Calendar of events
Saturday Run - Pandor to Peters Canyon
Leader: Lainie Johnson
Location: Meet by Pandor Artisan Bakery and Cafe at Jamboree and Irvine Blvd (13124 Jamboree Rd).
Directions: From the 5 Freeway, exit Jamboree and head north. Turn right into the shopping center immediately after Bryan towards the food court.
About the Run: We will run up Jamboree to Peters Canyon. The full loop, including Peters Canyon, is approximately 11 miles. To run shorter, runners can run an out-and-back along the bike path. To run longer than 11, take an extra loop around Peters or on the return continue on the running trail when it turns left one block before Irvine Blvd. It continues (on dirt) to parallel to the toll road, and then to Bryan.
After the Run: Coffee and breakfast at Pandor (which club members say is very tasty!)
GRAND PRIX RACE: DINO DASH
Run fast, get a dino, and be the envy of all your friends.
Pick either 5K or 10K and Dino Dash is bound to be fun, no matter the intense competition.
10k Race starts at 7:00 a.m. and the 5k Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
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.
THURSDAY - CLUB MEETING & PIZZA NIGHT
Club Meeting and Pizza Night!
SCRR will hold our regular monthly meeting and pizza the first Thursday in of the month. Join us at the Heritage Park Community Center (upstairs). 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 Creek Bike Trail/Laguna Niguel Reservoir
Leader: Laura Rickhoff
Directions: From the 5 Freeway, exit on Alicia and head west. Turn right into Laguna Hills Community Center parking lot that is the first driveway after Paseo De Valencia.
About the Run: Starting from the Community Center, we will run up Paseo De Valencia, turn left on Laguna Hills Dr., and run down to Sheep Hills Park. At the park, we will pick up the Aliso Creek Trail and run on the trail up to the Mormon Church at the entrance to Aliso Woods. Go right into Aliso Woods (or if the gated entrance into Laguna Niguel Regional is open, cross over Alicia Parkway at the pedestrian crosswalk (to the right on Alicia) and then a quick left and then right into the park, running out and back along the paved side of the reservoir or around the reservoir if the dirt path is open. **Sorry, a lot of unknowns due to ongoing construction in the area. This is an out-and-back, so customize the run to your desired distance. Water and bathrooms are available at the baseball field along Aliso Creek Trail and at the ranger station near the Aliso Woods parking lot.
After the Run: Across the street from the community center is Karak House Coffee, serving light food options. For the hungry crowd, head over to Scratch Bakery in the Oakbrook Village Shopping Center at 24321 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills. Any other breakfast suggestions are welcome.
Sunday Morning Trails
New start time at 8:00 am. Meet at 7:45, run will start at 8:00
Leader: Erika Schneider
Location: Quail Hill Community Center 39 Shady Canyon Drive, Irvine, CA 92603
Directions: From Sand Canyon Ave/Shady Canyon Dr, take the 1st exit at the traffic circle on Shady Canyon Dr. Drive past the baseball fields on the left and the trailhead parking lot on the right. Take the next left into the Community Center parking lot.
About the Run: This run will consist of several options, one hillier 9.3 mile 'lollipop' route that leads to Nix Nature Center off the 133 highway that is mainly on dirt. There is also a flatter option on that can be ran on the dirt shoulder of the Shady Canyon bike path route to start, or of course an out and back route of either as long as you prefer.
The longer lollipop route starts off with a sizable hill and has some steep climbing on the Quail Trail and Serrano Ridge. We’ll make a left turn around mile 3.5 that will lead to the Nix Nature Center, which has water and a bathroom. The trail continues East, under the 133 and meanders about past Barbara Lake on the right before re-passing underneath the 133 and tying back into the main trail at mile 7, where most of the trail is a net downhill back to Quail Hill Community Center.
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Saturday Run (NEW) Strands to Dog Park
Leader: Erika Schneider
Directions: From the 5 Freeway South, exit at Crown Valley Parkway and go right, towards the ocean. Take Crown Valley all the way to PCH. Make a left at PCH then a right at Selva into The Strand parking lot. Alternatively, you can stay on 5 Freeway past Crown Valley Parkway, all the way to North PCH, going through Dana Point and making a left at Selva to get into the parking lot.
About the Run: About 11+ miles out-and-back mostly on bike trail. Uphill on the out and downhill on the back. From the parking lot, we’ll head to PCH, making a left, towards Ritz Carlton. Go left at the light, onto Ritz Carlton Drive, which will take you to a set of stairs heading down to Salt Creek Beach and the Salt Creek Trail. We’ll get on the trail, taking us through the tunnel under PCH near the golf course. Up a ways, there’s a bridge under Camino Del Avion where you’ll follow the trail to the left then right, continuing on the roller coaster hills. We’ll come to another tunnel under Niguel Road. The trail then takes you left after the tunnel, then to a fork in the road, where you’ll want to go right instead of straight. That will take you to Chapparosa Park, where there’s water and bathrooms. Just past that pitstop, make a right to head up the hill to Dog Park (or just to Golden Lantern - close enough). Then turn around and enjoy the downhill and ocean views on the way back. Map below.
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After the Run: Moulin at PCH and Ritz Carlton Drive (a short walk from the parking lot). Or Harbor House Cafe a short drive south on PCH.
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Saturday Run - San Juan Creek Run
Leader: Brion Talley
Location: Bravo’s California Fresh San Juan Capistrano, 31722 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano.
Directions: 5 Freeway South, off at Ortega Highway (74). Left on Ortega, right on Rancho Viejo Road, left into the parking lot.
About the Run: We will head towards the ocean on San Juan Creek Trail, to Doheny, then your option to head south towards the train station in San Clemente or northwest towards the tall ships in Dana Point Harbor. The run can be as long or short as you want to make it.
After the Run: Bravo’s California Fresh.
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Saturday Run - San Joaquin Marsh/turtle rock loop
Leader: A.J. Shaka
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
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.
GRAND PRIX RACE: SANTA STEVE 5K RACE
Our December Grand Prix race is our own SCRR Holiday 5K along the Peters Canyon Trail. The course is the same as last year, starting with a fast downhill so we can all get a lot of points!
Park at Hicks Canyon Park or along the street in front of Hicks Canyon Elementary School. We’ll meet pre-race on the sidewalk right there to walk to the start together. We will start the race at 7:30 am.
Coffee and breakfast after at Bluberry Social Cafe at Culver and Irvine Center Dr.
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.
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
Sunday Morning Trails
Rescheduled from 10/11
Leader: Ryan Vieau
Location: Parking lot at 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd. (free)
Directions: From Santiago Canyon Rd, turn onto Silverado Canyon Rd., and then make a left onto Black Star Canyon Rd and take it to the end for driving, up to the parking lot.
About the Run: From parking lot, the run starts by continuing up Black Star Canyon road. At 0.6 miles, turn right onto a mainly dirt road. At 2.4 miles from start, turn left on the fire road (we are not heading for Black Star Falls which is a single track, rocky trail). Then, go out and back as far as you want. The trail is only a gentle slope and “easy” up to the 2.4 mile point and then it starts getting steeper. It is all-up on the way out and all-down on the way back. Pretty views!
Most people will go shorter, but if you are feeling ambitious, you can run out 8.15 miles out to Beeks Place and the Doppler Ball for 16.3 miles roundtrip. Carry water, there is no water/restrooms on the trail and do not leave valuables in your car.
SCRR Black & White Party
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of friends, food, and festivities celebrating our year of running.
Saturday Run - 3 Piers
Leader: Derek Godfrey
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 miles 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.
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Grand Prix Race: SCRR Los Olivios 5k and potluck
Hosted by SCRR and a fan favorite for the location, course, and price.
Meet at the community center then walk a block down Alfonso to the starting line. Race starts at 7:30 am. Sign-ups start at 7:15. Make sure to get there 15 minutes before race time, so we can get started on time.
The course heads down the trail towards the 405 then makes a right towards Irvine Center Drive where we make a U-turn and come back to the start.
We will have a potluck breakfast afterwards. Please bring your favorite breakfast item to share.
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
Sunday Morning Trails
Leader: Ryan Vieau
Location: Parking lot at 13333 Black Star Canyon Rd. (free)
Directions: From Santiago Canyon Rd, turn onto Silverado Canyon Rd., and then make a left onto Black Star Canyon Rd and take it to the end for driving, up to the parking lot.
About the Run: From parking lot, the run starts by continuing up Black Star Canyon road. At 0.6 miles, turn right onto a mainly dirt road. At 2.4 miles from start, turn left on the fire road (we are not heading for Black Star Falls which is a single track, rocky trail). Then, go out and back as far as you want. The trail is only a gentle slope and “easy” up to the 2.4 mile point and then it starts getting steeper. It is all-up on the way out and all-down on the way back. Pretty views!
Most people will go shorter, but if you are feeling ambitious, you can run out 8.15 miles out to Beeks Place and the Doppler Ball for 16.3 miles roundtrip. Carry water, there is no water/restrooms on the trail and do not leave valuables in your car.
Saturday Run - Corona Del Mar/Crystal Cove
Leader: Ymene Fouli
Directions: From Jamboree and PCH, head down Jamboree towards the ocean. Make the first right onto Bayside Dr. Go into the first driveway on the right, into the shopping center. Park near the Union Bank, which is just ahead towards the right.
About the Run: About 13 miles total, on an out and back route (can be adjusted to be shorter or longer as needed). First, we’ll go up to PCH and run to Big Corona, using the same route as the last 2.5 miles of the Spyglass Run (from PCH, go right on Avocado, left on 2nd and right on Goldenrod). From Big Corona, we’ll run down Ocean to Poppy and back to PCH, and then go right and run 0.8 miles along PCH (on the sidewalk) to Crystal Cove Trail (just past Pelican Point).
The trails stays on the bluffs for 2.3 miles (with options to run on the beach), and for the last one mile, it is down on the sand! Touch the rock cliff at the end of the beach to make it official, and then turn and head back. There will be water and restrooms at the bluffs overlooking Crystal Cove state beach.
After the Run: Java Bakery Café Bayside, in Bayside Shopping Center
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
Club Run - Mariner's Farmer's Market
Leader: Erika Schneider
Directions: Exit 405 Freeway @ Culver. Go south on Culver which becomes Bonita Canyon Road once you cross Shady Canyon Rd. Go past Turtle Ridge drive and turn left into driveway on the North side of the campus. If you enter on the West side of campus from Newport Coast Dr, turn left from the driveway and park on either right or left side lots. There is ample parking in the complex. We will meet in front of the Chapel. Bathrooms are in a nearby Building 3.
About the Run: This is a modified Quail Hill Loop in reverse from the Mariner’s Church. The standard run is 10 miles but can be shortened or lengthened.
Detailed Description: Leaving the Mariner's Church parking lot, turn right onto Bonita Canyon Road. At the second light, turn Right onto Shady Canyon Road and continue the Quail Hill Route in reverse, with the exception of crossing the 405…DO NOT CROSS THE 405 unless you want to make the run longer. Instead, continue on the Shady Canyon bikeway trail on the west side of the freeway. This merges with University Trail (it’s all one continuous trail, two different names). After you pass the Tanaka Strawberry Farm you run into Ridgeline. Cross the street (obeying walk signals) and go left. Within 100 feet on your right hand side, the University trail continues through an urban park with lots of concrete and tall grass. The trail drops you off onto Culver (which turns into Bonita Canyon Road). This will be a gradual climb all the way back to the Farmer’s Market. Turn left just past the signal at Anteater into the driveway for Mariner's Church. There are water and/or bathroom stops at Bommer Canyon parking lot, Quail Hill parking lot and where the University trail meets Culver (Water only).
Another option is to detour to the Turtle Rock Loop at the ~2.5 mile point. The Loop is about 4 miles for a total of 9.
Link for the road run in gmaps pedometer-http://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=438087
After the run: We can enjoy breakfast and shopping at the Farmer’s Market. There are food stands with options such as burritos, doughnuts, coffee, and smoothie/juices. The farmer’s market is open until 12.
THURSDAY - CLUB MEETING & PIZZA NIGHT
Club Meeting and Pizza Night!
SCRR will hold our regular monthly meeting and pizza the first Thursday in of the month. Join us at the Heritage Park Community Center (upstairs). The meeting begins at 7:30 PM.
Following the club meeting (approximately 8:00 PM), we head to Lamppost Pizza for dinner (14450 Culver Drive Suite #E, Irvine, CA 92604)
This is a great night for new members to attend, so you can introduce yourself and your running goals, get to know the club, and enjoy some delicious post-run pizza!
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Track Night
Come to the Woodbridge High School track, located at the corner of W Yale Loop and Alton Parkway in Irvine, to test your speed. Mike Dietz is your coach.
Workouts change every week, but the warm-up and cool down remains the same.
WARMUP
• 10-15 minutes easy running
• 6x50m Drills (I like to do 2x50 High Knees, 2x50 Skips, 2x50 Cariocas)
• 4x50m Strides
COOL DOWN
• 15 minutes easy running
• Drills/Strides (optional)
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Saturday Run - Dana Point SHIP to Rail
Leader: Mike and Lillian Bertram
Directions: From PCH in Dana Point, turn left onto Dana Point Harbor Drive and follow it until it dead ends near the Ocean Institute. Parking is all around. We'll meet almost to the end of DPH Drive, near the little pier in Dana Point Harbor (near the Ship and bathrooms).
About the Run: This is an out and back flat run that will cover a portion of the "Dana Point Turkey Trot" course. One possible 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 longer run, continue running along the sandy footpath at the end of the parking lot to as far as you can (path may be closed due to recent slides). Also an option to add on 2 or 4 more miles by including the island in the harbor. Bring water, although several drinking fountains are located along the way. Lots of restrooms!
After the Run: Coffee Importers at the Ocean Institute (they moved) or Proud Mary’s is a fun and tasty breakfast spot, located in the harbor. Lots of construction happening at the end of the harbor, though. Also RJ’s and What a Dish at the corner of Golden Lantern and DPH Drive (across from where the Brig used to be).
Thursday Night Club Run
A running club for everyone! We have members composed of casual, competitive, master, and elite runners and walkers of all ages. No matter what your level of running is, or whatever your goal is, you are welcome to join us.
Track Night
Come to the Woodbridge High School track, located at the corner of W Yale Loop and Alton Parkway in Irvine, to test your speed. Mike Dietz is your coach.
Workouts change every week, but the warm-up and cool down remains the same.
WARMUP
• 10-15 minutes easy running
• 6x50m Drills (I like to do 2x50 High Knees, 2x50 Skips, 2x50 Cariocas)
• 4x50m Strides
COOL DOWN
• 15 minutes easy running
• Drills/Strides (optional)
Monday Night Club Run at Hicks Canyon
Location: Meet at Hicks Canyon Park in Irvine. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are available at the start.
Time: The run starts at 6:15 PM, so please arrive 10-15 min early to find parking and the group.
Pace and Distance - All levels of runners are welcome to join us. This run is out and back, so the distance is self-set. Some walk, some do walk/run intervals, and some will run the whole distance.
Routes - We'll run out along Hicks Canyon Trail towards Portola Parkway. It’s 4 miles if you turn around at Portola/Jeffrey. You can extend the distance by going down the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST).
Our Monday night runs are co-hosted by RunOC from Meetup. Check them out here: Run OC (Irvine, CA) | Meetup
Grand Prix Race: Surf City 10
September Grand Prix race is a good one. Any distance you choose will give you great views of the water.
Sign up for Surf City 10 - 5K/10K/10mi
RACE START TIMES
10 MILE - 6:30AM
10K - 7:15AM
5K - 8:00AM
Start Location: Pacific Coast Highway & Main Steet
Finish Location: Pacific Coast Highway & Sixth Street
Saturday Run - Huntington Beach/Bolsa Chica (pre-race!)
Leader: Erika Schneider
Meet ON THE BIKE PATH at the bottom of the steps of the Huntington Beach Pier. Arrive early to find free parking (further away), or park on Main Street and use a parking meter. Orange Ave is a good place to find street parking.
About the Run: This 13 mile (approx.) “lollipop loop” starts at the Huntington Beach Pier and follows the bike path until the sidewalk ends around mile 5. From there, you will cross PCH via the crosswalk and then cross Warner near the fire station to get into the beautiful Bolsa Chica Wetlands (hard packed dirt path). As you leave the ocean views of Bolsa Chica State Beach you’ll see beautiful seabirds in the wetlands and mountain views. After going through the wetlands you will follow the dirt path that ends at Talbert Ave. Follow Talbert and make a right on Edwards (HILL) and then another right on Overlook Dr. Overlook will turn into Seapoint Street where you will cross PCH via the crosswalk and get back on the path to the HB pier. Several bathrooms and water fountains on the HB trail. Turn by turn instructions will be posted in the "discussion" section of this event.
Here is a Strava link to the run: https://www.strava.com/activities/4370852648
Here is a Garmin link to the run: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/515483550
For a shorter distance, you can go out-and-back on the HB path in either direction.
To add miles, you can go out-and-back on the HB path in either direction.
After the run: Baja Sharkeez, Session's West Coast Deli, and other options nearby. Pacific City is only about a half mile away and has many options including a Philz Coffee.
**Packet pick up for the Surf City 10 (September’s Grand Prix race) starts at 9:00 am at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza (401 CA-1).
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