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👟 Join the clubs

Make a run for it at these local running clubs in Columbus
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Some running clubs offer training guides for 5K races, such as this one at the airport. | Photo via Columbus Regional Airport Authority
When people decide to get into running, it can be an uphill battle without some help.

Hi, CBUS — Senior City Editor Mitch here. I started walking and running this year, and after attempting an outdoor run recently, I quickly learned how challenging it can be. What routes are safe? Which paths have the least amount of incline? And don’t get me started about all the different types of shoes on the market...

That’s why running clubs are so helpful. These groups of ardent athletes can help newbies with questions + provide expertise to longtime runners. Here are five to check out around town.

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Make friends + set new personal records when you join clubs like the Columbus Running Company. | Photo via @columbusrunning

Columbus Running Company

This group is ensuring that all suburbs in CBUS have a club, ranging from the Short North to Grove City. Each weekend, you decide your distance + CRC will provide the route and community, free of charge. Routes can vary from pub runs to indoor track walks.

Columbus Westside Running Club

If your weekends are too hectic for working out, this free club offers 6:15 p.m. meet-ups on Tuesday + Thursday each week. Tuesday runs are one-mile loops around Westgate Shelterhouse and Thursdays are two or four mile runs at Battelle Darby Metro Park.

German Village Running Club

Consistency is key for GVRC, which runs a 5K starting and finishing at The Sycamore each week. Those interested in joining must fill out a survey first.

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The Scioto Mile is just one of many routes you will run with the Columbus Westside Running Club. | Photo via @columbuswestsiderunningclub

Grandview Running Club

This club updates its plans on Facebook and Strava, a popular paid-membership app. The group meets on Tuesday evenings, and frequently runs past well-known businesses.

Short North Running Club

Who said running can’t be fun? Each week at 6:45 p.m., this group meets at a Short North bar then sets off on a three to five mile run. Afterwards, group members enjoy drinks and dinner at a restaurant.
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Thursday, May 9
  • 2024 CCAD Fashion Show | Thursday, May 9 | 6:30-10 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District | $40-$500 | Student fashion designers from CCAD will premiere their senior collections with an unexpected, non-stop fashion show.
Friday, May 10
  • Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | Friday, May 10 | 9-10:15 p.m. | Short North Church, 25 W. 5th Ave., Short North | $45-$69 | Dance and sing along to all of T-Swift’s top hits, played by a violin-led orchestra.
Saturday, May 11
  • Bottle Your Own Whiskey Experience | Saturday, May 11 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Echo Spirits Distilling Co., 985 W. 6th Ave., Grandview | $80 | Tour the distillery, learn about the local spirits, and choose your own whiskey to bottle + take home.
  • Columbus Fury vs. San Diego Mojo | Saturday, May 11 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $25-$150 | Spend your evening cheering on Columbus’ professional volleyball team.
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Show
  • “Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show” will take over the Palace Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 18 + Thursday, Sept. 19. This family-friendly Broadway show features all the lovable characters from the hit children’s series. Tickets start at $29 and are available on Friday, May 10 at 10 a.m.
Plan Ahead
  • Actor and comedian Martin Lawrence is making a stop at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Sept. 21 for his “Y’all Know What It Is!” tour. Lawrence will be joined by rising comedians like Daphnique Springs and Benji Brown. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Development
  • Construction on an athletic facility with 10 pickleball courts will begin in spring 2025 at Mock Park. The Mock Park Pickleball Facility should be complete by winter of next year, according to project timelines. (Columbus Underground)
Opening
  • Bitty & Beau’s, a popular national coffee chain, will open its first CBUS location at 3110 Tremont Rd. in Upper Arlington. It will be inside the Kingsdale Shopping Center, next door to Bonsai. An opening date has not yet been announced. (614now)
Coming Soon
  • The owners of Agave & Rye will soon open a new tiki concept next door to their Grandview location. Loco Social will replace the former Spagio. It will feature brunch and breakfast foods + a range of cocktails. (Columbus Business First)
Sports
  • The Columbus Blue Jackets hold the No. 4 overall draft pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Multiple mock draft boards project the Jackets to take center Cayden Lindstrom of the Western Hockey League team Medicine Hat. The draft takes place on Friday, June 28-Saturday, June 29. (10TV)
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