Group run schedule
When to Show Up
7:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays8:00 AM on SundaysSlower pace runners start at 7:00 AM on Sunday long runs
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DTLA Running
Los Angeles, California
DTLA Running is a free, community-based running club in Downtown Los Angeles established in 2008. The club meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings at The Bloc, welcoming runners of all ages and paces with different routes each week.
About This Club
DTLA Running is a free community run club based out of The Bloc in Downtown LA that has been meeting since 2008. They run Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings, with routes that change each week. If you live or work downtown and want a consistent group to run with, this is built around that exact situation.
Who It Suits
This works well for downtown LA runners who want options across the week and do not want to lock into a single pace group or pay a membership. If you are looking for a structured training program with coached workouts and specific pace targets, they do not describe themselves that way.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Routes are road-based through Downtown LA and vary in distance from 2 miles up to 13 miles, so there is a real range depending on the day and what you are up for.
On Sunday long runs, slower-pace runners get a head start at 7:00 AM, with the main group going at 8:00 AM - a practical setup that keeps people from feeling like they are holding anyone up. They say pace is accommodated for all running levels, so you are not expected to keep up with whoever is at the front.
Distance2 miles, 4 miles, 6 miles, 10 miles, 13 miles
PaceAll ages and paces welcome; pace accommodated for all running levels
TerrainRoad
Post-runEach week features a different post-run hangout; includes cooling off, chatting, and drinks at various locations
Your First Run
Show up to The Bloc at 700 W 7th St - Tuesday or Thursday at 7:00 PM, or Sunday at 8:00 AM (7:00 AM if you are a slower-pace runner doing the long run). You do not need to register or pay anything.
Coming alone is normal for a club that has been open to all since 2008. After the run, the group does a post-run hangout somewhere nearby each week - drinks, cooling off, talking - so there is a built-in way to actually meet people rather than just running past them.
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Upcoming Races in Los Angeles
58 upcoming races in Los Angeles. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026LAKSA Marathon Los Angeles, CAPricing TBARegister Sun, Aug 2, 2026Run LA 10 Miler Los Angeles, CAFrom $50Details Tue, Aug 4, 2026Track Night Los Angeles Los Angeles, CAFrom $30Details
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Common Questions About DTLA Running
Do I have to pay or sign up before coming?
No. It is free and there is nothing to sign up for. Just show up at The Bloc.
What if I can only run 2 or 3 miles? Will I be the only short-distance runner?
They offer distances from 2 miles up to 13 miles, so a shorter run is a real option, not an afterthought.
What happens on the Sunday long run if I am slower?
Slower-pace runners start at 7:00 AM, an hour before the main group goes at 8:00 AM. It is built into the schedule so you are not scrambling to keep up.
Do they run the same route every week?
No, routes change each week, so you are not running the same loop every Tuesday.
Is there anything after the run, or does everyone just leave?
Each week has a different post-run hangout - cooling off, drinks, and conversation at various spots around downtown.
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.