A number of local (Tri-state area around Cincinnati) groups conduct regular runs and walks. Even if the group is a particular organization, there is no obligation to join their membership. Everyone is welcome to come. It is best to call before going. If you know of any other groups, and they are not on this list, please contact us. Groups Starting from Running Spot Affiliated Stores Group Runs Every Thursday Evening; 6:30 p.m.; Running Spot in O’Bryonville. All abilities welcome. Cathy Russo coordinates this group. Questions, 513.321.3006 or russoclr@msn.com Groups From Throughout the Community Saturdays:
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
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
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
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.
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
7:30 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)
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)
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.
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.
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
Sundays:
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)
7:00 a.m. O'Bryonville Running Spot. Long runs for fall marathon training. Open to all runners, route maps provided. Go here for details. For more information call Joe at 513-321-3006; or email training@runningspot.com
7:30 a.m. Team Generic. McDonald’s at 3rd & Philadelphia in Covington. Labor - Memorial Day; Day. Mel Baute, 859-331-9336. (Time changes to 8:00 a.m. after Labor Day)
8:00 a.m Lunken Terminal, run to Hyde Park, 10 miles, 8:00 pace. Tom Cummins, 231-8643.
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
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 , 513-782-8363 (new number); www.awacincy.com.
Tuesdays:
6:15 p.m. Frontrunners of Cincinnati, a social club for gays and lesbians interested in running and walking., Mt. Storm Park at entrance end of the parking lot. Contact Jamie, 513-591-1132.
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.
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
Wednesdays:
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Loveland Sport Walkers; Loveland bike Trail; all race walkers and fitness walkers welcome; Suzy Shunk; suzywalk@zoomtown.com or 513.697.9679
Thursdays:
10:00 a.m. Ross Area Striders; First Baptist Church of Ross (Layhigh and School roads of 128 in Ross, Ohio); childcare offered on Thursdays; run or walk; various distances and ability levels; Doreen Barrow; 513.894.9464 or RossStriders@aol.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.
6:15 p.m. Run/Walk. Frontrunners of Cincinnati, a social club for gays and lesbians interested in running and walking. Eden Park at gazebo near Mirror Lake. Contact Jamie, 513-591-1132.
6:30 p.m. Walkers, various distances and abilities; New Balance Glendale; 247 E. Sharon Rd.; 513.772.7999.
6:30 p.m. Runners, all abilities welcome; Running Spot in O’Bryonville; 513.321.3006 or russoclr@msn.com
6:30 p.m. Hash House Harriers, a drinking club with a running problem. 3-4 miles every third Thursday. 513-956-7234 or www.sch4.com
Friday
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Loveland Sport Walkers; Loveland bike Trail; all race walkers and fitness walkers welcome; Suzy Shunk; suzywalk@zoomtown.com or 513.697.9679
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
Every Mon., Wed., and 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.
Join others at the following parks: Sharon Woods, Winton Woods, Miami Whitewater Forest and the Farbach Nature Center this spring through fall. In addition to walking groups, educational programs are held monthly, rotating throughout the four parks. For more information, contact Senior Care Preferred Plus at 513-585-6462 or 513-521-7275.
Before the Flying Pig Marathon, other local marathons existed.
Mike Boylan hosted the first one, the Spartan (Roger Bacon) Marathon, in the early 1970s. Other marathons were the Blue Ash Marathon (1980s), Wade YMCA Pacemakers Marathon (late 1970s) along Rt.8, Clifton Track Club Marathon around Lunken Playfield (mid 1970s), and the Phidippides Marathon in Mt. Airy Forest (1980).
