Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Monday8:00 PM at The HermosilloThursday7:30 PM at Burbank Memorial FieldSaturday10:00 AM at Highland Park Brewery
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Mikkeller Running Club LA
Los Angeles, California
Mikkeller Running Club LA is a free, all-levels social run club that meets Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at multiple Los Angeles locations for approximately 5 km runs followed by post-run socializing and beer. All paces and faces are welcome.
About This Club
Mikkeller Running Club LA is the LA chapter of the global Mikkeller brewery run club, built around a simple formula: run about 5 km together, then hang out over a beer. It runs three days a week across Highland Park, Burbank, and Chinatown, so depending on where you live in the city, at least one of those locations probably works for you.
Who It Suits
This suits casual runners who want a consistent social reason to get out the door a few times a week, especially if you enjoy craft beer and are not chasing a race PR. If you want a structured training program, coached intervals, or a purely competitive environment, this is probably not the right fit.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Each outing is roughly 5 km on mixed urban roads. The pace range they describe covers everything from a comfortable jog to a solid push, and they say all paces are welcome, which in practice means you are not going to be the one person dragging the group down. The post-run social is built into the schedule every single time, not an occasional add-on.
Distance5 km, 4-5 miles
Pace5:00 - 7:30 min/km, all paces welcome
TerrainMixed urban/road
Post-runBeer and socializing after each run
Your First Run
Monday nights start at 8:00 PM at The Hermosillo, Thursdays at 7:30 PM at Burbank Memorial Field, and Saturdays at 10:00 AM at Highland Park Brewery. Show up at the right spot a few minutes early and you will find the group gathering before the run.
There is no membership, no sign-up, and no fee, so you can just walk up and join. Going alone is normal here given how social the structure is, and the post-run beer gives everyone something to do together while you figure out who is who.
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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 Mikkeller Running Club LA
Do I have to buy a membership or pay anything?
No. It is completely free and no membership is required. Just show up.
What if I run slower than everyone else?
They describe the club as all-paces and all-levels, and the pace range they list is wide enough to include runners who are just getting started. You are not going to be the odd one out.
Do I have to run all three days, or can I pick just one?
Pick whichever day or location works for you. Each run is its own standalone outing, and there is no obligation to attend all three.
Do I have to drink beer afterward?
The post-run social is built around beer, but nothing says you have to drink. The hangout itself is part of the point, so you can still stick around.
How far is the run exactly, and can I cut it short if I need to?
The runs are approximately 5 km on urban roads. If you need to bail early, check with the group when you arrive so you know the route and where it loops back.
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.