Whittier & Southeast Run Clubs
Los Angeles, CA·South Bay & Long Beach·
Whittier and the Southeast cities have a tight-knit, unpretentious run-club culture built around the Whittier Greenway Trail, neighborhood parks, and college tracks — with post-run tacos never far away.
4 Clubs in Whittier & Southeast, 10 weekly runs

The Hilltop Running Club
Long Beach · 2 locations
Next: Tuesday 6:45 PM
The Hilltop Running Club is a free crew for every level that meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, alternating between Signal Hill and Downey. Thursday runs often start from the Home Depot on Cherry Avenue at the foot of Signal Hill. Sunday morning runs rotate between Lakewood and Huntington Beach; the spot goes up on Instagram.

Eastside Traffic
Whittier & Southeast · Liberty Plaza Track
Next: Tuesday 6:30PM
Eastside Traffic Run Club is a dedicated running community based in Whittier that brings together runners looking to train, improve, and connect with others in the area. The group meets every Tuesday evening at the Liberty Plaza track for structured track workouts focused on building speed and endurance. In addition to the weekly track sessions, the club also organizes trail runs every second Sunday, giving members the chance to mix up their training and explore different running environments. With a supportive and motivated community, Eastside Traffic offers a great space for runners who want to challenge themselves while enjoying the camaraderie of a local run club.

Whittier Pacers
Whittier & Southeast · Palm Park
Tomorrow · Monday 6:30PM
Whittier Pacers is a welcoming local running community that meets at Palm Park on El Rancho Drive in Whittier. The club hosts regular runs on Monday and Wednesday evenings as well as Saturday mornings, bringing together runners from the surrounding area for consistent weekly miles. With members of all skill levels, the group focuses on creating a friendly and supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to participate. In addition to the regular runs, Whittier Pacers occasionally organizes special events that help strengthen the community and keep things fun. New runners and friends are always welcome to join and grow the group.

Social Hour
Whittier & Southeast · 3 locations
Next: Tuesday 7PM
Social Hour Run Club is a large and energetic running community based around the Artesia - Cypress area of Los Angeles. With multiple meetups throughout the week, the club brings together hundreds of runners for a mix of structured training and social runs. The weekly schedule includes a Tuesday track night focused on speed workouts, Wednesday runs starting from Millie’s Burger Shop, and Saturday morning long runs from 8 Symphony Coffee. On Saturdays, runners can choose between an early endurance run of around 8–10 miles at 6:15 a.m. or a shorter 3–6 mile run at 8 a.m. Known for its lively atmosphere and strong community spirit, Social Hour Run Club attracts runners of all levels and often partners with brands like Lululemon for special events and collaborations. Whether you're looking to train seriously or simply run with a big, supportive group, Social Hour offers one of the most active running communities in the area.
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Weekly run schedule in Whittier & Southeast
Every regular run in Whittier & Southeast at a glance. Times come straight from each club; tap a meeting point for directions.
| Day | Time | Club | Meeting point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30PM | Whittier Pacers | Palm Park |
| Tuesday | 6:30PM | Eastside Traffic | Liberty Plaza Track |
| Tuesday | 6:45 PM | The Hilltop Running Club | Downey (spot posted on Instagram) |
| Tuesday | 7PM | Social Hour | Cypress College Track |
| Wednesday | 6:30PM | Whittier Pacers | Palm Park |
| Wednesday | 7PM | Social Hour | Nillys Burger |
| Thursday | 6:45 PM | The Hilltop Running Club | Home Depot, Signal Hill |
| Saturday | 6:15AM | Social Hour | 8th Symphony Coffee |
| Saturday | 6:45AM | Whittier Pacers | Palm Park |
| Saturday | 8AM | Social Hour | 8th Symphony Coffee |
Running in Whittier & Southeast
The Whittier Greenway Trail is the anchor route: a 4.5-mile paved rail-trail cutting through the heart of the city, flat and lit for early morning or evening miles. Palm Park sits right on the trail and serves as the main staging point for Whittier's group runs. South in La Mirada, Liberty Plaza and the La Mirada Creek Park paths host track nights and tempo sessions, while the Cypress and Cerritos crews stage from Cypress College's track and the coffee shops along South Street. The San Gabriel River Trail passes just west of the area, offering a car-free corridor that runs all the way to the beach at Seal Beach — the classic long-run route here. The terrain is almost entirely flat, making the Southeast one of the most beginner-friendly corners of LA County to start running with a group.
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