Founders Running Club Seoul: price, who can join and alternatives
Founders Running Club Seoul brings founders, investors, creatives and startup people together for a weekly easy 5k run that ends with coffee and networking. Runs start at 9 am on Saturdays from Petit Tong Swiss Bakery in Jongno, and the Meetup series is scheduled every Saturday until 1 January 2027.
Founders Running Club Seoul at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, investors, creatives, tech professionals and startup enthusiasts | meetup.com |
| Format | 5k run followed by coffee | luma.com |
| Pace | Easy pace that ends with coffee and networking | meetup.com |
| Upcoming event | Saturday 7 November 2026 at 9 am | meetup.com |
| Frequency | Every Saturday until 1 January 2027 | meetup.com |
| Where | Meets at Petit Tong, Jahamun-ro 6-gil, Jongno District | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Luma listing for 31 October 2026 | luma.com |
| Members | Says it has 324 members on Meetup | meetup.com |
| Non-runners | Walking or joining for coffee is welcome | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want an easy, regular way to meet people on a Saturday morning
- People who want a low-pressure startup social
- People who prefer to walk or just come for coffee
Who it doesn't suit
- Anyone looking for structured talks, pitches or workshops
- Founders who want a founders-only room, since investors, creatives and tech people come too
- People who can't make Saturday mornings
Alternatives to Founders Running Club Seoul
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Antler Korea | Not published (Antler invests US$260K per team) | Individual application, interviews and reference check |
| D.CAMP (dcamp) | Free (d.day founders summit) | Apply to the batch; register for d.day events |
| Founder Breakfast Club Seoul | Not published | Request to join on Luma; small spots |
| Founder Friends Seoul (Hustle Fund) | Free | Register on Luma; address shared after sign-up |
| Global Startup Center (GSC) | Not published | Register on Luma; some sessions need host approval |
| K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) | Not published | Annual online application; selected teams progress through three phases |
| Open Ground Seoul (OG Seoul) | ₩20,000 (Builders & Creators evenings) | Request to join on Luma |
| Seoul AI Hub | ₩60,000 a month per open-plan desk (residents) | Irregular intakes; document review and a 10 minute pitch |
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Questions about Founders Running Club Seoul
- When does Founders Running Club Seoul run?
- Every Saturday at 9 am, with the Meetup series scheduled until 1 January 2027.
- Where do runs start?
- At Petit Tong on Jahamun-ro 6-gil in Jongno District, Seoul.
- Do I need to be a fast runner?
- No. The pace is easy, and walking or just joining for coffee is welcome.
- How big is the group?
- It says it has 324 members on Meetup.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup or Luma
- Format
- Weekly Saturday 5k social run and coffee, Jongno, Seoul
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Founders Running Club Seoul 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.