With our year-round sunshine, scenic coastlines, and tight-knit wellness community, it's no surprise that run clubs are thriving across San Diego County. From casual beer runs to sunrise trail treks, these run clubs offer a healthy mix of fitness and fun with a strong dose of community vibes. Here's your go-to guide to some of the best social run clubs in San Diego.
General Run Clubs
Milestone Running Club (North Park + PB)
Milestone’s free weekly runs on Wednesdays in North Park and Sunday in PB are beloved by locals for their inclusive, come-as-you-are energy. Run club members receive store discounts.
Weekly runs: Wednesdays + Sundays
Instagram:@milestonerunning
San Diego Reluctant Runners (Central San Diego)
A non-competitive social running group with runners/joggers of all speeds and ability levels. Join in weekly runs (capped at 5k) followed by a food + drink social meetup.
Weekly run: Wednesdays, weekends
Meetup group: San Diego Reluctant Runners
San Diego Track Club (Various Locations)
A long-time favorite run club for racers, the San Diego Track Club offers weekly training workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays plus focused training sessions for specific races (Rock n’ Roll Marathon, Boston Marathon, etc.).
Weekly run: Tuesdays, Thursdays
Instagram: @sandiegotrackclub
SixRun9 (San Diego)
Weekly runs on Fridays at 6am, starting at the Star of India
Weekly run: Friday
Instagram: @sixrun9
Sunday Runday Club (Various Locations)
Weekly runs on Sundays at 9am at various San Diego locations
Weekly run: Sunday
Instagram: @sundayrundayclub
URBN Run SD (Central San Diego)
Much more than a run club, URBN Run exists to foster an inclusive environment where every stride builds connection.
Weekly runs: Tuesdays pm -- Mission Beach, Thursdays pm -- SDSU Mission Valley, Saturdays am -- San Diego Harbor
Instagram: @urbn.run
We Run SD (Various Locations)
Weekly runs on Wednesdays and Sundays at various San Diego locations.
Weekly run: Wednesdays pm, Sunday am
Instagram: @werun_sd
Neighborhood Run Clubs
Adams Run Club (Normal Heights)
Weekly 5k fun runs every Friday morning.
Weekly runs: Friday a.m.
Instagram: @adamsrclub
Birch Road Run Club (Chula Vista)
Community run club with runs starting at Otay Ranch Town Center
Weekly runs: Mondays pm, Saturdays am
Instagram: @birchroad.rc
Carlsbad Coastal Runners
Every Sunday morning from Magee Park at 7:30am
Weekly runs: Sunday a.m.
Instagram: @carlsbadcoastalrunners
Carlsbad Run Club
Coastal 5k runs every Wednesday with select meetups and longer runs on Saturdays.
Weekly runs: Wednesday at 6pm
Instagram: @carlsbadrunclub.official
Coastal Run Club (Encinitas)
Three weekly runs along the 101 in Cardiff + Leucadia.
Weekly runs: Wednesday p.m., Friday a.m., Sunday a.m.
Instagram: @coastal.runclub
Encinitas Run Club
Weekly Tuesday 3-5 mile runs followed by a meetup at Culture Brewing, with additional Encinitas Ranch Trail runs on the last Sunday of the month.
Weekly runs: Tuesdays
Instagram: @encinitasrunclub
Imperial Valley Run Club (La Jolla)
Weekly Wednesday evening runs and select Saturday meetups.
Weekly runs: Wednesdays pm, Saturdays am
Instagram: @ivrunclub
La Jolla Run Club
Weekly Tuesday runs at 6pm from the La Jolla Rec Center
Weekly runs: Tuesdays
Instagram: @ljrunclub
Nobody Cares Run Club (Escondido / North County)
Based in Escondido, Nobody Cares Run Club keeps it low-pressure with a packed weekly lineup featuring ladies-only sessions at Kit Carson Park on Mondays, and plenty of early morning, weeknight or weekend meetups to get you moving with a solid crew.
Weekly runs: Mondays pm, Wednesdays pm, Fridays am, Saturdays am
Instagram: @nobodycaresrunclub
North Park Women's Running Group
Weekly social runs for 3-5 miles for all levels, followed by drinks and tacos.
Weekly runs: Wednesdays
Meetup group: North Park Women's Running Group
OB Run Club (Sunset Cliffs)
Group 4 and 6 mile runs along the stunning Sunset Cliffs (meet at Saratoga Ave)
Weekly runs: Tuesdays pm, Thursdays am
Instagram: @obrunclub
Ocho Run Club (North County)
Co-ed run club in North County with Friday pm sprints and Saturday morning runs + social hangs.
Weekly runs: Fridays pm, Saturdays am
Instagram: @ochorunclub
PB Run Club (Bonita Cove)
“A social club that likes to run.” This neighborhood fitness club meets for weekly 5k runs at Bonita Cove followed by post-run social hours, plus pickleball tournaments, fitness fests, and other social gatherings.
Weekly runs: Wednesdays pm, Saturdays am
Instagram: @pbrunclub
Run North County
One of the most organized running club groups in San Diego, Run North County offers 1-2 runs every day at various North County locations including Carmel Valley, Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista.
Run distances range from 2-8 miles plus additional trail runs and longer distance training runs. Perfect for those just starting out or want to connect with a community.
Multiple runs weekly
Instagram: @run_north_county
South O Run Club (Oceanside)
Warm up & cool down at South O Brewery.
Weekly runs: Wednesdays pm, Saturdays am
Instagram: @southorunclub
Tuesdays Waterfront Run (San Diego)
Free community 3-5 mile scenic run along San Diego's waterfront every Tuesday.
Weekly runs: Tuesdays at 6pm
Instagram: @tuesdayswaterfrontrun
Affinity-Based Run Clubs
Looking for a space where you can show up as your full self? San Diego is home to a variety of affinity-based running crews focused on representation, empowerment, and shared experiences.
Baddies Run
Inclusive run club with multiple run meetups and a Strava Run Club.
Weekly run: Tuesdays pm, Thursdays pm, Saturdays am, Sundays am
Instagram: @baddiesrun_sd
Black Girls Run San Diego
A community to inspire ALL women, especially Black women to be healthy & active.
Facebook group: Black Girls Run San Diego
Black Men Run SD
Group runs on Saturdays and local race meetups.
Weekly runs: Saturdays
Instagram: @blackmenrunsd
Chismosas Run Club (Escondido)
Friendly run club for all paces welcome, distances range from 1.5-6 miles on trail or road.
Weekly runs: Thursdays am, Saturdays am
Instagram: @chismosasrunclub
Frontrunners + Walkers SD
This LGBTQ+ running club meets weekly for walks + runs in Balboa Park, plus a North County group that meets on Saturdays at MaGee Park in Carlsbad.
Weekly runs: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Instagram: @f_r_w_s_d
Group Chat Run Club
Weekly run and walk / hike meetups for women, plus coffee + matcha post-workout.
Weekly run: Saturdays am
Instagram: @groupchatrunclub
La Llorunna Run Club
Monthly community runs / walks through the barrio, followed by cafesito.
Instagram: @llorunnarc
LEZ Run SD
This lesbian led all-inclusive run club meets every Thursday at Thorn Brewing in North Park for a 3 mile run or 1.75 mile walk. All paces, people and pups welcome.
Weekly runs: Thursdays
Instagram: @lezrunsd
Run Happy San Diego
Inclusive, LBGTQ+ friendly run club. All paces and faces welcome.
Weekly runs: Various days
Instagram: @runhappysandiego
Running Babes Run Club (Mission Bay)
Women's runs + monthly co-ed runs, hiking meetups. Very beginner-friendly.
Weekly runs: Saturdays am
Instagram: @runningbabesrunclub
Rock It Run Club for Kids (Chula Vista)
Kids empowerment and running club sessions using games and drills to build strength, teach resilience, & develop character. Also offering a Parent + Me run club session. Must register for each class session.
Weekly runs: Various days
Instagram: @rockitrunclub
Santa Mujeres Running Club
A running club and safe space for BIWoC to grow and get active together, with weekly 1 mile and 5k runs on Thursdays at Balboa Park. Additional weekend 5k meetups and hill climb runs at other central San Diego locations.
Weekly runs: Thursdays + pop-up meetups
Instagram: @santamujeresrc
SD Girls Run Club (Imperial Beach)
Weekly run meetups on Mondays at Imperial Beach Pier, plus meetups and partner discounts for local 5K/10K races.
Weekly runs: Mondays
Instagram: @sdgirlsrun
Trail + Distance Runs
EARTHBOUND Trail Running
A mindful trail running experience with long runs + night trail runs at various San Diego County locations each month.
Weekly runs: Saturdays
Instagram: @earthbound.trail
Long Run Sunday SD
Looking to train for a half-marathon, marathon or ultra marathon? Get together for a weekly distance run at various San Diego locations. Includes race preview routes for SD’s most popular races.
Weekly runs: Sundays
Instagram: @longrunsundaysd
San Diego Trail Runners
Three weekly runs at Mission Trails Regional Park.
Weekly runs: Mondays pm, Wednesdays am, Thursdays am
Instagram: @sdtrailrunners
South Bay YMCA Trail Runners
Weekly meetup for trail running enthusiasts in Chula Vista.
Weekly runs: Tuesdays at 6pm
Instagram: @sbytrailrunners
Trailblazers - North County
Weekly trail 3-6 mile run at San Elijo Lagoon
Weekly runs: Saturdays am
Meetup group: Encinitas Trail Run
UltraBuds Run Club
This run club affectionately calls themselves “a collaboration of ultra runners, trail runners and mountain runners with a hops and grapes issue.”
Weekly runs: Saturdays, Sundays
Instagram: @ultrabuds
Urban Trail Runners SD
Group runs on Wednesdays at Morley Field (North Park) and additional monthly runs at other San Diego locations.
Weekly runs: Wednesdays
Instagram: @sdtrailrunners
Beer Run Clubs
If your ideal cooldown involves a cold one, you’ll love these brew-based run clubs.
Mikkeller Running Club
Group runs on Wednesdays in East Village and Saturdays (various locations).
Weekly runs: Wednesdays, Saturdays
Facebook group: @mrcsandiego
Seek Beer Run Club (North Park)
Weekly 5k / 10k run meetups on Mondays.
Weekly runs: Mondays
Instagram: @seekbeer_runclub
Waterfront Social Run Club (Shelter Island)
Sunset social runs on Shelter Island each Thursday, with post-run brews at Eppig Brewing.
Weekly runs: Thursdays
Instagram: @waterfrontsocialrunclub
Tips for Joining a Run Club
- Show up solo—it’s normal! These clubs are built for community and you’ll be welcomed in no time.
- Check Instagram day-of for route updates, cancellations, or theme runs.
- All paces welcome is true—but if you’re nervous, message the organizers. Most clubs have sweeps or pacing options.
- Bring a water bottle and layer up for night or early morning runs.
- Stay after! That post-run moment is where the real magic happens.
San Diego’s social run clubs are about more than just miles. They’re about building connections, staying motivated, and discovering the city one stride at a time. So pick a club, lace up your sneakers, and go find your pace—and your people!
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