Calendar of events
Bonfire At Huntington State Beach
Bring: Snacks, drinks, beach chairs/blanket
Location: Huntington State Beach near Lifeguard Tower 5
Park in Huntington State Beach Lot 3
access PCH at Magnolia St
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Track Night
Come to the Woodbridge High School track, located at the corner of W Yale Loop and Alton Parkway in Irvine, to test your speed. Mike Dietz is your coach.
Workouts change every week, but the warm-up and cool down remains the same.
WARMUP
• 10-15 minutes easy running
• 6x50m Drills (I like to do 2x50 High Knees, 2x50 Skips, 2x50 Cariocas)
• 4x50m Strides
COOL DOWN
• 15 minutes easy running
• Drills/Strides (optional)
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Dana Point Headlands/Salt Creek
Leaders: Barbara Eckes & Victor Gambone
Location: Meet in the Dana Point Harbor Parking Lot near the Brig Restaurant.
Directions: From the I-5 Freeway take Exit 79 for CA-1. Follow signs for CA-1/PCH. Continue on E PCH for 1 mile. Left on Dana Point Harbor Drive. Left on Golden Lantern. Drive into parking lot to front of the Brig Restaurant.
About the run: Basic Route is 11.7 mile looped course. For a 7.2 mile loop, return via the sidewalk from the Monarch Beach Golf Links (where the Salt Creek Trail crosses PCH).
See route map https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7271616
From the Harbor parking lot we CLIMB STAIRS to Heritage Park. As we run along the bluff we’ll take in panoramic views of Dana Point Harbor. Where the park ends, we pass through a neighborhood onto Santa Clara Ave and then turn left onto Green Lantern. This street becomes Scenic Drive and leads us to the Dana Point Headlands trail. This single track (0.5 mile) packed dirt trail takes us to a stairway that drops DOWN to Strand Beach. We run on Strand Beach past the Ritz-Carlton where we pick up the Salt Creek Trail. We follow the trail under PCH through the Monarch Beach Golf Links and into Salt Corridor Regional Park. The trail goes under Niguel Road and continues UPHILL through Chapparosa Park to end on Golden Lantern next to the Dog Park. The remaining 3.5 miles on Golden Lantern are DOWNHILL to return back to the Dana Point Harbor Parking Lot.
Carrying water is recommended. Bathrooms and water are available in the Nature Center at the Dana Point Headlands (Mile 1.6) and at the end of Strand Beach (Mile 3.3). Additional options are the shopping centers at Niguel Road and Salt Creek Trail (Mile 6) and at the corner Golden Lantern and Camino Del Avion (Mile 9.7) Or if you dare, the Ritz-Carlton.
After the Run: Breakfast in Dana Point Harbor (various options including Coffee Importers, Proud Mary's, etc)
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Track Night
Come to the Woodbridge High School track, located at the corner of W Yale Loop and Alton Parkway in Irvine, to test your speed. Mike Dietz is your coach.
Workouts change every week, but the warm-up and cool down remains the same.
WARMUP
• 10-15 minutes easy running
• 6x50m Drills (I like to do 2x50 High Knees, 2x50 Skips, 2x50 Cariocas)
• 4x50m Strides
COOL DOWN
• 15 minutes easy running
• Drills/Strides (optional)
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Grand Prix Race: SCRR Los Olivios 5k
Hosted by SCRR and a fan favorite for the location, course, and price.
Meet at the community center then walk a block down Alfonso to the starting line. Make sure to get there 15 minutes early so we can get started on time.
The course heads down the trail towards the 405 then makes a right towards Irvine Center Drive where we make a U-turn and come back to the start.
This year we will have a potluck breakfast hosted by some of our members. More details to come.
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Saturday Run - Lake Forest Extension Loop
Leader:
Location: Starbucks at the corner of Alton & E. Yale Loop - 5365-B Alton Parkway, Irvine
Directions: From the 405 freeway, exit Jeffrey and go north two lights to Alton. Turn left then right into the parking lot. Starbucks is between Ralphs and CVS.
About the Run: Run out along the bike trail towards the Spectrum, then out to the Lake Forest road extension behind Irvine Meadows, then loop back near Quail Hill. There are options for a 9.5 or 12 mile loop (or as short or long as you’d like).
Here is a link to the course map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com?r=6182347
After the Run: Starbucks, Chronic Tacos, Donut Star
Map with Alton variation for San Diego Creek Trail construction
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Saturday Run - 3 Piers
Leader: Molly Donnellan
Location: Meet at the Newport Beach Pier. Arrive early for parking (can pay by card or phone at the metered lot or find nearby street parking).
Directions: From the 5 Freeway to 55-S, follow signs to the Newport Beach Pier. Search “Sharkeez Newport Beach” on Google Maps for exact directions to the pier/pier parking lot.
About the Run: This is a club favorite that starts/ends at the Newport Beach Pier and takes us on endless flat miles along the beach! Most of the club will start from the Newport Pier and head north towards the HB Pier for an 11.1 mile out-and-back run, which can easily be shortened or extended for your desired mileage. Another option is to run south towards the Breakers (passing the CDM Pier) for a 5.75 mile out-and back. To get the three piers, you can start before the run to do the 5.75 mi Breakers run, then meet the club at the start to run the HB Pier run together. Restrooms and water fountains are available throughout the run, primarily clustered closer to the HB Pier.
After the Run: There are great deals on breakfast at Baja Sharkeez. Other options nearby are The Helmsman or Charlie’s Chili.
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
First Thursday - Club Meeting & Pizza Night
Club Meeting and Pizza Night!
The first Thursday of every month, join SCRR for our club meeting (located at Heritage Park Community Center). The meeting begins at 7:30 PM.
Following the club meeting (approximately 8:00 PM), we head to Lamppost Pizza for dinner (14450 Culver Drive Suite #E, Irvine, CA 92604)
This is a great night for new members to attend, so you can introduce yourself and your running goals, get to know the club, and enjoy some delicious post-run pizza!
Saturday Run - Black Star Canyon (New)
Leader: Amy Dayou
Location: Parking lot at 14100 Black Star Canyon Rd. (free)
Directions: From Santiago Canyon Rd, turn only Silverado Canyon Rd., and then make a left onto Black Star Canyon Rd.
About the Run: This run is celebrating Amy’s birthday! New Route! From parking lot, the run starts by continuing up Black Star Canyon road. At 0.6 miles, turn right onto a mainly dirt road. At 2.4 miles from start, turn left on the fire road (we are not heading for Black Star Falls which is a single track, rocky trail). Then, go out and back as far as you want. The trail is only a gentle slope and “easy” up to the 2.4 mile point and then it starts getting steeper. It is all-up on the way out and all-down on the way back. Pretty views!
On AllTrails, the full route going out 8.15 miles is labelled Beeks Place and Doppler Ball via Black Star Canyon. Carry water, and do not leave valuables in your car.
After the Run: Cool surprise TBA involving free food.
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Saturday Run - Moulin’s to Tanaka Farms (new)
Leader: Chris Guss
Location: 1000 Bristol St. N St. 10, Newport Beach
Directions: On Bristol St. N, Close to Jamboree
About the Run: More details to come, but this 10 mile, out and back, route will primarily run along University. It is easy to either add or subtract miles.
After the Run: Moulin’s will be providing free pastries, plus they have delicious breakfast foods and coffee.
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thanksgiving Morning Fun Run
Not doing an organized Turkey Trot? Still want to run w/ your crew before the big meal? Join us for our traditional 8ish mile run along the San Diego Creek Trail towards “the Wall” (133 overpass). It’s an out-&-back, so adjust your mileage to your liking.
We usually have a combo breakfast/potluck - buy some/share some. If you don’t have anything to share, no problem. All are welcomed.
Thanksgiving - No Thursday Night Club Run Tonight
Enjoy your evening however you choose to celebrate. We’ll see you next week!
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
First Thursday - Club Meeting & Pizza Night
Club Meeting and Pizza Night!
The first Thursday of every month, join SCRR for our club meeting (located at Heritage Park Community Center). The meeting begins at 7:30 PM.
Following the club meeting (approximately 8:00 PM), we head to Lamppost Pizza for dinner (14450 Culver Drive Suite #E, Irvine, CA 92604)
This is a great night for new members to attend, so you can introduce yourself and your running goals, get to know the club, and enjoy some delicious post-run pizza!
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
New Year’s Eve Morning Fun Run & Breakfast
Start your New Year’s celebration early. Join us for our traditional 8ish mile run along the San Diego Creek Trail towards “the Wall” (133 overpass). It’s an out-&-back, so adjust your mileage to your liking.
We usually have a combo breakfast/potluck - buy some/share some. If you don’t have anything to share, no problem. All are welcomed.
Saturday Run - Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
Leader: Stacey LaRuffa
Directions: The closest cross streets are Aliso Creek & Alicia Parkway. Turn right on Awma Road. You can park along the road (space permitting) to avoid paying for parking (parking fee $3).
About the Run: The basic route is an out-and-back for a total of 9 miles. The trail head starts at 1.5 miles. At mile 4.5 you will arrive at a gate that is the standard turn-around point. There are many other routes available for longer distances if desired. Please note that there is no water along the trail, so please come prepared if you plan on running more than 5-6 miles.
For more information: Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park | OC Parks
After the run: Breakfast options nearby at Plumeria Cafe by Stacks, Peet’s Coffee on Aliso Creek Road, or Aliso Coffee and Donut.
First Thursday - Club Meeting & Pizza Night
Club Meeting and Pizza Night!
The first Thursday of every month, join SCRR for our club meeting (located at Heritage Park Community Center). The meeting begins at 7:30 PM.
Following the club meeting (approximately 8:00 PM), we head to Lamppost Pizza for dinner (14450 Culver Drive Suite #E, Irvine, CA 92604)
This is a great night for new members to attend, so you can introduce yourself and your running goals, get to know the club, and enjoy some delicious post-run pizza!
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Track Night
Come to the Woodbridge High School track, located at the corner of W Yale Loop and Alton Parkway in Irvine, to test your speed. Mike Dietz is your coach.
Workouts change every week, but the warm-up and cool down remains the same.
WARMUP
• 10-15 minutes easy running
• 6x50m Drills (I like to do 2x50 High Knees, 2x50 Skips, 2x50 Cariocas)
• 4x50m Strides
COOL DOWN
• 15 minutes easy running
• Drills/Strides (optional)
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Saturday Run - Oso Creek Trail/Lake Mission Viejo
Leader: Ymene Fouli
Location: Panera Bread, 25523 Marguerite Parkway, Suite A2, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Directions: Exit the 5 fwy at La Paz. Head inland on La Paz for about one mile to Marguerite Pkwy. Turn right on Marguerite Pkwy and take the 2nd right (about 1/2 mile) on Estanciero. Make an immediate right into the parking lot behind Walgreen's.
About the Run: Cross Marguerite and head up the Oso Creek trail along Jeronimo to Olympiad. Be prepared for an elevation gain of about 450 ft over the 3.5 miles to Olympiad. Turn left on Olympiad and follow it around Lake Mission Viejo. Complete the loop around the lake by making a left turn on Marguerite Pkwy followed by a left turn on Alicia Pkwy. Turn right on Olympiad to retrace your steps to the Oso Creek trail for the descent back to the starting point.
Water is available every 1-2 miles along the course. Course is 10.6 miles.
Additional distance options: Any distance out and back, 7.5 mile loop and 8.5 mile loop.
After the Run: Breakfast at Panera Bread Bakery
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Track Night
Come to the Woodbridge High School track, located at the corner of W Yale Loop and Alton Parkway in Irvine, to test your speed. Mike Dietz is your coach.
Workouts change every week, but the warm-up and cool down remains the same.
WARMUP
• 10-15 minutes easy running
• 6x50m Drills (I like to do 2x50 High Knees, 2x50 Skips, 2x50 Cariocas)
• 4x50m Strides
COOL DOWN
• 15 minutes easy running
• Drills/Strides (optional)
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Saturday Run - Laguna Niguel Reservoir
Leader: Cathy Shargay
Location: Jack’s Woodside Grille, 30065 Alicia Pkwy A, Laguna Niguel (be sure to put the A in your maps program)
About the Run: Any distance is possible, and this description is for about 10 miles. Most of this run is on paved trails, and the dirt sections are wide, smooth fire roads. From the corner of Alicia and Ivy Glenn Dr, run down Ivy Glenn to Niguel, cross and go right. Turn left on Crown Valley (after ~2 blocks), and then after one block, turn right into driveway, and onto trail (the start of the trail is about 30-40 feet away from the road through the parking lot, but is easy to see). Follow the trail past the YMCA and water treating plant. When entering the park at about the 1.5 mile point, go right across a small wooden bridge. Run along the side of the reservoir to the end of the park. At about mile 2.7, after the road starts circling back, make a right on a side road in the park (which will go past tennis courts), and in about 0.5 miles, come to Alicia Pwky. There is a pedestrian crossing light, just up a short way to the left. Cross there and go right for a short distance and then left on AWMA Road. Make a right on the Alicia Creek trail and then go out and back for whatever distance you’d like. The 5 mile turnaround is just past Pacific Park Drive. On the way back, run around the other side of the reservoir, by going right when hitting the circling road in the park.
After the Run: Coffee and breakfast at Jack’s.
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Track Night
Come to the Woodbridge High School track, located at the corner of W Yale Loop and Alton Parkway in Irvine, to test your speed. Mike Dietz is your coach.
Workouts change every week, but the warm-up and cool down remains the same.
WARMUP
• 10-15 minutes easy running
• 6x50m Drills (I like to do 2x50 High Knees, 2x50 Skips, 2x50 Cariocas)
• 4x50m Strides
COOL DOWN
• 15 minutes easy running
• Drills/Strides (optional)
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Grand Prix Race: Surf City 10
September Grand Prix race is a good one. Any distance you choose will give you great views of the water.
Sign up for Surf City 10 - 5K/10K/10mi
RACE START TIMES
10 MILE - 6:30AM
10K - 7:00AM
5K - 7:30AM
Start Location: Pacific Coast Highway & Main Steet
Finish Location: Pacific Coast Highway & Sixth Street
Saturday Run - Back Bay with a French Twist
Leader: Nico Schulte
Meet at Moulin Restaurant in Newport Beach (1000 Bristol St. North, Newport Beach, CA)
Directions: Take Jamboree Exit off the 405—head South; go about 2 miles; Right on Bristol. Moulin is located on the right side of the Rd., just past Dove St.
About the Run: This is our variation of the Back Bay Loop from Moulin. The difference is that from Moulin, we will run along Bristol to Jamboree, then turn right on Jamboree. If you want to run the “standard” Back Bay Loop, then run up along Jamboree/the Mountains to the Sea trail to Eastbluff Drive and run the loop clockwise.
The standard loop is 10.5 miles. You can extend the run along the bike path or shorten the run by making it out and back as far as you like. Water is available at several points along the way (the start, and ~miles 3.5, 5, 7 along the standard loop).
After the Run: Moulin (with special French treats provided by Laurent Vrignaud)
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Track Night
Come to the Woodbridge High School track, located at the corner of W Yale Loop and Alton Parkway in Irvine, to test your speed. Mike Dietz is your coach.
Workouts change every week, but the warm-up and cool down remains the same.
WARMUP
• 10-15 minutes easy running
• 6x50m Drills (I like to do 2x50 High Knees, 2x50 Skips, 2x50 Cariocas)
• 4x50m Strides
COOL DOWN
• 15 minutes easy running
• Drills/Strides (optional)
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Saturday Run - Orchard Hills
Leader: Steve Ireland
Directions: Intersection of Portola Parkway and Culver Drive (meet on the east side of the CVS). 3949 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92620
About the Run: This is about a 10-mile looped course in the Orchard Hills area. We'll start out at the Orchard Hills Shopping Center and take Culver to pick up the Orchard Hills Trail until it ends at Settlers. We will make a left on Settlers and then continue the run up and around the neighborhoods on Woody Knoll and Leafy Pass. When we get to Furrow we make a left and then shortly we are back to Culver, hang a left and Culver becomes Orchard Hills Drive when we head east. From there we'll find our way back to Portola Parkway and continue east to the Hick's Canyon Trail. We will follow that trail to its end at the Peter's Canyon Trail, turn right and go about 1 mile until we see Portola Parkway once again. Hang a right, go a little more than 1/2 mile to Culver and we are back to the start. The Hicks Canyon trail offers opportunities for drinking fountains and bathrooms at two different parks. To see the course go to mappedometer.com and load route #776482.
After the run: Peet's Coffee, Starbucks, Nekter Juice Bar are all nearby (if they are open).
First Thursday - Club Meeting & Pizza Night
Club Meeting and Pizza Night!
The first Thursday of every month, join SCRR for our club meeting (located at Heritage Park Community Center). The meeting begins at 7:30 PM.
Following the club meeting (approximately 8:00 PM), we head to Lamppost Pizza for dinner (14450 Culver Drive Suite #E, Irvine, CA 92604)
This is a great night for new members to attend, so you can introduce yourself and your running goals, get to know the club, and enjoy some delicious post-run pizza!
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Track Night
Come to the Woodbridge High School track, located at the corner of W Yale Loop and Alton Parkway in Irvine, to test your speed. Mike Dietz is your coach.
Workouts change every week, but the warm-up and cool down remains the same.
WARMUP
• 10-15 minutes easy running
• 6x50m Drills (I like to do 2x50 High Knees, 2x50 Skips, 2x50 Cariocas)
• 4x50m Strides
COOL DOWN
• 15 minutes easy running
• Drills/Strides (optional)
Saturday Run - QUAIL HILL LOOP
Leader: Ryan Vieau
Directions: From 405 Fwy, exit Jeffrey and go North 2 lights to Alton. Turn Left and then Right into parking lot. Starbucks is close to Ralphs.
About the Run: Cross Alton and Jeffrey, and run on the bike trail towards the 405 freeway. Cross on the pedestrian/bike bridge and continue on the bike trail which parallels the freeway for about one mile to the Quail Hill Trail. The trail has both dirt and paved options as it climbs up into Turtle Rock. Continue on the loop past Bommer Canyon until it hits Bonita Canyon Road and go right. After passing University H.S. turn right into Mason Park and run the paved trail parallel to University Ave. At Ridgeline, go left about 40’ to the light, cross and continue on the trail which will take you back to the pedestrian bridge across the 405, and back to the start. The loop is 11.0 miles (a bit shorter if you finish along E. Yale Loop). You can easily add on extra miles along the San Diego Creek bike trail before or in Bommer Canyon. There are three water fountains on the trail.
After the Run: Starbucks, Chronic Tacos, Big City Bagels, and Juice It Up.
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Track Night
Come to the Woodbridge High School track, located at the corner of W Yale Loop and Alton Parkway in Irvine, to test your speed. Mike Dietz is your coach.
Workouts change every week, but the warm-up and cool down remains the same.
WARMUP
• 10-15 minutes easy running
• 6x50m Drills (I like to do 2x50 High Knees, 2x50 Skips, 2x50 Cariocas)
• 4x50m Strides
COOL DOWN
• 15 minutes easy running
• Drills/Strides (optional)
Monday Night Club Run from Citrus Ranch Park
Location: Meet at Citrus Ranch Park in Tustin. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. There are also several different routes available. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Peters Canyon Trail taking us into Peters Canyon Regional Park. The route is out and back, so the distance is self set. There are many ways to add more distance. You can do a loop around the reservoir or take the ridge route for some very challenging hills. In case of rain, the Peters Canyon trails may be closed. Run leaders may advise running the “down route” south towards Tustin (as opposed to North to Peters Canyon) with the turn around at Bryan.
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Irvine Run and pool party/ POTLUCK
Leader: Jennifer W., Steven C., & Jackie C.
Directions: We’ll meet in front of BJ’s in the Tustin Marketplace at 13130 Jamboree Road, Irvine. Information for the pool party will be provided at the run.
About the Run: The full loop is about 13 miles. We will take a right on Irvine Blvd and run to the Mountains-to-Sea trail, and turn right. We’ll take that to the Walnut trail (which runs parallel to the railroad tracks), and go left. At Sand Canyon, get up on the road going left (towards the mountains). Go under the 5 Freeway, and shortly past the on ramp for cars going north, get on the paved Cypress Village Trail which becomes the Jeffrey Open Space Trail. Stay on that trail up to Portola, go left for about one block and veer left onto the Hicks Canyon Trail. Take that to the end onto the Mountains-to-Sea trail. Go left and run back to Irvine Blvd and to the parking lot.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6610371658/
The route can be shortened by taking the Venta Spur to JOST.
After the Run: Pool Party and potluck.
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Track Night
Come to the Woodbridge High School track, located at the corner of W Yale Loop and Alton Parkway in Irvine, to test your speed. Mike Dietz is your coach.
Workouts change every week, but the warm-up and cool down remains the same.
WARMUP
• 10-15 minutes easy running
• 6x50m Drills (I like to do 2x50 High Knees, 2x50 Skips, 2x50 Cariocas)
• 4x50m Strides
COOL DOWN
• 15 minutes easy running
• Drills/Strides (optional)
Monday Night Club Run from Citrus Ranch Park
Location: Meet at Citrus Ranch Park in Tustin. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. There are also several different routes available. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Peters Canyon Trail taking us into Peters Canyon Regional Park. The route is out and back, so the distance is self set. There are many ways to add more distance. You can do a loop around the reservoir or take the ridge route for some very challenging hills. In case of rain, the Peters Canyon trails may be closed. Run leaders may advise running the “down route” south towards Tustin (as opposed to North to Peters Canyon) with the turn around at Bryan.
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup