Organize your running club, not a pile of WhatsApp groups
Group-run scheduling with RSVPs, routes and meetup spots, pace groups, photos, and member chat — one app your whole club actually uses, on the phone and the web.
Free to start. No credit card required. We'll set you up with a sample club so you can explore before inviting anyone.
Most running clubs are held together by a few WhatsApp groups, a Google Doc of routes, and a "who’s in for Saturday?" text. core.club puts the run calendar, RSVPs, routes, and every runner in one place, so nobody misses a run and nobody runs alone.
What running a running club looks like today
Built for how your club actually runs
Group-run scheduling with RSVPs
Post the week’s runs — long runs, track nights, trail days — and runners RSVP in a tap. You get a real headcount and everyone sees the plan instead of re-asking "are we running Saturday?" every week.
Routes & meetup spots
Attach the route and meetup location to each run, so the whole group shows up at the same trailhead at the same time — even when the plan changes at the last minute.
Pace groups & directory
A member directory with pace groups helps runners find people at their speed. New members onboard themselves and find their group without waiting for an intro.
Announcements & club news
Post race discounts, weather calls, and schedule changes every runner actually sees — pinned where they won’t scroll away in a group chat.
Photo galleries
Collect photos from every run in a shared gallery. Runners upload from the trail and the whole club relives the miles instead of the shots living on one camera roll.
Chat & club dues
Group and direct chat keeps runners connected in the same app, and you can collect club dues or race-entry payments online — core.club keeps your money, minus a low 2.5% as you grow.
One club, on the phone and the web
Members get a fast native app on iOS and Android; admins run everything from the same account on the web. No separate tools, no exports, no re-keying data between systems.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app for a running club?+
The best running club app keeps group runs, RSVPs, routes, and your members in one place instead of spreading them across WhatsApp groups and a shared doc. core.club does all of it on iOS, Android, and web, and is free to start with just 2.5% on any payments you take.
How do members sign up for group runs?+
Runners RSVP to each run in a tap from the core.club app or web, and you get a real headcount. Every run has its route and meetup spot attached, so the whole group shows up at the same place at the same time.
Can runners find others at their pace?+
Yes. The member directory supports pace groups, so faster, steady, and newer runners can find their people — and new members can join the right group without waiting for an introduction.
How much does core.club cost for a running club?+
core.club is free to run. If your club takes payments — dues, race entries, club gear — core.club charges 2.5%, capped at $250/month per location. There are no per-member fees and no setup cost.
Can we share photos from our runs?+
Yes. Every run and event has a shared photo gallery, so runners can upload from the trail and the whole club sees them in one place instead of scattered camera rolls.
Is there a mobile app for runners?+
core.club is a native app on both iOS and Android plus a full web experience, so runners can RSVP, see routes, chat, and share photos from anywhere — and organizers run the club from the same account.
Get your running club set up in minutes
Create your club, see it populated with sample data, and invite your members. Free to start — you only pay 2.5% as your club grows.
Free to start. No credit card required. We'll set you up with a sample club so you can explore before inviting anyone.