Running Clubs in Ontario: Find a Run Club Near You

ByKelly
Ontario running club finder

Running Clubs in Ontario: Find a Group That Fits Your Pace

Use this Ontario running club directory to find a group close to home, work or school. Start with your city, then compare the area, run style, cost and beginner notes before you message the club or show up.

Find clubs by city Take the club quiz Add or update a club
Before you go: Run times, routes and meeting spots can change with weather, race weeks, holidays and construction. Use this page to make a shortlist, then open the club link to confirm the next run.

What kind of running club should you join?

Use this quick quiz if you are not sure what to search for. It helps you avoid showing up to a hard workout when you really wanted an easy social run.

Your club type will show here.

Pick your answers, then use the city filter below to find nearby matches.

Missed a town? Some clubs only post on Facebook, Instagram or Strava. If a current public group is missing, email hello@runninggearlab.com with the club name, city, link and usual meeting day.

Find Ontario running clubs by city, area and run style

Search by city, town, neighbourhood, run style or club name. In larger cities, check the area column too. A club across town may be too far for a weekly run after work.

Use the club name link to confirm the next run, meeting spot and pace before you go. The table is meant to help you make a quick shortlist, not replace the club’s own page.

Quick city filters
Showing clubs
ClubCityAreaGood fitRun styleCostBefore you goWhere to confirm
Ajax WannabesAjaxDurhamDurham runners who want social runs and trainingSocial runs and trainingFree or confirmCheck the club page for current Durham Region runsOfficial club or store page
Almonte Run ClubAlmonteAlmonteAlmonte runners who want a relaxed 5KSocial road runFreeWednesday evening relaxed 5K, confirm details before you goPublic run listing
Amherstburg Running ClubAmherstburgAmherstburgAmherstburg runners who want a nearby group runLocal run groupConfirm with groupCheck Running Factory for current Windsor and Essex County meetup detailsStore or organizer page
Aurora Running Room Run ClubAuroraAurora Running RoomAurora runners who want a free store led Wednesday runStore led social runFreeWednesday 6 PM free store run, confirm current season before you goOfficial event page
Barrie RunNinjasBarrieBarrieBarrie road and trail runnersRoad and trail social runsFree or confirmCheck the club social page for the next runOfficial social page
Happy Strides ClubBarrieNorth Shore TrailBarrie runners who want all pace Sunday groupsSocial run and yoga communityFree or confirmSunday group runs posted on the club social pageOfficial social page
South Simcoe Dufferin Track and Field ClubBarrieBarrie and South SimcoeTrack and field athletesTrack and field clubPaidCheck the club page for current program detailsOfficial club or store page
Horseshoe Valley Run ClubBarrie areaHorseshoe ValleyTrail curious runners near Barrie and Oro MedonteSocial trail runsFree or confirmTuesday 6 PM summer trail runs listed by Horseshoe ResortOfficial club or store page
Belle River Running ClubBelle RiverBelle RiverBelle River runners who want a nearby group runLocal run groupConfirm with groupCheck Running Factory for current Windsor and Essex County meetup detailsStore or organizer page
Belleville Runners’ ClubBellevilleBellevilleBelleville recreational runners and race volunteersRecreational running clubMembership based or confirmUse the community listing to confirm current club detailsCommunity listing
BOQ Run ClubBellevilleBay of QuinteBay of Quinte runners who want free inclusive runsFree inclusive run groupFreeCheck the club social page for the next runOfficial social page
Brampton Benders Run ClubBramptonPeelBrampton runners and walkersSocial runs and walksConfirm with clubCheck the club page for current run and walk optionsOfficial club or store page
Brant Death Racers Running ClubBrantfordBrantford trailsBrantford trail runners who want an all levels no drop groupTrail running groupFreeMonday 6 PM meetups, confirm route and season before goingOfficial social page
Brantford Running Hiking and Biking ClubBrantfordLions ParkBrantford runners, hikers and cyclists who want casual group activityRunning, hiking and biking groupFree or confirmTuesday, Friday and Sunday sessions, confirm current details before goingOfficial social page
Brantford Track and Field ClubBrantfordBrantfordBrantford athletes who want track and cross country coachingTrack and cross country clubPaidClub programs listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Brockville Legion Track and Field ClubBrockvilleBrockvilleBrockville athletes who want track and field trainingTrack and field clubPaidCheck the club page for current program detailsOfficial club or store page
Brockville Road RunnersBrockvilleBrockvilleBrockville road runners who want a long running volunteer clubRoad running clubMembership based or confirmVolunteer not for profit running club since 1991Official club or store page
Burlington Runners ClubBurlingtonHaltonBurlington community club trainingCommunity club, group runs and local racesMembership basedThursday tempo and Saturday group runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Burly Trail RunnersBurlingtonHalton and HamiltonBurlington trail runnersTrail and social runsConfirm with clubTuesday and Thursday runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
310 RunningCaledonCaledonCaledon youth who want cross country and distance runningYouth cross country runningPaidCross country programs listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Cambridge Harriers Running ClubCambridgeVictoria Park CambridgeCambridge runners who want year round group runsRoad runs at different pacesMembership basedTuesday, Thursday and Saturday runs listed on club siteOfficial club or store page
Farm League Running ClubCambridgeFarm League BrewingCambridge runners who want a casual brewery runOpen invite social 4K runFreeWednesday 6 PM open invite run listed onlineOfficial club or store page
River Rats Run ClubCambridge10 Russ Street and Mill Run Trail areaCambridge runners, walkers and stroller pushersCommunity social runsFreeSunday 9 AM and Wednesday 6:30 PM listed onlineOfficial social page
Riverside Trail TrottersCarleton PlaceCarleton PlaceCarleton Place runners who want a Saturday groupRoad and trail social runsFreeSaturday 8 AM from Foundry Coffee Bar listed onlinePublic run listing
Defiance Running ClubChatham KentWallaceburg and Chatham KentChatham Kent runners and walkers who want community eventsRun and walk eventsConfirm with clubEvents listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
RunCKChatham KentChatham KentChatham Kent runners who want a local community groupCommunity run groupFree or confirmPublic group for Chatham Kent runnersOfficial group page
The 600 Run ClubChatham KentChatham Kent trailsEarly morning Chatham Kent runnersMorning run groupFree or confirmDaily 6 AM running group listed onlineOfficial social page
Eclipse Track & Field ClubClaringtonDurhamDurham and Clarington track athletesTrack and field programsPaidSeasonal programs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
The Gazelles Clarington RegionClaringtonDurhamTrack and field athletesTrack and field trainingPaidRegional programs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Collingwood Off Road RunningCollingwoodCollingwood and Wasaga trailsTrail runners who want a friendly 4K to 8K seriesMembership trail clubMembership basedSix week trail series and calendar listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Collingwood Run ClubCollingwoodEveryday CafeCollingwood runners who want a Saturday social runSocial road runFreeSaturday 8 AM 5K to 8K social run listed onlineOfficial social page
Collingwood RunnersCollingwoodCollingwoodCollingwood youth and adults who want coached running optionsTrack, cross country and adult programsPaid or confirmYouth and adult running team details listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Dry Run ClubCollingwoodCollingwoodSober, soberish and sober curious runners in CollingwoodSober social running clubConfirm with clubAccountability runs and club information listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Georgian Triangle Running ClubCollingwoodCollingwood YMCACollingwood area runners who want a local not for profit clubCommunity running clubConfirm with clubTuesday 6 PM meetups listed onlineOfficial social page
Cornwall Multisport ClubCornwallCornwall and Seaway ValleyCornwall runners and triathletes who want local training and eventsRunning and triathlon clubMembership based or confirmRunning and triathlon club details listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
East Gwillimbury Runners ClubEast GwillimburyEast Gwillimbury and NewmarketEast Gwillimbury runners who want a free group runFree group runFreeClub page lists free group runs and 5K or 10K optionsOfficial club or store page
EZAS Running GroupEmbroEmbro and ZorraEmbro runners and walkersCommunity run walk groupFree or confirmThursday evening community run walk listed onlinePublic run listing
Shores of Erie Running ClubEssex CountyLake Erie shore areaEssex County runners near the Lake Erie shoreLocal run groupConfirm with groupCheck Running Factory for current Windsor and Essex County meetup detailsStore or organizer page
Run GeorginaGeorginaYork RegionGeorgina area runnersCommunity runningConfirm with clubCheck current run detailsOfficial club or store page
Trail Sisters GoderichGoderichGoderich trailsWomen trail runners in Goderich who want a beginner friendly no drop groupWomen only trail running groupFree or confirmBeginner friendly no drop trail group listed onlineOfficial group page
Guelph VictorsGuelphWellingtonGuelph runners who want structured workoutsTrack, tempo and long runsMembership basedSeasonal track, tempo and long runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
289 RunsHamiltonWest Hamilton and McMasterMcMaster area runners who want an early social runSocial run and coffeeFree or confirmTuesday 7 AM from Mikel Coffee listed by Runner’s DenOfficial social page
Bayfront EnduranceHamiltonHamiltonFree interval training in HamiltonInterval workoutsFreeTuesday 6 PM at Bayfront Park listed onlineOfficial social page
Pack Running ClubHamiltonHamiltonMiddle distance and long distance runnersStructured club trainingPaid or membership basedProgram details listed on club siteOfficial club or store page
Runner’s DenHamiltonHamiltonHamilton runners who want a nearby group runStore supported local run groupsFree and paid optionsHamilton group list and run details listed onlineOfficial club or store page
We Run ClubHamiltonHamiltonSocial runners who want a free community groupSocial road runsFreeHamilton community run group with current social pagesOfficial social page
Avery Beach parkrun HuntsvilleHuntsvilleAvery Beach ParkHuntsville runners and walkers who want a free weekly 5KWeekly community 5KFreeSaturday 9 AM at Avery Beach Park listed by parkrunOfficial event page
Huntsville Hurricanes Track ClubHuntsvilleHuntsvilleHuntsville youth who want spring track and fieldYouth track clubPaidSpring program details listed on official club siteOfficial club or store page
Kenora Borealis Multisport ClubKenoraKenoraKenora athletes who mix running with swim, bike and multisport trainingMultisport club with running events and trainingMembership basedClub programs vary by season, check current events and membership detailsOfficial club or store page
LakeRun KenoraKenoraKenoraKenora runners and walkers who want a weekly 5K or 10KWeekly 5K and 10K walk or runFreeSaturday 9 AM route listed online, confirm current season before goingOfficial social page
Rabbit Lake Run ClubKenoraGarrow Park and Rabbit Lake areaKenora runners who want a relaxed all pace groupAll pace social road runFreeThursday 6 PM from Garrow Park parking lot listed onlineLocal event listing
West Shore RunnersKincardineKincardineKincardine runners who want local clinics and group supportRun clinic and community groupConfirm with clubPublic group located in KincardineOfficial group page
Kingston Road Runners AssociationKingstonKingston areaKingston runners who want an established local clubRoad running club and eventsMembership basedClub and event details listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Kingston Track and Field ClubKingstonKingstonTrack and field athletes and youth runnersTrack and field programsPaidSummer long distance and track programs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Runners’ Choice Kingston Run GroupsKingstonKingstonKingston runners who want free weekly groupsStore led social runsFreeFree weekly run groups updated June 7 2026Official club or store page
Running Room Kitchener Run ClubKitchenerFairway Road SouthKitchener runners who want a free store led Wednesday runStore led social runFreeRunning Room lists free Wednesday 6 PM store runs, confirm your location before goingOfficial club or store page
Coach John Pack Run GroupLondonCovent Garden MarketLondon runners who want a free Saturday groupSocial road runFreeSaturday 8:30 AM from Covent Garden Market listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Run ParlourLondonLondon and ClintonLondon and Clinton runners who want free social runs or paid programsStore social runs and programsFree and paid optionsMonday drop in 5K social runs listed for London and ClintonOfficial club or store page
Soul RunnersLondonLondonBeginners and steady runners who want coached groupsCoached programs and learn to runPaidSummer 2026 programs listed on club siteOfficial club or store page
The London Run ClubLondonGibbons Park and LondonLondon runners who want a social run walkSocial run walkFree or confirmCurrent run details posted on official social pageOfficial social page
Alphas Running ClubMarkhamYork RegionPerformance focused Markham runnersCoached and structured trainingPaid or confirmCheck current program datesOfficial social page
Markham CentaursMarkhamMarkhamMarkham walkers and runners who want a Saturday groupWalk and run groupMembership based or confirmSaturday morning 45 to 60 minute walk or run listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Markham Running Room Run ClubMarkhamMarkham Running RoomMarkham runners who want a free store led Wednesday runStore led social runFreeWednesday 6 PM free store run listed onlineOfficial event page
Markville Run CrewMarkhamMain Street UnionvilleMarkham and Unionville runners who want Wednesday 5K or 7K optionsSocial run crewFree or confirmWednesday 6:30 PM meetups listed onlineOfficial social page
Milton Running GroupMiltonMiltonMilton runners who want a local community groupCommunity running groupFree or confirmPublic group for Milton runners of different abilitiesOfficial group page
The MVT ClubMiltonMiltonMilton runners and walkers who want a Saturday groupWalk and run clubFree or confirmSaturday 3K walk and 5K run listed onlineOfficial social page
MiWind RunnersMississaugaPeelMississauga club runnersCommunity running clubConfirm with clubCheck current club postsOfficial social page
Sauga Valley Run ClubMississaugaPeelMississauga social runnersSocial runsFree or confirmTuesday, Thursday and Saturday runs listed onlineOfficial social page
The Gazelles Peel RegionMississaugaPeelTrack and field athletesTrack and field trainingPaidRegional programs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Muskoka Algonquin RunnersMuskokaMuskoka and Algonquin areaMuskoka runners who want several weekly group run optionsCommunity running clubConfirm with clubTuesday, Thursday and Sunday run times listed by RaceGuide, confirm current detailsPublic run listing
Run MuskokaMuskokaBracebridge and MuskokaMuskoka runners who want trail and outdoor community runsCommunity run groupFree or confirmPublic group for Muskoka and Bracebridge runnersOfficial group page
South Muskoka Run ClubMuskokaSouth MuskokaSouth Muskoka runners looking for a social local groupSocial run groupFree or confirmCurrent activity posted on official social pageOfficial social page
Newmarket Huskies Track ClubNewmarketNewmarketNewmarket youth, high school, open and masters runnersTrack and cross country clubPaidCheck current program detailsOfficial club or store page
Newmarket Road RunnersNewmarketNewmarketNewmarket runners looking for coaching and Sunday crew runsCoached and social runningPaid or confirmCoaching options and Sunday crew posts listed onlineOfficial social page
Trip N Fall Trail RunnersNiagaraNiagara trailsNiagara trail runnersTrail running groupFree or confirmTrail group page found, confirm current run posts before goingOfficial social page
Niagara Olympic ClubNiagara FallsNiagara RegionTrack and field athletes in NiagaraTrack and field clubPaidPrograms and facility details listed on club siteOfficial club or store page
North Bay Legion Track ClubNorth BayNorth BayNorth Bay athletes looking for track and cross country trainingTrack and cross country clubPaidCheck current program detailsOfficial club or store page
North Bay parkrunNorth BayKate Pace WayNorth Bay runners and walkers who want a free weekly 5KWeekly community 5KFreeSaturday 9 AM at The Kate Pace Way listed by parkrunOfficial event page
North Bay Running ClubNorth BayNorth BayNorth Bay runners who want workouts, social runs and Sunday group runsSocial runs and workoutsFreeTuesday workout, Wednesday social shuffle and Sunday group run listed onlineOfficial social page
Connor’s RunnersOakvilleHaltonOakville and Halton race trainingRace programs from 5K to ultraPaidProgram based training listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Nik’s ChicksOakvilleHaltonWomen runners and triathletes in OakvilleWomen only run and triathlon groupFreePrograms start at different times through the yearOfficial club or store page
Dufferin Dirt RunnersOrangevilleDufferin CountyOrangeville area trail and road runnersTrail and road running groupFree or confirmTuesday track and weeknight runs listed onlineOfficial group page
Orangeville Running ClubOrangevilleIsland Lake areaOrangeville runners of different distancesSocial running groupFree or confirmWednesday and Saturday meetups listed onlineOfficial social page
Rising RunnersOrangevilleOrangevilleOrangeville kids who want a youth running clubYouth running clubPaidYouth program information listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Achilles OttawaOttawaOttawaBlind and visually impaired runners plus guide runnersAdaptive running and walkingConfirm with clubCheck the club site or social page for current meetupsOfficial club or store page
Arboretum Hill ClubOttawaDominion ArboretumRunners who want a free Friday hill workoutHill workout and community fitnessFreeFriday 6:29 AM at the Dominion Arboretum listed onlineOfficial social page
Badass Lady Gang OttawaOttawaOttawaWomen runners in OttawaSocial run groupFree or confirmCheck the weekly run details before you goPublic run listing
Blossom Park Running GroupOttawaBlossom Park and GloucesterSouth Ottawa runners who want a relaxed Sunday groupSocial road runsFreeSunday 9 AM from Sawmill Creek Pool listed onlinePublic run listing
Bushtukah Trail RunnersOttawaOttawaOttawa trail runnersFree trail runsFreeSaturday morning trail runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
CU RunOttawaCarleton University areaCampus area runnersSocial campus runsFree or confirmCheck current campus schedule before goingPublic run listing
Dominion City Run ClubOttawaOttawaOttawa social runnersBrewery social runFree or confirmWednesday evening run, confirm details before you goPublic run listing
FTX Sunset Run CrewOttawaUniversity of OttawaBeginner friendly 5K social runnersSocial run walk supportFreeMonday 5 PM beginner friendly 5K listed onlinePublic run listing
Iron North StudioOttawaSomerset WestRunners who want studio based coachingPaid run club and endurance programsPaidProgram and club page listed by Iron NorthOfficial club or store page
K2J FitnessOttawaBarrhaven and OrleansRunners who want group clinics and coachingCoached clinics and long runsPaid and free optionsRunK2J lists clinics and Sunday long runsOfficial club or store page
Mile2Marathon OttawaOttawaOttawaOttawa runners who want coached workoutsCoached group workoutsFree and paid optionsScheduled Ottawa workouts listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Mill Street MilersOttawaOttawaOttawa social runnersSocial run and brewery meetupFree or confirmMonthly or Sunday style social runs listed in directoriesOfficial social page
November Project OttawaOttawaOttawaMorning workout communityOutdoor workoutsFreeCheck the weekly run details before you goPublic run listing
Ottawa City Run ClubOttawaOttawaLarge Ottawa social run clubSocial weekly runFree or confirmTuesday 7:30 PM at Beyond the Pale listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Ottawa FrontrunnersOttawaOttawa2SLGBTQ plus runners and walkersRuns and walksConfirm with clubTuesday, Friday and Saturday runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Ottawa LionsOttawaOttawa track and fieldTrack and field athletesTrack and field clubPaidTraining and registration details listed on club siteOfficial club or store page
Ottawa Running ClubOttawaOttawaOttawa social runs and charity focused runningSocial runs and tempo workoutsConfirm with clubSunday and Tuesday options listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Ottawa Running Room Running ClubsOttawaOttawaFree store led runs in OttawaStore led social runsFreeWednesday 6 PM and select Sunday runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
R I S E & R U NOttawaOld Ottawa South and Bank StreetEarly Friday social runnersSocial morning runFreeFriday 6:30 AM from 1 Windsor Avenue listed onlinePublic run listing
Royal Beavers Run ClubOttawaOttawaOttawa south social runnersSocial runsFree or confirmWednesday and Saturday listed in current directoryPublic run listing
Run K2JOttawaBarrhaven and OrleansOttawa west and south runners training for racesClinics, coaching and long runsPaid and free optionsSunday long runs and seasonal clinics listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Run to BeerOttawaOttawaSocial runners who like brewery style meetupsSocial runsFree or event basedCheck the Facebook group or event page for the next start pointOfficial social page
Slowpokes OttawaOttawaOttawaSlower pace Ottawa runnersSocial runsFreeSaturday run listed in current directoryPublic run listing
Somerset RunnersOttawaOttawaOttawa all pace social runnersSocial runsFreeSaturday run listed in current directoryPublic run listing
Sparks Street Run ClubOttawaOttawaDowntown Ottawa social runnersSocial runsFree or confirmWednesday and Saturday listed in current directoryPublic run listing
The 25th HourOttawaOttawaOttawa evening social runnersCasual runFree or confirmThursday evening listed in current directoryPublic run listing
UOttaRunOttawaUniversity of OttawaUniversity of Ottawa students and campus runnersCampus social runsFreeOfficial club page lists all paces and all levelsOfficial club or store page
Vanier Running GroupOttawaOttawaVanier area social runnersSocial runsFree or confirmSaturday run listed in current directoryPublic run listing
West Ottawa Run ClubOttawaOttawaWest Ottawa social runners and long runsSocial runs and long runsFreeWednesday 6:30 PM and Sunday 10 AM listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Runners Den Owen SoundOwen SoundOwen SoundOwen Sound runners who want led pace groupsStore based group runsMembership basedMonday and Wednesday 5:30 PM pace groups listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Parry Sound Run Walk and Hike ClubParry SoundParry SoundParry Sound runners and walkers who want a casual local groupRun walk and hike groupFree or confirmPublic group for running, walking and hiking in Parry SoundOfficial group page
Petawawa Running and Walking GroupPetawawaPetawawaPetawawa runners and walkers of different levelsRun and walk groupFree or confirmPublic group for beginner to seasoned runners and walkersOfficial group page
Peterborough Run ClubPeterboroughPeterboroughPeterborough runners looking for a newer social clubSocial run clubFree or confirmCheck the club social page for the next runOfficial social page
Runners Life Training GroupPeterboroughRunner’s Life PeterboroughPeterborough runners training for racesTraining groupPaid or confirm2026 training group details listed onlineOfficial club or store page
The Gazelles Durham RegionPickeringDurhamTrack and field athletesTrack and field trainingPaidRegional programs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Renfrew County Run ClubRenfrewOttawa ValleyRenfrew area runnersCasual runsConfirm with clubThursday evening listed by Run OttawaOfficial club or store page
20s Run ClubRichmond HillRichmond Hill and Oak RidgesRunners in their twenties in Richmond Hill and Oak RidgesSocial running groupFree or confirmSunday meetups listed onlineOfficial social page
Hillcrest Run CrewRichmond HillHillcrest areaRichmond Hill runners who want 5K, 8K or 10K optionsSocial community runFree or confirmTuesday evening social run with distance options listed onlineEvent listing
Richmond Hill Run ClubRichmond HillRichmond HillBeginner and intermediate Richmond Hill runnersSocial running clubFree or confirmMeetup page describes a social club for beginners and intermediate runnersPublic run listing
Russell Run ClubRussellRussellRussell runners who want road, track, trail and social optionsCommunity running clubMembership based or confirmClub programs and community details listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Feet on FireSarniaOn Edge Fitness areaSarnia runners who want supportive trainingSupportive training groupConfirm with clubRuns from On Edge Fitness listed by RaceGuidePublic run listing
Sarnia Athletics SouthwestSarniaSarniaSarnia athletes looking for track and field trainingTrack and field clubPaidClub details listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Sarnia RoadRunners ClubSarniaSarniaSarnia families and recreational runners looking for local races and club eventsRoad running clubMembership based or confirmLocal race group and family friendly events listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Bellevue parkrunSault Ste MarieBellevue ParkRunners and walkers who want a free Saturday 5KFree weekly 5K run walkFreeSaturday 9 AM at Bellevue Park listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Sault StridersSault Ste MarieAlgoma DistrictSault Ste Marie and Algoma runnersCommunity running clubMembership basedGroup runs, events and membership listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Brock U Run ClubSt CatharinesBrock UniversityBrock students and campus runnersCampus run clubFree student membershipWeekly run goal and pacers listed by Brock BUSUOfficial club or store page
Runners’ Edge Run ClubSt CatharinesNiagaraNiagara runners from beginner to marathon levelRun club and coachingPaid or confirmRun club and coaching details listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
St Catharines Road Runners and WalkersSt CatharinesSt Catharines and NiagaraNiagara runners and walkers who want a long standing clubRunning, walking and racesMembership basedYear round social and race information listed on club siteOfficial club or store page
Black Swan Running CoStratfordBlack Swan Brewing CompanyStratford runners who want a Thursday social runBrewery social runFreeThursday 7 PM run listed by Visit StratfordLocal event listing
RISE Running ClubStratfordDowntown StratfordStratford runners who want a weekend morning community groupCommunity run groupFree or confirmWeekend 7 AM group reported locally, confirm current detailsLocal news listing
Stratford SabrecatsStratfordStratfordStratford athletes looking for track and field trainingTrack and field clubPaidOutdoor registration and programs listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Stratford Second Wind RunnersStratfordStratfordStratford recreational runners who want regular group runsRecreational running groupFree or confirmGroup says it meets three times a weekOfficial group page
SOB Run ClubSudburySudburyCasual Sudbury runnersCasual social run clubFree or confirmCheck the club social page for the next runOfficial social page
Sudbury Rocks Running ClubSudburySudburySudbury runners who want regular group runsRoad group runsMembership basedWednesday 6 PM and Saturday 8 AM runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Track North Athletic ClubSudburySudburyTrack and cross country athletesTrack and cross country clubPaidCheck the club page for current program detailsOfficial club or store page
Northern Trail RunnersThunder BayThunder Bay trailsThunder Bay runners who want free year round trail runsTrail running groupFreeWednesday and Sunday year round group runs listed onlineOfficial group page
Thunder Bay Metre EatersThunder BayThunder BayThunder Bay runners and walkers of all abilitiesRunning club, group runs and eventsMembership basedClub meetings, events and calendar listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
UpRiver RunningThunder BayThunder Bay trailsTrail runners in Thunder BayTrail running events and communityEvent basedTrail race and event details listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Gillies Lake parkrunTimminsGillies LakeTimmins runners and walkers who want a free weekly 5KWeekly community 5KFreeSaturday 9 AM at Gillies Lake listed by parkrunOfficial event page
Timmins Running ClubTimminsTimminsTimmins runners looking for a local running communityCommunity running clubFreeTrackie listing shows free registration and contact detailsOfficial registration page
3K run groupTorontoGTAShort distance Toronto runnersShort social runsFree or confirmListed in current Toronto directoryPublic run listing
Altitude Run ClubTorontoTorontoRunners interested in coached workoutsStructured workoutsPaid or confirmSocial source found, confirm current schedule before goingOfficial social page
Asian Toronto Running clubTorontoGTAAsian Toronto running communitySocial weekly runsFreeSaturday and Wednesday runs listed in current directoryPublic run listing
Beer Run Run ClubTorontoRotating Toronto venuesSocial runners who like post run brewery stopsAll pace social runFree or event basedTuesday 6:30 PM with rotating start points listed onlinePublic run listing
Begin2RunTorontoLeasideNew runners who want a learn to run style groupBeginner programPaidClasses resume in spring according to studio pageOfficial club or store page
Blue Devils Athletic ClubTorontoGTATrack and road runners who want coached trainingTrack and adult run crewPaidAdult run crew and track programs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Castle Runners TorontoTorontoCasa LomaMidtown runners looking for short social routesSocial road runsConfirm with clubFacebook group shows Casa Loma meetup, confirm the next run before goingOfficial social page
Central Toronto Athletic ClubTorontoGTATrack and cross country athletesTrack and cross country trainingPaidTraining locations listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Culture Athletics Run ClubTorontoGTAToronto social long runsStore led long runsFreeSunday long runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
CURRE CLUBTorontoGTAEarly morning Toronto social runnersFriday morning social runFreeFriday 6 AM run listed in current directoryOfficial social page
Eastbound Run CrewTorontoGTAEast Toronto social runnersSocial runsFreeMonday evening runs listed onlineOfficial social page
Fairbank Flyers Running ClubTorontoFairbank and northwest TorontoRunners who want a coached welcoming clubCoached running groups and clinicsPaidPrograms and drop in schedule listed on club siteOfficial club or store page
Founders Running ClubTorontoGTAFounders, builders and creatorsSocial run and networkingFree or confirmWeekly running and networking events listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Frontrunners TorontoTorontoGTA2SLGBTQIA plus runners and friendsSocial runs and walksConfirm with clubTuesday, Thursday and Saturday runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
girlsrunthe6ixTorontoQueens Quay and Stadium RoadWomen runners who want a Friday morning groupWomen focused social runFree or confirmFriday morning meetup listed onlineOfficial social page
GLB Run ClubTorontoEtobicokeWest Toronto runners who want a no pressure social runSocial road runFreeThursday 6 PM at GLB Etobicoke listed onlineOfficial club or store page
High Park Rogue RunnersTorontoGTAPerformance based training without a big club feelWorkouts and long runsFree or donation basedWednesday, Friday and Sunday runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Hogtown Hash House HarriersTorontoRotating Toronto locationsSocial runners and walkers who like quirky group runsSocial run walk eventsSmall run fee possibleEvery other Saturday plus select Thursday and Friday events listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Humber Bay Run ClubTorontoHumber Bay ShoresSouth Etobicoke runnersNeighbourhood social runsFreeMeets at Humber Bay Shores Park area, check social for weekly detailsOfficial social page
Lakeside RunnersTorontoCoronation ParkWaterfront runners who want a relaxed Saturday meetupSocial road runsFreeSaturday meetups at Coronation Park listed onlinePublic run listing
Liberty Village StridersTorontoGTALiberty Village social runnersSocial weekly runFree or confirmCurrent Toronto directory lists one weekly runPublic run listing
Longboat RoadrunnersTorontoGTAExperienced Toronto runners and race trainingTraining runs and long runsMembership basedWednesday and Sunday runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Marathon Dynamics Team DynamoTorontoGTAToronto marathon and half marathon coachingCoached race programsPaidProgram based trainingOfficial club or store page
Mile2Marathon TorontoTorontoGTAToronto runners who want coachingCoached workouts and trainingFree and paid optionsCheck current city workout scheduleOfficial club or store page
Night Terrors Run CrewTorontoGTAToronto runners who want frequent group runsSocial runs and workoutsFree or confirmFour weekly runs listed onlineOfficial social page
Pace & MindTorontoTorontoRunners who want tailored training and workoutsCoached running clubPaidMembership and training details listed on club siteOfficial club or store page
Parkdale RoadrunnersTorontoGTAToronto social runnersSocial runsFree or confirmTuesday 7 PM and Saturday 9 AM listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Portland Runners TorontoTorontoQueen West and Ace Hotel areaDowntown social runnersSocial road runsFreeWednesday evening and Saturday long run listed onlineOfficial social page
Project Love RunTorontoTorontoWomen runners looking for community and safe space eventsCommunity runs and coachingFree or event basedCheck current events on official site before goingOfficial club or store page
Queer Run ClubTorontoGTAQueer community runnersSocial runsFree or confirmCheck current Toronto directoryPublic run listing
Raeden Run ClubTorontoScarboroughScarborough runners who want a Monday drop in runSocial run clubFree or confirmMonday 6:30 PM drop in runs listed onlineOfficial social page
Ravers Run ClubTorontoUnion Station and waterfrontRunners who want an easy music led 5KSocial 5K runFreeSunday 4:20 PM easy 5K listed onlineOfficial social page
Rouge Valley Trail RunnersTorontoRouge Valley and east TorontoEast end trail runnersTrail runsFree or confirmGroup page found, confirm next trail run before goingOfficial social page
Run The Beaches TOTorontoGTASocial runners in The BeachesSocial weekly runFree or confirmWednesday evening run listed onlineOfficial social page
Running RatsTorontoGTAToronto runners from first 10K to faster goalsWeekly training groupConfirm with clubTuesday runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Running Room Toronto Running ClubsTorontoGTAFree store led runs in TorontoStore led social runsFreeWednesday 6 PM and select Sunday runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
RunTOBeerTorontoRotating Toronto brewery routesSocial runners who want 3K, 5K or 10K event style routesFree social beer runsFree registration requiredAround three runs per month listed on the events pageOfficial club or store page
Scarboro RunsTorontoScarborough and Thomson ParkScarborough runners who want a local social runSocial road runFreeThursday 6:30 PM at Thomson Park listed onlinePublic run listing
Scarsdale RoadrunnersTorontoScarsdale areaRunners near Scarsdale RoadSocial road runsConfirm with clubOfficial social mention found, confirm current schedule before goingOfficial social page
Slowpokes TorontoTorontoGTASlower pace social runnersSocial runsFree or confirmCheck current Toronto directoryPublic run listing
Small World Run ClubTorontoGTATrinity Bellwoods social runnersSaturday morning social runFreeSaturday 9 AM listed onlinePublic run listing
Sober Striders Run ClubTorontoSt James Park and virtualSober, sober curious and supportive runnersSober social run communityFree or confirmWednesday 6:30 PM at St James Park listed on official social profileOfficial social page
sparQ RunnersTorontoWest TorontoQueer runners looking for an all pace crewQueer social run crewFreeThursday 7 PM with routes posted on Mondays listed onlineOfficial social page
The Runners ShopTorontoGTAToronto runners who want store based trainingStore run club and trainingFree and paid optionsSaturday and Sunday run crew options listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Toronto Beaches Runners ClubTorontoGTABeaches area social runnersSocial runsConfirm with clubFriday, Saturday and Sunday runs listed onlineOfficial social page
Toronto Midnight RunnersTorontoDowntown TorontoSocial workout runners who like music and larger groupsWorkout and social runsFreeTuesday runs and RSVP details listed on StravaOfficial social page
Toronto Olympic ClubTorontoGTAMasters and competitive runnersTrack, road and cross countryMembership basedTuesday and Saturday masters group listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Toronto Running ClubTorontoGTAMidtown Toronto social runnersSocial runsConfirm with clubMeets at North Toronto Memorial Community CentreOfficial club or store page
Toronto Trail RunnersTorontoGTATrail runners in Toronto ravinesTrail runsFree or confirmTuesday, Wednesday and Saturday trail runs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Toronto West AthleticsTorontoToronto west endYouth and competitive distance runnersClub training and coachingPaidTraining information listed on club siteOfficial club or store page
TribeTorontoNorth YorkNorth York runners who want relaxed social runsSocial run clubFree or confirmTuesday and Saturday mentioned on official social pageOfficial social page
University of Toronto Run ClubTorontoGTAUniversity of Toronto community and all pace runnersCampus social runsFreeMonday, Wednesday and Friday runs listed in current directoryPublic run listing
We Run North YorkTorontoGTANorth York social runnersSocial runs and workoutsFreeWednesday evening and Saturday runs listed onlineOfficial social page
Weston RoadrunnersTorontoGTAWest Toronto runnersSocial weekend runsFree or confirmSaturday and Sunday listed, check if pausedOfficial social page
XSNRGTorontoGTAToronto runners who want interval trainingWeekly interval workoutsMembership basedTuesday evening workouts listed onlineOfficial club or store page
York Mills RunnersTorontoYork Mills and North TorontoNorth Toronto runners who want a local clubSocial and structured runsConfirm with clubClub site and calendar availableOfficial club or store page
Beginner Runners Club Scarborough MarkhamToronto and MarkhamScarborough and MarkhamBeginner runners looking for a judgement free groupBeginner social run groupFree or confirmPublic group describes a judgement free beginner running communityOfficial group page
The Gazelles Scarborough and Markham RegionsToronto and MarkhamGTA and York RegionTrack and field athletesTrack and field trainingPaidRegional programs listed onlineOfficial club or store page
Team Ultra BlackToronto and MississaugaCoronation Park, Celebration Square and Port CreditBlack running community and beginner friendly social runnersSocial runs with pace optionsFreeTuesday Toronto and Mississauga runs plus Saturday Port Credit listed onlineOfficial club or store page
BlackToe RunningToronto and OttawaGTA and OttawaHalf marathon and marathon trainingCoached training and free community runsFree and paid optionsToronto and Ottawa options vary by programOfficial club or store page
Kleinburg Run CrewVaughanKleinburgVaughan and Kleinburg runners who want a Sunday groupSocial run crewFree or confirmSunday 8 AM regular runs listed by RaceGuidePublic run listing
Vaughan Run ClubVaughanVaughanVaughan runners who want 5K run and walk meetupsSocial run and walk groupFree or confirmCurrent events posted on official social pageOfficial social page
Beechwood RunnersWaterlooBeechwood areaWaterloo runners looking for a neighbourhood groupNeighbourhood social runConfirm with clubConfirm current meeting details through Runners Choice WaterlooStore or organizer page
Health & PerformanceWaterlooWaterloo RegionWaterloo runners and triathletesCoached trainingPaidCheck current program detailsOfficial club or store page
Run WaterlooWaterlooWaterloo RegionWaterloo Region runners looking for local running eventsCommunity running and eventsMembership or event basedCommunity running events listed on official siteOfficial club or store page
Runners In MotionWaterlooWaterloo RegionWaterloo runners looking for an easy social run optionSocial run groupConfirm with clubConfirm current meeting details through Runners Choice WaterlooStore or organizer page
Runners’ Choice WaterlooWaterlooWaterloo RegionWaterloo runners who want store based trainingStore led training and clinicsConfirm with clubCheck current store programsOfficial club or store page
Running Room Waterloo Run ClubWaterlooKing Street SouthWaterloo runners who want a free store led Wednesday runStore led social runFreeRunning Room lists free Wednesday 6 PM store runs, confirm your location before goingOfficial club or store page
Spectrum Queer Run ClubWaterlooWaterloo Region2SLGBTQIA+ runners and walkers who want a Sunday groupQueer social run groupFreeSunday group run with route details shared through StravaOfficial club or store page
University of Waterloo Running and Marathon ClubWaterlooUniversity of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo students and campus runnersCasual and long distance trainingStudent clubClub page notes runs during active school termsOfficial club or store page
Women Run WaterlooWaterlooRunners Choice WaterlooWaterloo Region runners who want a women centred social runWomen centred social runFreeBi weekly Wednesday 6 PM social runs, confirm the next date before goingOfficial social page
Blue Heron BlazersWindsorWindsorWindsor runners who want a local groupLocal run groupConfirm with groupCheck Running Factory for current Windsor and Essex County meetup detailsStore or organizer page
Border City Athletics ClubWindsorWindsor and Essex CountyTrack and field athletesAthletic programs and coachingPaidCheck current program detailsOfficial club or store page
Dub City RunnersWindsorWalkervilleWindsor social runners and walkersSocial run walkFree or confirmFriday 6:30 PM from Walkerville Brewery, confirm current details before goingOfficial social page
Malden Park RunnersWindsorMalden ParkWindsor runners near Malden ParkLocal run groupConfirm with groupCheck Running Factory for current Windsor and Essex County meetup detailsStore or organizer page
Running Factory YQG Run GroupsWindsorWindsorWindsor runners who want a nearby group runStore supported run groupsFree or confirmCheck Running Factory for current Windsor and Essex County meetup detailsOfficial club or store page
Sandwich Beer RunnersWindsorSandwich TownWindsor runners who want a social beer run groupSocial run groupConfirm with groupCheck Running Factory for current Windsor and Essex County meetup detailsStore or organizer page
Warmup Run CollectiveWindsorFord CityWindsor runners and walkers who want coffee social runsSocial 3K to 5K runs and walksFree or confirmSaturday 9 AM posted on the club social pageOfficial social page
Run Oxford CountyWoodstockOxford CountyWoodstock and Oxford County runners who want group runsCommunity run groupFree or confirmSunday morning and Tuesday evening group runs, confirm current details before goingOfficial social page
York Region Runners ClubYork RegionYork RegionYork Region youth track and cross countryTrack and cross countryPaidCheck current youth program detailsOfficial club or store page

Clubs that make it easier to know what to expect

These examples show what to look for before you join: a clear meeting place, a regular day, a pace note, or an easy way to confirm the next run.

High Park Rogue Runners

Toronto

Free performance training in High Park

Run style
Structured workouts, long runs
Runner level
Intermediate
Pace note
Mixed pace groups
Cost
Free, community support expected
Schedule
Wednesday and Friday workouts, Sunday long run

Good fit if you want workouts and a long run without a paid coaching plan.

Check current club details

BlackToe Running

Toronto and Ottawa

Runners who want store support and race training

Run style
Coached clubs, free drop in runs
Runner level
Beginner to advanced
Pace note
Varies by program
Cost
Paid coached club, free drop in options
Schedule
Coached groups and free drop in runs change by location

Best if you want a clear training structure and the option to buy gear in the same place.

Check current club details

Longboat Roadrunners

Toronto

Experienced runners training for races

Run style
Road club, workouts, long runs
Runner level
Intermediate to advanced
Pace note
Several groups, often stronger pace ranges
Cost
Membership based
Schedule
Wednesday run or workout and Sunday long run

A strong choice for runners who want a more traditional club feel and long run options.

Check current club details

Toronto Trail Runners

Toronto

Trail runners in the Don Valley and nearby parks

Run style
Trail runs
Runner level
Beginner to experienced trail runners
Pace note
Social trail pace
Cost
Confirm with club
Schedule
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings plus Saturday runs

Good fit if you want trails instead of road routes. Check the weekly location before showing up.

Check current club details

Running Room Run Club

Multiple Ontario cities

New runners who want a simple first group run

Run style
Store led group runs
Runner level
Beginner friendly
Pace note
All runners welcome
Cost
Free
Schedule
Most stores list Wednesday at 6 PM, some also list Sunday options

A safe first stop if you want a predictable store meetup and do not know your pace yet.

Check current club details

Burlington Runners Club

Burlington

Burlington runners who want a long standing local club

Run style
Community club, training, races
Runner level
New and experienced runners
Pace note
Mixed
Cost
Membership based
Schedule
Club events, tempo runs and group runs

A good fit if you want a local club with history, races and regular training.

Check current club details

Runners’ Choice Waterloo

Waterloo

Waterloo runners who want casual runs or race training

Run style
Store led social runs and marathon team
Runner level
Beginner to experienced
Pace note
Mixed
Cost
Free social group, paid marathon team
Schedule
Fun run group and marathon team options

Works well if you want a store based group with both casual and structured choices.

Check current club details

Guelph Victors

Guelph

Guelph runners who want to get faster

Run style
Adult performance club
Runner level
Intermediate
Pace note
Mixed, performance focused
Cost
Membership based
Schedule
Track, tempo and Sunday long run options

Best for runners who want group workouts, racing support and a full season club.

Check current club details

WoRun Club

Ottawa

West Ottawa runners who want a social group

Run style
Social runs and long runs
Runner level
Beginner to experienced
Pace note
All paces welcome
Cost
Free
Schedule
Wednesday social run and Sunday long run

Good choice if you want a relaxed group that also has longer distance options.

Check current club details

Mile2Marathon Ottawa

Ottawa

Runners training for 5K to marathon goals

Run style
Coached group workouts
Runner level
Beginner to advanced
Pace note
All abilities
Cost
Paid coaching
Schedule
Weekly in person workouts

Best for runners who want coaching, workouts and a more formal training plan.

Check current club details

Royal Beavers Run Club

Ottawa

South Ottawa runners who want 5K or 10K group runs

Run style
Community runs
Runner level
Beginner friendly
Pace note
Supportive group pace
Cost
Confirm with club
Schedule
Wednesday 5K and Saturday 10K listed by Run Ottawa

A good option for runners near Greely who want short, simple group routes.

Check current club details

Bayfront Endurance

Hamilton

Hamilton runners who want free workouts

Run style
Interval sessions
Runner level
Mixed
Pace note
All abilities welcome
Cost
Free
Schedule
Tuesday evening sessions listed online

Good fit if you want a workout style group near Bayfront Park.

Check current club details

See Ya There Run Club

Hamilton

Newer runners who care more about showing up than pace

Run style
Beginner friendly social run
Runner level
Beginner friendly
Pace note
Good vibes over pace
Cost
Free
Schedule
Saturday morning waterfront runs listed by Runner’s Den

A nice Hamilton option if your main goal is meeting people and getting out the door.

Check current club details

Burly Trail Runners

Burlington

Burlington and Hamilton area trail runners

Run style
Trail and social runs
Runner level
Mixed
Pace note
Social trail pace
Cost
Confirm with club
Schedule
Tempo Tuesday and social Thursday runs listed online

Best if you want trails, hills and a more rugged group run feel.

Check current club details

How to choose the right Ontario running club

The best club is not always the fastest or the biggest. It is the one close enough, comfortable enough and welcoming enough that you will actually go back next week.

Ask these before your first run

  • Is there a pace group close to your current easy pace?
  • Does the group regroup during the run?
  • Is walking okay?
  • Do you need to register first?
  • Is there a route posted before the run?
  • Will the run still happen in rain, snow or heat?

Choose by your goal

  • For a first 5K, choose a beginner friendly or store led group.
  • For a half marathon, choose a group with longer weekend runs.
  • For a marathon, choose a club with structured workouts and long run options.
  • For trails, choose a trail group and bring shoes with better grip.
  • For consistency, choose the club closest to home or work.

Helpful RunningGearLab tools before you join a club

Use these if you are joining a club because you want to train for a race, replace worn shoes or figure out what to wear for outdoor runs.

Running Shoe Finder | Training Plan Creator | 5K Training Plans | Half Marathon Training Plan | Beginner Marathon Training Plan | Running Outfit Calculator

How to use the links in this directory

Each club name links to the best public page found for that group. For some clubs that is a website. For others, it may be Instagram, Facebook, Strava, a store page or a public event listing.

Before your first run

  • Open the club link and check the next date, time and meeting spot.
  • Look for pace notes, distance options and whether the run is no drop or beginner friendly.
  • Message the club if you are unsure about pace, walking breaks, route difficulty or cost.
  • For social media only clubs, check the most recent posts before you go.
  • For store runs, confirm that your local store still hosts the run that week.

Why some rows say public listing

Smaller clubs sometimes do not have a full website. When the best available link is a public directory, event page or store page, use it as a starting point and confirm the current details before you attend.

Add or update an Ontario running club

Help keep this useful for the next runner. If a club moved, changed days, paused, or should be added, send the details to hello@runninggearlab.com.

Details to send

  • Club name
  • City and usual meeting area
  • Website, Instagram, Strava or Facebook link
  • Weekly run days and times
  • Distance and pace notes
  • Whether beginners, walkers or slower runners are welcome
  • Cost or membership fee
  • Road, trail, track or mixed routes

Email hello@runninggearlab.com

Ontario running club FAQ

Are Ontario running clubs usually free?

Some are free, especially store led runs and volunteer social clubs. Coached programs, traditional clubs and marathon training groups may charge a membership or coaching fee.

Can beginners join a running club?

Yes, but ask about pace before you go. Look for words like beginner friendly, all paces, run walk, no drop, social run or store run.

What should I bring to my first group run?

Bring shoes you can run in, weather ready clothing, water if the run is long, a light or reflective gear for evening runs, and the route if the club shares it.

What if I am slower than the group?

Message the club before going. Ask for the slowest pace, whether they regroup, and whether walking is okay. A good club will answer honestly.

Should I join a social club or a coached club?

Choose a social club if you want friends and consistency. Choose a coached club if you want workouts, race structure and feedback.

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