Founders Running Club Toronto: price, who can join and alternatives
Founders Running Club Toronto is the city chapter of a running and networking club for founders, investors and creative people. It meets every Saturday morning at the Bull Statue by Union Station, runs at an easy pace with pacers, and finishes with coffee. Runs are listed on both Meetup and Luma.
Founders Running Club Toronto at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, investors, tech and creative people and startup enthusiasts | meetup.com |
| Where | The Bull Statue at the left entrance of Union Station, 55 Front St W | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Saturday run listed for 31 October 2026, 9:30am local time | luma.com |
| Recent activity | A Saturday run was held on 17 October 2026 | meetup.com |
| Format | Easy pace, then coffee and conversation | meetup.com |
| Pace | Runners choose their own pace or follow a pacer | luma.com |
| Group size | Says it has 1,330 members on Meetup | meetup.com |
| Turnout | 692 people registered for the 31 October run on Luma | luma.com |
| Network | Says the wider club has over 40K founders, investors, operators and creators in 50+ cities | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want a low-pressure weekend habit with other builders
- Newcomers to Toronto looking to meet the startup scene
- Runners of any level, since pacers set comfortable groups
Who it doesn't suit
- Anyone wanting structured pitching or investor meetings
- People who can't make Saturday mornings downtown
- Runners after a hard training session
Alternatives to Founders Running Club Toronto
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeinated Innovators | Not published | Register on Luma |
| Femme in Business Toronto | CA$15 to CA$25 per dinner (meal extra) | Buy a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Forum Ventures Toronto Coffee Club | Not published | Request a spot on Luma; host approval |
| LocoBloco | CA$9.99 for a founder dinner (meal extra) | Get a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Maple Leaf Venture Club | Varies by event (a past demo night was CA$10) | Register on Luma; most events need approval |
| MaRS Discovery District | Not published | Apply for membership through MaRS Connect |
| Scalpels & Spreadsheets | CAD 120 / year or USD 90 / year membership; event tickets from CAD 19.77 | Buy an event ticket or an annual membership on Luma |
| Startup Grind Toronto | Not published | Register per event on the chapter page |
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Questions about Founders Running Club Toronto
- When does Founders Running Club Toronto meet?
- Every Saturday morning. The next run listed was Saturday 31 October 2026 at 9:30am.
- Where does the run start?
- At the Bull Statue on the left entrance of Union Station, 55 Front St W.
- Do I need to be fast?
- No. You choose your pace or follow a pacer, and the club keeps it comfortable.
- How do I sign up?
- RSVP on its Meetup group or register for the run on Luma.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup or register on Luma
- Format
- Weekly Saturday morning easy run from Union Station, then coffee
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Founders Running Club Toronto 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.