Jul 18, 2024 - Things to Do
Gen Z is outrunning Millennials but San Diego run clubs attract all ages
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Running is lapping other sports across fitness trackers, and Gen Z is setting the pace.
Why it matters: Running can release stress and help one make new friends during a loneliness crisis in this era of remote work.
Between the lines: Young singles are also ditching the apps and joining running clubs to find dates.
By the numbers: 84% of Strava users tell the fitness-tracker company their No. 1 reason for exercising is social connection.
- Gen Z is 29% more likely than millennials to work out with another person at least some of the time.
- Also, runners are 85% more likely to log a personal record when running with others.
Zoom in: Check out some of San Diego's social running groups that are open to anyone looking to make friends while working up a sweat.
- Pacific Beach Run Club: To be clear, this is "a social club that likes to run" and does so Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Old Town Run Club has the same motto.
- Ocean Beach Run Club: Join these runners for 4-6 miles Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Sunset Cliffs views are included.
- Run North County: Find runs (or walks) any day of the week through this community hub.
- UltraBuds Run Club: The San Diego contingent of "ultra runners, trail runners and mountain runners with a hops and grapes issue" hosts a variety of runs often in North County.
- Run North County: Find runs (or walks) any day of the week through this community hub.
- North Park Women's Running Group: Jog 2-4 miles, chat and eat tacos with this group every Wednesday.
- San Diego Track Club: For those looking to go the distance, this membership-based run club meets for weekly evening workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Get half and full marathon training or join their free summer fun runs (5Ks).