Find 10+ Running Clubs in Canada

🌐 ocrc.run

Ottawa City Run Club isn’t just about miles, it’s about moments. Every Tuesday evening, runners gather at Beyond the Pale Brewing for a 10km night run that blends training with laughter.

They’re known for their themed dash run events – sometimes glow-stick nights, other times charity tie-ins. A club member put it best: “We come for the run, but we stay for the conversation over a pint after.” Inclusivity is central here, making OCRC one of Ottawa’s most welcoming crews.

The ASRC was founded in 2020 when gyms were shuttered and people needed new ways to move. Organized largely through Strava, ASRC became famous for its Dine and Dash Canada series, where participants run and then share a meal from a partner restaurant. They also introduced Club Radio – curated DJ mixes to power runs during lockdowns – and quirky events like the Pizza Mile in Edmonton, which blended a dash run with post-race pizza and beer.

Edmonton’s own Blair Long recalls, “Running with ASRC gave me more than fitness – it gave me connection when the city felt empty.” Beyond the fun, ASRC even partnered on charity runs like Omaha’s virtual challenges, proving it’s a running club that doesn’t just measure distance but measures impact – from supporting breweries to linking with local causes.

🌐 northendrunners.com

If you’ve ever heard someone call themselves part of an anti-run-club run club, chances are they meant the North End Runners.

Every Wednesday, Halifax locals gather for a 6K run through the North End. There’s the annual Halifax Rainbow Pride Run, and quirky events like their Smashed Dash, where teams run pub to pub. As one member laughed, “It’s training, sure – but it’s also Halifax culture in sneakers.”

📷 @sundaeruncrew

Among the most cheerful Edmonton running clubs, Sundae Run Crew YEG gathers every Sunday morning for an easy 5K. The reward? Partnerships with local ice cream shops and breweries.

It’s part of a growing family of running groups in Edmonton that keep things light. Parents push strollers, students run off on Saturday nights, and everyone ends up chatting over cones. It’s fitness, with sprinkles on top.

📷 @beerrunrunclub

In a city crowded with running clubs in Toronto, the Beer Run Run Club carved out its own identity: running first, pints second. What started with a few friends jogging to breweries has grown into one of Toronto’s most popular social run clubs.

Weekly meetups often stretch into a 10km run in Toronto, finishing at a rotating lineup of craft breweries. The club has hosted special events with local partners, mixing fundraising with fitness, and is often praised for its welcoming vibe. One runner put it this way: “It’s the only interval workout where the cooldown is a lager – and everyone cheers you on.”

It proves that performance and social life don’t have to compete. You can lace up, log the miles, and share the reward together.

📷 @millstreetmilers

Ottawa’s Mill Street Milers might be the most on-brand “run + dine” crew in Canada. The routes always end at Mill Street Brew Pub, turning workouts into celebrations.

It’s where people test new PBs, then clink glasses. One participant told me, “It’s the perfect mix of structure and spontaneity. You push on the run because you know there’s a table waiting.”

📷 @eastvanruncrew

The East Van Run Crew is instantly recognizable – from their club social logo merch to their casual Thursday night jogs that morph into post-run brewery hangouts.

The vibe is inclusive, slightly edgy, and very East Van. Whether you’re chasing marathon splits or just stretching your legs, this crew has space for you. Their events often fuse fitness with creativity, making them a cultural staple in Vancouver.

📷 @icecream_and_donut_runclub

Vancouver’s Ice Cream & Donut Run Club may sound indulgent, but that’s exactly the charm. Every week, runners meet for an easy group jog and finish with donuts – from honey crullers to maple dips – turning fitness into something approachable.

The runs are beginner-friendly and inclusive, attracting families, casual joggers, and even serious athletes looking for a lighthearted recovery session. A participant summed it up: “It’s hard to feel intimidated when the finish line is a box of honey crullers.”

By blending exercise with comfort food, this club shows that running doesn’t have to be rigid or intimidating – it can be fun, social, and a little sweet.

📷 @eastlaurierrunningclub

Montreal’s East Laurier Running Club embraces nightlife energy. Their motto – “Run hard, party harder” – captures the duality of their identity.

Runs end in cafés, bars, and sometimes DJ nights. It’s fitness woven into urban culture, with a club social logo aesthetic that appeals to creatives and students.

🌐 yamajoruncrew.com

Founded by David Joseph, YAMAJO Run Crew is one of Montreal’s most diverse collectives. With three weekly sessions (track Wednesdays, Saturday workouts, Sunday long runs), it’s structured but welcoming.

Members often talk about “crew love” – the sense of belonging that transcends pace. For newcomers to Montreal, YAMAJO is both a running club and a cultural hub.

🌐 vanrunco.com

The Vancouver Running Company Flight Crew is where Olympians and casual joggers share the same pavement. Weekly road and trail runs are complemented by workshops on nutrition, gear, and injury prevention.

They collaborate with brands, host pop-ups, and keep the community at the core. Their Flight Crew shows how a club can be both performance-focused and socially grounded.

Running clubs are a reminder that movement is about more than fitness. They are spaces where being socially antisocial makes sense – you run alone, yet together.

Whether you’re joining a 10km run in Toronto, a dine and dash event in Ottawa, or a Sunday cone run in Edmonton, Canada’s run crews prove one thing: community is the real finish line.