The running scene
in Cincinnati.
14 run clubs meet in Cincinnati.
6 clubs run on Thursday.
5 clubs meet in Cincinnati.
Every run club has a vibe. Find the one that's yours — whether that's a post-run brunch spot, a 5am track session, or a low-key evening run through the city.
Cincinnati, Ohio
14 clubs in Cincinnati
Clifton Gaslight · Wed · 6:00 PM
Alive and Well Run Club
Neighborhood run club based in the Clifton Gaslight District. Wednesday 6PM ~4-mile run through Clifton streets winding down at the Alive & Well bar; also posts Saturday morning runs from local coffee shops.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First🌙 Night RunnersDowntown · Fri · 6:00 PM
Area 513 Run Club
Inclusive community run club founded by Derrick Braziel - "no judgment, no expectations, just movement." Powered by community and tacos; bi-weekly Friday runs from Pata Roja Tacos, often with a margarita afterward. One of Cincinnati Magazine's five favorites.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First🫶 Inclusive🌍 CulturalWalnut Hills · Thu · 6:00 PM
Black Men Run - Cincinnati
Cincinnati chapter of the national Black Men Run network, encouraging health and wellness among African American men by promoting a culture of running. Bi-weekly runs every other Thursday at 6PM from Esoteric Brewery; open to all abilities and backgrounds.
🤝 Community First🫶 Inclusive🌍 Cultural🎉 Social SceneCincinnati · Wed, Sat
BrewRunners of Cincinnati
"Cincy's most social run club" — running and local beer go hand in hand. Free group runs twice a week (Wed 6:30PM, Sat 9AM) at rotating local breweries, plus a paid seasonal half-marathon training program.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First📈 Training FocusedCincinnati · Mon, Wed · 6:30 PM
Cincinnati Run Club
A large, diverse free run club - reputedly Cincinnati's biggest free group. Meets at 6:30PM Mondays and Wednesdays at rotating breweries and establishments (3-5 mile routes) for running plus refreshments and conversation afterward.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First🌙 Night Runners🐢 No-DropCincinnati · Sun · 7:00 AM
Cincinnati Sunday Runners (Fleet Feet)
Fleet Feet Cincinnati's longest-standing free community group run (18+ years). Every Sunday morning from a different member-hosted coffee shop, with short (~6mi), middle (~12mi) and long (18-20mi) route options; breakfast afterward.
🤝 Community First🎉 Social Scene📈 Training FocusedColumbia Township / Fairfax · Thu · 6:00 PM
Fleet Feet Fifty West Pub Runs
Free monthly pub-run series (moved to Thursdays for 2026): first Thursday of the month, March-October, at 6PM from Fleet Feet at Fifty West. Casual 2-4 mile routes; post-run drinks and food at the Fifty West Burger Bar.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First🌙 Night RunnersSpring Grove Village · Tue, Thu, Sat
Frontrunners/Frontwalkers of Cincinnati
A social running and walking club for LGBT people and allies, part of the International Front Runners network. Runs/walks three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday morning at Spring Grove Cemetery - followed by coffee and social time.
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+🎉 Social Scene🫶 Inclusive🤝 Community FirstHyde Park · Thu · 6:00 PM
Race Street Run Club
High-energy Hyde Park run club averaging 60-90 runners per session, running weekly from Withrow High School. Two- and four-mile route options ideal for social runners and beginners.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First👟 Beginner OKCincinnati · Weekly
Riviera Run Club
Fun, relaxed, community-driven club hosting monthly runs across Cincinnati's trails and parks; walkers welcome. Routes 3-5 miles; post-run breakfast and the occasional dip in Ziegler Pool or Bass Island. Locations vary and are posted on Instagram.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First🫶 InclusiveCincinnati · Weekly
Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati
A 40+ year, RRCA-recognized nonprofit membership club promoting running, walking and general fitness across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Sponsors and puts on races, group runs, parties, picnics, happy hours and other events; also maintains a local-running-groups directory.
🤝 Community First📈 Training Focused⚡ PR ChasersDowntown · Sat · 8:00 AM
Run with Christ Cincy
Faith-based run club meeting Saturdays at 8AM at Queen City Church HQ downtown, with one-, two- and five-mile routes and an emphasis on reflection, encouragement and spiritual renewal.
🤝 Community First🎉 Social Scene👟 Beginner OKMariemont · Thu, Tue · 6:30 PM
Tri-State Running Company
Running store with free, open fun runs and pub runs plus seasonal training groups. Thursday 6:30PM pub run from Little Miami Brewing Company (3-5 mile options, free and open to all); training-group runs from the Mariemont store (and its Edgewood KY sister store).
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First📈 Training FocusedColerain Township · Tue, Thu · 7:30 PM
Wise Runners Club (Clippard Family YMCA)
Free running club hosted at the Clippard Family YMCA (no YMCA membership required), meeting twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday evenings) with training plans for all distances, fun runs and educational opportunities.
🤝 Community First👟 Beginner OK🐢 No-Drop
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