About JRC

Jaipur Runners Club is the world’s premier community running organization, seeking to improve community health and well-being by championing a lifelong commitment to running.

Our Vision

The vision to build a vibrant community of dedicated runners is centered on fostering a dynamic and energetic environment where individuals come together to pursue a shared passion for running and fitness. This community aims to promote overall well-being by encouraging consistent physical activity, cultivating teamwork, and supporting personal development. It seeks to create a space where members, whether beginners or seasoned runners, feel motivated and empowered to achieve their fitness goals while forming meaningful connections with others. By emphasizing teamwork through group runs, collaborative training sessions, and shared challenges, the community transforms running from a solitary activity into a collective journey. Additionally, it focuses on personal growth by inspiring members to set and achieve individual milestones, building resilience, discipline, and self-confidence along the way. Beyond its immediate circle, this initiative aspires to inspire a broader audience in Jaipur and beyond to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles. Through public events, charity runs, and awareness campaigns, the community envisions becoming a beacon of positivity, spreading the transformative power of running and fitness to uplift lives and foster a culture of health and wellness.

Our Mission

HELP AND INSPIRE PEOPLE THROUGH RUNNING

  • Running takes your body, mind, and spirit to a better place. The simple act of putting one foot in front of the other and moving forward can make you healthier, happier, and more confident.

  • Like the starting horn at a race, we want to be the "Go!" that gets people running for life. At Jaipur Runners, it is our goal to give everyone on the planet both a reason to run and the means and opportunity to keep running and never stop.

  • Over the past 7 years, we have grown from a local running club to a global champion of the running movement. We are the world’s premier community running organization, and our efforts and events serve all runners and active individuals, from beginners to professional athletes: the young, the elderly, and the underserved of all abilities.

  • Together with the help of all of members, supporters, participants, and partners, we're working hard to fulfill our mission of giving all people everywhere a reason to run. Today, tomorrow, and for life.

JRC Core Values
Start with SERVICE

It’s our beginning and our goal - a direct path to uplifting communities, improving lives, and driving positive change. We thrive on building connections, inspired by our community, driven by competitors, and elevated by our runners and partners.

Act with INTEGRITY

We believe in fair play, ethical leadership, and accountability. Through our events and programs, we lead by example, act with integrity, and strive to inspire trust. We own our actions and communicate openly and clearly.

Live with PASSION

Stay Passionate! We love what we do and embrace a balanced lifestyle that fuels our passions. More than just a job, it’s our chance to inspire change and energize everyone we connect with.

Strive for EXCELLENCE

We aim high and perfect the basics, pushing ourselves and supporting each other to achieve greatness. Every day, we reach for new goals, celebrating and rewarding success in all its forms.

Lead with INNOVATION

Running is in our DNA, driving us to inspire change and progress. We value creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, always seeking better ways to move forward.

Shine with TEAMWORK

Together, we can change the world. We value collaboration, inclusion and the importance of every voice, ensuring all perspectives shape our decisions.

JRC History

The Jaipur Runners Club (JRC) is a prominent community-based running organization in Jaipur, Rajasthan, dedicated to promoting health and fitness through running. JRC was established in 2009 by Ravi Goenka and Mukesh Mishra, a passionate advocate for fitness and running. His vision was to create a platform that encourages individuals to adopt running as a lifestyle choice, fostering a community spirit among enthusiasts. Since its inception, JRC has grown significantly, boasting over 5,000 members. The club organizes various events, training sessions and community runs, catering to runners of all levels - from beginners to seasoned athletes. Their mission is to inspire and assist people in embracing a running lifestyle, thereby improving overall community health.