Charge Running
DefunctYC W21Chicago, US · Founded 2016 · 3 employees · 1 known investors
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Charge Running operates a mobile platform offering live, coached running classes and races where participants from around the world can join simultaneously and view each other's real-time performance metrics. The platform targets runners of all levels and combines group fitness with social features and competitive events.
ConsumerSaaSConsumer Health ServicesSubscriptionsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)
Charge Running was founded in 2016 by Rory Graman and Julie Wallock.
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Rory Gramanin𝕏Co-Founder | Chief Information Officer | Certified Running Coach2017–2021Rory Graman served 12.5 years as a Navy SEAL, leading personnel across multiple deployments. He built the virtual coaching infrastructure at Charge Running, which scaled to serve tens of thousands of remote runners with certified coaches, and developed SQL proficiency in data analysis. He subsequently founded Conveyor Labs, a cryptocurrency trading platform.
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Julie Wallockin𝕏Co-Founder; COO2017–2022Julie Wallock co-founded Charge Running, a platform for live coached running classes and races with real-time performance tracking, and has spent over a decade in fitness operations, partnerships, and community-building roles, including VP of Operations at Vaunt Fitness in Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Charge Running do?
- Charge Running operates a mobile platform offering live, coached running classes and races where participants from around the world can join simultaneously and view each other's real-time performance metrics. The platform targets runners of all levels and combines group fitness with social features and competitive events.
- Who founded Charge Running?
- Charge Running was founded by Rory Graman, Julie Wallock in 2016.
- Who are Charge Running's investors?
- Charge Running's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Charge Running headquartered?
- Charge Running is headquartered in Chicago, US.


