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Headlamps & Safety Vests

See & be seen in the dark this fall & winter
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ASICS GEL-Slowcush

Made for extra plush comfort
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Shop Local With CRC

Find your new favorites, from shoes and apparel to accessories and nutrition. Thanks for shopping with central Ohio's locally owned, indie run shop.

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Fun Runs + Training Programs

We offer free weekly group runs and walks - plus training programs for all ages and all abilities.

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Central Ohio Races

Experience the thrill of race day at any of the many area events on our calendar.

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Inspire Columbus Winter Challenge

CRC's annual winter challenge returns January 1st. 

Sign up to streak across January, setting yourself up for a runtastic 2027.

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"Can't Miss" Fall Social Runs

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Diadora Halloween Run with Combustion Brewery in Pickerington

Tuesday, October 27

A free Halloween costume run & walk from Combustion Brewery in Pickerington. Experience the latest shoes from Diadora and stick around for a post-run Halloween celebration at Combustion!

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Nike Monster Chase with Westerville's Campfire Brewing

Wednesday, October 28

A free Halloween costume run from Campfire Brewing with a monstrous twist. You'll get a head start and then our monsters will begin chasing you down. Can you finish before you get caught?

Experience the latest shoes from Nike, run for prizes, and stick around for a post-run Halloween celebration.

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New Albany Pub Run Launch with Topo

Wednesday, November 4

Healthy New Albany & CRC are launching an all new weekly pub run from Elliot's on Wednesday evenings. To celebrate, we're kicking off with a Healthy New Albany Walk & Run Week.

Join the fun and you might win a CRC x HNA hoodie from Topo!

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Saucony Coffee Run with Pick'em Up Joe

Saturday, November 7

By popular demand, we're bringing the Saucony Coffee Run back! Join us for a Saturday morning run or walk followed by premium coffee and pastries from Pick'em Up Joe.

This year, bring your old running shoes to donate towards charity via the Knights of Columbus!

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50th Anniversary Columbus 10K

Early registration is now open for June's Columbus 10K. Register now to be part of the longest running tradition in Columbus racing.

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CRC Rewards

Earn 1 point for every $1 spent at CRC - and you'll earn a $20 credit for every 250 points earned.

And when you download the CRC app, you can use it to check yourself into our weekly group runs and walks, earning 10 bonus points each time.

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