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Tuesday7:00 PMWednesday6:30 PMSaturday8:30 AM
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Venice Run Club
Los Angeles, California
Venice Run Club is a free, community-led running club based in Venice with three weekly runs: Tuesday track workouts in Culver City, Wednesday evening runs, and Saturday morning long runs. The club offers multiple distance and pace options for all levels.
About This Club
Venice Run Club is a free, community-led club that runs three times a week out of Venice, covering track workouts, road runs, and boardwalk miles depending on the day. They offer multiple pace groups and distance options, so you are not locked into one speed or one mileage commitment. It suits people who want structure and company without paying for either.
Who It Suits
If you want variety across the week - a track session, a mid-week social run, and a longer Saturday effort - this club gives you all three without any cost.
The multiple distances on Saturday and the pace groups on Wednesday make it workable if you are newer to running or coming back from a break. If you want a single weekly run and nothing more structured, three sessions a week may be more than you are looking for.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Tuesday evenings head to a track in Culver City at 7:00 PM, which is a different feel from the road runs mid-week and on weekends. Wednesday evenings start at 6:30 PM and include pace groups, with a slower group running around a 10:45-per-mile pace.
Saturday mornings kick off at 8:30 AM and offer multiple distance options ranging from 4.5 miles up to 10-plus miles, so you can pick what your legs have that day. The terrain across the three runs covers track, road, street, and boardwalk.
Distance4.5 miles, 6 miles, 10+ miles
PaceWednesday run includes different pace groups with slower group around 10:45 per mile. Saturday offers multiple distance options.
TerrainTrack, Road, Street, Boardwalk
Post-runPost-run drinks and food at nearby bars or venues after some runs
Your First Run
Head to 2150 Dell Ave in Venice and look for the group - that is the consistent meeting spot. Because they run multiple pace groups on Wednesdays, showing up a little early and asking which group fits you best is a smart move rather than guessing.
The slower Wednesday pace group runs around 10:45 per mile, so if that sounds about right for where you are, you already know where to slot in. There is no membership, no fee, and no sign-up process, so first-timers just show up.
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Common Questions About Venice Run Club
Do I have to pay or sign up before I show up?
No. Venice Run Club is free and membership is not required. You can walk up to any of the three weekly runs without registering in advance.
What if I am slow - will I get left behind on the Wednesday run?
Wednesday runs include separate pace groups, and the slower group runs around a 10:45-per-mile pace. You are not expected to keep up with faster runners.
How far do I have to run on Saturday?
Saturday morning offers multiple distance options - 4.5 miles, 6 miles, and 10-plus miles. You pick what works for you that day.
What happens after the run?
After some runs the group heads to nearby bars or venues for food and drinks. It is not every run, so if the social side matters to you, check with the club before a specific session.
Where exactly do I go on a Tuesday?
Tuesday track workouts are in Culver City, not at the Dell Ave address used for other runs. Check the club's own page for the exact track location before your first Tuesday session.
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.