Running clubs in Tbilisi and Batumi: where to go run together

Information verified on September 2, 2026. Running clubs often change their time and starting point, so before your first session be sure to check the latest announcement on Telegram or Instagram.

In Tbilisi and Batumi you can find completely different ways to run together. Some clubs give a beginner a calm first five kilometers, others bring people together for socializing, and others build a full training process with a stadium, intervals, and race preparation. This piece is not a ranking but a navigator: choose a club that fits your goal.

How to choose a club in a minute

First, decide not on your desired pace, but on the scenario that makes you want to keep coming back for a run.

Tbilisi

Tbilisi Running Club — many clubs in one

Tbilisi Running Club is the most versatile open community in this roundup. Its schedule includes CityRun, the relaxed SuperEasy, stadium-based #Faster, Lisi Easy, Turtle Trail, and longer mountain outings. That's why TRC suits both someone who's just starting out and a runner who needs intervals or trail running.

Regular open training sessions are mostly free. The club's working language is English only. Check the exact location, distance, and pace groups in the announcements channel; there's a separate Telegram chat for questions.

Who it's for: those who want to try several formats and not choose between the city, the stadium, and the mountains in advance.

Languages: the main and only language of communication is English.

Lake Run — the simplest first step

Lake Run is a free 5 km run around Lake Lisi every Saturday at 09:00. There's a mass start, timing, and an official results record, but no requirement to run fast: you can walk, jog, or combine running with walking.

For your result to appear in the record, you need to register on RunPark once and bring a QR code. You can also join without recording a result. Changes are posted in the club's Telegram.

Who it's for: beginners, tourists, and anyone who wants a clear Saturday ritual without paid membership.

Languages: the main language is Russian; check about other languages before the start.

Mikkeller Running Club Tbilisi — running as a way to get to know the city

MRC Tbilisi combines short city runs with coffee, conversation, and sometimes beer after the finish. Alcohol isn't a mandatory part of the club: you can choose a coffee run or come just for the run.

The schedule includes distances of 5–10 km, city routes, stadium sessions, and trail. The meeting point changes, so the main entry point to the community is MRC Tbilisi's Telegram.

Who it's for: those who want to combine training with meeting people and social life.

Languages: the main language is Russian; English is used a little.

OMG Runners — for when you want to train for results

OMG Runners focuses on technique, speed, and race preparation. The public schedule includes stadium sessions at Vake Football Stadium, running drills, hurdles, general physical training, and specialized work. The club also forms teams for road, cross-country, trail, and relay races.

The cost and rules for the first session aren't publicly stated, so it's best to check them in the Telegram group. Visual announcements appear on Instagram.

Who it's for: runners who need structure, a stadium, and work toward a personal result.

Languages: the main language is Russian; check with the organizers about additional languages.

GeoRunners — from the city to the mountains

GeoRunners combines road and trail training, long mountain routes, trips, and seasonal challenges. The community states it's open to any level, but you should always check the difficulty of a specific outing in advance.

Membership is voluntary; the published cost is 60 GEL per year. It includes training sessions and special conditions for some club events and gear. The schedule and contacts are gathered on the official website.

Who it's for: those who want to move from city running to trail and mountain routes.

Languages: the main language is Georgian; additional language — English.

Nike Run Club Tbilisi — a new project worth following

Nike Run Club Tbilisi launched in late August 2026 together with Nike Rise Saburtalo. The first announcement mentioned free group runs with coaches for beginners and runners focused on PB/PR.

A stable schedule and a dedicated public channel haven't formed yet, so the club's card is marked with the status "schedule to be confirmed." Don't automatically assume the Nike Store is the permanent location for every session without a new announcement.

Languages: the main and additional languages haven't been confirmed yet, along with the permanent schedule.

Batumi

Love.Run.Batumi — the main entry point to the local community

Love.Run.Batumi Club holds open runs along the Boulevard and the seafront, sunset runs, long Sunday formats, trail running, and hiking in Adjara. Some sessions have a shorter option of about 3 km for beginners and 5 km for more prepared participants.

Timing varies by season; common landmarks are the Dolphinarium and the Boulevard. It's easiest to keep track of runs via Telegram and Instagram.

Who it's for: those looking for running company in Batumi for the first time, or who want to combine the seafront with trail outings.

Languages: the main public communication is in English and Russian; check about other languages with the community.

EcoRun.geo — training plus an environmental idea

EcoRun.geo operates both as a free running community and as a training project. Besides club runs, there are interval and tempo sessions, general physical training, running camps, trail, hiking, and plogging.

Free runs and paid coaching are announced separately. So before joining, it's important to check not only the time but also the format, pace, and cost of a specific session in the Telegram announcements.

Who it's for: those who need structured training, general physical training, outings, and environmental activities.

Languages: the main language is Russian; additional — English.

Mikkeller Running Club Batumi — a separate local community

MRC Batumi is an independent chapter, not a continuation of the Tbilisi schedule. The format is the same: a social run and socializing after the finish; the community's home bar is listed as HopHut.

There's no public external weekly schedule, so you need to check the day, distance, and starting point in the MRC Batumi Telegram group.

Who it's for: those looking for informal social running and company after the run.

Languages: the main and additional languages haven't been publicly confirmed; check them in the Telegram group before the run.

What about TRAILLAB?

TRAILLAB matters a great deal to running life in Georgia, but in this catalog it falls on the other side of the line: it's a trail race organizer, not a confirmed weekly run club. Tbilisi Adventure Run, Mestia Ultra, Kazbegi Mountain Marathon, and Lisi Trail Festival can be found in the separate "Events" section.

What to check before your first session

1. A fresh announcement: the day and meeting point change more often than website pages.
2. The distance, elevation gain, and stated pace.
3. Whether registration or payment is required for a specific session.
4. Whether the group waits for those falling behind and whether there's a separate pace for beginners.
5. Whether water, a headlamp, trail shoes, or other mandatory gear are required.

The best club isn't necessarily the biggest or the fastest. It's the one you find it easy to keep coming back to every week.