Whether you’re training for your next marathon, looking to connect with fellow runners, or simply hoping to log a few miles outdoors, Global Running Day on June 3 offers plenty of opportunities throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.
From community run clubs and special meetups to a major marathon training kickoff, runners of all levels can lace up and celebrate the sport alongside thousands of others.
One of the largest celebrations is taking place in Long Beach, where 2XU will launch the 2026 Long Beach Marathon training season with a community event at Sports Basement Long Beach. Open to runners of all levels, the gathering will bring together local athletes, ambassadors and members of the endurance community while also introducing 2XU’s new Kinesis Tight performance apparel. Attendees who RSVP will be entered for a chance to win a pair of the new tights. The event also marks the renewal of 2XU’s title sponsorship of the Long Beach Marathon, which returns October 9-11, 2026. For more information, visit RunLongBeach.com.
The Los Angeles Marathon is also encouraging runners to celebrate by joining one of its many partner run clubs across Southern California.
Among the featured Global Running Day meetups:
• Night Terrors Run Crew — 3 to 6 miles at 8:45 p.m. from Urban Light at LACMA.
• LA2Nowhere — 3.1 miles at 6:30 p.m. from HOKA Studio City.
• Anaheim Run Club — 2 to 3 miles at 7 p.m. in Anaheim.
• LA Running Club and Los Angeles Road Runners — 3 to 5 miles at 7 p.m. at Santa Monica High School.
• Los Angeles Frontrunners — 3 to 6 miles at 6:30 p.m. from Santa Monica Bluff.
• DTLA Running — 3 to 6 miles at 6:30 p.m. from The Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles.
• South Bay Runners Club and Runner’s Hill Run Club — 3 to 5 miles at 6:30 p.m. from Lululemon at The Point.
• Azusa Pacers and several partner clubs will host a 5K beginning at 6 p.m. from Azusa City Hall.
• Virtuoso Training Club — 3 miles at 6:30 p.m. from West Creek Park.
• Loma Linda Lopers — 3 miles at 6 p.m. from Redlands Running Center.
• Compton Run Club and partner organizations including South Central RC and Watts RC will host a 2- to 3.5-mile run beginning at 6 p.m. from Ted Watkins Park.
• Run Free Running Club — 3 to 6 miles at 6 p.m. from Institution Ale in Camarillo.
• Blacklist LA Run Club will hold four separate 3-mile runs throughout the day at 12 a.m., 6 a.m., 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Running Locas — 4 miles at 5 a.m. from Liberty Park in Cerritos.
• Cafe Jam Run Club x RAD — 3 to 10 miles at 5 p.m. from Venice Beach.
Los Angeles Road Runners is also offering several Global Running Day opportunities, including a 3- to 5-mile Coffee and Doughnuts Run at Griffith Park beginning at 6:30 a.m., a Track Night with LARC at Santa Monica High School at 7 p.m., and a 3- to 5-mile Balboa Park run featuring goodies for participants.
As always, runners are encouraged to verify final details with individual clubs before attending.
For more information:
• Los Angeles Marathon — lamarathon.com
• Los Angeles Road Runners — laroadrunners.com
• Long Beach Marathon — runlongbeach.com
Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a jog with friends, Global Running Day offers a chance to celebrate movement, community and the joy of running throughout Southern California.
