Run Clubs in Los Angeles
LA's run club culture is massive: 14 groups in our directory, from Koreatown Run Club's night runs to BlacklistLA's art runs downtown and November Project's dawn stairs at Griffith Observatory. Most groups are free; what changes is pace, vibe and neighborhood.
Run clubs & groups in Los Angeles
Listings updated September 2026, official links verified · Schedules and details are community-sourced: check with the venue before you go.
BlacklistLA
Nonprofit run organization founded in 2013, famous for free Monday night art runs to LA murals plus track workouts and LA Marathon training programs.
DTLA Running
Founded in 2008 for people who live and work downtown: free Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday runs from The Bloc on Flower Street with 2, 4 and 6-mile groups, all paces and ages.
Eagle Rock Run Club
Started in March 2022, this casual Thursday 3-miler from Walt's Bar on Eagle Rock Boulevard draws up to a hundred runners, with weekend long runs of 10 to 20 miles for those who want more.
Hermosa Run Club
South Bay crew running the Strand pier to pier every Wednesday evening from Pier Plaza, 3.8 miles at all levels, ending at local bars and cafes; organized on Instagram.
Koreatown Run Club
One of LA's most influential running communities, free to join, with weekly night runs, track sessions and Saturday long runs rooted in Koreatown culture.
LA Leggers
Santa Monica marathon training club since 1989: Saturday morning pace-group long runs from Ocean Avenue, August to March, for walkers, first-timers and experienced marathoners alike.
LA Road Runners
Official training program of the LA Marathon, with Saturday morning group training in Venice, professional coaches and around 20 pace groups.
Los Angeles Frontrunners
Running and walking club for the LGBTQ+ community and friends, active for over 45 years, hosting six weekly runs and walks around West Hollywood and greater LA.
November Project Los Angeles
Free fitness and running community that meets every Wednesday at dawn at Griffith Observatory for stairs, running and bodyweight workouts open to all levels.
Pasadena Pacers
Volunteer-run Rose Bowl club marking 30 years in 2026, with free structured groups from walkers and pre-conditioners to half, marathon, ultra and trail programs, three sessions a week.
Shoreline Frontrunners of Long Beach
LGBTQ+ inclusive Long Beach running and walking club formed in 1984 as a sister club to LA Frontrunners, with three weekly 3 to 6-mile runs along the bluff and beach path.
Silver Lake Track Club
Eastside club with four free weekly sessions: a casual Tuesday 3-miler from the Red Lion Tavern, an 8-mile dawn Griffith Park loop, Thursday track in Burbank and Sunday speed work.
Skid Row Running Club
Running club founded in 2012 by LA Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell at the Midnight Mission, using running to support people recovering from homelessness and addiction.
Venice Run Club
Free Westside crew born in 2020 from a 48-hour charity run: Wednesday 4.5-mile and Saturday 6 or 10-plus mile runs from Dell Avenue, plus Tuesday track night in Culver City.
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Frequently asked questions
- Are run clubs in Los Angeles free?
- Most community run clubs are free to join. You just show up at the meeting point. Some training-focused clubs charge a fee for coached programs.
- What pace do I need to join a group run?
- Most clubs run in pace groups, so runners of every level have company. If you're unsure, start with a club that advertises social or beginner-friendly runs.
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