Run clubs in Ottawa
Browse 14 running clubs in Ottawa. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
DirectoryBadass Lady Gang Ottawa
Free women-led run community for all ages, paces and abilities. Meets Mondays 7pm at Tunney’s Pasture, Ottawa; everybody welcome, no one left behind.
DirectoryBushtukah Trail Runners
Free trail running group hosted by outdoor retailer Bushtukah. Meets Saturdays 8:30am on the Greenbelt trails, Ottawa; 5-10km, two route options, all levels.
DirectoryDominion City Run Club
Free social run club meeting Wednesdays 7pm outside Dominion City Brewing Company taproom (Canotek Rd, Gloucester); 4.5-8km routes, socialise at the brewery after.
DirectoryMill Street Milers
Monthly run-to-beer meetup at Mill Street Brew Pub, 555 Wellington St, LeBreton Flats; Sundays 11am, 3k/6k/12k options followed by a post-run beer.
DirectoryNovember Project Ottawa
Free community fitness workout. Meets Wednesdays 6:29am at TD Place stairs, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa; 31 minutes, all ages and abilities welcome.
DirectoryOttawa City Run Club (OCRC)
Free inclusive Ottawa run club (founded 2015). Meets Tuesdays 7:30pm at Beyond the Pale Brewing, Hintonburg; 5-12km, all paces, just show up.
DirectoryOttawa Frontrunners
Running & walking club for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Meets Tuesdays 6:30pm and Saturdays 9:30am at 111 Lisgar St (rear of City Hall), downtown Ottawa; 5-9km.
DirectoryOttawa Running Club
Westboro/Wellington West social running club. Meets Sundays 8:20am at Bridgehead, 1277 Wellington St W (corner of Caroline); 5km plus 8-10km+ routes.
DirectoryRoyal Beavers
Bilingual social run/walk club in Greely. Meets Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings at Greely Library, 1448 Meadow Dr, Greely (Ottawa); all ages and paces.
DirectorySlowpokes Ottawa
Welcoming run club for all levels. Meets Saturdays 10am at Little Victories Coffee, 44 Elgin St, downtown Ottawa; no one left behind.
DirectorySomerset Runners
Social run group, all paces. Meets Saturdays 8am at Bridgehead Coffeehouse, 282 Elgin St, Centretown Ottawa; 6-10km along the river and canal, coffee before and after.
DirectorySparks Street Run Club
Free social run club at Bridgehead Coffee on Sparks Street, downtown Ottawa. Meets Wednesdays 12:15pm and Saturdays 9am; all levels, drop-in.
DirectoryVanier Running Group
Neighbourhood social run group for Vanier and surrounding areas. Meets Saturdays 8am at 18 Beechwood Ave (in front of Dhruvees), Vanier; all levels welcome.
DirectoryWest Ottawa Run Club (WoRun)
Free social run club (since 2022). Meets Wednesdays 6:30pm at Whiprsnapr Brewery, 14 Bexley Pl, Nepean; ~5km and 10km routes, drinks after.
How to join a running club in Ottawa
Ottawa has a thriving running scene, with 14 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.
The free RunClub app makes it easy: find clubs in Ottawa near you, see upcoming group runs, RSVP, track your runs, and unlock deals at local cafes, gyms and running stores when you check in. Run a club yourself? Manage members, events and attendance for free.