Calendar of events
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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 - 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
Grand Prix Race: Metrolink Mile
Tradition continues!
August is our mile race and our Grand Prix committee came up with a great course.
Meet on the Walnut Trail where we drop down to the tracks for our Thursday summer runs. The race starts 1 mile up towards Sand Canyon (see photo). Come out and run for free on this perfect downhill section!
No pre-registration required. Just show up on time and provide your anticipated finish time. The race will likely have 3 heats divided by pace.
Wear your SCRR gear! We’re taking a new group photo before the race to use on our website and in emails. After the race, various groups will be running extra miles and we plan to meet at Everyday Eatery for a brunch, and have drivers available to shuttle members back to their cars.
After run route:
The short/direct route should be just under 2.5 miles, and you’ll run down Walnut Trail towards Jeffrey Road to San Canyon Avenue. On Sand Canyon, turn right and run along Sand Canyon to Irvine Center Drive. Turn left onto Irvine Center Drive into the Sand Canyon Plaza, where you’ll find Everyday Eatery.
The long run route will be approximately 7 miles (you may need to do a couple of parking lap loops to get to 7.) In this run, you’ll run up Walnut trail towards Culver instead, to Harvard Avenue. Make a left on Harvard and run along the path to Barranca Parkway. (*Similarly, just past Harvard, you can take the Mountains to the Sea Trail to Barranca.) Turn left onto the San Diego Creek Trail, which runs parallel to Barranca. Turn left onto Sand Canyon Avenue until you see the Sand Canyon Plaza on your right.
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
Saturday Run - Aliso Woods/Top of the World
Leader: Laura Rickoff
Location: Aliso Wood Canyons starting at the West Ridge Trailhead (at the top of Cholla trail) near 63 or 66 Hollyleaf in Aliso Viejo). NOTE: No restrooms at the start, and we need to be quiet to respect the neighbors.
Directions: From Irvine, go south on the 5, exit Lake Forest. Go right at the end of the ramp, left on Moulton Pkwy, and then follow a GPS to the address shown above.
About the Run: Mostly loop course, 9 to 11.5 miles on mainly dirt trails. Bring water and consider trail shoes.
Follow the ridge trail at the top of the hill, past the intersections with Cholla, Lynx, Rock-It and Mathis trails to Top to the World and Alta Laguna park (2.3 miles). There are restrooms and a water fountain at the park. Continue straight on Alta Laguna Blvd for 1.2 miles until the road ends, and take trailhead on the right. Run behind the houses on the trail, until it comes to the partially-paved ridge trail and go right (there will be beautiful ocean views if it is not foggy). In 0.3 miles, go left on Meadows Trail. This is a steep downhill section with lots of switchbacks. At the bottom of the trail, turn left for the 9 mile loop or go right towards the water treatment plant (mostly on the road), out for 1.25 miles and then turn back. For both routes, turn left at Woods Canyon Trail (at the outhouses) which are 0.4 miles from the bottom of Meadows Trail (when going left at the bottom of Meadows). Follow Woods Canyon Trail for 3 miles, and make a left on Cholla trail which will take us back to our cars.
After the Run: Lupe’s Mexican Eatery (2.2 miles away), in Aliso Viejo Town Center, 26541 Aliso Creek Rd.
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 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
Saturday Run - TOUR OF UCI (NEW RUN)
Leader: AJ Shaka
Directions: Meet at Chaupain Bakery, 2622 San Miguel Dr., Newport Beach.
About the Run: This is a fun 10.5 mile run with an outer and inner loop around UCI - check out the map link below! From the starting parking lot, we will go down Prairie Road, immediately turning right on Bonita Canyon, passing by St. Matthew’s Church. At Chambord, we cross Bonita Canyon, to run on the other side, with a wide sidewalk at no interruptions. At about 1.5 miles, at the intersection with Anteater Drive, we turn left and head toward the main UCI campus. At California Ave, a left turn leads to a hill climb into University Hills. Staying on California Ave, we sweep around in a gradual arc. California becomes Los Trancos which we take past some new construction to East Peltason. Turn left on East Peltason and run downhill (one side has sidewalk, the other is packed dirt-- take your choice) to the stoplight, Michael Drake.
Taking a left turn, we run along Drake (which becomes Bison) until we reach California Ave (a different one!), turn right and run through the industrial park, until Academy Way. Turn right on Academy Way and then left on West Peltason Drive. Crawford Hall Athletics will be on the left, and a large storage tank with the Anteater mascot will be on the right. Passing the Bren Events Center, take a right-hand turn onto Pereira and run, parallel to Campus Drive, a short distance until the Irvine Barclay Theater and Rose Garden appear on the left. Turn right into the Bus Loop by the Main Admin building (mile 5.7), go up the stairs and then make a counterclockwise loop along the Ring Mall road. We'll see all the main buildings on campus.
After the 360° Ring Mall loop, we continue along Pereira in the same direction, going past the Law School. A left turn (still called Pereira) leads to the intersection with East Peltason. Here we cross East Peltason and then bear left on South Adobe Circle, past the student dorms. South Adobe curves around and meets California Ave where we turn right and then an immediate left onto Arroyo Drive. Graduate student housing is along this segment. At Vista del Campo, a left turn connects us back to Culver Drive. Cross to the other side and then take Culver (which becomes Bonita Canyon) all the way back to Prairie road, where a left turn will lead back to the parking lot where we started. Possible Tour of Lab after run - more info to come.
https://onthegomap.com/s/pr0el2nl
After the Run: Breakfast and Coffee at Chaupain 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 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
Saturday Run - EL MORO TRAIL RUN
Leader: Micah Whitson
Location: Coastal Peak Park, Newport Beach
Directions: From the 405 fwy, head south on Culver, which will turn into Bonita Canyon Dr. Go left on Newport Coast Dr and then left on Ridge Park Rd. Go all the way up the hill almost to the end of the street. Turn right on East Coastal Peak. Coastal Peak Park will be on your right - park in the parking lot or along the street. Meet near the restrooms.
About the Run: Head out toward the trailhead at the end of the Ridge Park Road cul-de-sac. Run is on scenic trails that offer great views of the coastal bluff vegetation and wildlife. It is a 10 mile loop (or do an out-and-back for less miles). The primary trails are Pacific Ridge Trail to the ranger station, left on Moro Canyon trail, right on BFI, left on Moro Ridge and left on Bommer Ridge back to the cars, but there are lots of options and the park has maps at most trail intersections. Restrooms and water at start and at the ranger station at about 3.5 miles. Bring water.
After the run: Mustard Cafe or Starbucks in Newport Coast Shopping Center, 21137 Newport Coast Dr.