Welcome to the Columbus Roadrunners Club website

The Columbus Roadrunners Club (CRRC) is a non-profit organization with the purpose of promoting and encouraging running at all levels. Founded in 1975, the Club is the oldest club in central Ohio. It is a member of the Roadrunners Club of America (RRCA). CRRC members participate as runners, volunteers, and planners in a variety of events throughout the year. Benefits of membership include club-sponsored events, a regularly published newsletter, and club discounts at area running stores.

Feel free to browse this website. You will find race calendars, upcoming fun runs, social events, running locations and maps, and other information useful to runners in central Ohio.

CRRC News

2013 Winter Run, 2/17/13

We want to thank everyone for coming out for the 31st Annua Winter Run.  Our team of volunteers, with course set up, water stops, finishline and postrace food all did a wonderful job.  This year there were 315 runners registered for the event, and thanks to your participation we raised over $3,500 for the Resurrecting Lives Foundation.

Race Results can be found on the Winter Run page . 

Upcoming Events:

Community Running -- Clintonville

Community Running is free, a great way to meet new runners and to improve your fitness level. Since the beginning of 2013, we have been meeting every Wednesday, at 6:30PM, at the Whetstone Recreation Center.  We meet in the back parking lot, near the Rec Center, and head out on the running path or in the neighborhood.

Community Running is a group running experience starting in the Clintonville area. Community Running is a group running program for anyone interested in running, from the novice to experience runner.   Community Running is the concept of group runs as a community and running in the community.  So let’s explore the community of Clintonville with other runners as you train for a personal best in 2013.

On Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30PM, we will hold our second Community Running run (1 Mile and 5K).  You can run one or both of the races.  You can't go wrong, the runs are free and a great way to meet other local runners.  So join us for the 1 Mile run at 6:30PM and the 5K run starting at 6:45PM.  Community Running is open to all runners/walkers. The start and finish will be at the Whetstone Park Casting Pond.
 
Summer 5K Run Series -- Free and open to all runners!
 
What:       A free monthly Community Running 1 Mile and 5K Run.
Where:     Whetstone Park, start and finish at the casting pond, with an out and back course on the Olentangy Trails, next to the river.
 
When:      The second Wednesday of each month, June 12, July 10 & August 14, 2013, at 6:30PM
 
Why:        To have fun running with other runners, to watch your progress through the summer, and just say you did it.
 
Don’t miss the Community Running Summer 5K Run Series. It is a great way to include a little speedwork, and a fun way to test your fitness level. So join us for the Summer 5K Run Series. A race clock and timing will be provided by CRRC.

Old Hilliardfest 5 Mile Race & Kids Dash - Sept 8, 2012

Proceeds from the 5 Mile Run went to support Girls on the Run of Franklin County!

The Columbus Roadrunners Club hosted both the 5 Miler and the Kids Dash, as part of the Old Hilliardfest on Saturday 9/8/12 at 9:30AM.  Due to poor weather conditions there was a small turn out for the 5 Mile Run, but everyone who showed up for the Run and Kids Dash had a great time. 

The Kids Dash events included: 100 Yard Dash for 7 and under, 200 Yard Dash for ages 8-10, and the 1 Mile race for age 11-12.  Awards were presented to the top 3 finishers boys & girls for each age group

To read more... Old Hilliardfest 5 Mile & Kids Dash webpage 

2012 Winter Run, 2/12/12 -- For the Love of Running.

Thank you for everyone who participated in the 31st Annual Winter Run.  The weather cooperated and we had a wonderful turn out for this year's Winter Run. 

Two new course records were set this year. Daniel Gardner broke Eric Hamner’s record in the 15 mile race by over half a minute. No doubt a lot will be expected of Gardner this spring in his final season of high school track before he departs for college and run for Lipscomb! On the women’s side, Emily Lynch impressively won her second consecutive title in the 7.5 mile race as well as surpassed her previous record time.
 
Full results are posted on the race webpage, as well as the Columbus Running Company’s website.

RACE RESULST.   Go to the Winter Run page

Columbus Marathon 2012, Thanks Volunteers -Expo & Water Stop

Again this year, the CRRC helped with the Columbus Marathon by staffing the Marathon Expo on Friday and Saturday.   Our coordinator for the Marathon Expo was Will Kuhlmann.

On the day of the marathon, the Club organized the aid station near mile 16, with a Clif Shot station and the water stop.  We had over 70 volunteers staffing this aid station, with support of club members and members of the community.  Thank you Jim Sauer for coordinating the aid station for the past three years.

CRRC Annual Summer Picnic -- Aug 19, 2012

We had a wonderful turnout for this year's Summer Picnic.  Thank you Len for hosting everyone over at your house.  Wonderful food and we had some race conversations. 

 

 

 

 

 Old Hilliardfest 2010-- 5 Miler and Kids Dash     ****Results****   

On September 11, 2010, the Club hosted the Old Hilliardfest Kids Dash and 5 Mile Run.  It has been 6 years since this event was help in conjunction with the Old Hilliardfest, and the CRRC is pleased to be a part of this event.  It was a wonderful day for runners of all ages.  The Kids Dash include runners 7 and under for the 200 Yard Dash, and a 1 Mile race for children 8 to 12.

The 5 Miler had 36 finishers, with the 1st place finisher, David Baker, with finishing time of 30:30.  The course was a loop of the festival site and an then out and back on the Heritage Rails to Trails path.