Membership for the 2026-2027 season is now open
About Us
This is a new
The LA Running Club (LARC) was started in 2002 when a group of pace leaders from the LA Road Runners, the official training program of the LA Marathon, were looking for a way to keep running in the "off season"--the 6 months following the LA Marathon.
Since that time, the LA Running Club has been meeting at the Totem Pole in Santa Monica on Saturdays during that "off season," leading informal group runs, encouraging runners and walkers of all levels, and providing hydration support, snacks, friendly faces, and opportunities to connect with the running community.
LARC now offers activities year-round, including weekday running and walking meetups, a weekly track workout led by certified coaches on Wednesdays at Lincoln Middle School, the longstanding Saturday meetup at the Totem Pole (March through early September), and other special events.
The LA Running Club is a member-supported organization. We welcome athletes of all levels, and membership is not required in order to participate in LARC activities. The support of members helps the Club put on all of these activities, and members receive perks that include an LARC technical shirt, discounts on registration for select races, discounts on LARC merch, and entry into periodic drawings for free race registrations and other goodies.
Follow LA Running Club on Instagram @larunningclub and join our Facebook group for announcements and updates.
Our coaches and leadership are always available to offer advice, discuss training plans, or answer questions. Whether you run, run/walk, or walk, you have a home in the running community with the LA Running Club!
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday
Monday Run
Time: 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Event Type: Stretch, Run, Walk
Destination: Playa Vista Elementary School Parking Lot
Description: Join us at Playa Vista Elementary School, located at 13150 Bluff Creek Drive, Playa Vista, on Monday at 6:45 p.m. You can choose to run or walk 3 or 5 miles. There’s ample street parking available, or you can park at the school.
Wednesday
Wednesday Night Track
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Event Type: Threshold Track Training
Location: Santa Monica
Address: 601 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA;
Note: The event has a cap of 40 participants, so first come, first served.
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
AT THE TOTEM POLE
March 14, 2026, through September 5, 2026
Come join us for our Saturday Totem Pole training session!
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When: 7:00 a.m.
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Where: Santa Monica Totem Pole
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Address: 101 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
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Details: The session will be held at the picnic tables.
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There is ample free parking on Georgina and Marguerita Avenues, and free street parking on Ocean Avenue until 9:00 a.m.
Whether you’re preparing for end-of-summer or fall marathons like Berlin, Chicago, New York, or any other race, come out and train with us!
Don’t train alone—let’s push each other to reach our goals together!
