Whether you’re training for your first 5K or looking to pick up a PR at your next marathon, Ohio has some awesome running clubs that can help you jump-start your fitness goals.
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Athens
Southeastern Ohio Trail Runners (SEOTR)
Running connects people. This is a core belief at SEOTR, which welcomes all runners into its family of trail-lovers.
Ohio Valley Running Company
Ohio Valley Running Company prides itself on being the only locally owned store for running, walking and outdoor fitness. Jonathan and Ariana Bernard operate not only the store, but a successful running club as well. Follow their Facebook page where the duo post about community walks and runs that anyone is free to join.
Columbus
Columbus Eastside Running Club
Led by certified running coaches, this group organizes Saturday morning group runs in both Columbus and Baltimore, Ohio. The club holds two main training sessions per year, targeting races in spring and fall. Membership costs $40 per training season.
Columbus Running Company Group Runs and Walks
Columbus Running Company offers free weekly group runs and walks. New to the group? Show up a couple of minutes early and you’ll find the folks who run or walk your pace.
Columbus Westside Running Club
This free running and walking club meets every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday — sports drinks, snacks and water provided! Members can also get discounts on select races and apparel.
Columbus Running Club
Columbus Running Club is open to all ages and paces and even helps support youth cross country and track programs for Mill Race Marathon events. Individual membership is $10 and a family membership is $15.
Black Girls Run
Black Girls Run is a national club dedicated to motivating black women to have a healthier lifestyle. Membership is free and meets every day except Fridays.
Moms Run This Town
This free national club is the perfect way to meet other moms with fitness goals and keep each other motivated.
Black Men Run
Black Men Run is a national club with the goal of improving overall health and decreasing the number of black men with cardiovascular diseases. The Columbus chapter meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the start of the running trail in Blacklick Woods Metro Park.
Grove City Community Running and Walking Club
This club is open to all runners and walkers, from those simply looking to improve their health to those who are pro marathoners. Members get discounted registrations to various races around Columbus.
Team RWB
Team RWB is a national club dedicated to improving veterans’ physical and social activities. Team RWB has events such as a Dark and Early Donut Run, Weekly Bootcamps, mentoring and more —and you don’t have to be a veteran to join.
Mansfield
YMCA Running Club
Join this supportive runner’s club with no dues, meetings, or required YMCA membership. Simply join their Facebook group and choose when you’d like to run with others based on your own schedule.
Mansfield OH Parkrun
This club runs every Saturday at 8:00am in North Lake Park. To join in on the fun, all you have to do is register for free! Questions? Email the volunteers at [email protected]
Ashland (OH) Running Club
This free running and walking club is focused on supporting all runners, no matter their pace. Follow their Facebook page to stay up to date on their run schedule.
Shelby
YMCA Run Club
The YMCA Run Club in Shelby is all about supporting runners and creating a community. Follow their Facebook page where members often post about group runs that anyone is free to join.
