Runs are open to everyone even if you are not a member and all locations are walk-friendly. All runs start on time so be sure to arrive a few minutes early.
Featured Runs
Famous Wednesday Night Laundry Run
This route was established in 1965 and is how the running club got its name. It has been used as a weekly run for more than 50 years.
Day of the week and time: Wednesday 5:45 PM
Location: Lucky's parking lot in PG Meet near The Bagel Bakery
Typical distance: 6-mile run, but can be shortened to 4 or extended to 8
Terrain: Mix of roads, some trails, one big hill on Congress road, Winter route is all pavement
Primary contact name: Tom Burns
Contacts e-mail: montereywnlr@gmail.com
Usual number of people: 10-20
Group approximate mile pace for this run: runners of all abilities 6 minutes to 12 minutes
Strava Routes: 6 mile summer loop, 8 mile Summer loop, 4.5 mile Winter loop
Additional Comments: First Wednesday of each month is New Runner Wednesday! Of course, newcomers are welcome every run.
Hosted Saturday Runs
Day of the week and time: Saturday time typically varies but around 8:30 AM
Location: Hosted location vary per week check out the calendar for more details
Typical distance: 4 to 12 miles
Terrain: Varies per location
Primary contact name: check out the calendar for more details
Usual number of people: 10-20
Group approximate mile pace for this run: runners of all abilities 7 minutes to 11 minutes
All Weekly Workouts
Saturday Toro Park Run
Day of the week and time: Saturday 6:30 AM
Location: 7-11 Toro Park
Typical distance: 7 to 24 miles sometimes a tempo run
Terrain: Mostly trails, some pavement - usually very hilly
Primary contact name: Tara Clark
Contacts e-mail: calbeartara@yahoo.com
Usual number of people: 7
Group approximate mile pace for this run: 7 minutes to 10 minutes
Strava Routes: No current route created
Sunday Toro Park Run
Day of the week and time: Sunday 7:00 AM
Location: 7-11 Toro Park
Typical distance: 6 to 8 miles
Terrain: Mostly trails, some pavement - usually very hilly
Primary contact name: Tara Clark
Contacts e-mail: calbeartara@yahoo.com
Usual number of people: 6
Group approximate mile pace for this run: 7 minutes to 10 minutes
Strava Routes: No current route created
Sunday Fishwife Run
Day of the week and time: Sunday 8:30 AM
Location: Fishwife in Pacfic Grove
Typical distance: 5 to 7 miles
Terrain: Roads and some trail
Primary contact name: Jim Allen
Contacts e-mail: btlbaum@sbcglobal.net
Usual number of people: 15
Group approximate mile pace for this run: Runners of all abilities
Strava Routes: 7 mile route
Additional Comments: coffee afterwards at Bechlers Bakery
Yoga at lululemon
Day of the week and time: Monday 6:00 PM
Location: lululemon at the Del Monte Center
Typical distance: 45 mintue yoga sessions for runners
Primary contact name: Emily Cole
Contacts e-mail: montereywnlr@gmail.com
Usual number of people: 15
Tuesday Morning Toro Park Run
Day of the week and time: Tuesday 5:25 AM
Location: 7-11 Toro Park
Typical distance: 5 miles, 8 miles or 12 miles
Terrain: Very hilly trail run (5-mile run somewhat hilly)
Primary contact name: Tara Clark
Contacts e-mail: calbeartara@yahoo.com
Usual number of people: 12
Group approximate mile pace for this run: 6 to 8:30 per mile, slower group 9:30 to 10:15 per mile
Strava Routes: No current route created
Additional Comments: Everyone invited but it’s a tough run, most runners are very good
Famous Wednesday Night Laundry Run
This route was established in 1965 and is how the running club got its name. It has been used as a weekly run for more than 50 years.
Day of the week and time: Wednesday 5:45 PM
Location: Lucky's parking lot in PG Meet near The Bagel Bakery
Typical distance: 6-mile run, but can be shortened to 4 or extended to 8
Terrain: 90% roads, some trails, one big hill on Congress road, Winter route is all pavement
Primary contact name: Emily Cole
Contacts e-mail: montereywnlr@gmail.com
Usual number of people: 10-20
Group approximate mile pace for this run: runners of all abilities 6 minutes to 12 minutes
Strava Routes: 6 mile summer loop, 8 mile Summer loop, 4.5 mile Winter loop
Additional Comments: First Wednesday of each month is New Runner Wednesday! Of course, newcomers are welcome every run.
Marina Wednesday Night Laundry Run
Day of the week and time: Wednesday 6 PM
Location: Marina Dunes Shopping Center Meet near Brass Tap (under construction)
Typical distance: 6-mile run, but can be shortened to 4 or extended to 8
Terrain: Paved trail through Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Primary contact name: Tom Burns
Contacts e-mail: montereywnlr@gmail.com
Usual number of people: 10-20
Group approximate mile pace for this run: runners/walkers of all abilities 6 minutes to 12 minutes
Strava Routes: No current route created
Additional Comments: First Wednesday of each month is New Runner Wednesday! Of course, newcomers are welcome every run.
Thursday Morning Fairgrounds Run AKA intergalactic Run near a full moon!
Day of the week and time: Thursday 6:00 AM
Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds, intersection of Fairground and Garden Roads
Typical distance: 4 miles or 5.5 miles
Terrain: Pavement; 5.5-mile run hilly
Primary contact name: Emily Cole
Contacts e-mail: montereywnlr@gmail.com
Usual number of people: 3-12
Group approximate mile pace for this run: runners of all abilities
Strava Routes: 5.5 Mile Route
Additional Comments: Gather afterwards at Denny's on Fremont