Founders Running Club Paris: price, who can join and alternatives
Founders Running Club Paris is the local chapter of a running club that started in San Francisco in 2022. Every Saturday at 9:30am the group runs at an easy pace, often from Bassin Octogonal, and finishes with coffee and conversation. Runners choose their own pace or follow a pacer.
Founders Running Club Paris at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, investors, tech and creative people and startup enthusiasts | meetup.com |
| Where | Saturday runs at 9:30am from Bassin Octogonal | meetup.com |
| Upcoming event | Run on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 9:30am | meetup.com |
| Recent activity | Weekly run held on Saturday 24 October 2026 | meetup.com |
| Schedule | Runs every Saturday, scheduled through to 1 January 2027 | meetup.com |
| Format | Easy run followed by coffee and conversation | meetup.com |
| Pace | Choose your own pace or follow a pacer | meetup.com |
| Community size | Says it has 1,820 members on Meetup | meetup.com |
| Track record | Meetup lists 137 past Paris events | meetup.com |
| Origin | Launched in San Francisco in July 2022 | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want a regular weekend routine with peers
- Newcomers to Paris looking for an easy way into the startup scene
- Runners of any level, since you choose your pace
Who it doesn't suit
- Anyone wanting structured talks or pitches
- People who can't make Saturday mornings
- Serious runners chasing race-pace training
Alternatives to Founders Running Club Paris
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Growth Summit Paris | Not published | Register for each meetup on the Founderpath site and join the WhatsApp community |
| EO Paris (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | Not published | Membership application; revenue threshold applies |
| FoundHers Paris | Brunch €35; dinners at your own expense | Register on Luma; some events need host approval |
| France Digitale (Collectif Startup) | 500€ over 12 months (Collectif Startup) | Startups with fewer than 20 employees; join online |
| France FinTech | Early stage 600 €, Start-up 1200 € a year | Application reviewed by a selection committee |
| Moovjee | Not published | Apply to become a mentee; eligibility criteria apply |
| Paris Entrepreneurs Network (PEN) | €5 per meetup | RSVP on Meetup and pay the €5 contribution |
| PWN Paris Entrepreneurship Club | Workshops €25 for members, €35 for non-members | Open to PWN Paris members who run or are launching a business |
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Questions about Founders Running Club Paris
- When does it meet?
- Every Saturday at 9:30am, with the meeting point posted on each Meetup event, often Bassin Octogonal.
- Do I need to be fast?
- No. You choose your pace or follow a pacer, and the run ends with coffee.
- Who comes?
- Founders, investors, tech and creative people and startup enthusiasts.
- How do I join?
- RSVP to the weekly run on Meetup and join the WhatsApp group for announcements.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group
- Format
- Weekly Saturday 9:30am easy run and coffee in central Paris
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Founders Running Club Paris 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.