Plugging Into the Los Angeles Running Scene

"From coastal paths and canyon trails to early-morning track workouts and vibrant neighborhood run clubs, LA's running scene is as diverse and energetic as the city itself. Plugging in is easy once you know where to look: a mix of local run clubs, curated resources like LA Running Connoisseur, and an ever-growing calendar of trail races and social runs that make the city's sprawling geography feel connected one stride at a time."

"Keep reading for a full rundown on where to run, the local runners who make the LA running scene unique, and where to get running shoes from HOKA. Where to Run in Los Angeles Meet LA's Pace Setters Runner Adrian Villarreal has made the roads and trails of LA his stomping grounds. Watch the video below, sponsored by HOKA, to get to know the city and its running scene from his perspective."

"Started in 2019 by Kate Olson, the website began simply as a list of all the run clubs in LA and has since grown into a much broader hub where runners can discover local club meet-ups by day, time, and region. Whether you live in the Valley, the South Bay, or Downtown Los Angeles, you can find groups for every pace - social jogs, track workouts, trail crews - via the site or its social media."

Los Angeles offers a wide range of running experiences, from coastal paths and canyon trails to early-morning track workouts and neighborhood run clubs. Local resources include LA Running Connoisseur, which began in 2019 by Kate Olson as a run-club list and expanded into a hub listing meet-ups by day, time, and region. Runners can find groups across the Valley, South Bay, and Downtown for every pace—social jogs, track workouts, and trail crews—through the site or its social media. The city hosts an ever-growing calendar of trail races and social runs. Runner Adrian Villarreal highlights LA's roads and trails in a HOKA-sponsored video.

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