The San Diego Track Club, the largest running club in the county, has a mission to support the development of distance running, track and field, and related sports in San Diego County. These goals are accomplished in the following ways:

• Staging road races, track meets and social events
• Sponsoring teams and athletes
• Providing free coaching for its members
• Offering consulting services
• Publishing the “San Diego Running” magazine

Club membership spans a broad range from recreational joggers to elite athletes, with the majority being recreational runners who take in some local road races, marathons or multi-sport events during the year.

The San Diego area offers unparalleled opportunities for year-round fitness activities and SDTC members have a wealth of experience in assisting people of all ages and abilities to pursue and implement their fitness goals.

The track club’s most popular program is the Rockin’ ‘n’ Runnin’ Marathon Training Program, which prepares novice and experienced marathoners for the annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in early June. Its popularity has increased each year since it began. In 2010, program enrollment reached almost 700! Once that program ends, the “Half Mad” Half Marathon Program starts. It’s followed by the fall version, which is dubbed the “Whatever” Half Marathon Program. Both of those training programs are capped at 125 participants. Each of these events is announced on our site in advance of the program’s start, with links for registration pages.

Membership Benefits

We encourage you tap into the resources of SDTC by availing of the reasonable membership rates and realizing your fitness potential.

Benefits of membership include the following:

San Diego Running
Our online magazine includes information on SDTC events, member stories and informative articles related to running and track events.

Coaching
Free year-round weekly Metro and North County coaching sessions for SDTC members.

Membership Cards
Discounted entry fees to all SDTC races and many other local races (see Race Calendar).
10% discount at Movin’ Shoes
10% discount at Road Runner Sports
10% discount at The Running Center

Grand Prix Series
A year-long competition held throughout the SDTC race schedule.

Social Events
Among other events, the club holds its annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony in November. It also organizes seasonal barbecues and other outdoor gatherings that provide an opportunity for members to meet for fun and fellowship. In addition, in 2010, club organizers began hosting regular get-togethers at local running stores that feature food, raffles and guest speakers. Be sure to check the Events Calendar for more details.

Meetings & Minutes

The track club is governed by a board of directors that traditionally meets the third Tuesday of every month. Members are invited to attend these meetings, with the time and location posted in the Events calendar.

Members may also request a copy of meeting minutes from any board member. See the Contacts page for a list of current board officers.