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

Calendar of Runs/CRRC Events

For a Calendar of Club Events CLICK HERE

Old Hilliardfest 5 Miler   Race Application
 
                        
Join in the fun of 2010 Old Hilliardfest with the return of the 5 Miler, September 11th.  The start and finish will be near the Main Street stage, in Old Hilliard.  Awards for the top 3 overall male/female finishers, and top two finishers in each of the age division: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 and over.  The course is a loop of the festival site and an then out and back on the Heritage Rails to Trails path.  The turn around will be near Homestead Park.  Aid stations on the course and at the start/finish line.
 
We need volunteers for the race day registration and help on the course.  To volunteer contact Colroadrunners@aol.com.  
 
CRRC Annual Banquet 

Thirty members of the club attended the Annual Banquet at Marcella’s restaurant at Polaris on Saturday, January 16, 2010. The meal was delicious and copious, but the camaraderie was even better. Those in attendance included Greg and Maureen Bachman who have moved back to central Ohio.

 
The speaker, Denny Dicke, helped us set our running goals for the year, and gave us hints on how to stay positive and enjoy our running more. His book, Unleash the Champion, is available at the Frontrunner and online.
 
 
As part of the banquet, we held the Board elections. We had three new board members elected to serve, and we look forward to their involvement.  Congratulations to Debbie Conkel, Karen Theis and Will Kuhlmann for their willingness to serve on the board. The evening ended with the traditional "white elephant" gift exchange, which was a lot of fun.  Thank you to Velma for her hard work in putting together a wonderful evening.

Special Thanks to Club Volunteers

COLUMBUS MARATHON EXPO --Will Kuhlmann did a nice job coordinating the Columbus Marathon Expo help desk, on Friday and Saturday, October 16-17, 2009.  The CRRC volunteers at the Expo Info Booth, assisted many runners and family members with questions about the Expo setup, Marathon race day concerns, where to parking and suggestions for the best viewing spots on the course for friends and family.  Thank you members for helping with this event.

MARATHON WATER STOP -- Again this year, on October 18th, Julie Littleton coordinated the CRRC volunteers for the Columbus Marathon aid station at 12th Avenue and High St. and of the Clifshot stop.  We had a large team of volunteers who arrived early to set up the fluid station, and stay on to cheer on and support the record number of marathon runners.  Thanks everyone for your support.

The Old Hilliardfest Kids Dash

On September 12th, 57 young runners participated in the Columbus Roadrunners Club "Kids Dash" as part of the Old Hilliardfest in Weaver Park, Hilliard, Ohio, (the Historic Village), adjacent to the fairgrounds. The Kids Dash had three divisions, 100 yard dash for children ages 7 and under, 220 yard dash for ages 8-10, and ¼ mile run ages 11-12. The first race started at 9:30 AM. Awards were presented at the Main Street stage at 10:30. Please see results for the race below.

Special thanks to our sponsors for this event: BatteriesPlus for the 1st Place awards, goody bags and batteries for all participants, plus Donatos and Dairy Queen for the 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Also, thanks to our CRRC members who volunteered at this event.

We will be looking at expanding the Kids Dash, plus revive the 5 mile run as part of next year's Old Hilliardfest. Holding the Kids Dash is a great way to encourage fitness for children and promote the joy of running.

Race results: www.columbusroadrunners.org/media/09KidsDashresults.htm

Thank you members for volunteering and your support for the Columbus running community.