Links

These are links to some of our favorite running and walking clubs, races, and running stores.

Group Runs/Walks

Fleet Feet in Blue Ash. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:30 pm. Saturdays and Sundays, schedule varies. All abilities welcome. Has training programs. 9525 Kenwood Rd Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 793-8383 info@fleetfeetcincy.com

Running Spot in O’Bryonville. Every Thursday Evening; 6:30 p.m., Also on Sunday morning for marathon training.. All abilities welcome. Cathy Russo coordinates this group. Questions, 513.321.3006 or russoclr@msn.com

Sat. 7:00 am Saturday Morning Run Group (SMRG). Hyde Park, meet at corner of Delta and Observatory, co-ed running group, 10-15 miles, 8:00-9:00 minutes per mile pace. Ken Knight 233-0561, www.expage.com/smrg

Sat. 7:00 a.m. ECHO Running Group of Cincinnati. We meet in the parking lot of the Parkside Christian Church, 6986 Salem Rd., Cincinnati, OH. We have existing routes, with each mile marked, that range from 3 to 6 miles and start and finish at the church lot. A 20 mile run can be completed without running the same route twice. We have all levels of runners, from beginning to accomplished runners. All are welcome to join us. Contact: Mike Flora, mflora@run-echo.com; www.run-echo.com

Sat. 8:00 a.m. Powell Crosley Jr. YMCA parking lot, varied distances; all abilities welcome. Labor Day - Memorial Day. Dave Miller, 772-4583, Dajimiller@aol.com ; (Time changes to 7:30 a.m. after Memorial Day)

Sat. 9:00 a.m. College Hill Rhythmics -- Join us at the College Hill Coffee Company on Hamilton Avenue to 'run with the runners' or 'walk with the walkers' for 30-60 minutes. All fitness levels welcome. For more info, contact amberlucerocriswell@hotmail.com.

Sat. 7:30 a.m. Team Generic. Deelights Dairy Bar in Ludlow Labor Day - Memorial Day -. Mel Baute, 859-331-9336. (Time changes to 8:00 a.m. after Labor Day)

Sat. 9:00 a.m. Run/Walk. Frontrunners of Cincinnati, a social club for gays and lesbians interested in running and walking. Meet in the parking lot across the street from Spring Grove Cemetery. Contact Jamie, 513-591-1132.

Sat. 4:00 p.m (3 p.m. Spring, Winter); Hash House Harriers and Harriettes; 3 and 6 miles on alternating weeks; 956-7234 or check the website at www.sch4.com

Sun. 6:30 a.m. Westside Bestside Running Club; Western Hills High School, varied distances. Debbie, 451-4936 (7:00 am Labor Day to Memorial Day)

Sun. 8:00 a.m Lunken Terminal, run to Hyde Park, 10 miles, 8:00 pace. Tom Cummins, 231-8643.

Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Walkers, various distances and abilities; New Balance Glendale; 247 E. Sharon Rd.; 513.772.7999.

Mon-Wed-Fri. 8:30 a.m. Hamilton County Parks Walk Clubs – co-sponsored by The Hamilton County Parks Department, The Hamilton County General Health District and Senior Care Preferred Plus of the Health Alliance. For more information, contact Senior Care Preferred Plus at 513-585-6462 or 513-521-7275.

Running Clubs

Girls on the Run – Program for running for preteen girls at elementary and middle schools and community centers. Erin Hamilton, 513-755-6407, gotrcincinnati@fuse.net.

Oxford ADT Running Club – www.runoxford.org, Steve Beckman 513-523-2386, info@runoxford.org

Miami Valley Track Club – Yellow Springs, Ohio – Vince Peters, 937-767-7424, mv_tc@erinet.com

CincinnatiRunning.com is the official website for the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, a non-profit running club. Whether you're a Cincinnati running single looking to meet other running singles or you're just looking for other runners in Cincinnati to network with, joining the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati may just be the single most important step you take. The Club sponsors races, parties, picnics, group runs, happy hours and other events for all Cincinnati runners. http://www.rcgc.net

7:00 am Labor Day - Memorial Day: Just Your Average Northern KY Running Group. Meets at the corner of Burlington Pike and Camp Ernst Road at the Boone County Extension Center. Park in the rear. Typically have groups running from 12 miles up to 20. Pace 8:30-9:30/mile. Time changes to 6:00 Memorial Day to Labor Day. Call or email Ken Cahill (859) 816-6120 or ken.cahill@fuse.net

Sun. 7:00 a.m. Avondale Running Club. Locations change, 8-12 miles. Elizabeth Brown, 513-961-7145, werunavondale@zoomtown.com

Sun. 8:30 a.m. Greater Cincinnati Trail Runners; Please confirm with Roger Robinson, roger@avilaarchitecture.com, that the runs will take place and directions.
Rotating Sites

7:00 p.m. Ross Area Striders; First Baptist Church of Ross (Layhigh and School roads of 128 in Ross, Ohio); run or walk; various distances and ability levels; Doreen Barrow; 513.894.9464 or RossStriders@aol.com

8:45 a.m. L.O.A.F. (Long On A Friday), Hyde Park, 2882 Ziegle Ave., Co-ed running group, 8+ miles, all abilities, Diane Rose, 513.321.7610, dnrose1@attglobal.net

Walking clubs

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Loveland Sport Walkers; Loveland Bike Trail; all race walkers and fitness walkers welcome; Suzy Shunk: suzywalk@zoomtown.com or 513.697.9679

7:00 a.m. Avondale Walking Club; Glenview Gardens Park on Springfield Pike and Rte. 126. Parking is behind the Kroger store. Curtis Foster; 513-771-1711. The group walks for about an hour.

9:00 a.m (summer schedule). and 2:30 p.m. American Walkers’ Association; This organization hosts walks throughout the year every Sunday, morning and afternoon. Scenic sites are selected; 2-7 miles in distance; For morning walks call Mary Stevens, 513.574.0164; for afternoon walks call Norma Allen, 513.782.8363.

5:30 p.m. Cincinnati Walking Club - group workout. Meet at Winton Woods Pavilion and other locations. Open to anyone. Annual Membership is $10 per year. Call Darryl Davis for more information 513/936-8308, www.cincinnatiwalkingclub.com

12:00 Noon. Women Out Walking - meets outside University of Cincinnati Recreation Center Member Services Desk. 40-45 minute walks through Clifton, Noon. Free for Center members, $25 for others. For more information call Kari Woodling 556-0534 or Glenn Kent 556-0694, www.uc.edu/reccenter.