27-year-old started a run club to meet new people—now his NYC side hustle brings in $640K a year
When Owen Akhibi Herrera started his New York City-based run club in 2024, he craved community — and entrepreneurial opportunity.
TL;DR
- Peak and Pace, a New York City-based social fitness group, was founded by Owen Akhibi Herrera in 2024.
- The run club is free to join, but larger-scale parties and events generate revenue through tickets priced between $15 and $25.
- In 2025, the company reported over $640,000 in revenue, operating at a 15% profit margin.
- Akhibi, who also has a full-time job, reinvests profits into the side hustle, which now includes hiking and ski trips.
- The club has grown significantly, with over 30,000 attendees in 2025, prompting Akhibi to delegate operations to a team of contractors.