all levels and fancy-dress Party Runs followed by an afterparty. The starting point changes; check the run's announcement on Heylo. The club recommends booking ahead, as some runs have a limited number of places. After the Bootcamp Run, the club also invites you to stay to chat and have a drink. midnightrunners.com
Founders Running Club Paris (Tuileries)
The Paris group of an international network, designed for founders, investors, people in tech, creatives and anyone interested in start-ups; the network presents itself as open to all. The meet-up is every Saturday at 9:30 am at the octagonal pond in the Tuileries, with three pace groups; according to the announcement on Heylo, to join the slowest group, you need to be able to run for 30 minutes at a pace of 6 min 15 s per kilometre. Check the duration in the run's announcement. Then it's time for coffee and conversation. You sign up on Meetup or on Heylo, and English is the main language. Founders Running Club Paris on Meetup
Paris and Sans Clue Hash House Harriers (different metro stations)
A "hash" is a game in which you follow a marked trail: one or two people, the "hares", lay a route in chalk or flour, and the group follows it, often over 5 to 15 km, much of which you can also walk. The group, an English-speaking community, runs every weekend in Paris and the surrounding area, alternating between Saturday (Paris H3) and Sunday (Sans Clue H3), at 2 pm; the meeting point varies from run to run and is often given as a metro station or exit. For several runs announced in 2026, the "hash cash" was 5 €, club fees and beer included; check the amount in each announcement. Beer is part of the format: there is at least one stop on the way and another at the finish. On Thursdays at 7 pm, the group also meets in a bar. Paris H3 on Meetup
Circle Run Club (10th)
The run club of a sportswear brand, with coaches. Every Tuesday at 7 pm, starting from the shop on rue de Marseille, in the 10th. Depending on the session, the programme includes warm-ups, technique drills, intervals, threshold work or an endurance run of 50 minutes to an hour, with a cool-down; once a month, the session is held with partner brands. You can change and leave your things at the shop. You sign up on Heylo, and the club is aimed at "beginners or seasoned runners". The price of a session is not given on any of the pages consulted. circlesportswear.com
Annette Running Klub (Port de Javel, 15th)
The venue Annette K., at Port de Javel Bas in the 15th, organises a run every Wednesday at 6:45 pm. According to the group's page, the session lasts an hour, including running and exercises, and is free and open to everyone. Afterwards, you can stay on board to chat. The distance is not given. Places are limited; you sign up on Heylo. Annette Running Klub on Heylo
adidas Runners Paris (Sentier, 2nd)
On Saturdays, the adidas running community meets at 9:45 am at The Hoxton, 30-32 rue du Sentier in the 2nd, for a 10 am start. You choose your distance, 7, 10, 12 or 15 km, and at the finish, coffee, fruit and water are waiting for you. According to the adidas community page, taking part is free. The Hoxton says no booking is needed for the run, but the adidas calendar mentions a sign-up: check the arrangements for the run you choose. adidas Runners at The Hoxton
Timeleft (Saturday noon)
The international network, known for bringing strangers together over dinner, also offers a run in Paris every Saturday at noon. You book on your own in the app, the pace is easy and everyone runs at their own speed. The exact address appears in the app twelve hours before, and you choose French or English when you book. To book, you need a Timeleft subscription, whose price does not appear on the Paris page. Timeleft Paris
How to find your group
- Time: On Tuesdays, Paname, Midnight Runners, Front Runners and Circle; on Wednesdays, Kiin and Annette; on Thursdays, Midnight Runners and Front Runners; on Saturday mornings, adidas, Founders Running Club and Front Runners, and Timeleft at noon; on Sunday mornings, Kiin and Front Runners, and Paname also offers a run on Sundays; at weekends in the afternoon, the Hash House Harriers.
- Pace: To run gently or alternate running and walking, the Front Runners' gentle session on Saturdays; at Kiin, the slowest group is called "Sexy Pace"; at the hash, you can walk a good part of the route. At Founders Running Club, the slowest group runs at 6 min 15 s per kilometre; at Timeleft, everyone runs at their own speed.
- Language: English is the main language at Founders Running Club and at the Hash House Harriers; at Kiin, you don't need perfect French; at Timeleft, you choose French or English.
- Group: The Front Runners are an LGBTQIA+ club "open to everyone"; Founders Running Club is aimed first at people involved in start-ups but presents itself as open to all.
- Signing up: Midnight Runners, Circle, Annette and Founders go through Heylo or Meetup, Timeleft through its app with a subscription; at adidas, check the arrangements for each run; at the Front Runners, a trial session, then membership (30 € a year).
- Afterwards: A DJ set on Tuesdays at Paname, a drink after the Bootcamp Run at Midnight Runners, the chance to stay on board at Annette, coffee at adidas and at Founders, beer at the Hash House Harriers.
After the run
Simple questions work: "Do you run this route often?", "Have you been coming for long?", "Are you training for a race?" If the club has a WhatsApp group, look there for the run announcements. And if you got on well with someone, suggest running together the following week.
For people who lead a run club
If you lead a run club like these, you know the moment after the coffee when everyone heads off without swapping numbers. before is a web app for organisers. Before the start you show the QR code on your phone; runners check in with it in their browser, without installing an app, and anyone who likes takes a selfie. The day after, the afterparty is open from 10 am to 8 pm. Anyone who shared a selfie sees everyone else who shared one there and can press the button for meeting again for up to five people. At 8 pm everyone finds out at the same time who wants to see each other again, and only then does a chat open. One-sided wishes stay invisible, and nobody receives a rejection. Nobody needs a profile. More on the page before for organisers.