Morning Run Clubs in Los Angeles
63 weekly runs from 49 clubs
Morning is the best time to run in Los Angeles for most of the year: cooler air, empty beach paths and the day still ahead of you. These are the clubs with runs that start before noon.
Weekday morning runs usually start between 5:30 and 7 am and keep it short so people make it to work. Weekend mornings are for long runs, trails and the beach, with most groups heading out between 6 and 8 am.
Clubs
- Saturday 7:00 AMSan Pedro Fish Market Long Beach
- Sunday 8:00 AMAlamitos Beach (spot in IG highlight)
- Saturday 7:30AMMorgan Park Community Center
- Monday 5:15 AMThunderbolt Pizza
- Wednesday 5:15 AMThunderbolt Pizza
- Friday 5:15AMThunderbolt Pizza
- Sunday 8:00AMPicaresca Barra de Cafe
- Saturday 7:30AMMalaga Cove Plaza
- Sunday 7:30AMValley Park
- Wednesday 5:30AMSleepy Seal
- Friday 5:30AMMB Pier
- Saturday 7:15 AMDowntown Long Beach (spot posted weekly)
- Saturday 8:30 AMFleet Feet Burbank
- Saturday 7:00AMPrimo Passo Coffee Co
- Saturday 7:30AMHeartbreak Hill Running Company
- Saturday 8:00AMPlaya del Rey (spot posted weekly)
- Saturday 6:45AMLA Leggers meetup, Ocean Ave
- Saturday 7:00AMTotem Pole
- Saturday 7:00AMShane's Inspiration, Griffith Park
- Sunday 7:00AMSepulveda Golf Complex parking lot
- Saturday 7:00AMTotem Pole in Santa Monica
- Wednesday 5:30AMBalboa Park
- Friday 5:30AMBalboa Park
- Sunday 6:30AMBalboa Park
- Saturday 9:00 AMOcean Blvd & Redondo Ave
- Saturday 8:00AMGriffith Park
- Sunday 7:30AMGriffith Park, Pecan Grove
- Wednesday 6:30AMCalifornia Incline
- Tuesday 7:15AMWoodbine Park
- Saturday 8AMWoodbine Park
- Saturday 7:30AMMalaga Cove Plaza fountain
- Sunday 10:00 AMPage Against the Machine
- Saturday 9:00AMPaseo del Mar near Point Fermin
- Tuesday 5:45AMCrystal Springs parking, Griffith Park
- Sunday 7:00AMMakisupa Coffee Bar
- Monday 6AMMidnight Mission
- Thursday 6AMMidnight Mission
- Saturday 6:15AM8th Symphony Coffee
- Saturday 8AM8th Symphony Coffee
- Saturday 7:45AMVenice (spot posted weekly)
- Sunday 8:00 AMEl Dorado Park Tennis Center
- Monday 5:30AMNorman O Houston Park
- Thursday 5:30AMNorman O Houston Park
- Sunday 8:15AMVillage Runner Redondo Beach
What to expect
- Early starts mean the group leaves on time. Arrive five minutes before.
- Marine layer mornings on the coast can be cool and grey, especially in May and June. Bring a layer you can tie around your waist.
- Coffee after is almost a rule on weekend mornings.
Common questions
What time do morning run clubs in LA start?
Most weekday morning groups start between 5:30 and 7 am. Saturday and Sunday runs usually start between 6 and 8 am. Every run on this page lists its exact start time.
Is it safe to run early in the morning in LA?
Running with a group is one of the safest ways to do it. Before sunrise, wear something reflective or a small light, and stick with the group on unlit stretches.
Other kinds of runs
New to run clubs?
- What Is a Run Club? How They Work in Los AngelesWhat a run club is, how a typical run works from meetup to coffee after, what it costs, and the different kinds of run clubs you will find in LA.
- How to Choose the Right Run Club in LAA practical way to pick a run club in Los Angeles: start with where and when, match the pace and the vibe, try a few, and keep the one that feels like your crew.
- Running Essentials: Shoes, Gear and What to Bring to a Run ClubWhat you actually need to start running in Los Angeles: how to choose running shoes, what to wear for LA weather, and a short checklist for your first run club.
- How to Start Running: Pace, Breathing and Your First Few WeeksA simple way to start running: the run-walk method, how to find an easy pace, breathing techniques that help, how to handle a side stitch, and a four-week starter plan.