Columbus Westside Running Club

Find your happy pace!

Runners & Walkers Wanted

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!

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Minors Policy and Safe Sport Compliance

The Columbus Westside Running Club (CWRC) is an adults-only organization. Minors under the age of 18 are only permitted to participate in club activities when accompanied by and under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or another designated responsible adult. The CWRC is not responsible for providing supervision for minors, and unsupervised minors are not permitted to participate in any club activities.

Any adult supervising minors must comply with abuse prevention training as per the Safe Sport Act, and report any suspicions of abuse to law enforcement within 24 hours, as required by law.

News

CWRC Status Update

CWRC has resumed normal in-person runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays! You can still meet virtually on Facebook by joining the CWRC Discussion Group, lots running chit-chat and watch pics, and boatloads of kudos on Strava.

High Fives! ❤

Meet the Coaches

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Coach Carl
RRCA Certified

Coaching style: Whatever it takes to keep it fun!

Fun Fact: Was the worst athlete on the entire Worthingway Middle School XC Team.

Coach Carl ran his first race in 2012 and was immediately hooked. He loves helping people achieve their running goals and nerding out on the numbers. Always there to lend a hand or high-five!

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Coach Becca
RRCA Certified

Coaching style: To make sure running is FUN!

Fun fact: Played basketball when I was younger until my senior year in high school and HATED running!

Coach Becca ran her first race in 2008 and loved every moment! She trained for her first half marathon on a treadmill-now you will find her running the Camp Chase Trail with CWRC and NOT on a treadmill!

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Coach Amy
RRCA Certified

Coaching style: Leader of the Woohoo Crew! Let’s do this.

Fun Fact: Will run for fabulous scenery. She might even paint that scenery afterwards.

Coach Amy started running in 2005 training for her first ever race – a half marathon – in blizzard conditions. Since then she has run over a dozen marathons, countless half-marathons and has fallen in love with trail running. Amy has been a pacer for a local marathon training group for over a decade and particularly enjoys helping first time distance runners achieve their goals.

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Coach Chris
RRCA Certified

Coaching style: Meeting you where you are.

Fun Fact: During a running streak surpassing 800 days, he logged runs in Kenya, Alaska, and Vietnam.

Coach Chris started running cross country in junior high and continued through his sophomore year at Bowling Green State University until an Achilles tendon injury. He has been a pacer for a local marathon training group for over a decade and brings running experience and nutrition experience as a registered dietitian to the group.

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Coach Tom
RRCA Certified

Coaching style: Very analytical and by the numbers.

Fun Fact: Recently achieved the lifetime goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.

Coach Tom, with his analytical approach, believes in the power of data and precision in training. His dedication and meticulous preparation recently culminated in achieving his long-time dream of qualifying for the prestigious Boston Marathon. His journey and methods serve as an inspiration for many, showing that with the right approach, even the loftiest goals can be within reach.

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Perks

Members enjoy discounts on select races and apparel. Support and encouragement with free high fives are included!

Group Runs

Our group runs meet Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Gatorade, water, and snacks are provided at most runs.

Training Programs

We have seasonal training programs such as spring half/quarter marathon and 5K programs, race walking clinics, and visits from special guests.

Hours and Locations

"Loopy" Tuesdays:

"Trail" Thursdays:

  • 6:15pm
  • Battelle Darby Metro Park
    8465 Alkire Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
    Park in the gravel area. Headlamps required Nov 7th, 2024 - Mar 6, 2025.
    (2 and 4-mile loops)

"Long Run" Saturdays:

  • 7:00am "Summer" (June 8th, 2024 - September 28th, 2024)
  • 8:00am "Winter" (October 26th, 2024 - June 7th, 2025)
  • Glenwood United Methodist Church
    2833 Valleyview Dr, Columbus, OH 43204
    (Any distance, out-and-back)

Partners



Columbus Westside Running Club Inc.

470 W Broad St #1098, Columbus OH 43215

Hours and Locations

"Loopy" Tuesdays:
"Trail" Thursdays:
  • 6:15pm
  • Battelle Darby Metro Park
    8465 Alkire Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
    Park in the gravel area. Headlamps required Nov 7th, 2024 - Mar 6, 2025.
    (2 and 4-mile loops)
"Long Run" Saturdays:
  • 7:00am "Summer" (June 8th, 2024 - September 28th, 2024)
  • 8:00am "Winter" (October 26th, 2024 - June 7th, 2025)
  • Glenwood United Methodist Church
    2833 Valleyview Dr, Columbus, OH 43204
    (Any distance, out-and-back)