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Come join us at our various events throughout the month for some activity outside! Whether it's training for a race, training for life, being active for your health or just being around like-minded people, we've got you covered with opportunities to walk, run or hike with Running Center!
Some events will be at our store in Temecula but we will also have events off-site. Check back here for updates and current happenings!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 1st Annual Murrieta 5KWashington Street in Old Town Murrieta, Murrieta, CA
This is not a Running Center event, but just another opportunity for us to participate in a local 5k! Running Center is a sponsor, and we'd love to see everyone out for this event!
Website for the event: Murrieta 5k – 1st annual – May 3rd, 2025
Timed runners, walkers, strollers, dogs! A fun event for all ages and abilities!
Registration Table Opens 6 AM
Race Starts at 7 AM
Plan to stay the day with us for live music and local artisan vendors until 12 PM!Course runs along Historic Route 395. This timed event is an excellent flat course for competitive racers, and great walking for all! The course will take you through the quaint Historic Downtown Murrieta main street and along the picturesque foothills of old ranch country. The course highlights the hidden gem of Murrieta, Ca.
24935 Washington Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562 - Sundays on the TrailsLake Poway Recreation Area, Poway, CA
We are finally hiking Potato Chip rock! :)
Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 20 min to complete, according to All Trails. We are hiking out and back for approximately 7 miles (7ish total), with a little over 2,000' elevation gain. (This is more than Monserate, so not only are we increasing our distance, but we are also challenging ourselves more.)
Please bring plenty of water and snacks. The Mount Woodson Trail is very exposed, so it is highly recommended that you bring plenty of water and sunscreen and turn around once you are halfway through your water supply.
We are hiking from the Lake Poway side of Potato Chip rock. Lake Poway Recreation Office charges $10.00 for parking on the weekends (cash or card). If you would like to carpool, we can meet at Running Center at 6:00 am. Please let me know if you want to carpool when you rsvp. I can fit 5 people in my car. It takes approximately 45 minutes to get there from Running Center. The time allotted for this event (7 am to 11:30 am) does not include drive time.
We will start our hike at 7:05, giving an extra few minutes for late comers.
Potato Chip Rock and Mt. Woodson Summit, California - 16,099 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
