Discover 6 Beginner-Friendly Run Clubs in Rotterdam

Community run club where movement, connection and positive energy come together. Coach-led runs at different levels — no one runs alone. Wednesday evening runs at 20:00 and Sunday morning beginners run at 08:00, both starting at Casa Dawn. Advanced Sunday group starts at 12:00 from Cobana Building in Katendrecht. Always ends with drinks and good vibes.

The student running club of Erasmus University Rotterdam and Hogeschool. Weekly training every Monday and Wednesday at 18:45. Four groups from beginners to long distance. Part of a broader student running community in Rotterdam.

A women-only running club providing a safe, welcoming space to exercise and make friends. Weekly sessions across Rotterdam, followed by coffee. Open to all levels — with over 1,500 Strava members across the Netherlands.

A relaxed weekly run every Wednesday at 18:30 from Blijdorp metro station. Distances of 5 to 7.5 km at a social pace of 6:00–6:30 min/km. Everyone is welcome.

Free weekly 5km timed run/jog/walk every Saturday at 09:00 in the beautiful Kralingse Bos forest. All ages and abilities welcome. Volunteer-run. Registration required but completely free — barcode needed. Coffee and pancakes at 'De Nachtegaal' afterwards.

Weekly runs for all levels. Saturday morning 5km at 09:15 from Kralingse Plas parking lot. Also Monday and Wednesday evening runs of 8–10km. Community-focused, all paces welcome.