Stay healthy! Run happy!

We know that running and exercise boosts your immune system and will keep you healthy during this time of uncertainty. We ask that you practice caution by washing your hands, staying at home if you feel sick, and practice social distancing if you do participate in a group run. Just a word of caution: avoid long, intense runs – as you deplete your stores of glycogen, your immune system does not function as well as it normally does. Keep that immune system strong!

Our next event/run is scheduled for 6/6/20 the 1st race of the Summer Series, we are hoping all of this is behind us and we are on our way to another series of running and staying fit.

We hope we all learn to do the things to keep our members and community safe! As we monitor updates, know that we want to acknowledge our 1200 Mile Club finishers and our Winter Series winners. At this time those celebrations are on hold, due to the updated guidelines by the CDC. I am working toward a solution that will celebrate your accomplishments yet keep you safe.

Let’s all make strides together to flatten the curve, yet remembering to help others in need, be socially responsible and RUN the Coronavirus out of our community!

All MLK 5k runners!!

The time of the MLK 5k race has been updated to 9AM instead of 10.

Again it is now at 9AM!

Also, from now on, Friday packet pickup is now from 3pm-6pm for all future races unless specified otherwise.

It’s that time again. Our annual Red Nose Half Marathon is just around the corner.

How many Half Marathons can say they’re more affordable than this one…none because FREE is as affordable as it gets!

With 2020 on the Horizon, we are excited to announce a new challenge!

Here’s how it’s going to work:

1. You need to be a Columbus Roadrunner member!
2. You’ll head on over to RunSignup.com and sign up for the challenge.
3. Pick any of the following races to complete your challenge!

• • 1/4/20 – Red Nose Half Marathon 13.1
  • 1/18/20 – MLK 5K
  • 2/1/20 – SuperBowl 1 mile, 5K, or 10K
  • 2/22/20 – Mardi Gras 5K
  • 3/14/20 – St Paddy 5K
  • 4/11/20 – Campus to Campus 8K
  • 4/18/20 – Midtown Classic 5K
  • 6/6/20 – 3 Bridge Run 5K
  • 7/11/20 – Heatwave 5 Miler
  • 8/22/20 – Lakebottom 5K
  • 8/29/20 – Country’s Midnight 5k
  • 9/7/20 – Classic 10K
  • 10/3/20 – Mog Mile 5K
  • 10/31/20 – Big Dog Howl 5K
  • 11/21/20 – Beat the Bird 5K
  • 12/19/20 – Big Dog Jingle 5K

Now we know some may be “medaled” out, and that’s ok!

We’ve decided that your award for completing this challenge will be this awesome challenge coin:

The Tuesday and Thursday running groups will move to Lakebottom!

We’re meeting at 6 and the run starts at 6:15!

Again Tuesday and Thursday running groups will start to meet at Lakebottom Park at 6pm!

Location: Hardaway High School – 2901 College Dr
Distance: 5K

Date: Nov 23, 2019
Courses: Road & Rails to Trails

Race Start Time: 9:00 AM
Registration Start Time: 7:30 AM
Cost Per Distance: CRR Member: $25; Non Member: $30
Race Day Cost: $35

Award Categories: Top 3 overall M/F, Top 1 Masters M/F, Top 3 Age Groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ M/F
T-Shirt: None. But will receive a special goodie.

Description: Part of the Columbus Roadrunners Winter Series. Do not register if you have already registered for the Winter Series.
Early Packet Pick Up: Nov 22, 2019 @ Big Dog on 11th

Sign up at RunSignUp or download the form HERE and bring it Big Dog Fleet.

The first race in our Winter Series 6 pack is close at hand.

Distance: 5K
Course: 5K Course

Registration Start Time: 6:30 PM
Race Start Time: 8:00 PM
Cost: $30 Race Day: $35

Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall, 1st masters, under 14, 15-19, 10-yr age groups up to 60+; all Male and Female categories
Best Costume!
T-Shirt: Yes, to be guaranteed a shirt be registered by October 16, 2019.

Description: Ever wanted to run in a race and no one know who you are? This is your chance to show us what you got – get creative and run fast because there may be something spooky out there in the dark! Our annual Big Dog Howl 5K will be held in Uptown Columbus again this year so come on out and enjoy a spooktacular good time!

Early Packet Pick Up: Friday, October 25 at Big Dog Running Co on Broadway from 12-6 PM

More info Contact: Reggie Luther at rl@bigdogfleetfeet.com
Sign up online at RunSignUp

We’re adding a new spin on the Winter Series this year!

The series will span from October to March, with 6 total races:

• October 26,2019 – Big Dog Howl 5K  – 8 pm
• November 23,2019 – Beat the Bird 5K – 9 am
• December 21, 2019 – Big Dog Jingle 5K – 9 am
• January 18, 2020 – MLK 5K – 10 am
• February 1,2020 – Super Bowl 5K or 10K – 10 am
• March 14, 2020 – St Paddy’s 5K – 6:30 pm

Registration Fees: $150 CRR Members; $170 Nonmember

Price includes entry into all races, shirt or goodie for races plus a Winter Series Shirt, chip timing, awards for individual races plus Celebration Party in March. There will be Awards for top 3 overall, Masters, winner in 10 year age groups – all male & female – based on a point system. Series participants will receive a pint glass for finishing each individual race. You MUST run to receive the glass. Glass will be given out at the end of each individual race.

Happy Running! Best way to keep those winter blahs away join us each month for an invigorating run!

You can sign up at RunSignup.com or you can download a sign up sheet HERE

Did you run the Summer Series? Are you Columbus Roadrunner? Would you like to join?

If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, we want to invite you to come join us for our Summer Series celebration!

We will have a Fun Run activity starting at 3pm, with food and awards following. If you’re looking to sign up for the Winter Series, you’ll be able to do that here as well!

There will also be some fun door prizes to give away!

Where: We will be meeting in the green space behind Big Dog Fleet Feet. Enter in the alley between Big Dog and Mabellas or by The Saltcellar on 1st avenue.

When: September 28, 2019 from 3pm to 5pm.

We’re just over a week away from the start of the Sizzling Summer Swag Series.

Our first race will be the brand new 3 Bridge 5k!

We didn’t forget the swag.
When you sign up for this race you’ll be getting one of these awesome Rtic Tumblers!

You can get a preview of the new course HERE!

To sign up visit Runsignup.com or visit Big Dog Fleet Feet downtown!