Founders Running Club Tokyo: price, who can join and alternatives
Founders Running Club Tokyo became the club's first chapter in Japan in August 2026. It meets on Saturdays at 9:00 at Deus Ex Machina Harajuku for an easy 5K at conversational pace, followed by coffee and conversation. Events are in English, all levels are welcome, and you don't need to be a founder.
Founders Running Club Tokyo at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, investors, tech and creative people, and startup enthusiasts | meetup.com |
| Launch | Tokyo became FRC's first chapter in Japan in August 2026 | meetup.com |
| Where and when | Deus Ex Machina Harajuku, Saturdays at 9:00 | meetup.com |
| Format | An easy 5K at conversational pace | meetup.com |
| After the run | Coffee and conversations | meetup.com |
| Language | Events are in English, all levels welcome | meetup.com |
| Open to | You don't need to be a founder | meetup.com |
| Upcoming event | Run on Saturday 31 October 2026, 9:00 to 11:00 | meetup.com |
| Network | Says FRC is in 65+ cities with over 50,000 members | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who'd rather run than stand at a mixer
- English speakers new to Tokyo's startup scene
- Runners of any level, since the pace is conversational
Who it doesn't suit
- Anyone wanting a fast training run
- People who can't make Saturday mornings
- Founders looking for a founders-only room
Alternatives to Founders Running Club Tokyo
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Antler Japan | No fee; invests $150,000 (currency not named) for 10% plus a Safe | Apply online; fewer than 5% selected |
| APT Women | Not published | Apply for the annual cohort; events are free to attend |
| Drinks With Founders Tokyo | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Google for Startups Campus Tokyo | Not published | Request to join each event on Luma |
| HerRise (Startup Lady Japan) | Free (pre-registration, limited seats) | Register on Luma; host approval required |
| HN Tokyo | ¥1,500 at the door, includes one drink | Register free on Doorkeeper, pay cash at the door |
| Open Network Lab (Onlab) | Equity investment required for selected startups | Apply online for each batch |
| Shibuya Startup Support | Not published | Register on Luma |
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Questions about Founders Running Club Tokyo
- When and where does it meet?
- Saturdays at 9:00 at Deus Ex Machina Harajuku.
- How fast is the run?
- An easy 5K at a conversational pace, followed by coffee.
- Do I need to be a founder?
- No. The group says you don't need to be a founder, and all levels are welcome.
- What language is it in?
- Events are in English.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup
- Format
- Saturday 9:00 easy 5K from Harajuku, then coffee and conversation
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Founders Running Club Tokyo 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.