Marathoner In Training is an official Half Marathon Training Program of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon. Have you always wanted to run a half marathon? Are you looking to set a new PR?
MIT will teach you about running or walking in cool and cold weather, nutrition, goal setting, how to avoid injury, pacing, and much more. The MIT program will allow you to run comfortably without spending a great deal of time training or recovering! This training program is designed to prepare you for your best or your first half marathon — the proper way! You will be given a training plan to follow that will get you to the finish line healthy and happy! MIT's goal is to motivate, inform, and get you addicted to running/walking! Though many of our participants will have run before, the program is designed to accommodate all skill levels!
Join MIT, the official training group of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, for the experience of a lifetime as you prepare for this year's event. MIT's trained coaches have completed over 500 marathons combined and offer the support and motivation needed to reach your goals.
To sign up for the training program, or to get more information, visit the MIT Website.
The mission of Black Girls RUN! is to encourage African-American women to make fitness and healthy living a priority. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 80% of African-American women are overweight. BGR! wants to create a movement to lower that percentage and subsequently, lower the number of women with chronic diseases associated with an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle. facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsRUNColumbus/
The Mission of the Black Men Run organization is to encourage health and wellness among African American men by promoting a culture of running/jogging to stay fit resulting in “A Healthy Brotherhood.” We believe we are needed because the numbers don’t lie:
At Black Men Run we believe that running/jogging can change these alarming trends and we are here to encourage African American males to get out and be active. Research tells us that running on a regular basis not only benefits individuals from a physical standpoint but also increase mental sharpness. Studies show that running on a regular basis helps to boost your confidence, relieves stress and eliminates depression. facebook.com/groups/431039673761449/
We are a FREE Running & Walking club on Columbus, Ohio's west-side with weekly group runs and running events. All events are self-paced, so no one is too fast or too slow!
Tuesday PM Run/Walk start at 6:15 PM from Westgate Park ( Open Air Shelterhouse; 3237 Wicklow Rd, Columbus, OH 43204) Parking by the basketball courts. We go for about an hour; Bring own hydration.
Thursday PM Run/Walk starts at 6:30 PM at Battelle Darby Metro Park. (8465 Alkire Rd. Grove City, OH 43123 - parking in the gravel lot ONLY)
Saturday AM Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM from Glenwood Methodist Church (2833 Valleyview Dr, Columbus, OH 43204)
All events are self-paced, so no one is too fast or too slow! Come out and RUN or WALK with us! Sign up for free today at Columbus Westside Running Club
Established in 2018, The OutRunners bring together LGBTQIA runners in Columbus, Ohio. We are affiliated with FrontRunners International. Our goal is to provide positive experiences for our members and allies through running, walking, and club events in a friendly and supportive group. Some of our members regularly run races from 5k up to ultra-marathon distances. Others might have different goals such as miles in a week, month, year or completing non-racing challenges, but overall, we aim to improve our fitness and have fRUN together.
Where Competition Meets Community
Looking for a unique way to train for your goal race, like the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon? The RUNColumbus Race Series offers a fresh approach to training while fostering a vibrant running community.
We’re not your traditional training group—we’re a community of runners who use participation in the race series to sharpen our skills, stay motivated, and build connections with athletes of all ages, paces, and experience levels. Our yearlong season features a diverse lineup of local races that keep training fun and engaging. Along the way, athletes not only prepare for major goal races like Cap City but also work toward earning exclusive, stackable RUNColumbus awards.
The season culminates in an exciting Awards Celebration, where we honor participants for their accomplishments—both on and off the racecourse. It’s more than just running—it’s about community, encouragement, and celebrating every finish line together.
Ready to train differently? Learn more about us and join the fun at the RUNColumbus Race Series.
Easton Run Club meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:15pm at Pins Mechanical Easton. Easton Run Club is a group built on community and friendship. No matter your level or experience we will support you to make strides forward to achieve your run and fitness goals. We welcome beginners, veterans, and everyone in between. Our Club features many runners who are brand new to the sport and other runners who have done hundreds of races. We have pacers that lead pace groups each week so no one is ever left behind. Please join us Tuesday for our weekly group runs.
German Village Running Club is a group of passionate runners and walkers who meet on the corner of Sycamore and 6th in German Village twice a week for three years. Heat, rain, sleet, snow: nothing can stop us from running the 200 year old brick streets of German Village. GVRC exists to foster friendships, community bonds, and the pure love of running.
Team FrontRunner is a supportive and inclusive community for runners and walkers of all abilities. Our focus is on helping individuals achieve their goals in half and full marathons through a fun and non-intimidating training environment.
We meet for organized runs every Sunday morning, with Winter Sessions running from January to April and Summer Sessions from June to October. Our meeting locations vary depending on planned mileage and weather conditions, but we typically run on the Olentangy, Scioto, and Alum Creek Trails.
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Columbus She RUNS This Town/Moms Run This Town (SRTT/MRTT) is a running group for women of all ages and abilities. Cbus MRTT is a fun club for women in Central Ohio to get together, ask questions, get advice, run/walk/jog and find running buddies. We hope to provide an online community built of women who will help answer running questions, encourage each other, train with each other and share their personal running experiences. For more information, visit their website at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbus.oh.mrtt/
A regionally competitive road-racing team, working together to elevate team and individual performance. You may visit their facebook page at facebook.com/runrogueracers/.
FIT4MOM is the nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, our fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit. Take your running to the next level with our 8-week guided training program for 5K, 10K, or half marathon distance runs. We provide opportunities to learn and improve your running techniques through our detailed training plans, coaching, and community support. Come run with us, mama! https://fit4mom.com/
Team Red, White, and Blue's (RWB) mission is to enrich the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through athletic and social activities. We have 1200 members in Columbus alone and are inclusive of active duty, veterans, and civilians who desire to genuinely connect and engage with each other. We enrich lives through connecting people for this common purpose and in so doing, better our own physical and mental health. Nationally, we have over 130,000 members and 210 chapters. You can always find us wearing our red shirts with our logo or running with Old Glory. However, we do more than just run. To find out more about who we are and what we do, visit TeamRWB.org.
Columbus Eastside Running Club is a non-profit club offering training plans from 5k through full marathon for all ability levels. It is also offering specific training plans geared towards the RUNColumbus Race Series. With locations in both Columbus and Baltimore, CERC is just a short drive from many areas in Franklin and Fairfield counties. Supported by the Columbus Running Company and OSU Sports Medicine, CERC members are currently training for a variety of races, including the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon. Whether you are looking to get started or to set that new PR, CERC provides you the tools you need in a fun, supportive environment! columbuseastsider
The German Village Walking Club is an urban walking group that meets every Saturday, year round. We gather at 8am in front of the Schiller Statue in German Village’s Schiller Park, and walkers and can choose either a 3-mile or 5-mile route through downtown Columbus. It doesn’t matter if you’re fast or slow, a veteran walker or a novice. We have got you covered with support. And, after our walks, we meet at Winans Chocolates and Coffee Shop, one block from the park to socialize, and solve the world problems.
The GVWC has four main goals: 1) promoting walking as an easy, cheap, and effective form of exercise; 2) showcasing Columbus’ cool downtown revitalization, incorporating different parks and neighborhoods into each route; 3) cultivating camaraderie and accountability through training support and celebration of our accomplishments; and 4) looking out for our urban community and our neighbors by giving back to the people and environment that we get to so much enjoy every Saturday morning. For more information, contact Larry Smith at germanvillagewalkingclub@gmail.com, www.gvwalkingclub.com, or Facebook page German Village Walking Club.
Grove City Community Running and Walking Club was founded in 2014 by a group of individuals who recognized the need for an all-inclusive running group within the Grove City community. The club has grown from 7-10 dedicated members to roughly 25-30 active members at any given time. This group focuses on friendship, encouragement and of course running and walking.
We have members who have competed in ultra-marathons, trail races, marathons, half marathons as well as 5 and 10Ks. facebook.com/groups/GCCommunityRunClub/
The Buckeye Striders is a group of walkers and racewalkers who walk for fun, fitness, and competition. We meet every Saturday to walk and have breakfast. Many of us train for and compete in races together. (Some of our favorite races include The First on the First, Cap City Half Marathon, Cat Caper 5K, and the Columbus Marathon Half.) Membership benefits include: technical shirt for new members, discounts at local running stores, training groups, training plans, race partners, discounted race fees, parties, and camaraderie. The Buckeye Striders is a member of USATF and is led by a board of four elected officers. We have six business meetings throughout the year to plan our activities. If you are interested in getting faster and training with other walkers, we are your group!
