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Why join the Trail Runners Club?
The Trail Runners Club meets every Sunday to run on beautiful courses in the Santa Monica mountains away from the noise, smells and dangers of urban Los Angeles. Most courses consist of a combination of fire roads and single-track trails. We have over 40 different courses so we take a new route almost every week. Most courses are between 8 and 12 miles. We have members from all walks of life and at every skill level. All courses are clearly marked specifically for our run so you don't have to worry about getting lost! We mark every possible turn off, so if you come across an unmarked intersection you probably missed a turn. Just back track until you find the turn off. We haven't lost anyone yet. ;)
Our "early group" consists of members that choose to take the courses a little slower than the rest. It's the best place to start for new members as it gives you a chance to get used to course markings and have a relaxing first run. Our "main group" consists of members that like to blast through quickly. If you like to run with others that's great! There are lots of members at different paces that would love some company. If you like to run alone, that's great too! Just follow the arrows and you won't get lost.
Immediately after each run, we relax and have refreshments.
So you're ready to get started? We thought so! Read the guidelines then show up at our meeting place on Sunday at the right time for the group you'd like to run with. Bring along a completed application and water. We'll see you there! :)
Meeting Times
The following are the current meeting times at Temescal Canyon Road in front of the Palisades High School track. See below for directions and map. For trailhead meeting times please see the schedule.
Early Group - 5:30am (leave at 5:45am)
Main Group - 6:20am (leave at 6:30am)
Meeting Location
The red dot on the map indicates where we meet Sunday mornings in Pacific Palisades. This location is one block south of Bowdoin Street on the west side of Temescal Canyon Rd. next to the Pacific Palisades High School track (the blue track symbol on the small-scale map). The approximate address is 741 Temescal Canyon Rd.. Park on the west side of Temescal Canyon Rd., along the chain link fence next to the track.
Directions
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From the 405 Freeway headed South: Exit on Sunset Blvd., headed West. Drive 6 miles and take a left on Temescal Canyon Rd. (after Swarthmore Avenue). Drive 0.3 miles and park on the right next to the track.
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From the 405 Freeway headed North: Take the 10 Freeway West.
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From the 10 Freeway headed West: Stay straight to go onto Route 1 headed North. The 10 Freeway becomes Route 1 North. Drive 2.8 miles and take a right on Temescal Canyon Rd. (after Chautauqua Blvd). Drive 0.8 miles and park on the left next to the track.
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From Route 1 (PCH) headed Southwest: Drive past Sunset Blvd. and at the next major intersection take a left on Temescal Canyon Rd. Drive 0.8 miles and park on the left next to the track.
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From Route 1 (PCH) headed Northeast: Take a right on Temescal Canyon Rd. (after Chautauqua Blvd). Drive 0.8 miles and park on the left next to the track.
Partial list of benefits
- Variety of course types and distances
- Enjoy the wondrous beauty and freedom of the mountains
- Camaraderie with fellow trail runners & opportunity to meet for weekday runs
- Access to and guidance along the many mountain trails & fire roads
- Member discount with some local merchants
- Organized trips to exciting trail running destinations
Club Managment Team
- Stan Swartz, Director
- John Weiler, Director
- Ernie Chalekson, Run Management
- Adam Russell, Membership
- Liz Nguyen, Membership
- Michael Becker, Main Group Leader
- Kai Yen, Web Master
- Katy Erskine, Newsletter Editor
- Harvey Karluvac, Social Director
