Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Monday6:45 pm at Provisions (119 Culver Blvd, Playa del Rey)Wednesday7:00 pm at Santa Monica High School (601 Pico Blvd)Saturday7:00 am at Totem Pole (101 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica)
Community
Los Angeles Running Club
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Running Club is a nonprofit, all-volunteer running club offering year-round structured workouts including Monday evening runs, Wednesday track training, and Saturday long runs across Playa del Rey and Santa Monica. The club serves all levels with multiple pace options and organized race training programs.
About This Club
Los Angeles Running Club is a nonprofit, all-volunteer club running three structured sessions a week out of Playa del Rey and Santa Monica. They have multiple pace groups and they welcome walkers, so this is not a club where you have to prove yourself before you belong. If you want something more organized than a casual meetup, with coaching and actual race training built in, this is set up for that.
Highlights
- Year-round group runs and track workouts
- Accredited coaching
- Race discounts
- Gait analysis with coach
- Nutrition club discounts through The Feed
- Ultra training group
Who It Suits
This club suits someone who wants structure: a set weekly schedule, coaching, track work, and a path toward a race goal. It also works if you are newer and want a legitimate group to build with, not just a drop-in jog. Membership costs $65 for the current membership year, so if you want to just test the waters with no commitment, that is worth knowing upfront.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Mondays are 4 to 6 miles on coastal streets and beach in Playa del Rey, starting at 6:45 pm from Provisions on Culver Blvd. Wednesdays are track workouts at Santa Monica High School at 7:00 pm, on the track surface itself.
Saturdays are the long run, meeting at 7:00 am at the Totem Pole on Ocean Ave in Santa Monica, with distance varying depending on what training program the group is following. Because they run multiple pace groups, you are not going to be dragging a single pack of faster runners behind you.
Distance4 to 6 miles on Monday, Track workout distances on Wednesday, Saturday long run (distance varies by training program)
PaceMultiple pace groups available; all levels welcome
TerrainCoastal streets and beach in Playa del Rey, Track surface at Santa Monica High School, Urban streets and coastal areas in Santa Monica
Your First Run
For a Monday run, head to Provisions at 119 Culver Blvd in Playa del Rey at 6:45 pm. Bring water, and a light jacket because evenings on the coast get cool faster than you expect. Parking is free at all three locations, so that part is sorted.
They describe themselves as all-levels and beginner-friendly, and the multiple pace groups mean you will be running with people at your own speed rather than trying to hang on to a group that is out ahead of you. If you want to try the Wednesday track first, note it fills to 50 people and is first come, first served, so arrive on time.
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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.
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Common Questions About Los Angeles Running Club
Do I have to be a member to run with them?
Yes, membership is required. It runs $65 for the current membership year, which goes from March 13, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Can I walk, or do I have to run the whole thing?
Walkers are welcome. That is not a disclaimer buried in the fine print, they explicitly include walkers, so take walk breaks without worrying about it.
Do the Saturday long runs happen all year?
No. Saturday runs meet March through September only. Mondays and Wednesdays run year-round, and as of June 2026 the Monday run moves to a beach location.
What do I actually get out of the membership beyond group runs?
Accredited coaching, gait analysis with a coach, race discounts, nutrition discounts through The Feed, and access to an ultra training group if that is on your radar.
What if the Wednesday track is full when I show up?
The track at Santa Monica High School holds 50 people and it is first come, first served, so if Wednesday track is your goal, get there by 7:00 pm, not after.
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.