Rose Park Running Club
About Rose Park Running Club
Rose Park Running Club is a progressive, working-class running club in Long Beach that centers community over profit. It is explicitly left-leaning and inclusive, with a zero-tolerance policy for racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, hyper-nationalist, or otherwise bigoted behavior. The club also donates merch profits to causes and nonprofits, making it feel more like a community space for running and dialogue than a typical performance-focused club.
Run Details
Meeting Point
Check the club's social media for the latest meeting point information. Meeting locations may vary by session.
Pace Range
5:00-7:30 min/km
How to Join
Show up
Typical Turnout
10-50 runners
What to Expect
Expect a casual, welcoming group run with a strong community and political identity. The club describes itself as inclusive and progressive, so first-timers should expect a friendly drop-in atmosphere, mixed abilities, and a no-bigotry environment. The vibe is more social and community-driven than competitive.
Leadership
The club is organized as a progressive community run club; no individual founder or lead organizer is explicitly named in the provided sources.
