The Program

Club Overview

Run For FREE Tuesdays @ 6:16pm and Saturdays @ 7:15pm
Starting January 16,2023 to June 4, 2023
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Spring 2023: Full and Half Marathon Season

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

 Registration is Open: Spring Season 2023 (20 Weeks)

 Scheduled Races:

  • San Diego Holiday Half Marathon (12/17/22)

 Who and When:

 Prices & Dates:

  • $140 – Early Bird, ends 12/30/22
  • $150 – Regular Rate, ends 1/30/23

Come see what we are all about and run the first 2 weeks for free:

Other Need to Know Information:

NEW this Season 5K &10K Program: We are offering for the first-time ever a new program to help people get ready for their first 5K or 10K. We believe running should be accessible to anyone that wants to put in the work and we understand a half marathon might be a lot for someone new to commit to. This new program will now offer a point of entry for anyone that’s wants to give it a shot. 

Happy Hours: We will be coordinating weekly happy hours every Tuesday as part of the regular season-based restaurants and bars being able to host outside seating. We do ask that you follow all CDC guidelines when participating.

Social Events: We will be continuing to host monthly social events throughout the season based on venue availability and offering of an outside option. We do ask that you follow all CDC guidelines when participating.

Aid Stations: We will be offering aid stations once our Saturday runs get a little longer. The aid stations will be supplied with sanitizer. Cups will also be provided at the aid station however it’s recommended you carry your own hydration bottle on your runs especially as summer temperatures set in.

Keys and Jackets: At the start of the season, we will not be offering bins to hold your keys and jackets on our runs. As the season progresses, we might reintroduce this service but no times lines have been set.

Discounts: As always if you shop at Road Runner Sports, they will continue to offer discounts on your purchases if you tell them, you are part of Black Flag Running Club. We will also be coordinating with San Diego’s Race Directors throughout the season and pass on all discount codes we are able to obtain.

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The Black Flag Running Club is an organized Full Marathon, Half Marathon Training Program. We train for a few specific San Diego races but our program is fully customizable for the races you want to run. We also have many runners just join us to run with friends. ALL Runners welcome: Beginners (Run/Walkers), Intermediate, Advanced.

  • Carlsbad Half Marathon in January
  • Encinitas Half Marathon in March
  • San Diego Half Marathon in March
  • La Jolla Half Marathon in April
  • Rock n Roll Full Marathon in June
  • AFC Half Marathon in August

See our Dates & Prices page for specifics on each season.

If you have further questions, learn more in our Frequently Asked Questions area.

Single Individual Season Overview

What do you get?

  • Organized Group Training Club
  • Training Coaches, personalized assistance
  • Informational & Training clinics & seminars
  • Team Technical Training / Racing Shirt*
  • Organized & Mapped runs throughout San Diego County
  • Training Program & Training Calendar
  • Exclusive App
  • Discounted Race Entries, Where available.
    • NOTE: Currently there are no discounts to Carlsbad, La Jolla or the AFC Half Marathons. 
  • Weekly Happy Hour
  • Monthly Social Events
What Else . . .
  • Satisfaction of achieving your goals
  • A new group of friends.
  • Training based on running 4-5x days per week
  • Group runs 2x per week (Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings)
  • Individual runs 2-3x per week – on your own
  • Informational sessions and clinics

When & Where?

  • Every Tuesday evening, 6:15 PM – Costal, Mission Bay Area, Balboa Park
  • Every Saturday morning, 7:15 AM – Throughout SD County*
  • Informal group runs can be organized too
  • We make an effort to switch up where we run to keep things fresh and new. Most runs take place in center San Diego (Mission Bay Area, Balboa Park, North Park)

Training Clinics

  • Running 101
  • Equipment & Shoes
  • Running Biomechanics & Injury Prevention
  • Functional Strength Training & Stretching (w/ Advanced Stretch Sessions)
  • Endurance Nutrition (w/ Detailed Nutrition Sessions)
  • Sports Massage & Body Care
  • Sports Acupuncture
  • And more . . .

See our Date & Prices page for specifics on each season.

*Technical training jersey – you will receive one tech training shirt for each individual program you join. If you sign up for a Combo Season, you will get two shirts. 

Dual Season Extended Training Program

We also have a Dual program starting in either the Winter, or the Spring. The Winter program (Nov-Jun) is perfect for those who want an extended program for the Rock n Roll race (Half or Full). The Spring program (Feb-Aug) is perfect for those who want extended training that starts after the new year. New Years Resolution, anyone?Is your goal to run a full marathon? Is a traditional 12-week training program not long enough for you? Do you want the extra assurance of sufficient and injury-free training to complete a full marathon? Or do you just love the Black Flag Running Club so much that you want to just keep running with us? The Black Flag Running Club has a program for you!

Triple Season Ultra-Extended Training Program


This is the crown jewel! An all-out ultra-extended 42 week training program for all three major half marathon races making up the “Triple Crown” including the Carlsbad Half, La Jolla Half and AFC Half Marathons. You also have the option to do SD Half, Encinitas Half Marathon and Rock n Roll Half (or Full) marathons as well. Basically, you’re in the club for 8 months straight and you can choose your races. This is the perfect program if you are a newer runner and wish to do your first Triple Crown race series, or if you are a seasoned runner who just loves to keep on training and racing!
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