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San Diego Track Club
San Diego, California
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About This Club
San Diego Track Club has been running out of SDSU since 1954, with over 750 members currently on its rolls. It's built around coached, structured workouts rather than easy group jogs, so it suits runners who want real training input, whether that's a first half marathon or a track session ahead of a marathon.
Highlights
- Oldest club 1954
- 750+ members
- Summer/fall training program
- Coached workouts
- Low cost races
- Aid stations
Who It Suits
This fits runners who want structure, a coach's eye, and a program that scales from beginner to advanced, especially if you're training toward a half or full marathon. It's not built for casual social running or beer-focused meetups, walk breaks aren't part of the format here, and there's no stroller or dog accommodation. If what you want is workout structure and progression, it delivers that; if you want a low-key social jog, look elsewhere.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Tuesday and Thursday workouts happen at the SDSU Sports Deck, with Saturday sessions moving to various locations. Distances vary by session and by what you're training for, spanning shorter track-style work up through half and full marathon distance, all on road or track surfaces. Workouts are coached and structured, so the plan for the day is set rather than an open run.
DistanceVarying distances, Half marathon, Full marathon
PaceAll levels, structured workouts
TerrainRoad, Track
Your First Run
Show up to a Tuesday session at the SDSU Sports Deck (55th St & Montezuma Rd) at 6:00pm, that's the one the club itself points newcomers toward before committing to anything. You don't need to join or pay to try it out first, membership isn't required.
If you have questions about what to expect or where exactly to go, email pauliegreer@gmail.com ahead of time, and check the website for the current schedule since Saturday locations move around. Coached workouts are built for all levels, so beginners are genuinely part of the mix, not an afterthought.
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Upcoming Races in San Diego
57 upcoming races in San Diego. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Wed, Aug 5, 2026ONETrack International 5K San Diego, CAFrom $5Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K San Diego, CAFrom $64Details Fri, Aug 14, 2026POW/MIA 2-Mile Run/Walk San Diego, CAFreeDetails
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Common Questions About San Diego Track Club
Do I have to join before I can run with them?
No. Membership isn't required to participate, and the club specifically suggests trying a Tuesday workout at the SDSU Sports Deck before deciding whether to join. Annual membership is $50 if you do.
I'm slow and new to this, will the workout still work for me?
The workouts are described as all levels with structured coaching, and beginners are explicitly welcomed. It's a coached format though, not a walk-friendly one, walk breaks aren't part of how this club runs.
Where exactly do I go for my first visit?
Tuesday sessions meet at the SDSU Sports Deck, at 55th St & Montezuma Rd, starting at 6:00pm. Saturday runs move to different locations, so check the website for that week's spot.
What if I have questions before showing up?
Email pauliegreer@gmail.com. That contact is specifically listed for first-visit questions.
Is this just for marathon training, or shorter stuff too?
Both. The club trains varying distances alongside half and full marathon work, and runs a summer-fall program from June through December that includes the Saturday sessions.
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 April 2026.