“One of the greatest things I’ve learned from running, is the importance of an amazing friend.”
Welcome to the L.A. Leggers!
LA Leggers is a welcoming running and walking community for people of all ages and abilities. Through training programs, social runs, and community events, we help people live healthier lives through movement, connection, and shared goals.
We meet in Santa Monica every Saturday morning near the iconic pier, with pace groups ranging from walkers and first-time runners to experienced marathoners. Whether your goal is to complete your first 5K, train for a marathon, improve your fitness, or simply connect with great people, there’s a place for you here.
Our core season runs from August through March, culminating in the LA Marathon, while members continue to train, socialize, and support one another year-round.
No matter where you’re starting from, you’ll find a friendly, encouraging community ready to help you take the next step.
We are also proud to support Junior Leggers, our free Sunday morning family movement community where kids ages 6-12 and their parents run, walk, explore, and have fun together as they build healthy habits and lasting friendships.
Don’t Miss Orientation 2026-27!
If you’re a first-timer or just need a brush up on how the training season works, you’ll want to attend Orientation.
At Orientation, we’ll gather in the central plaza of Santa Monica Place where you’ll meet some veteran Leggers and other inspirational figures and get briefed on what’s in store in the season. Next you’ll head over to 1450 Ocean Ave for a “trial mile” where you’ll run or walk at a comfortable pace to find your pace group. Then you’ll get to meet your pace group and your Mentors.
Orientation is an important part of the program so make sure you attend one of the sessions. (But if you can’t attend a session, it’s OK, you can still show up for training. And you can join the program at any time while membership is still open.)
Date: TBD
Time: 7:30 a.m. to approx. 9:30 a.m.
Location: TBD
What to Wear: Training gear (for your trial mile)
2026-27 Opening Day: TBD
We’ll be kicking off the new season on Saturday, August 9th. Mark your calendar!
On Opening Day we’ll assemble at 6:45 a.m.
Look for the signs to find your pace group. If you don’t know your pace group, talk to a Mentor and they’ll help you find one.
We’ll have a brief welcome from the Board President Jim Doyle and Head Mentor John Flynn, followed by a warm-up stretch and then we’re off!
Date: TBD
Time: 6:45 a.m.
Location: TBD
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About the LA Leggers
“The Leggers provided me with an opportunity to not only rekindle my running spirit amongst like-hearted friends but perhaps to also start a blaze down a new path and chapter in life’s journey.”
“After relocating to LA, I joined the Leggers seeking a training regime for an upcoming race. What I discovered was a diverse community of connected and passionate runners in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable. Long after my final marathon, I envision lining up early each Saturday morning simply to celebrate another run with my Legger family.”
“I sought a running group with a proven, solid training program, and one that would work for runners of many different levels. I found that with the LA Leggers. I I also found a friendly, caring, welcoming, diverse, and supportive community of runners from all ability levels and walks of life. The experience has exponentially increased my love of running, and I’ve made great friends.”
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“If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together”
— African proverb
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