Next group run
6:15 PM
- Days
- Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Frequency
- Weekly
- Seasonality
- Weekly runs year-round; seasonal programs like Winter training for spring races

San Diego, California
Reliable store-led training hub for road racers in Carmel Valley
Next group run
Fleet Feet San Diego runs its club out of the Carmel Valley store, with a weekly Wednesday night run plus Tuesday and Thursday training sessions built around seasonal programs like winter training for spring races.
It's set up for runners working toward a first race or a faster 5K, 10K, or half marathon, and it draws mostly North County San Diego residents. If you want structure and a store behind you rather than a loose social run, this is that.
Highlights
This suits beginners training for their first race and runners trying to bring down their 5K, 10K, or half marathon times, especially if you're already in North County. It won't suit trail runners since everything here is road, and it's not the group for people looking for a beer-and-social scene or an early morning start, since the runs are evening.
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The Wednesday run leaves the store at 6:15pm on routes of 2.25, 3.5, 5, or 6 miles, all on road. Pace is described as easy and inclusive, aimed at both first-timers and runners working on their times, so it reads more like a shared easy effort than a fast-only outing. Tuesday and Thursday sessions are the more structured training side, tied into the seasonal race-prep programs.
Show up at the Fleet Feet store at 5980 Village Way Ste 108 in Carmel Valley by 6:15pm on a Wednesday for the weekly run, no membership or sign-up required to join that one. If you're unsure about current schedule details, the club says to check in-store or email Catherine before you go.
The pace is built to include first-timers and runners chasing a personal time, so you won't be the only newer runner out there. This isn't set up as a walk group, so come ready to run the route, even at an easy effort.
Something to train for
57 upcoming races in San Diego. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
No, the weekly run is free. Fees only apply if you sign up for one of the seasonal training programs.
No, membership isn't required to run with the club.
The club isn't set up as dog-friendly or stroller-friendly, so plan to leave both at home for this one.
Check with the Fleet Feet Carmel Valley store directly or email Catherine, that's the club's stated way to confirm times.
No, all the routes are on road, so this isn't the group if you're specifically after trail miles.
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.