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Santa Mujeres Run Club
San Diego, California
Empowering inclusive space for underrepresented runners
About This Club
Santa Mujeres Run Club is a Latina-led group in San Diego built specifically for women of color, meeting weekly in Balboa Park. It's set up around a 1-mile and a 5k option, with kids, pets, and strollers all part of the picture, not an afterthought. This one genuinely suits beginners and anyone who wants to run alongside other women of color in a space built for that.
Highlights
- Created by/for women of color
- Safe space for BIWOC
- Kid/pet/stroller friendly
- Supportive buddies
- Inclusive environment
- Representation for women of color
Who It Suits
This suits women of color, beginners, and anyone looking for an inclusive, unhurried environment where walking is completely normal. It's not built for competitive racers chasing pace goals or PRs. If you want a group that runs from the back so nobody's left behind, this is designed for exactly that.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Runs happen on paved paths in Balboa Park, with a choice of 1 mile or 5k depending on what you're up for that day. The pace is set to include everyone, and the group leads from the back specifically so no one ends up running alone at the rear. There's a buddy system in place, so you're not just handed a route and left to it.
Distance1 mile, 5k
PaceAll paces welcome; lead from the back, no one left behind
TerrainPaved paths
Post-runPost-run smiles and community connection
Your First Run
Meet at the carousel in Balboa Park, 1889 Zoo Pl, at 6pm on a Thursday. You don't need to join anything or pay first, it's free and there's no membership to sort out beforehand. Expect to be paired with a buddy, so showing up alone isn't something you need to think twice about. Bring your kid, your dog, or a stroller if that's part of your routine, all of it is expected here, not tolerated.
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Upcoming Races in San Diego
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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 Santa Mujeres Run Club
Do I need to sign up or pay before showing up?
No. It's free to join and there's no membership requirement, just show up at the carousel Thursday at 6pm.
Can I bring my dog or my kid?
Yes, the club is explicitly kid, pet, and stroller friendly, it's part of how the group is set up.
What if I need to walk during the run?
Walkers are welcome. The group leads from the back so no one gets left behind, whether you're walking or running.
Is there anything besides the Thursday run?
Yes, there are additional runs every second Saturday in Barrio Logan.
What happens after the run?
The record describes it as post-run smiles and community connection, nothing formal or ticketed.
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.