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A Snail's Pace
Monrovia, California
A Snail's Pace Monrovia chapter meets at the A Snail's Pace Running Shop and hosts a social group run on Monday evenings. The approximately 5-mile run welcomes runners and walkers of all paces, with light refreshments and post-run socializing at the shop.
About This Club
A Snail's Pace is a social run club that meets every Monday evening at the A Snail's Pace Running Shop on South Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia. The run is about 5 miles on urban roads and sidewalks, and walkers are genuinely welcome alongside runners. After the run, people hang around the shop for light refreshments, so it has a bit of a neighborhood hangout feel.
Highlights
- 10% store discount with membership
Who It Suits
This run suits people who want to be around other runners without having to hit a specific pace, including beginners, walkers, and anyone who just wants some company on a Monday evening. It is probably less satisfying if you are chasing a structured workout, a specific training plan, or a competitive training environment, since the focus here is social.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
You gather at the shop at 5:45 pm and head out at 6:00 pm sharp, so arriving a few minutes early gives you time to find your footing. The route covers roughly 5 miles on roads and sidewalks around Monrovia.
They say all paces are welcome, fast, slow, and everyone in between, so you are not going to be the odd one out if you are not hitting a particular pace. Walkers are included, not just tolerated.
DistanceApproximately 5 miles
PaceAll paces welcome; fast, slow, and everyone in between
TerrainUrban road and sidewalks
Post-runLight refreshments at the shop after the Monday social run
Your First Run
Show up at 750 S Myrtle Ave by 5:45 pm so you have a few minutes before the 6:00 pm start. Walking in alone is fine, the shop itself is the meeting point, so there is a natural place to stand and get your bearings before the group moves.
Because the run specifically welcomes all paces and walkers, there is no pressure to keep up with anyone in particular. If 5 miles feels like too much on a given night, you are on urban streets, so turning back early is always an option.
Common Questions About A Snail's Pace
Do I have to pay anything to show up?
There is an annual membership, $35 for an individual or $60 for a family, which comes with a 10% discount at the shop. Whether you need to be a member to join the Monday run is something worth confirming with the shop directly before you go.
Can I walk the whole thing instead of running?
Yes. Walkers are explicitly welcome, not just accommodated. You will not be the only one.
What happens after the run?
The group comes back to the shop for light refreshments. It is a low-key way to actually meet people rather than just running past them.
What if I am slower than everyone else?
They say all paces are welcome, fast, slow, and everyone in between. A group that explicitly includes walkers is not going to leave a slower runner behind.
Do they run every Monday, or just some Mondays?
The run is weekly on Monday evenings, 5:45 pm gather, 6:00 pm start. If you are ever unsure about a holiday week or unusual cancellation, it is worth checking with the shop before heading out.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated July 2026.