Calendar of events
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.
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
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 - 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.
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After the Run: Breakfast and Coffee at Chaupain Bakery
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
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!
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.
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
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: 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.
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
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.
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 12 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. After going over Jeffrey, take the long “exit” to the right that loops around and then go right on Jeffrey. Go over the 5 Freeway, and at Roosevelt, go onto the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST) heading north. Follow the trail to the end at 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. Run back to Irvine Blvd and to the parking lot.
One way to lengthen the route is to take the Walnut trail to Sand Canyon. Go left, and run under the 5 Freeway, and just past the north on/off ramp, turn left onto the Cypress Village Trail which becomes the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST). Then continue with route described above.
The route can be shortened by taking the Venta Spur to JOST.
After the Run: Pool Party and potluck.
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
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 - QUAIL HILL LOOP
Leader:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 - Spyglass Hill
Leader: AJ Batra
Directions: PCH, west on Marguerite (towards ocean), until it dead-ends on Ocean Blvd.
About the Run: The standard run is a 12 mile hilly loop on the beautiful roads of CDM/Newport Beach. There are options to shorten or lengthen the run. One can also opt for flatter beach running that starts at the same location, but then it wouldn’t be Spyglass Hill!
Two routes posted with the standard 12.4 mile loop or a shorter 6.7 mile option.
Shorter 6.7 mile route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2885991579369270930
Longer 12.4 mile route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/2885993727735977766
After the Run: Bruegger’s Bagels and/or Starbucks, across the street from each other on the corner of Goldenrod and PCH - 2743 East Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar 92625
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 - 3 Piers
Leader: Kelcey Kinjo
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.
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 - San Joaquin Marsh/turtle rock loop
Leader: Cathy Shargay
Location: Wholesome Choice, 18040 Culver Dr., Irvine
Directions: Culver and Michelson, Irvine.
About the Run: Cross Culver, and run along Michelson. After crossing Harvard and bridge over river, make a left into the San Joaquin Marsh. There are many trails through the marsh around multiple ponds (any route works – just head away from the mountains). One option will be marked with chalk or flour. Come out on Campus and go left towards University. Cross bridge and go left on bike trail along University. After ¼ mile, just before the Korean Church, take the path going towards the right. In 100 yards, this path hits University near the intersection of University and Harvard, go left, cross both University and Harvard, and continue down University about 150 yards to an entrance to Mason park on the right. Enter and follow the trail towards the left which runs parallel to University. When this trail hits Culver in 0.6 miles, cross at the light, and reenter the trail just slightly up the road to the right. After another 0.6 miles, there is a triangle in the trail, and take the right heading towards Turtle Rock. The trail crosses one small street, and just past the water fountain, take the trail branch going up to the street, and you’ll see the intersection of Campus and Turtle Rock loop. Go around the 4.1 mile loop (I prefer going counterclockwise, but either way works). When back to Campus, go right, and right on Culver back to the start. Maps will be provided, and we’ll mark many of the turns with chalk or flour.
About 10.6 miles (easy to add more miles)
After the Run: Mag’s Donuts and Bakery, Wholesome Choice or Subway - meet at outdoor seating near Subway
Grand Prix Race: Woodbridge 5K/10K
The official start to our 2025 - 2026 Grand Prix season. Register online at https://runsignup.com/ralphjredingtonrun
The races will start by the North Lake Gazebo on Barranca Parkway. The course is officially certified by TAC.
Check-in time for the 5K and 10K Runs is 6:30 a.m. The 5K and 10K Runs will begin at 7:15 a.m.
The entry fee for early registration 5K/10K participants is $40 per person, including an official race T-shirt, or $35 without a T-shirt, up until Sunday, June 15th.
The entry fee for all 5K/10K participants registering on Monday, June 16th through Thursday, July 3rd at 12:00 p.m. is $55 per person, which includes an official race T-shirt, or $50 without a T-shirt
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 - Back Bay to Buck Gully to Bay Drive
Leaders: Kent H., May C. & co!
Meet at the Back Bay Road/Shellmaker Road intersection in Newport Beach off the Back Bay asphalt path.
Parking is available along Back Bay Drive alongside the curb. There are restrooms located at the Newport Dunes boat launch that opens at 6:00am. Restrooms are noted on map of facility here: https://www.newportdunes.com/resort-map/
About the run:
The route map: Strava Route
Turn by turn instructions:
Take Back Bay Drive to Jamboree Road (rt)
L on PCH. After you pass MacArthur, make a left on 5th Ave (by Bamboo Bistro), which will turn and start to run more parallel to PCH
Take 5th Ave all the way down to the end and make a left at Poppy Ave. This will take you to theBuck Gully Trailhead to your right.
The Buck Gully Trail will take you up to the Newport Coast Shopping Center - first run up San Joaquin Hills Road past Ridge Park Road and turn right when you get to Newport Coast Drive.
Continue down Newport Coast Drive (keep to the left side due to construction on the right side), which will take you down past PCH on State Park to the Crystal Cove Trail.
Make a right on the Crystal Cove Trail. Continue down past the 5610-5720 Pacific Coast Hwy Parking. There will then be restrooms up on your left. After the restrooms, there will be a fork. Continue right on the Crystal Cove Trail back to PCH.
Continue down PCH until Marguerite. Make a left on Marguerite and a right on Bayside Drive. Bayside will take you back to the Back Bay. Once you pass East Coast Highway, it will become N Bayside Drive and will curve, taking you down the Newport Dunes Bridge, back towards the cars.
After the run: Nearby (about 1.5 miles away, off of PCH) there is a Starbucks and Bruegger’s Bagels. Other options include Balboa Island Baking Company
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
Annual Awards Banquet
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of friends, food, and festivities celebrating our year of running.
Saturday Run - Dana Point Harbor to Rail (fka Ship to Rail)
Leader: Mike Bertram
Directions: From PCH in Dana Point, turn onto Golden Lantern toward the ocean. At the bottom of the hill, turn right on Dana Point Harbor Drive and follow it until it dead ends at the Ocean Institute. Parking is all around. We'll meet at the end of DPH Drive, near the little pier in Dana Point Harbor (where there used to be the 'Ship' in Ship to Rail).
About the Run: This is an out and back flat run that will cover a portion of the "Dana Point Turkey Trot" course. First turnaround point is at the end of the parking lot just past the San Clemente Metrolink Station. Total distance is about 10.6 miles. Shorter options are available. For a 12.8 mile run, continue running along the footpath to the next turnaround point, the San Clemente Pier. For those of you needing a little more mileage, you can add on 2 or 4 more miles by including the island in the harbor. If you’re doing a 20-miler, you can continue along the path that goes beyond the San Clemente Pier then turnaround when necessary. Bring water, although several drinking fountains are located along the way. Lots of restrooms!
After the Run: Coffee Importers Espresso Bar & Deli - 34531 Golden Lantern in Dana Point Harbor or Proud Mary’s is a fun and tasty breakfast spot, also located in the harbor. Park in the parking lot near The Brig.
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 - Santa Ana River Trail (new starting location)
Leader: Sarah Lee
Location: This is another variation of a Santa Ana River Trail run that starts a little closer to the ocean. We'll meet at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa (2525 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa 92626). Park at the end of the parking lot, closest to the bathrooms.
About the Run: We'll take the paved path down towards the river and zigzag our way onto the main wooden bridge to cross the Santa Ana River and then go left towards the ocean. From the start to the ocean is about 3.5 miles, to the Huntington Beach pier a total of 5.5 miles each way. You can go farther in either direction along the bike path to extend the run. Bathrooms and water at the start and multiple points along the route.
You can also add on some dirt miles at the beginning or the run in Fairview park. For those interested we can also take a more scenic detour at the beginning of the run along a flat, well maintained dirt path before getting on the river trail that will add about 1.8 miles to the run.
After the Run: Breakfast at Broken Yolk (2701 Harbor Blvd Suite E6, Costa Mesa, CA 92626). There also a Mendocino Farms and Better Buzz Coffee.
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