La Cabrera

Lactic Acid Junkies began in Madrid in 2012 with a single conviction: no one should run alone. Founded on the belief that running belongs to everyone, the crew built a culture where newcomers and seasoned runners thrive together across multiple pace groups. Today, about 450 runners meet Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout Madrid, anchored by Sunday mornings at J & J Books and Coffee, the crew's cherished gathering place. Led by guides who genuinely mentor, Lactic Acid Junkies pursues a clear mission: promote sport and healthy living for all ages and abilities while giving back to the community. The atmosphere is welcoming and grounded, a crew that looks out for each other every single week.

When Manuel arrived in Madrid from Venezuela, he found a city full of runners but no real community. Under the trees of El Retiro Park, he built what was missing: a crew that treats running as an excuse for connection. Retiro Running gathers beneath the Puerta de la Independencia three times weekly, welcoming all paces and backgrounds. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays. No pace charts, no hierarchy. Meet&Chill events and weather challenges blur the line between running and culture, turning strangers into regulars and one park into a living map of the world. Since 2021, this crew has proven that the best runs happen when you stop rushing and start listening.