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The people behind the pace

A social club disguised as a run club.

Lazy Run Club started with a simple idea: making friends shouldn't be harder than running.

Founded in Santa Cruz in 2026 by Ayo Banjo, we're building a space where people can move, meet someone new, and feel a little more connected to their community.

The founding crew, left to right: Kaya Yildirim, Sterling Jackson, Sara Al Jaser, Ayo Banjo, Devin Thomas

No memberships. No pace pressure. No need to know anybody.

Just easy miles, good people, and coffee after.

Meet the crew

Ayo Banjo

Ayo Banjo

Founder & Community Lead

Ayo started Lazy Run Club to bring people together beyond their screens and group chats. A community builder with a love for culture, movement, and human connection, he's helping turn a simple Sunday run into something bigger: a place where strangers become friends.

Kaya Yildirim

Kaya Yildirim

Founding Crew · Community & Operations Lead

One of the people helping bring Lazy Run Club from an idea into a real experience. Kaya has been instrumental in building local connections, coordinating launch logistics, and helping the community come together.

Devin, Sterling and Sara are part of the original crew, helping shape the personality, energy, and welcoming spirit of Lazy Run Club from day one.

Devin Thomas

Devin Thomas

Founding Crew

Sterling Jackson

Sterling Jackson

Founding Crew

Sara Al Jaser

Sara Al Jaser

Founding Crew

You're part of the story too.

The founding crew may have started the group chat, but everyone who shows up helps make the club what it is.

Come solo. Bring a friend. Leave with more people in your corner.