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Join Trail Crew! Trail Running & Ultra Training​ Running single-track trail can be one of the most amazing experiences, but it can also be a bit intimidating if you aren't familiar with the terrain. That's where we come in! Join Fleet Feet & Hoka's Trail Crew and we will help you explore until you are ready to head out on your own. You'll meet new friends and discover a love of trail running along the way!   Benefits of Trail Running Trail running is a well-rounded workout - It benefits both the body and mind! Trail running helps build strength in your core and back, and increases flexibility in your upper and lower body. Spending time in nature is a great way to soothe the stress of the day, relaxing the mind and helping you explore running in a serene environment without the distraction of cars, stoplights, or city noises.   One of the most advantageous benefits of incorporating trail running into your training is that it helps lower the risk of injury. The so

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MIT 2025 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS & DATES:MIT Annual Membership (Beginner & Intermediate Training Program) - January 10th - October 18th, 2026Winter/Spring Training Season - January 10th - April 26, 2026Summer/Fall Training Season - June 20th - October 18th, 2026 WEEKLY WORKOUTS:Saturdays - LONG RUNSWednesday - GRIT WORKOUTS (Track, Hills, & Interval Work) Description:Group half & full marathon training program for Cap City Half Marathon and Glass City Marathon (Winter/Spring) Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon (Summer/Fall). Run Locations:Varying workout locations centrally located in Columbus, OH (Downtown, Clintonville, Upper Arlington) and surrounding suburbs (Worthington, Lewis Center, Westerville, Gahanna, etc.) Overview:Half & Full Marathon training is challenging, but Fleet Feet Columbus’s MIT (Marathoner-in-Training) will provide you the support, community, and accountability you need to reach the finish line. In 2025, MIT trained

Our 5K to 10K program is designed to educate, motivate, inspire, and train those to do something they previously thought was impossible - complete a race! We do that through our incredible coaches who know what it takes to be successful. Yes, you will finish your race but we know the true accomplishment of our No Boundaries5K-10K program is the commitment you will make to yourself - to live a healthier and more fit lifestyle. And that is something that will reward you for a lifetime! What is No Boundaries?​ No Boundaries is a 5K to 10K training program. Our group trains for 4 races per year, one per season. What do I get?​ Comprehensive Training ScheduleTraining ShirtTwo structured weekly group workouts on Wednesday evenings and Saturday morning. Locations and times vary. Weekly motivational and educational coaching newsletter.Curated educational content from the most respected medical professionals in the running and walking community.Unparalleled motivation and the camaraderie of fel

Summer Session is here, and Fall Session Kicks off on January 4th! ​Looking to be more active and/or get out in nature? Join the Fleet Feet x HOKA Hiking Club - it's a great way to get moving, make new friends and explore some of the wonderful trails in the greater Columbus area.    Winter session January 11-March 29April offGoal race: Rocks and Roots (Feb only) Spring/Summer session May 3-July 26August offGoal race: Firefly Endurance Challenge    Fall session September 6-November 22December offGoal race: Autumn Squatch ​  How does it work​? H​iking Club Annual Membership (Jan through November '25) $150  Free entry to all four events listed below Rocks and Roots (Feb only), Firefly (June), The Hoot (September), Autumn Squatch (November)Hiking Club annual swagTwo structured group workouts per week for each of three sessions   H​iking Club Seasonal Membership (see dates above) $65 Free entry to season goal event​Two structured group workouts per week    What do I get? Accountabil

What is Fast Rabbits? Fast Rabbits is a youth running club geared towards educating and encouraging young athletes to better themselves through running!Through learning running drills, doing different types of running workouts, and learning the fundamentals of racing, we teach kiddos the skills they can continue to build on throughout a lifetime of activity.We welcome all ability levels, from first-time runners to experienced athletes, as we feel that there's no minimum ability level required to challenge oneself in running. We just ask that kiddos do their best, listen to the coaches, and be respectful of the other athletes in the program.We meet during all seasons of the year!   NEW THIS YEAR! You can now register for our Winter Season or all four seasons at a discounted rate. Plus, enjoy some awesome swag! Winter focuses on conditioning—easy runs, hill work, speed work—all supervised by coaches. Spring, summer, and fall will now offer personalized tracks based on differen

Join us at the Muddy Duck! Get down in the muck and run like a duck!​We're not really sure what that line means but it sounds good so we are going with it! But for real, let's get muddy! With the coming of spring the foliage will be blooming, eggs will be hatching, and we'll be running! The Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek is the only trail built by runners for runners! One of the unique elements of the trail is that every season brings new experiences on the trail. Our Winter Series is famous for it's bitter cold and snow! The Firefly pits runners against the dark of night. Hoot is HOT, and Squatch brings the best of the fall color change. Now with the Muddy Duck we encourage you to strap on your gators and get ready for a muddy, mucky run! When - Saturday, April 4. 10K, 20K, or 50K  start at 8am. 6K starts at 8:05ish What - 6K, 10K, 20K, or 50K Trail Race Where - The Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park. The start of the race is located just off of Hollen

Join the WOLF PACK for a trail 1/2 Marathon, 6 Hours of Power, 10K, 5K & 20K Relay in Alum Creek State Park. In contrast to the surrounding farmlands, the park offers a diverse array of natural features. The cliffs of the Ohio shale are notable in many areas, exposed as Alum Creek and other streams cut through the underlying bedrock. Come run with us along Ohio's largest inland beach! Click HERE for more information on 6 Hours of Power. Every participant receives: Custom race medal (Pack Pass members receive one race medal per Pass year)Custom race bibCustom race stickerHammer Nutrition productsAid station supportCertified courseRecorded/published results Race check-in is at 9:15 am at the Alum Creek State Park Marina (look for Wolf Pack signs). Interested in running in more than one 2026 event? Check out the 2026 Pack Pass.  The Alum Creek trail races are included in the 2026 Pack Pass. One Pass-Over 100 Events-$100 Get Your Pass-More Information

Join the WOLF PACK for a trail 1/2 Marathon, 6 Hours of Power, 10K, 5K & 20K Relay in Alum Creek State Park. In contrast to the surrounding farmlands, the park offers a diverse array of natural features. The cliffs of the Ohio shale are notable in many areas, exposed as Alum Creek and other streams cut through the underlying bedrock. Come run with us along Ohio's largest inland beach! Click HERE for more information on 6 Hours of Power. Every participant receives: Custom race medal (Pack Pass members receive one race medal per Pass year)Custom race bibCustom race stickerHammer Nutrition productsAid station supportCertified courseRecorded/published results Race check-in is at 9:15 am at the Alum Creek State Park Marina (look for Wolf Pack signs). Interested in running in more than one 2026 event? Check out the 2026 Pack Pass.  The Spring Fling @ Alum Creek is included in the 2026 Pack Pass. One Pass-Over 100 Events-$100 Get Your Pass-More Information

Join the Wolf Pack for the 2026 Spring and Summer Trail Series!    Experience over 10 weeks of exciting racing and running in stunning locations. You can choose from distances ranging from 5K to 50K.    The first event kicks off on April 18th at Alum Creek State Park in Ohio, and the final summer event will take place on August 11th in Yellowstone National Park.    Stay tuned for the fall schedule, which will be released on May 1st!

The crew at Wolf Pack Adventures is excited to bring you this unique event along Ohio's largest inland beach. Run as many 5K loops as you can in 6 hours at Alum Creek State Park! Complete at least four loops to officially complete the race. You do not need to run for 6 hours. You can run for as long as it takes you to run four loops. Your official race time will be recorded as the time you complete your fourth loop. Results will be recorded as the total number of loops each participant runs in 6 hours. Whoever runs the most loops in 6 hours is the 6 Hours of Power champion. In contrast to the surrounding farmlands, Alum Creek State Park offers a diverse array of natural features. Cliffs of Ohio shale are notable in many areas, exposed as Alum Creek and other streams cut through underlying bedrock. Check out all the park has to offer!  Click HERE for more information on the Alum Creek Trail Race. RACE PERMITTED UNDER SPECIAL USE AUTHORIZATION FROM ALUM CREEK STATE PARK

All 1mi, 5k, 10k, and 15k participants will receive their choice of one of the following: a tutu in the color of your choice (9 colors to choose from), a super soft race t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, hooded sweatshirt or extra flower and vase. Participants will also receive a custom branded race bib, a chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments and everyone will receive a beautiful flower in a vase in your choice of color and shape to keep or give to your mother!   See image for adult t-shirt, long sleeve and hoodie colors. Please note that the youth t-shirts will be purple (not heathered purple) and the youth hoodies will be heathered charcoal (dark grey) as the manufacturer does not make a youth size in heathered dusty sage.   Race Start Times: The Kids Fun Run will start first at 9:00am and at 9:15am the 1mi, 5k, 10k, & 15k races will begin. Kids Fun Run - 9:00am1mi, 5k, 10k, and 15k - 9:15am Additional Details: This run will be chip timed and it is very important tha

Race start times: 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 7:55 AM, 5K at 8:00 AM Do you love Alum Creek Lake, Delaware Lake, Deer Creek Lake, Paint Creek Lake, Dillon Lake, or Tom Jenkins Lake/Burr Oak Dam? Then show us some dam love, and join us for the 5th Annual Just Another Dam Race 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run! The events will be held entirely in the Alum Creek State Park wooded trails and on Alum Creek Dam! It will kick off from the south section of the Alum Creek State Park Beach parking lot at 8:00 AM (the 1-mile fun run/walk will step off at 7:55 AM). Every participant on race day will receive a finisher medal.  Bring your friends, family, neighbors, or anyone for some dam fun!

Please join us for our 14th annual 5K run/walk fundraiser. This event helps us to bring important resources to our clients and the community.  ASHA-Ray of Hope exists to support and counsel individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Ohio, especially in the South Asian community. Through advocacy, collaboration and awareness activities, ASHA will help educate the greater community and connect individuals and families with the resources they need to achieve self-reliance.

Join the WOLF PACK for a trail 1/2 Marathon, 6 Hours of Power, 10K, 5K & 20K Relay in Alum Creek State Park. In contrast to the surrounding farmlands, the park offers a diverse array of natural features. Cliffs of Ohio shale are notable in many areas, exposed as Alum Creek and other streams cut through underlying bedrock. Come run with us along Ohio's largest inland beach! Click HERE for more information on 6 Hours of Power. RACE PERMITTED UNDER SPECIAL USE AUTHORIZATION FROM ALUM CREEK STATE PARK

With our partners at Asics and Race Penguin, we're happy to bring back   The Fast Rabbits Summer Nights Race Series!!!   Presented by: Asics and Race Penguin   Come race with Fast Rabbits all summer long!  One of the most frequent questions we get about Youth Running is "What are some kid friendly races that have a lot of kids running?"   While we can always recommend any Race Penguin event, we thought to ourselves: there should be a kid-centered event. One where kids could come and try out running events if they were new to it, or challenge themselves to run further or faster than they had before. Maybe even get ready for their cross country season in the fall!   So what is this? A three event race series to take place in June, July, and August! RACE DATESJUNE 11th JULY 16thAUGUST 13thThe races will start promptly at 6:00pm in the evening, so parents and kiddos can get to the races on time!  Sounds great! Where are the races?   We have a loop course at Glacier Ri

Come join us on June 13th for the Run Out Duchenne 5K at the beautiful Highbanks Metro Park in Lewis Center! Our mission is to end Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a fatal genetic disorder that slowly robs our children and loved ones of their muscle strength. Those with Duchenne are truly in a race against time as their muscles deteriorate further each day. Participating in our event, whether it be the 5K, a donation, or both, will help us accomplish that mission.

Introducing TogetherFest presented by New Balance: A Summer Celebration of Movement and Community Get ready to kick off your training season in style at TogetherFest – Fleet Feet’s brand-new summer beach party and celebration of movement, happening Saturday, June 21st from 8 AM to 12 PM at Alum Creek Beach! Presented by New Balance and MIT, and in partnership with our Fleet Feet Columbus training groups and sponsors — Brooks, adidas, HOKA, ASICS, SaltStick, Amphipod, and CEP — this inaugural event is designed to unite our community in one joyful, energizing morning of connection and movement. 🏖️ What to Expect at TogetherFest:Run Together. Walk Together. Hike Together. Move Together. Whether you're starting a new training journey or celebrating your ongoing progress, TogetherFest is an inclusive, high-energy event for runners, walkers, hikers, and movers of all paces. Come out and enjoy: Group runs, walks, and hikes to launch the summer training season: Marathoner in Traini

With our partners at Asics, we're happy to announce the...      Presented by: Asics and Fleet Feet     So what is this? A week-long, half-day (8am-12:00pm) summer camp focused on running for elementary to middle schoolers. Each day runners will engage in running workouts, health and fitness related educational sessions, and fun games! We'll have time for a snack, and even some guest speakers! CAMP DATESJune 22nd - June 26th 8am - 12:00pm     My athlete is new to running, is this camp for them? Absolutely! Because we'll have such awesome camp counselors, we'll be able to differentiate the activities and workouts for different ability levels. Additionally, all of the activities we'll do will be focused on learning more about running and building up skills and knowledge. So, this can be a great introduction for those brand new to running, as well as a way to get even better for those who have been running for some time.   Sounds great! Where is the camp?   Camp will

Join us at the Firefly! Each and every year, one of the world’s most beloved bugs visits Ohio – proudly announcing their arrival with random sparks and flickers of glowing neon throughout the summer sky. Join us as we welcome and celebrate the most efficient light in the world… the firefly!  (nearly 100% of the energy in the chemical reaction within the fireflies light organ is emitted light… it’s true) Whether you’re looking to set a distance PR or just looking to run in the dark with some friends, “The Firefly Overnight Endurance Challenge and Sunset & Sunrise 10k” will offer you that opportunity with 12-hours of fully supported, overnight-racing throughout the ONLY trail in central Ohio built BY runners, FOR runners!  Wait, what?!?!  Overnight!?!?!  Yes!!​ The race will start at 8pm, and it will be dark no matter which race you choose!  So, even though the fireflies will help light your way, headlamps and/or flashlights are mandatory. Reflective gear, glow-sticks, and body-pai

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family. The fun includes – Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medalChip-timing with live results and awardsFree photosFREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool offPlenty of hot fun in the summer sun! Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one! Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17! Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s da

2025  Results  &  Photos Join us at​ the HOOT! Run, hike, or volunteer! In the early morning hours the elusive and fiercely predatory population of owls have haunted Rocks and Roots trail runners since time began.​Given their mysterious nocturnal habitats and often eerie vocalizations, owls are ripe fodder for superstitions. Owls have been considered omens of good luck, bad fortune, impending doom, wisdom, foolishness, evil and witchcraft, and even predictors of weather. Bizarre examples of owl mythology abound around the globe.  Behold the HOOT! While summer on the trails offers some of the best trail conditions, there is no shortage of challenge to be had! The rocks, the roots, and the heat of summer bring you our shortest distances, and the only half marathon we host on the trail.  When - Sunday, September 6th. All races start at 8am.  What -  10K, and Half Marathon Trail Race Where - The Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park. The start of the race is located just off o

Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon!  A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a

Drill4Life is a charitable organization whose sole focus is providing freshwater resources for drinking & sanitation for the people living in rural Zimbabwe & sub-Saharan Africa.    Our Mission is simple: To increase access to the most essential human resource: Clean, fresh, sustainable water! Drill4Life’s goal is to provide this vital resource to the people of Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen villages, expand children’s access to education and promote a healthier future.   Join us for a beautiful walk or run through Highbanks Metro Park with stunning views of the fall foliage! The path will be mostly paved so easy for all levels of runners, walkers, and families!

2025 Results  |  Photos Join us at the Autumn Squatch!​ Run, Hike or Volunteer! Lurking deep in the woods the Autumn Squatch awaits. Will you brave the elements to track him down??​Each year just as the season turns, hundreds of Squatch enthusiasts descend upon the woods of Alum Creek in search of the elusive Autumn Squatch.  The first recorded sighting was in the fall of 2012, with multiple sightings over the years. ​The Autumn Squatch is most commonly seen poking around the Rocks and Roots trail on late autumn nights as he passes through on his way south for the winter. To celebrate the coming of the Squatch we invite you to join us in hopes of catching a glimpse!​ When - Sunday, November 1st. All races start at 8am.  What -  10K, 20K, or 50K Trail Race Where - The Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park. The start of the race is located just off of Hollenback Rd and just south of the dog park(3993 Hollenback Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035). Cost - Our races typically sell out 2-6

2026 January Results2026 January Pictures2026 February Results2026 February Pictures Go outside and do things! Explore the trails with us this winter in our 13th annual Rocks and Roots Winter Trail Series in January and February! Choose from distances of 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K, or 50K at both dates. Opt to run just one of the races, or sign up for both races and receive the Trail Package, which includes our RnR Sweatshirt, Socks, and a Handheld Water Bottle! Keep reading to learn more!   For 2026 our events will be held on Sunday, January 11 and Sunday, February 15. We are again partnering with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to put on our annual trail running series at Alum Creek State Park. Just like in the past you have the option to sign up for 2 event dates and a WIDE variety of distances, on the only trail in Ohio built for runners, by runners, the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek!   What - 10K, 20K, 30K 40K & 50K Trail Racing Series When -  Sunday, January 11th and S