Run clubs in Gothenburg
Browse 24 running clubs in Gothenburg. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryAero Boys Club
A self-styled 'secret' social running group (löpargrupp) in Gothenburg that meets on Saturdays, gathering around Bar Etzy.
DirectoryBruce Studios Running – Göteborg
Running sessions bookable through the Bruce fitness app across Gothenburg-area venues (Mölndal, Ruddalen, Skatås, Partille, Kungsbacka, Alingsås), partnering with local coaches/Runacademy for group runs at all levels.
DirectoryCore Run Club Göteborg
Running group for girls in Gothenburg with absolutely no performance demands. Social and inclusive, with fika and food part of the experience.
DirectoryEast Run Club Gbg
Gothenburg run club that organises running-related events and weekly social runs from its base on Waernsgatan, in the eastern part of the city.
DirectoryESS Runners Club
Meets every Thursday morning as Gothenburg wakes up. 7-10km runs starting from ESS Group's different hotels (Pigalle, Bellora, Jacy'z), followed by a breakfast social/mingle. Good people, conversation and collaborations.
DirectoryGöteborg Running Club (GRC)
Founded 2011, one of Gothenburg's most popular running clubs. Open running classes (no membership required) with varied sessions for beginners to experienced runners: easy runs, intervals, hill traini…
DirectoryGöteborg Trailrun (Strava community)
Gothenburg trail-running Strava community organising group test runs (around 8km) from Kviberg through the season, building toward a major trail race. Focus on trails around eastern Gothenburg.
DirectoryIFK Göteborg Friidrott
Athletics section of IFK Göteborg, a member club of Göteborgs Friidrottsförbund with active training and competition programs including running disciplines.
DirectoryMerrell Göteborg Trailrun (community)
Gothenburg trail-running event and community (Merrell-sponsored) based at Kviberg, running test/training runs through the year ahead of its main race. Distances from 8km up to 45km.
DirectoryMikkeller Running Club Göteborg (MRC GBG)
Gothenburg chapter of the international Mikkeller Running Club — a social club blending good beer, camaraderie and adventure.
DirectoryNorrøna Run Club Göteborg (Social löpargrupp)
Social running group (social löpargrupp) hosted by outdoor brand Norrøna's Gothenburg store, organising community runs for outdoor and trail enthusiasts.
DirectoryÖrgryte IS Friidrott
One of Sweden's most successful athletics clubs (founded 1887), based in Gothenburg with training for ages 10+ through to a strong elite program — including distance running. Affiliated with Göteborgs Friidrottsförbund.
DirectoryRunacademy Göteborg – Hisingen
Coached running group on Hisingen (northern Gothenburg) run by Runacademy, with a published seasonal program and term-based training for all levels.
DirectoryRunacademy Göteborg – Mölndal
Coached running group in Mölndal (southern Greater Gothenburg) run by Runacademy/Bruce, part of a network of sessions also held in Ruddalen, Skatås, Partille, Kungsbacka and Alingsås.
DirectoryRunacademy Göteborg – Skatås
Coached running group (löpargrupp) at the Skatås recreation centre run by Runacademy, with seasonal training terms for all levels. Fall 2026 enrolment currently open.
DirectoryRun Well by Vitamin Well (Göteborg)
Social and engaging running session hosted by Vitamin Well, open to all runners wanting extra training or to meet new people. Around 6km at an easy/social pace with bag storage provided on site.
DirectorySävedalens AIK Friidrott
Long-established athletics club (alliance founded 1933) in Sävedalen, eastern Greater Gothenburg, with a large athletics/running section. Members help organise the Sävedalsloppet and Premiärloppet road races.
DirectorySeagulls Run Club Gothenburg
Run club in Slottsskogen / central Gothenburg. Runs around 5km at an easy pace with the option to split into faster and slower groups, followed by fika and coffee and a chat. Welcoming, social vibe.
DirectoryShe Runs Club (SheRuns Club)
All-girls, feel-good run club building community through judgment-free running, partnered with Puma Nordic. Welcomes all levels with no pressure — just encouragement, laughter and sweat.
DirectorySkatås parkrun
Free, timed 5km run held every Saturday morning at 09:30 at Skatås Motionscentrum, organised by volunteers. Open to all; register once before your first run. Part of the global parkrun network in Sweden.
DirectorySlowrunners Göteborg
Easy-paced runs (about 8:00 min/km) lasting ~90 minutes, with no performance pressure — designed for those wanting to get started running. Free to join, just show up.
DirectorySprång Träning & Äventyr (Trailrun.nu Trail Club)
Gothenburg-based trail-running community founded by coach Joel, centred on freedom, adventure and community.
DirectoryStadium Run Club – Göteborg
Gothenburg sessions of retailer Stadium's national run club, offering inspiring and developmental running sessions for all levels — each session adapted so everyone feels welcome regardless of experience.
DirectorySweden Runners Göteborg
Leader-led interval sessions in the Änggårdsbergen nature reserve every Thursday. Requirement is being able to run roughly 500m at an easy pace, so welcoming to newer runners.
How to join a running club in Gothenburg
Gothenburg has a thriving running scene, with 24 clubs listed here — from beginner-friendly social runs to fast road and trail groups. Most clubs are free to join and welcome runners of every level. Pick a club above, check where and when it meets, and just turn up.
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