Jakarta Running Festival

Thunder Light Jakarta was born in February 2020 when three friends decided running could mean something deeper. Founded on the belief that miles matter less than the people running them, this Jakarta crew has grown to 15 members who gather around love, partnership, and genuine community. At their heart is a simple but rare philosophy: every run lifts each other up. They meet Tuesday evenings at Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, where the city lights come alive and conversations run as deep as the miles. Thunder Light Jakarta welcomes anyone seeking honest connection, healthy habits, and running free of ego, all in one of Jakarta's most vibrant public spaces.

We Run Jakarta started in 2016 when a group of friends kept crossing paths at running events in Senayan. Those chance meetings became something permanent. Around fifty members strong, this Jakarta crew runs to find greater joy in life, gathering three times weekly: Tuesday evenings at Soemantri, Thursday evenings at GBK Parkir Timur, and Sunday mornings from FX Lobby. Beyond the kilometers, they show up for each other's dreams. Familiar faces and genuine bonds define the community, rooted in the city they're proud to call home.

MAEM Running Club was born in Jakarta in 2015 around a simple truth: running is better when food comes after. Founded on the philosophy of Run, Eat, Joy, the crew built a community on exactly that idea, believing running should feel good, taste good, and bring people together without conditions. Around 30 runners, from beginners to veterans, gather twice a week across Jakarta for their signature Re-Fuel runs. The vibe is warm, open, and always hungry for the next meal together. Every Thursday at Gelora Bung Karno at 7 PM and every Sunday at The Energy Building at 6:30 AM, MAEM Running Club proves that the best runs end with shared food and genuine connection.

Selari was born in March 2020 when a group of Jakarta cyclists decided to try something new. Two wheels became two feet, and a running crew took shape. The name itself says it all: Selari means running repeatedly, a philosophy the crew lives by every single week. With around 25 runners, Selari brings genuine passion and positive energy to Jakarta's streets. They meet every Wednesday and Sunday morning at The Energy Building, committed to the same time, same place, same ritual. The vibe is open, consistent, and grounded in a love of the sport. Show up, run together, share the passion, and keep coming back for more.

Rush Runners was born on the finish line of Jakarta's first marathon in October 2013, when ten friends crossed hand in hand and decided to keep running together. What started as that single shared moment has grown into a warm, open pack of around 200 solemates who call themselves always junior runners, keeping the energy fresh and welcoming for everyone. Founded on the philosophy of RUn and SHare, Rush Runners spreads the joy of running and healthy living across Jakarta, especially among younger generations. The crew gathers three times a week at Nike Senayan City and Plaza Senayan for Tuesday and Thursday evening runs plus Sunday morning sessions, mixing social easy miles with long runs and speed work during race season.