Lyon running clubs offer diverse road and trail options

Lyon features a diverse running scene with various clubs catering to different interests, including road running, trail running, and competitive athletics.

AAA Lyon Route, established in 1949, maintains approximately 280 members and offers sessions focused on speed, hills, and training at locations such as Parc de la Tête-d’Or and Parc de Gerland. The club receives a 1,500 euro subsidy from the City of Lyon.

Courir à Lyon Route et trail, founded in 2013, serves about 700 members with a mission to combat sedentary lifestyles through accessible sport. It operates with a nominal annual fee of 2 euros. Additionally, the Club Alpin Français de Lyon-Villeurbanne provides specialized trail running sessions for its members.