RUN CLUBS IN MARSEILLE
Marseille offers incredible running opportunities with its stunning coastal views and vibrant urban landscape. From the bustling Old Port to the scenic Calanques, runners can experience the city's unique blend of culture and nature.
5 Run Clubs in Marseille
From sunrise crews to beer miles, find your perfect running community

Food Running Club 🥐🏃🏻♀️
Created by @margot.lmbr. A food‑oriented, convivial social running community in Marseille that combines running with shared meals and socialising. Active Instagram presence (profile shows 4,990 followers) and public-facing posts that emphasise running + eating as a communal experience.

Frontrunners Marseille
Frontrunners Marseille is Marseille’s first LGBTQIA+ sports association (founded December 2002). The club promotes integration, visibility, tolerance and mutual support through sport, offering activities open to all regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin or age. It is approved by the French Ministry of Youth and Sports and affiliated with the Fédération Sportive LGBT+ and FSGT. The club runs year-round sessions (leisure runs, technical/interval training, trail/nature runs) and organises social and community events (monthly apéros, seasonal sporting weekends, biennial multi-sport tournament GSM).

GRC - Gâtés Running Club
Founded in June 2024 by Adrien Barrau and Loïc Juillet, GRC – Gâtés Running Club is a Marseille-based, volunteer-led running collective that promotes accessible, social running. The club emphasises conviviality, inclusivity and being free to join: no mandatory membership fees and no imposed timing or performance. They run weekly social runs on weekdays and organise longer weekend runs; practical details (exact days, times and meeting points) are not published publicly on the sites examined. Support is voluntary (e.g., Tipeee from €1/month) and the club aims to remain free and open to all.

Marseille Running Club
A community of urban, connected runners. Founded in 2015 to replace evening social apéros with after-work running sessions (Run After Work®). Open to all ages and fitness levels, the club emphasizes meeting, sharing and progression — welcoming non-athletes and helping many members progress into competitive races. For current schedule and membership details contact the club directly.

MMRC / Maison Mère Running Club 💚 MARSEILLE
Maison Mère Running Club (MMRC) is a Marseille-based running community founded by the owner of the vintage sportswear shop Maison Mère. Formally registered as an association (loi 1901) on 4 December 2024 with headquarters at 5 Rue Chevalier Roze, 13002 Marseille. MMRC blends running with street culture and local identity, organising casual seaside and urban runs and social meetups (coffee after) anchored around the Maison Mère shop. The club maintains an active Instagram presence (~5,500 followers) and coordinates participants via a WhatsApp group; the club invites people to DM or click the bio link to join the team.
Club Locations
Popular Routes
- →Le Parc Borély - 5km beautiful park with lakes and botanical gardens
- →Calanque de Sugiton - 8km trail with breathtaking coastal views
- →Quai du Port - 3km scenic route along the Old Port lined with cafes
- →Corniche Kennedy - 10km seafront path with dramatic Mediterranean views
- →Plage des Catalans - 2km sandy beach route ideal for sunrise runs
- →Parc Longchamp - 4km historical park featuring a stunning palace and fountains
Local Tips
- •Hydration is key - bring water on long runs due to warm weather
- •Join the Marseille Running Club for group runs and local support
- •Check out the running events at the stade Vélodrome for community races
- •Summer evenings are perfect for runs as temperatures drop
- •Respect local neighborhoods and stay aware of urban traffic
- •Take advantage of the fresh seafood and bouillabaisse for post-run recovery







