Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Thursdays6pmSaturdays7am
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Black Men Run San Diego
San Diego, California
Empowering community-driven runs for Black men
About This Club
Black Men Run San Diego is an identity-based running club built around health and community for Black men, with runs open to all abilities. You'll find a fixed Thursday evening run at Liberty Station and a rotating Saturday morning run, plus a monthly UNITY RUN done jointly with Black Girls Run. It's free to join and there's no membership requirement.
Highlights
- Focus on African American men health
- Rotating Saturday locations
- Monthly UNITY RUN with Black Girls Run
- Free group runs
- Race team perks
- Community support
Who It Suits
This suits Black men looking for a health-focused running community, and the conversational pace is built to work for beginners through more advanced runners alike. It's not the place for structured speedwork or trail miles, since the runs are road and pavement at a conversational pace. It's also not set up as a pure walking group, so if you're looking for a very short, walk-only session, this isn't built for that.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Thursdays mean 6 miles at Liberty Station-Sea Hive, same spot every week. Saturdays are shorter at 3 miles, but the location rotates and gets posted on social media beforehand rather than staying fixed. Both are on road and pavement, run at a conversational pace meant to work for a wide range of abilities, from beginners up to more advanced runners.
Distance3 miles, 6 miles
PaceConversational pace suitable for wide range of abilities
TerrainRoad, Pavement
Your First Run
For Thursday, head to the back of the parking lot at Liberty Station-Sea Hive, 2750 Dewey Rd #103, at the corner of Cushing and Chauncey, for a 6pm start. For Saturday, check the BMRSD Facebook group or Instagram stories ahead of time since the 7am, 3-mile meeting spot changes week to week.
Participation is voluntary and at your own discretion, so there's no pressure to commit to the full distance or sign anything before showing up. It's free and there's no membership to join, so you can just turn up.
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Upcoming Races in San Diego
57 upcoming races in San Diego. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
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Common Questions About Black Men Run San Diego
Do I have to pay or become a member to run with them?
No. It's free to join and there's no membership requirement, you can just show up to a run.
Where do I find the Saturday meeting spot since it changes?
Check the BMRSD Facebook group or Instagram stories before Saturday, since the location rotates and is announced there rather than staying fixed like the Thursday run.
Can I walk if I can't run the whole thing?
This isn't set up as a walking group. The pace is conversational and meant to fit a wide range of running abilities, but walking isn't the focus here.
Is this run only for Black men, or can others join?
The club's focus is on health for Black men, and it also hosts a monthly UNITY RUN together with Black Girls Run.
What kind of terrain will I be running on?
Both the Thursday and Saturday runs are on road and pavement, no trail sections.
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 April 2026.