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Running clubs in San Diego, CA

San Diego has 12 clubs — 1 free to join, 1 beginner-friendly, 1 women's, and 3 social or fun-run. 2 clubs welcome all paces, so a slower start is no problem. 4 are RRCA-affiliated. Some meet only on Meetup, Facebook or Strava — we link to their pages where we can. Verified, most-reviewed clubs are listed first; use the filters to narrow by pace, cost or vibe.

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Black Flag Running Club

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

655 Columbia St Student Lockers, San Diego, CA

Pacific Beach Run Club

Free to join · on instagram

1376 Felspar St, San Diego, CA

Free

San Diego Running (SDR) Meetup Group

Cost varies · on meetup

San Diego, CA

All pacesBeginner-friendlyTrailBrewery run

Over Easy Run Club

Cost varies

9460 Mira Mesa Blvd F, San Diego, CA

University City Running Club

Cost varies

5428 Barkla St, San Diego, CA

Girls on the Run San Diego

Cost varies · on instagram

8148 Ronson Rd I, San Diego, CA

All pacesWomen'sYouth

How to pick a running club in San Diego

  • Worried about pace? Look for a no-drop or all-paces club — they wait at turns and regroup, so you can't get dropped.
  • New to running? Beginner-friendly clubs and run-walk groups start easy and build up over weeks.
  • On a budget? Most community group runs are free — just show up. Paid clubs usually add coaching or a structured training plan.
  • Want a certain vibe? Filter above for women's, social, brewery, trail or youth, and always check a club's own page for the current meeting day, time and start spot before your first run.

Running clubs near San Diego