WEE Run Club – LA 5k Trail Run at Elysian Park

We’re back on the trails! 🏃‍♀️🌿

Join the WEE Run Club next Thursday, November 25th, 2025, for a 5k / 3.1-mile evening run through one of Los Angeles’ most beautiful urban parks — Elysian Park!

This community run is a chance to move, connect, and unwind outdoors as the sun sets. Open to all levels — whether you’re jogging, running, or just getting started, we welcome you to join our growing We Explore Earth movement crew.

📍 Meeting Point:

Meet at the corner of Stadium Way and the entrance road to Grace E. Simmons Lodge — right where Elysian Park Drive begins and connects to North Stadium Way, next to the Elysian Park West Loop Trailhead.

Coordinates: 📍 34.08629° N, 118.24312° W

🕠 Time:

• Meet-up: 5:15pm.
• Run: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30pm
• Distance: 3.1 miles
• Elevation Gain: ~317 ft
• Trail Run Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
  

🏃 Route:

We’ll be following a scenic loop through the Elysian Park hills — with sweeping sunset views of downtown LA.

See the full route on Strava here:

👉 Elysian Park 5k Route

🧭 Parking: You can park along Stadium Way or on the Elysian Park Drive road leading up to the meeting point.

🌅 What to Bring:

• Headlamp or running light (mandatory)
• Water and light snack
• Running shoes with grip for trail terrain
• Layers for cooler evening weather

👟 Led by:

Nicole Michel — @nniikiiii

• We Explore Earth (WEE) LA Crew members

About WEE Run Club:

WEE Run Club is part of We Explore Earth, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit connecting diverse communities through movement, conservation, and outdoor experiences. Our runs are inclusive, free community meetups that foster wellness and connection.

Come move with us. Bring a friend. Build momentum.