Nike LA Partner Run Crews
Get to know six Nike-sponsored run crews across Los Angeles, and find the right running community for you. Scroll below to discover and get moving with community.
Girl Gang Crazy
Girl Gang Crazy (GGC) is a South Central based community that empowers women through movement and sisterhood. Founded formally in 2020 by Mariah Dyson, this crew creates the unique space for girls to try new distances through runs and learn new skills through hosted workshops. This group reclaims the notion that “equality is a radical movement”, constantly pushing boundaries and even recently became the first running group comprised of black and brown women to complete “The Speed Project”, a race from Santa Monica to Las Vegas. Join GGC on an upcoming run or event near you and check out their instagram and website below.
Her Sports
“Her Sports” is an LA-based women’s running and training group founded by Nike Los Angeles Running Coach Bec Wilcock. This running and sporting community is committed to fueling purpose, power, and growth for all who join. From triathlon training, wellness programs, half or full marathon trainings, and educational workshops for women and mothers in training, Her Sports has got you! Whether you’re looking for a challenge, or just a group of women to chat and run with, Her Sports could be the right crew for you. Check out their instagram and website below to stay connected!
Keep It Run Hundred
Keep It Run Hundred (KIRH) is a black-led run crew founded in 2018 by Alrick “Butta” Augustine in South Central, LA. In a more historically black neighborhood, this crew focuses on bringing the wellness benefits of running & community to all. From “Ladies Nights”, to Juneteenth 5k Runs, and even Marathon training programs, KIRH has a wide range of runs for you to join. Check out their instagram below to stay up to date on upcoming events!
Running Mamis
Running Mamis is a Latina-led running group in East Los Angeles created as a safe space for all running mamis and women. Meeting bi-weekly on Saturday mornings at Los Angeles Historic park, several mothers join with their strollers in hand to have a space to exercise and socialize together. This run crew breaks societal and cultural norms, celebrating motherhood one step at a time while promoting mental and physical wellness. Running Mamis offers different paces, locations, and distances to meet up for their scheduled training runs. Check out their instagram below to learn more!
Koreatown Run Club
Koreatown Run Club (KRC) is a run crew founded in 2016 by Michael Pak and Duy Nguyen, who were seeking something different, something that was missing in their neighborhood. Running was the answer and a way to get friends together. KRC has bloomed into the largest run crew in Los Angeles while maintaing their a welcoming and inclusive community. Located in the heart of Koreatown, Los Angeles, this run crew aspires to connect people through the sport of running and the intersection of culture. KRC offers training runs, social events, charity events, and races to get involved with. Check out their instagram and website to learn more and get connected!
Good Vibes Track Club
Good Vibes Track Club (GVTC) is a South-Central based run crew led by founder Marvin Garcia. With an intentional focus on performance, GVTC strives to elevate the sport of distance running in underrepresented areas, this run crew helps to provide greater access to running with the goal of self-improvement. Meeting weekly for Track sessions, tempo runs, and long runs, GVTC could be the community you need to get you running your fastest. Check out their instagram to learn more below!