Run clubs in Zurich
Browse 30 running clubs in Zurich. Find social, road, trail, and beginner-friendly groups, see where they meet, then join your first run free with the RunClub app.
Directoryadidas Runners Zurich
Official adidas Runners community chapter in Zurich offering free guided weekly running sessions for all levels as part of adidas' global running community programme.
DirectoryCityRunning
Zurich's largest free running community, running for over 20 years. Experienced guides lead jogging routes through the city. Free, no registration, no membership - just show up.
DirectoryCoffeeRun Zurich
Social run club founded by students Laura Ploetz and Pauline Jelk. Friday-morning 5km run followed by coffee; Tuesday evening runs followed by drinks or a swim. Register via Strava, free.
DirectoryDistrict Runners Zurich
English-language community run crew. Weekly community runs of ~7km at adjustable paces, welcoming all levels.
DirectoryFounders Running Club Zurich (FRC)
Zurich chapter of the global Founders Running Club, bringing founders, investors, tech and creative people together for weekly easy 5K runs plus networking, finishing with coffee at Frascati Cafe.
DirectoryFrauenkreis9 Laufgruppe
Women's running group based in Zurich district 9 (Frauenkreis9 - women's circle district 9), part of the local free Laufgruppen scene.
DirectoryInternational Running Club Zurich (IRC ZRH)
Membership-based international running club founded late 2023 by Lea and Moritz Keinath, offering coached training across Competition, Performance and Community groups for all levels and backgrounds.
DirectoryLAC TV Unterstrass (LACTVU) Running
Running section of LAC TV Unterstrass, one of the oldest and largest athletics clubs in Switzerland. Trains across six performance levels with up to four sessions per week and running seminars.
DirectoryLaufgruppe TV Oerlikon
Running/athletics (Leichtathletik) group of TV Oerlikon, a membership-based German-language club in the Oerlikon district of Zurich.
DirectoryLauftreff Zurich Affoltern
Free neighbourhood running meetup in the Zurich-Affoltern district, run by Actreme, part of the local Laufgruppen scene.
DirectoryLimmat Run Club
German-language free social run club in Zurich running along the Limmat, part of the city's run-club scene (listed under Limmat Run Club in the local Laufgruppen directory).
DirectoryMikkeller Running Club Zurich (MRC)
Zurich chapter of the global Mikkeller Running Club. Social 8.5km city route led by an MRC flag bearer, starting and ending at the Mikkeller Zurich bar, with a free alcohol-free beer post-run.
DirectoryNew Breed Runners
Community run crew founded April 2023 by Tom, Sebb, Antonia, Noah and Simone. Weekly Thursday evening runs from Lochergut.
DirectoryOchsner Sport Running Monday
Weekly Monday community running event run by sports retailer Ochsner Sport as part of its running team programme, open to all levels.
DirectoryOn Run Club Zurich (Limmatquai Flagship)
Weekly easy 5km run/walk hosted by On at its Limmatquai flagship store in central Zurich, open to all levels.
DirectoryOn Run Club Zurich (On Labs)
Weekly community run hosted by On (the Swiss running brand, HQ'd in Zurich) at the On Labs store. Easy-paced run plus an optional HIIT workout, test shoes available, coaching and refreshments after.
DirectoryPatagonia Running Community Zurich
Community running group organised from the Patagonia store in Zurich, hosting community runs (e.g. themed trail runs) open to all.
DirectoryRun Store Zurich Club
Running club run from the Run Store Zurich specialty running shop in the Niederdorf old town, organised through Strava. Stocks Nike, adidas, On, Hoka, Salomon and more.
DirectorySheRuns Zurich
All-girls / women-only run club. Social 5k runs with coffee on Sundays and 10-18k long runs on Wednesdays. Registration via Strava, free to participate.
DirectorySportegration Running
Running sessions run by Sportegration, a Zurich non-profit providing free sport (including running) for refugees and newcomers as a means of integration.
DirectoryThe 6:ZH Club
Morning run crew started July 2023. Philosophy: six kilometres at six minutes per kilometre, open to everyone. Tuesday run is a year-round weekly constant followed by coffee at Cafe Jung.
DirectoryThe Run Club Zurich (TRCZH)
Self-described biggest social run club in Switzerland. Beginner-friendly social runs around the city at a relaxed ~6:30 min/km pace with healthy treats after; all runs announced on Strava.
DirectoryTrail Maniacs Zurich
Switzerland's largest trail running association, founded 2013. Registered association of trail running, sky running and mountain endurance enthusiasts; regular community trail runs, competitions, camps and events.
DirectoryWERUN Zurich - Runday Monday
Weekly Monday community run organised by the WERUN running store at Sihlcity, with pace groups guided by experienced running experts. Test new shoes, ~60 min run plus after-discussion.
DirectoryWE.TRST Run Club Zurich
Run club from the Swiss sustainable streetwear brand WE.TRST, in St. Gallen and Zurich. Urban 5-10km runs led by experienced runners adapted to group level and current brand drops/events. Free, no registration.
DirectoryWitiker Lauftreff
Neighbourhood running meetup in the Witikon district led by Carsten Drilling. Free, welcomes everyone regardless of age or training level; social gathering after training on the first Thursday of each month.
Directoryzh6amclub
English-language 6am morning running crew in Zurich, part of the city's free social run-club scene.
DirectoryZurich Frontrunners
LGBTQ+ running group under Rainbow Sport Zurich. Run together at your own pace with regular coaching; Tuesday training guided in rotation by three trainers, each with a specific training plan.
DirectoryZurich Happy Runners
Friendly group of international runners who run regularly to keep fit or train for races, with runs for all levels and a focus on having fun. Multiple recurring weekly sessions including intervals and easy runs.
DirectoryZuri rannt Lauftreff
Zurich running blog and community initiative that maintains the city's running-group directory and hosts/promotes runs. Active hub of the local running scene.
How to join a running club in Zurich
Zurich has a thriving running scene, with 30 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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