Founder Turns Free NYC Running Club Into $640,000 Annual Business Through Social Events
Owen Akhibi founded Peak and Pace, a New York City-based free running club, in 2024 to build community beyond nightlife. While runs remain free, the group generates revenue—around $640,000 in 2025—primarily through ticketed social events like parties, hiking, and ski trips. Akhibi, who works full-time in AI robotics partnerships, reinvests profits to grow the venture. The club attracted about 30,000 attendees in 2025, with ticket prices ranging from $15 to $25, and maintains an overall profit margin near 15%.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, hindustantimes, moneycontrol, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 11 Oct, 08:30 am. Other outlets followed.