Jelly Roll’s latest venture is a bit unexpected but totally in line with the health journey he’s been on: Jelly Roll’s Losers Run Club.
The country-rap star, who’s been open about his transformation over the past year, is launching this new run club with the goal of creating a space where anyone—whether they’re walking, jogging, or running—can come together to support each other and, hopefully, make some lasting changes.
For Jelly Roll, this all started with his own struggles.
Just a little over a year ago, he was having trouble walking to his mailbox. He’d let his health slide, and it was starting to take a toll on his daily life.
But, as we’ve seen from his openness on social media, he was determined to make a change.
After signing up for his first 5K in 2024, he caught the running bug and is now aiming for a half marathon by fall 2025.
But here’s the thing—this isn’t a run club for seasoned athletes or hardcore marathoners.
It’s called the Losers Run Club because Jelly Roll wants to create a welcoming, no-judgment space for people who might feel out of place in a typical fitness setting.
“We’re not here to make you feel bad for where you are,” Jelly Roll explained. “We just want to create a community where people can support each other.”
The club itself is built around inclusivity, with a focus on offering training and encouragement for beginners and intermediate runners alike.
Jelly Roll’s teamed up with Strava, to help people keep track of their progress and stay motivated.
Plus, his trainer Ian Larios will be offering advice on lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise to help participants build sustainable habits.
For those who are brand new to running or training for a race, ultramarathoner Matthew Johnson has put together two training plans: one for beginners and another for more experienced runners.
It’s not about perfection—it’s about feeling comfortable enough to take part without worrying about how fast or slow you are.
Jelly Roll’s open about the fact that when he first started, he was struggling to catch his breath just walking down the driveway.
He wants to help people avoid that feeling of being discouraged or ashamed, which is why the club’s not about competing with anyone else—it’s about just doing the work and having people around who get it.
The club will be run through a Facebook group, so members can interact, track their progress, and stay motivated. For Jelly Roll, it’s all about making those small, sustainable changes that can lead to bigger goals down the line.
