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Schedule

Join us on one of our weekly organized runs and walks, and grab a meal afterwards with friends.

Front Runners & Walkers San Diego has several opportunities to walk and run throughout the week.  Even if you’ve been active for years, join us to meet new people or to challenge yourself to new routes and new paces.  If you’re starting out and need support and advice – come meet us and join the group!

And if you’re visiting, what better way than to see Balboa Park or explore the downtown with a run through the Gaslamp, Embarcadero and the Waterfront?

General Meet-up Schedule

We’ve been meeting under the tree at 6th Avenue & Laurel Street for 40 years!  Don’t be bashful – come meet some new friends.  

Weeknight Runs:  Tuesdays & Thursdays, we run at 6 pm. Members gather about 10 minutes prior at the southeast corner of Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street.

Wednesday Hump Day Run Club:  Wednesdays at 6:00 pm.  Meet at 2545 El Cajon Boulevard at Milestone Running, an FRWSD partner.  (Managed by Milestone team – 3-5 miles) https://milestonerunning.com/pages/community

Saturday Runs/Walks: Meet at 6th Avenue and Laurel at 8 am for announcements and pre-run stretching. Group meets for breakfast after the run.  The informal spot is at the HUB in Hillcrest, where we support BCB Cafe, or bring coffee and food from around the area.

Alternate Location: (when a large public event conflicts with our Sixth and Laurel Saturday meet up): The War Memorial Building at the north end of the Zoo parking lot. See our Facebook feed on this page for the latest information. LIKE us on Facebook so you never miss an update! Members get frequent updates

Sunday Long Run: The Sunday schedule is developed based on training needs. Training groups meet at various points throughout the city to build mileage while enjoying the great San Diego scenery. See Facebook calendar for the current and upcoming schedule.

North County Runs: Members in North County meet Saturdays at 9 am at MaGee Park in Carlsbad: the corner of Coast Highway and Beech Street, in front of Heritage House on the south side. You’ll see us holding down the park bench just at the edge. Join us for a run or a walk, some on the beach, in beautiful Carlsbad.

Routes & Distance

Routes

Each week when we meet, members of the group decide different routes they want to tackle that day.  You may join any group you like or blaze a new trail! If you’re new to Front Runners, don’t worry – we’ll explain everything along the way, and we’ll assign someone to go along with you to ensure you don’t get lost.  

Routes & Distances

  • Balboa Park Walking Route 5K:  3.1 miles in Balboa Park, along the Prado, Air & Space Museum and return via the Natural History Museum, Conservatory and Old Globe Theater back to 6th & Laurel. 

  • University Route:  4 miles starting at the Bridge, along the Prado to the Fountain,  left along Park Boulevard, then left at University Avenue and left again at 6th Avenue returning to 6th and Laurel.  

  • Aerospace Route:  5 miles in Balboa Park, along the Prado, Air & Space Museum, Park Boulevard, University Avenue returning along 6th Avenue

  • Seaport Route:  5.5 miles headed south to downtown, along the Embarcadero by the Convention Center and back along Harbor Drive and up Laurel Street

  • 10 K Balboa Park Explorer:  Marston Point, Upas Loop and then along the Prado, Air & Space Museum up to Presidents’ Way, Park Boulevard, San Diego Zoo and back via the Old Globe Theater.

http://www.frwsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Balboa-Park-Explorer-10k-Video.mp4

  • Optional Trail routes through the Prado up to Morley Fields and return for 8 km

Our Sunday routes are 5 miles – 13 miles, depending on the energy of the group.  Typically, we meet at Sunset Park on Coronado Island, Mission Bay Runners’ Restroom (Clairemont Drive), Mission Beach at Belmont Park, UCSD, Ocean Beach, Lake Miramar or Ranchos Penasquitos.  Check in with the group on Facebook Events

Upcoming Run & Event Activity Schedule

May 2023

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  • Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    May 2, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

    Take on a 5K, 10K or 5 and 5.5 mile routes through Balboa Park, or along the Embarcadero / Harbor. For maps, please check out our web site.

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  • Hump Day Milestone Running Club

    Hump Day Milestone Running Club

    May 3, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    2545 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

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  • Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    May 4, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

    Take on a 5K, 10K or 5 and 5.5 mile routes through Balboa Park, or along the Embarcadero / Harbor. For maps, please check out our web site.

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  • Saturday Meet Up – Fun Run and Walk!

    Saturday Meet Up – Fun Run and Walk!

    May 6, 2023  8:00 am – 9:20 am
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

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  • Sunday Meet Up (Mission Beach)

    Sunday Meet Up (Mission Beach)

    May 7, 2023  8:00 am – 9:20 am
    Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA

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  • Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    May 9, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

    Take on a 5K, 10K or 5 and 5.5 mile routes through Balboa Park, or along the Embarcadero / Harbor. For maps, please check out our web site.

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  • Hump Day Milestone Running Club

    Hump Day Milestone Running Club

    May 10, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    2545 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

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  • Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    May 11, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

    Take on a 5K, 10K or 5 and 5.5 mile routes through Balboa Park, or along the Embarcadero / Harbor. For maps, please check out our web site.

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  • Saturday Meet Up – Fun Run and Walk!

    Saturday Meet Up – Fun Run and Walk!

    May 13, 2023  8:00 am – 9:20 am
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

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  • Sunday Meet Up (Mission Bay)

    Sunday Meet Up (Mission Bay)

    May 14, 2023  8:00 am – 9:20 am
    Runner's Bathroom at Mission Bay Park, San Diego, CA 92109, USA

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  • Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    May 16, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

    Take on a 5K, 10K or 5 and 5.5 mile routes through Balboa Park, or along the Embarcadero / Harbor. For maps, please check out our web site.

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  • Hump Day Milestone Running Club

    Hump Day Milestone Running Club

    May 17, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    2545 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

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  • Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    May 18, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

    Take on a 5K, 10K or 5 and 5.5 mile routes through Balboa Park, or along the Embarcadero / Harbor. For maps, please check out our web site.

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  • Saturday Meet Up -ALTERNATE LOCATION

    Saturday Meet Up -ALTERNATE LOCATION

    May 20, 2023  8:00 am – 9:20 am
    War Memorial Building, Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

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  • Sunday Meet Up (Los Penasquitos Trails)

    Sunday Meet Up (Los Penasquitos Trails)

    May 21, 2023  8:00 am – 9:20 am
    Penasquitos Canyon West Entrance, 4831 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121, USA

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  • Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    May 23, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

    Take on a 5K, 10K or 5 and 5.5 mile routes through Balboa Park, or along the Embarcadero / Harbor. For maps, please check out our web site.

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  • Hump Day Milestone Running Club

    Hump Day Milestone Running Club

    May 24, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    2545 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

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  • Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    May 25, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

    Take on a 5K, 10K or 5 and 5.5 mile routes through Balboa Park, or along the Embarcadero / Harbor. For maps, please check out our web site.

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  • Saturday Meet Up – Fun Run and Walk!

    Saturday Meet Up – Fun Run and Walk!

    May 27, 2023  8:00 am – 9:20 am
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

  • FRWSD Board Monthly Meeting

    FRWSD Board Monthly Meeting

    May 27, 2023  10:30 am – 11:30 am
    https://goo.gl/maps/smGG2rvjtQBdaQrX7

    Monthly FRWSD Board meeting.  Agenda, previous meeting’s minutes, and financials to be sent in advance.

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  • Sunday Meet Up (Birdrock)

    Sunday Meet Up (Birdrock)

    May 28, 2023  8:00 am – 9:20 am
    Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA

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  • Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    Weekday Fun Run & Walk

    May 30, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    Sixth Avenue & Laurel Street, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA

    Take on a 5K, 10K or 5 and 5.5 mile routes through Balboa Park, or along the Embarcadero / Harbor. For maps, please check out our web site.

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  • Hump Day Milestone Running Club

    Hump Day Milestone Running Club

    May 31, 2023  6:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    2545 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

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Half Marathon Training for Rock 'n Roll (Feb 13-June 4)

16-Week Half Marathon Training Program (2)

Marathon Training for Rock 'n Roll (Feb 13 - June 4)

16-Week Marathon Training Program (2)

Please click on the dots in the expanded calendar above to see specific details. Below is a plan of our Quarterly activities.  Events are subject to change and more up-to-date details are available in our club newsletter and on our Facebook events page.    * tentative

Alternate Location Meet up at 3325 Zoo Drive at Park Boulevard are scheduled for 2023:  Saturdays:   May 20 (March for Babies), June 3 (Rock ‘n Roll 5K),  July 15 (Pride Festival)**, August 5 (BP 8 Miler)

** Pride 5K will start at the LGBT Center 

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