Founders Running Club Barcelona: price, who can join and alternatives
Founders Running Club Barcelona is the local chapter of a running club that started in San Francisco in 2022. Every Saturday morning the group meets at Fika Coffee Market on Passeig del Mare Nostrum for an easy run, then finishes over coffee. You can pick your own pace or follow a pacer.
Founders Running Club Barcelona at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, investors, tech and creative people and startup enthusiasts | meetup.com |
| Where | Saturday runs start from Fika Coffee Market on Passeig del Mare Nostrum | meetup.com |
| Upcoming event | Run on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 9:20am | meetup.com |
| Recent activity | Run held on Saturday 3 October 2026 | meetup.com |
| Format | Easy run followed by coffee and conversation | meetup.com |
| Pace | Choose your own pace or follow a pacer | meetup.com |
| Group size | The Meetup group says it has 857 members | meetup.com |
| Announcements | Run announcements go out in a WhatsApp group | meetup.com |
| Origin | Launched in San Francisco in July 2022 | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want a low-key way to meet people every week
- Runners of any level, since you can follow a pacer
- Newcomers to Barcelona looking for a regular weekend habit
Who it doesn't suit
- People who want talks, panels or pitching
- Anyone who can't do Saturday mornings
- Serious runners chasing fast training paces
Alternatives to Founders Running Club Barcelona
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Growth Summit Barcelona | Not published | Register for each event on Founderpath; join the WhatsApp group |
| B-DeepTech (Barcelona Activa) | Not published | Send the registration form to Barcelona Activa |
| Barcelona Entrepreneurs and Startups | €7 at the door, includes a drink | RSVP on Meetup and pay at the entrance |
| Barcelona SaaS Founders Circle | Free (buy a drink at the venue) | RSVP on Meetup; 20 founder places per evening |
| EO Barcelona | Accelerator €2,500 a year; full membership price not published | Apply; full membership needs €1M+ annual revenue |
| Female Founders Breakfast Barcelona | €12 general admission (from Luma event data) | Buy a ticket on Luma |
| Founders & Coffee | €5 Luma ticket for recent editions, coffee included | Apply on Luma; every application is reviewed |
| French Tech Barcelona | Not published | Request to join through the website |
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Questions about Founders Running Club Barcelona
- Do I need to be a fast runner?
- No. The runs are easy and you can choose your own pace or follow a pacer.
- Where does it start?
- Recent and upcoming runs start from Fika Coffee Market on Passeig del Mare Nostrum, near Port Vell.
- Is it only for founders?
- No. Investors, tech and creative people and startup enthusiasts also come.
- How do I join?
- RSVP to the weekly event on Meetup and join the WhatsApp group, where runs are announced.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group
- Format
- Weekly Saturday morning easy run from Port Vell, then coffee
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Founders Running Club Barcelona isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.