THE LEADERS

  • Ken

    The chief high-fiver and leader of Bad Luck Run Club, is an Auburn native with deep roots in running. After competing in track and cross country at Placer High, he transitioned to ultrarunning in 2008. Ken co-founded Runaways Run Club in Maine in 2017 before returning to Auburn to create wild events and unforgettable experiences with BLRC. If you’ve joined a BLRC run, race, or beer mile, you’re already friends with him!

  • Shannon

    The chief crew mom and cheerleader of Bad Luck Run Club, originally hails from Massachusetts but is now an Auburn staple and boasts an impressive 100-mile buckle collection to boot. After co-founding Runaways Run Club in Maine, she immersed herself in ultrarunning, consistently hitting her goals. Shannon is the glue of BLRC, always ready to provide whatever you need to succeed—from crewing to motivation, she’s got your back.

  • Michael

    Michael, a recent addition to Bad Luck Run Club, is an occasional leader of our social runs. Hailing from Sacramento, he’s dived into trail running, from 5Ks to ultras, with a hunger to crush PRs. You'll often find him behind the scenes, ensuring everyone’s having a great time and handing out those much-needed post-run Otter Pops.

  • Paige

    Paige is Bad Luck Run Club's lead photographer and a trail running enthusiast. Paige transplanted from Massachusetts originally and she found her passion for trails in 2019 after moving to Auburn with her husband (and chief booty man, Jon). Paige ran her first trail race in 2021 and now enjoys long-distance weekend runs, including completing her first 100K at the Canyons Endurance Race. If you’ve run any BLRC race, you’ll see her behind the lens.

  • Jon

    Jon is our chief booty man and occasional social run leader. Hailing from the Auburn area, Jon has nothing but love for the local trail scene recently crushed his first ultramarathon, our very own Placer Trail Running Festival 50K. If you don’t catch him in his bright colored attire on the trails then you can find him saving lives with the Roseville Fire Department.

  • Rylie

    Our reigning women’s beer mile champion and Bad Luck Run Club’s social media queen. Rylie started running 3 years ago when she did her first half marathon. She quickly jumped into multiple 5K/10K’s, half marathons and even a few full marathons. Now she’s jumped into her new favorite sport: trail running. You’ll find Rylie at any of our social runs or possibly behind the scenes of our Instagram account.

PRESS RELEASE

March 2025

Bad Luck Run Club Brings Social Running and Trail Races to Auburn

AUBURN, CA – Auburn’s reputation as the “Endurance Capital of the World” is well known, but a new wave of runners is shifting the local running culture. Bad Luck Run Club has quickly become the largest social running group in the region, attracting over 300 active members, and drawing between 30 and 70 runners to its weekly group runs.

In addition to its group runs, BLRC also hosts local trail races, providing more opportunities for runners of all levels to explore the trails and challenge themselves.

Founded by Ken Krogsrud, a 38-year-old Placer High graduate and ultrarunner, BLRC was created to be different from traditional running clubs. “Auburn has always been a runner’s town, but we wanted to create something different, a club where runners could show up and have a fun story to tell,” said Krogsrud.

“Our runs are about having unabated fun in the woods with your friends. It’s not about how accomplished you are or how fast you are” he added.

Weekly Runs for Every Level

BLRC offers three main group runs each week:

Wednesday Night Runs: 3.5 to 4.5 miles, meeting at The Station Publichouse at 6:15 p.m. A mix of road and trail, this run is best for first-timers and those looking for a casual pace.

Thursday Night Hills: 5+ miles, meeting at The Auburn Alehouse at 6:15 p.m. This challenging route takes runners down to the American River and back up.

Sunday Morning Speed: A focused training session at 8:00 a.m. from Shady Coffee in Roseville, designed to help runners improve their pace.

In addition to weekly runs, the club organizes a monthly long trail run ranging from 13 to 26 miles and welcomes runners looking for a challenge.

More Than Just Running

BLRC is about making running fun. Whether it’s a mid-run beer stop, an impromptu river swim, or a spontaneous route change, every run has the potential for something unexpected.

The club also hosts trail races throughout the year, drawing runners from all over Northern California. A significant portion of race proceeds goes to local nonprofits, reinforcing the club’s commitment to supporting the Auburn community.

With a laid-back approach and a focus on fun over competition, BLRC offers a fresh alternative to traditional running groups in Sacramento, Roseville, and Rocklin. There’s no need to sign up, just show up and run. And after five runs, participants get a free BLRC shirt.

For more information and updates on runs and races, follow BLRC on Instagram: @badluckrunners or Facebook: @badluckrunclub.


Monday March 31, 2025
Website: www.badluckrunclub.com