The running scene across
Cincinnati.
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18 clubs listed · Cincinnati
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18 clubs in Cincinnati
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 RunnersCincinnati · Downtown · 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🌍 CulturalCincinnati · Walnut 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 · Cincinnati · 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 · Cincinnati · 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 · Cincinnati · 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 FocusedCovington · Covington · Wed, Sat
Cincy Run Club
A newer social run club ("just show up"). Midweek run Wednesdays 6:30PM from Covington Yard in Covington KY, and a Saturday 9AM run from a Cincinnati coffee spot. Signature social-media-driven community feel.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First🌙 Night RunnersCincinnati · Columbia 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 RunnersCincinnati · Spring 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 FirstHamilton · Hamilton · Wed, Sun
Hamilton Run Club @ Fitton Family YMCA
A completely free running club hosted at the Fitton Family YMCA (no YMCA membership required), open to all runners regardless of pace, distance or ability. Meets twice a week, always Wednesday and Sunday, and offers training plans, fun runs and educational opportunities.
🤝 Community First🐢 No-Drop👟 Beginner OKWest Chester · West Chester · Sat, Tue, Sun
Mojo Running Club
An inclusive running club for all runners and walkers in the West Chester-Cincinnati area, newcomers to elites. Primary Saturday run at Voice of America MetroPark, Tuesday evening runs from MidPoint Library, every-other-Sunday trail runs, and a Thirsty Thursday social run.
🫶 Inclusive🤝 Community First🌿 Trail🎉 Social SceneWest Chester · West Chester · Wed · 9:00 AM
Queen City Running & Walking Club
Running/walking store (White Oak and West Chester) with training groups for the Cincinnati area. Free summer training program (Tue/Wed/Thu evenings and Sat mornings at various locations) plus paid 17-week fall marathon/half programs; a West Chester store run/walk group meets Wednesday mornings.
📈 Training Focused🤝 Community First👟 Beginner OKCincinnati · Hyde 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 · Cincinnati · 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 · Cincinnati · 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 ChasersCincinnati · Downtown · 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 OKCincinnati · Mariemont · 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 FocusedCincinnati · Colerain 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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