Los Angeles enjoys no lack of terrains and vistas to choose from when heading out for a run, making it no surprise that over 100 running clubs operate across L.A., catering to runners and walkers of different paces and varied goals.
Despite an overwhelming amount of running clubs to choose from, joining one doesn’t require much more than lacing up your shoes and showing up, whether it’s a veteran club founded over a decade ago, or one just a few years in the making.
You’ll find that age and skill-level range are immensely diverse, along with a community that isn’t solely interested in running, but also shows up to forge connections and make the sport a little less lonely.
With so many clubs in existence, and more popping up, there’s one bound to cater to your niche interests, be they food, community service, or social justice. Here are eleven running clubs ready to share your passions—or at the very least, a few tough miles pounding the pavement, throughout Los Angeles.