Cal Poly Distance Club (CPDC) is the official running club of Cal Poly SLO. From the most casual to most competitive runners, the Cal Poly Distance Club is a great space to challenge oneself and establish community!
Join our team for races in California and beyond!
Members have the opportunity to compete with other clubs and teams across the nation. We race cross country in the Fall and track in Spring. CPDC has earned a reputation of high achievement in the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA). Recently, our men’s team placed 2nd in the nation at the 2022 NIRCA Cross Country Championships.
But we’re not just about racing!
Members enjoy access to social events, which are a great opportunity to form close bonds within the club. Some of the most popular events include adventure runs, CPDC Formal, The Pizza Run, and an annual camping trip. Work hard, play harder!
Where to find us:
Monday-Friday, 4:10pm at the Cal Poly Track (50m mark)
“I love CPDC because the people here are so amazing and supportive! I am so glad I got to continue having a team experience outside of high school!”
Abigail Hill, 3rd Year
Armando “Mando” Siqueiros
CPDC Coach
“Father of 3. Began running in 1972 trying to keep up with older brother. I ran for Watsonville High School where I recorded PR's of 2:05, 4:23, 9:21.6. Eventually graduated from UC Santa Cruz and attended UCI Medical School. In medical school I ran several still standing PR's. Moved to SLO in '92. Next competitive milestones were as a master's runner 4:05 (1500m), 15:18 (5K), 20:03 (4 miler at Baywood), 31:25 (10K). Started coaching 2004 and in the first five years coached the following school records at Mission Prep... Girls 2:09 (800m), 4:14.5 (1500m), 4:39 (1600m), 9:52.2 (3200)- Jordan Hasay's. Boys- 2:00.02 (800m), 4:20.6 (1600m), 9:27.99 (3200m). I am excited about coaching with the Cal Poly Distance Club where even greater things will happen!”
PR's: 3:45.8 (1500m), 14:06.2 (5K), 29:12 (10K), 65:27 Half Marathon
Check out this video to hear more about us!
We’d love to hear from you!
cpdistanceclub@gmail.com