Roffa Runs runners moving through the streets of Rotterdam

Rotterdam's favourite run club · est. 2024

Just
show up.

Every Sunday we run through Rotterdam together. 5K and 10K every other week, two pace groups, coffee and bagels afterwards. No sign up, no fuss. You just come.

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Every Sunday Rotterdam · start at Bagel Bagel 5K & 10K · two pace groups

Everyone welcome No sign up 5K & 10K rotation Two pace groups Coffee & bagels after More than a run club

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Upcoming events

Mon26Oct

Trainmore × Roffa Runs

Opening Run Club Rijnhaven

18:30 – 19:30Trainmore Rijnhaven, Rotterdam

We are celebrating the opening of the brand new Trainmore Rijnhaven with a run club. Grab your ticket in advance.

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Sun1Nov

Akinzo × Roffa Runs × Levels × Zone2 × ASAH × GroupAway × Oak Berry

Rotterdam Unite

Walk-in 11:00Start 12:00Kralingse PlasFree

A free social 5K with three pace groups, followed by sprints, a team relay and a social hour. Snacks and goodie bags provided. Sign up and you will receive the exact meeting point in the group chat.

What is Roffa Runs

A run club for all of Rotterdam. Fast or slow, first time or regular.

Roffa Runs started in 2024 with a simple idea: running together beats running alone. No subscription, no level requirements, no intake. You drop by on Sunday, pick your distance and run along.

After the run we stick around for coffee and bagels. That is how you meet new people who love moving and love the city as much as you do. That is what it is really about.

Emilee Böttger, co-founder and organizer of Roffa Runs

The face of Roffa Runs

Meet Emilee

Emilee founded Roffa Runs in 2024 together with her former co-organizer and now runs it on her own. You will usually spot her at the front on Sunday. First time and you don't know anyone yet? Come and say hi. You never need to know anyone to run with us.

How the Sunday run works

Come by and run along

You do not have to arrange anything. Here is what to expect the first time you join.

Just show up

No booking in advance. Come to the start, say hi and you run along. It really is that simple.

5K and 10K, every other week

One Sunday we run 5K, the next 10K. There are two pace groups, so most runners find a group that fits.

Keep the pace

We share the route on our Strava beforehand, so you won't get lost. You do need to keep up with the pacers though, as we can no longer cater to both the very fastest and the slowest.

Coffee & bagels

Afterwards we settle in for coffee and bagels. Often the best part of the morning.

First time?

This is how you find us

Meet at Bagel BagelWe gather at Bagel Bagel in Rotterdam before the run.
Check the WhatsApp groupThe exact time and meeting point are posted there every week.
Look for EmileeShe is usually at the front. Say hi and she will get you started.

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Sunday mornings in Rotterdam

This is Roffa Runs

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Photos: Luna Vita Photography and Runners High

Two runners in Roffa Runs shirts from behind

Roffa Runs members together after the run

Runner drinking water on the track after the run

More than a run club

Rotterdam runs with us

What started with a handful of people has grown into a community that gets bigger every week. On the track, in the bar and at events across the city.

2024Founded

1.700+On Instagram

5&10KEvery Sunday

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Guest story · Julia Iles

“Somehow, I had shown up for a 5k and left with a friend and a potential job.”

Julia moved to Rotterdam knowing almost nobody. After one Sunday run she had new friends and a job lead. She wrote about it in her essay on third spaces and finding community in the city.

Read the full story Featured on bagel bagel

Recent editions

Past events

A look back at some of our recent runs and collabs. Click through for the full photo sets.

10 September 2026

New Balance Store Opening

Our run to celebrate the New Balance store opening in Rotterdam.

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Runner in Runners High kit at the Beat Your PR run

5 September 2026

Runners High · Beat Your PR

Our ‘Beat Your PR’ 5K race together with the Runners High app.

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Beyond the running

Not just running

Roffa Runs is also about the events around it. From parties to teaming up with the neighbourhood.

Healthy Freaks

Run and then let loose with DJs. Sport and a night out in one.

Bagel Runs

Together with Bagel Bagel: coffee, bagels and a discount for runners.

Cheer Zones

We line the route at the Rotterdam Marathon to shout everyone to the finish.

Frequently asked

Before you join

No. You do not have to register anywhere and there is no membership. Just come by on Sunday. Want to keep up with the time and location? Join the community on WhatsApp.

Running along is free. You pay for your own coffee and bagels afterwards, often with a discount for runners.

There are two pace groups and we rotate between 5K and 10K, so there is usually a group that suits you. Keep in mind that you run at the pace of the pacers, so some base fitness helps. We share the route on our Strava beforehand in case you lose the group.

We run every Sunday and often meet at Bagel Bagel in Rotterdam. We share the exact time and start point on Instagram and in the WhatsApp community, so you always have the latest info.

Running shoes, clothes you move well in and the urge to run. Bring something to drink if you like. Nothing else to prepare.

Most people show up alone the first time. Within a few minutes you are chatting with new people. That is exactly why Roffa Runs exists.

See you Sunday?

Join the community and you will know exactly where and when we run. Otherwise, just show up.

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Ran with

TrainmoreNew BalanceRunners HighBagel BagelAkinzoLevelsZone2ASAHGroupAwayOak Berry

For brands & partners

Let's work together

Are you a brand looking to team up with Roffa Runs? We are always open to collabs, events and partnerships, so drop us a line.

info@roffaruns.com

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