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Tuesday6:30 pm (6:00 pm winter)Thursday6:30 pm (6:00 pm winter)Saturday9:00 am
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Long Beach Frontrunners
Long Beach, California
Long Beach Frontrunners is an LGBTQ+ oriented running and walking club offering three weekly runs on Tuesday evening, Thursday evening, and Saturday morning centered on the Long Beach shoreline bluff. Typical distances range from 3-6 miles with annual dues of $25 and regular post-run social events.
About This Club
Long Beach Frontrunners is an LGBTQ+ oriented running and walking club that meets three times a week on the Long Beach shoreline bluff. They run and walk, which matters - this is not a club where walkers are quietly tolerated; walking is built into what they do. At $25 a year, the barrier to joining is low.
Highlights
- Post-run social events
- Monthly brunch
- Happy hours
- Potlucks
- Annual banquet
Who It Suits
This club is built around the LGBTQ+ community, and that identity is central to what the club is, not a side note. If you want a beach path routine with a social life attached and you are comfortable in that space, this fits well. If you need faster paces or trail variety, the 3-6 mile shoreline format may feel limited over time.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Every run starts at the bluff where Redondo Ave meets Ocean Blvd, and you stay on the beach path along the shoreline - flat, scenic, and easy to navigate. Tuesday and Thursday evenings go 3-6 miles, Saturday mornings are a bit shorter at 3-5 miles. Note that Tuesday and Thursday start times shift to 6:00 pm in winter, so double-check before you head out on a dark November evening.
Distance3-5 miles Saturday, 3-6 miles Tuesday, 3-6 miles Thursday
TerrainBeach path along Long Beach shoreline
Post-runMonthly post-run brunch every second Saturday at Belmont Brewing Company after Saturday morning walk/run; other socials include happy hours, potlucks, progressive dinner, and annual awards banquet
Your First Run
Show up at the bluff at Redondo Ave and Ocean Blvd at the right time for whichever day you pick - Saturday morning at 9:00 am is a low-pressure entry point for a lot of people.
Coming alone is completely normal here; the post-run social calendar (monthly brunch on the second Saturday at Belmont Brewing Company, happy hours, potlucks) is explicitly part of the club's rhythm, which means people are actually used to talking to each other. They do not specify how groups split by pace, so if that matters to you, reach out to them directly before your first run.
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Upcoming Races in Long Beach
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Common Questions About Long Beach Frontrunners
Do I have to pay before I show up for the first time?
Dues are $25 a year, but they do not say you need to pay before your first run. Check with them directly if you want to confirm, but $25 annually is low enough that joining upfront is not a big risk.
Is it okay if I walk instead of run?
Yes - walking is explicitly part of what this club does, not an afterthought. The Saturday run is described as a walk/run, and walkers are included in the bestFor list they use to describe themselves.
What happens after the Saturday run?
Every second Saturday, the group heads to Belmont Brewing Company for brunch. Beyond that, the club organizes happy hours, potlucks, a progressive dinner, and an annual awards banquet throughout the year.
What time does the Tuesday or Thursday run start in winter?
Both shift to 6:00 pm when winter hours kick in, instead of the usual 6:30 pm. Saturday stays at 9:00 am year-round.
How far will we actually go - can I cut it short if I need to?
Tuesday and Thursday runs are 3-6 miles, Saturday is 3-5 miles. Since you are on an out-and-back beach path, turning around early is straightforward - but they do not spell out a formal bail-out policy, so use your judgment on the route.
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.