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Running Mamis
Los Angeles, California
Running Mamis is a Latina-led, women-centered run crew in Boyle Heights / Eastside Los Angeles that meets early Saturday mornings twice a month at Los Angeles State Historic Park. It offers varied distances and paces from short stroller-friendly loops to marathon training long runs in a supportive environment for mothers and women of color.
About This Club
Running Mamis is a Latina-led, women-centered run crew based on the Eastside of Los Angeles that meets twice a month at Los Angeles State Historic Park. It was built specifically for mothers and women of color, and the range of distances and paces reflects that, from a short stroller-friendly loop to a full marathon training long run on the same morning.
Highlights
- Nike LA partner run crew
- Wellness workshops
- Clinics
Who It Suits
If you are a woman or mother, a beginner, a walker, a stroller-pusher, or someone in the middle of marathon training, this crew was designed with you specifically in mind. If you are looking for a fast, competitive, or mixed-gender group, this is not that.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
They run on park paths and roads, and the distances on any given Saturday can range from 1 mile to 20 miles depending on where you are in your training. Pace is genuinely mixed, and they say walkers are welcome, including people who walk more than they run. Strollers are fine, so you do not have to find childcare to show up.
Distance1-3 miles, 2-3 miles typical, Up to 20 miles during marathon training
PaceMixed paces including women who walk more than they run, covering anywhere from 1 to 20 miles depending on experience and training.
TerrainPark paths, Road
Post-runCommunity-oriented atmosphere with introductions, wellness workshops, clinics, and family-centered events integrated into run crew activities
Your First Run
They meet at Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown on Saturday mornings, with most people arriving around 8 a.m. even though the listed start is 7:45. No membership is required, so you can just show up.
The group is built around mothers and beginners, which means being slow or new is not a novelty here, it is the norm. They run at Griffith Park and the Rose Bowl area on some occasions, so check their Instagram before you head out to confirm the exact location that week.
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Common Questions About Running Mamis
Can I bring my kid in a stroller?
Yes, they describe themselves as stroller-friendly, so the routes are workable with a stroller.
Do I have to join or pay anything?
No membership is required. You can show up without signing up or paying first.
How do I know how far I'll run?
Distances vary from 1 mile to 20 miles depending on the time of year and where people are in their training. Check their Instagram before you go so you know what that particular Saturday looks like.
How often do they meet, and is it always at the same spot?
Twice a month on Saturdays, usually at Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown, but they also run at Griffith Park and the Rose Bowl area. Confirm the location on their Instagram before each run.
Is this only for runners, or is walking okay?
Walking is explicitly welcome. They say the group includes women who walk more than they run, so there is no pressure to keep a running 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.