Delta Runners started in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, in October 2014. Four friends founded the group, making it the first running crew in the city. Now, there are more than 100 members. The group is open to everyone and hosts free runs every Tuesday and Thursday. People of all backgrounds and fitness levels are welcome to join.
Delta Runners: Pioneering a Running Culture in Indonesia's Delta City
Delta Runners began in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, in October 2014. Four friends—Risa, Senna, Guruh, and Aris—started the city's first running group. Since then, they have encouraged many people in Sidoarjo to start running.
The founders wanted to build a group where everyone feels welcome. Members support each other, whether they are experienced runners or just starting out. This approach has helped more people in Sidoarjo get interested in running.
Delta Runners helped start the running scene in Sidoarjo. With over 100 members, they are active at local events like the Sidoarjo Marathon, both as runners and as supporters.
Delta Runners meet every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Alun-Alun Sidoarjo for a city run. On Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., they start from Transmart Sidoarjo and run on different trails. There are pace groups from 6:30 to 8:30 minutes per kilometer, and members train for distances from 5k up to a marathon.
There are no membership fees. Anyone can join, whether you live in Sidoarjo or are just visiting. For updates, check their social media pages.
Delta Runners helped inspire other running groups in Sidoarjo and the Surabaya area. Now, there are more clubs and a stronger network for local runners.
Sidoarjo is a busy city in East Java, located at the mouth of a river. It is called the Delta City of Indonesia and is part of the Surabaya metropolitan area. The city's setting is well-suited for running.
Delta Runners use different parts of the city for their runs. On Tuesdays, they start from Alun-Alun Sidoarjo in the city center. On Thursdays, they run from Transmart Sidoarjo and explore the green areas on the edge of the city.