Next group run
Long BeachCalifornia
CommunityFree
Long Beach Run Club
Long Beach, California
Long Beach Run Club is a free, community-oriented running group that meets every Tuesday at 7 PM at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Coronado Avenue. The club welcomes runners of all skill levels for social runs along the beach path with post-run refreshments at various spots around town.
About This Club
Long Beach Run Club meets every Tuesday at 7 PM at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Coronado Avenue in Downtown Long Beach. It is a free, no-membership social run along the beach path, and it is set up to work whether you run, jog, or walk. If you want a Tuesday evening out by the water with people you can actually talk to, this is built for that.
Who It Suits
This suits people who want a consistent Tuesday evening run with a social element, especially if you are new to running or group runs and want a low-pressure entry point. If you are training for a specific race and need structured pacing, speed work, or long runs beyond 45 minutes, this particular club does not offer that.
Free race emails
Get the Weekly RunSesh
Found your people? Now find the races. A Monday look ahead and a Thursday rundown of what's coming up near Long Beach, so your crew always has a start line on the calendar.
Two helpful emails per week. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
What a Run With Them Is Like
The run itself runs about 45 minutes on paved beach path and urban waterfront, so the ground is flat and consistent under your feet. The pace is genuinely your own, walkers included, so you are not being timed or ranked against anyone. After the run, the group heads out for refreshments around town, with Altar Society on Pine Avenue being one spot they mention.
PaceAt your own pace (walk, jog, run); timed runs approximately 45 minutes
TerrainPaved, Beach path, Urban waterfront
Post-runPost-run refreshments at various spots around town, including Altar Society on Pine Avenue
Your First Run
Show up to the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Coronado Avenue by 7 PM on a Tuesday and you are in. No sign-up, no fee, nothing to bring but yourself. Going alone is normal here, this is a social run club, so meeting strangers is the whole point. The pace structure means there is no version of this where you are the one holding everyone up.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Long Beach
68 upcoming races in Long Beach. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Dog Days of Summer - 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Tiki Time Run: Paradise Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $46Details Sun, Aug 9, 2026Howl at the Moon - 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $45Details
See all Long Beach races
Common Questions About Long Beach Run Club
Do I need to sign up or pay anything before I show up?
No. The club is free and requires no membership. Just show up at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Coronado Avenue at 7 PM on a Tuesday.
Is it okay if I walk the whole thing?
Yes, walkers are explicitly welcome. The pace is described as walk, jog, or run, so walking is a legitimate way to do this run, not a fallback.
What is the terrain like? Am I going to be running on sand?
No, the route is paved beach path and urban waterfront, so you can wear regular road shoes.
What happens after the run?
The group goes for post-run refreshments around town. Altar Society on Pine Avenue is one spot they mention, though the location can vary.
How far do they actually run?
The runs are timed at approximately 45 minutes rather than a set distance. They do not publish a specific mileage, so the total will depend on your pace.
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.