Front Runners Lille
About Front Runners Lille
Founded in 2015, Front Runners Lille is an LGBTQIA+‑inclusive running and multi-sport association open to all. The club (about 70–100 members) combines regular social runs with cultural and festive activities: monthly apéros, summer picnic at La Citadelle, participation in Pride de Lille and the Braderie de Lille, plus occasional cycling outings, badminton sessions and dance workshops. The association is affiliated with the Fédération Sportive LGBT+ and offers both short routes (5 km, 10 km) and longer training (15–20 km, endurance work, interval sessions) from its meeting point at La Citadelle de Lille.
Run Details
Meeting Point
Check the club's social media for the latest meeting point information. Meeting locations may vary by session.
Pace Range
5:00-7:30 min/km
How to Join
Show up
Typical Turnout
10-50 runners
What to Expect
Meet at La Citadelle de Lille (in front of the monument aux pigeons voyageurs). Runs are inclusive and social, with a mix of short (5 km), medium (10 km) and longer sessions; the club also organizes convivial events (apéros, picnics) and cultural activities. Membership provides access to organised sessions and the club’s events.
Leadership
Organised as an association (Front Runners Lille) and affiliated with the Fédération Sportive LGBT+. Specific organiser names are not listed in the provided sources.
Next Run
Sunday
18
Jan
Time
9:30 AM
Meeting Point
La Citadelle de Lille, in front of the monument aux pigeons voyageurs
