01Sunday7:30 AM
Beach Run
Ventura Pier
The big one. Groups form by pace and distance — 3 to 20 miles. Breakfast on the pier after.
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We run
this town.
Fast, slow, long, short — it all counts. Meet us at the Ventura Pier and run with people who care more about showing up than showing off.
- Every Sunday
- 7:30 AM
- Meet here
- Ventura Pier
- The pace
- Yours
All paces welcome
Next group run
Sunday Beach Run
Ventura Pier
07:30
3—20 miles
The weekly rotation
There’s a run for your mood
Turn up to whichever one suits you. Every meetup has a mix of paces, goals and people who remember what it felt like to be new.
Plans move occasionally. Check the socials before you lace up.
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02TuesdayEvening
Trail Run
Local foothill trails
Dirt, hills and a view. A smaller group heading into the hills above town.
03Tuesday5:30 PM
Track Workout
Ventura High School track
Mid-August through mid-May. Coach-led workouts at three levels — push hard or ease in.
04ThursdayEvening
Brewery Run
Rotating local breweries
An easy few miles with a social finish. Often the most popular run of the week.
Run Ventura
Meet here. Then move.
Two useful pins: our Sunday start and our local home base. Tap a location to get oriented, then use the open map for directions.
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Trail, track and brewery locations can rotate. Check the club socials before heading out.
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Membership
A full year on the team
The fee keeps coached workouts, member socials and local race discounts moving. Both tiers receive the same benefits.
Adult
Ages 18 and over
$49.95
12 months
Youth
Under 18
$29.95
12 months
The Mammoth trip covers organised runs and hikes — travel, food and lodging are on you.
Included with every membership
- Coach-led track workouts, mid-August through mid-May
- Weekend group training runs
- VRC tech shirt with your first shoe purchase at Mile 26 Sports
- 10% off at Mile 26 Sports
- Discounts on several local races
- Members-only socials and challenges
- Access to the annual Mammoth running trip
- Discounted Ventura Marathon training program
Member perks
The miles come with extras
Local discounts, races and reasons to see each other when nobody is holding a stopwatch.
10% off at Mile 26
Members get 10% off any purchase at Mile 26 Running Co here in Ventura, every time.
Race discounts
10% off several local races, including the Ventura Marathon, the Boogie Nights Summer Run Series and the Ventura Turkey Trot.
Socials all year
A holiday party and run, the Mammoth running vacation, destination race trips, and plenty of runs dreamed up by members.
Coached programs
Structure, minus the pressure
Choose a first 5K or build toward the half. Both programs meet you where you are and give you people to progress with.
13 weeks$49 members · $99 non-members
M2B Half Marathon Training
A structured 13-week build to the half, with coach-led sessions, weekly plans and race-day strategy. Non-member pricing includes a full year of club membership.
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Couch to 5KFree for members
Beginners 5K
Built for first-timers and anyone easing back in. Most people start on a gentle walk/jog protocol and build from there, twice a week with a certified coach.
View the programThis is the club
Running is the excuse. Community is the point.
Ventura Running Club is coached by Josh Spiker and built for every age, pace and level of experience. That is not a slogan — it is genuinely who shows up.
Some people come for a race plan. Some come for breakfast afterward. The easiest way in is still the same: join a Sunday run and introduce yourself.
“We're a big crazy family. We encourage each other, we laugh, we sweat, and we put in the miles. It's a lot more fun with people to train with.”
“I've made some genuinely dear friends through this club. Even if Sunday mornings don't work for you, there are plenty of other runs and events where you'll meet people.”
Contact
New here? Say hello.
Ask about a run, training program or membership. We will point you in the right direction.
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