Running is personal, but it should not be isolating. RealA exists to help runners find consistent, local training partners and build real community through shared miles.
As a lifelong runner, I have seen how much better the sport feels when you have people around you. Through years in cross country and track, I built lasting relationships through training. During solo stretches, I felt the difference immediately, and that is what inspired RealA.
We built RealA to reduce isolation in running and make it easier to find dependable partners nearby. The goal is simple: help more runners feel supported, consistent, and connected.
Founder & CEO
My dad got me into running. I ran through elementary school, took a few years off, then joined my high school cross country team as a freshman. During my time with the team, I've felt the warm community and support that comes with running. Right now I'm training for my first marathon in the next few months (June 2026).
During offseasons (and now that I train outside of the team), I found training less enjoyable, even though I knew there was a strong running community right in my neighborhood. I just had no easy way to find them.
RealA was built to change that: to connect neighboring runners at the same level so they can lace up together and make every run, whether training or casual, more exciting.
For any inquiries or potential partnerships, please reach out to reala.running@gmail.com