Group Runs

The Columbia Running Club hosts group runs most days of the week, and there are more around the Midlands that we are glad to point you toward. All of them are free, none of them require membership, and nobody gets left behind.

Find a day below, show up a few minutes early, and say hello. If you are not sure where to start, the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening runs at the Saluda Riverwalk are the club’s own, and there is always somebody there happy to run at your pace.

Monday

Today
5:45 pm

Midlands Fury

USC Track, 199 Marion St, Columbia

3-8 peopleSpeedwork / interval training

ContactOn Facebook: Roy Shelley, Chris Fawver

6:30 pm

Running Under the Influence (RUI) Pub Run

British Bulldog Pub, 1220 Bower Pkwy, Columbia

10-25 peopleVarious paces95% likely to run

Loop around a small lake (repeat the lake loop for more mileage) and back. Meet in the parking lot. Free pint of beer for every runner the last Monday of the month. See the RUI Facebook event pages.

ContactMatt Havens, Kim Harbin

Various times

Northeast (NE) Group

Various locations in NE Richland County

Runners and walkers

Gathers on Mondays from time change to time change, running different locations like Lake Carolina, Wildwood, Summitt, LongCreek and Sandhills. Email for a schedule and more details.

ContactAdam Horton, Blacksheeprunning2024@gmail.com

Tuesday

5:15 am

FiA Columbia

Shandon UMC (lot by gas station)

4-13 people9:30-12:00/minute miles99% likely to run

FIA is peer led and free. You receive a special FiA name when you join.

ContactFiA Columbia website

6:00 pm

Columbia Running Club Group Run

Saluda Riverwalk, 650 Candi Ln., Columbia

8-15 peopleVarious distances and paces99% likely to run

CRC will have water available.

ContactColumbia Running Club on Facebook and Strava

Wednesday

5:45 pmmeet at the entrance

Columbia Running Club Group Run

Saluda Riverwalk, 650 Candi Ln., Columbia

8-15 peopleVarious distances and paces99% likely to run

CRC will have water available.

ContactKevin, k.e.flannery@gmail.com or Missy, Missy.Caughman@columbiasc.gov

6:30 pm

Savage Craft Pub Run

Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center St, West Columbia, SC

10-20 peopleVarious paces95% likely to run

RUI group run. 3.1 miles along the Avenues and the Riverwalk.

ContactRunning Under the Influence on Facebook; Columbia Running Club on Strava

Thursday

5:15 am

FiA Columbia

Shandon UMC (lot by gas station)

4-13 people9:30-12:00/minute miles99% likely to run

FIA is peer led and free. You receive a special FiA name when you join.

ContactFiA Columbia website

6:00 pm

Columbia Running Club Group Run

Saluda Riverwalk, 650 Candi Ln., Columbia

8-15 peopleVarious distances and paces99% likely to run

CRC will have water available.

ContactRoy Shelley

Friday

5:30 am

FiA Columbia

Starbucks on Millwood Ave

4-13 people9:30-12:00/minute miles99% likely to run

FIA is peer led and free. You receive a special FiA name when you join.

ContactFiA Columbia website

Saturday

7:00 am5:45 am Early Bus group

Starbucks Run

Starbucks in Five Points (near the fountain), 747 Saluda Ave

10-30 peopleAll paces99% likely to run

Various mileage, ask when you arrive. Routes alternate between West Columbia and Lake Katherine.

ContactMike Wainscott, mwainscott@outlook.com; Coleen Strasburger (for the Early Bus), pointet@bellsouth.net. Ask to be on the email distribution list!

7:00 am

Hairy Bison Preview Run

Harbison State Forest

4-9 peopleUsually moderately fast90% likely to run

See the Sunday group for slower paces. Parking is $5 per car, or $25 for an annual pass. Check Wednesday's Harbison Picayune newsletter, or the Harbison Trail Runners Facebook page.

ContactRick Stroud

7:00 am

Sole Mates

Sims Park (in Shandon), 3500 Duncan St, Columbia

3-5 peopleComfortable pace, 5-10 miles80% likely to run

ContactNeil Derrick, derrickw@bellsouth.net. Ask to be on the email distribution list!

Sunday

7:00 to 8:00 amtime varies

Trail Running

Harbison State Forest, front parking lot, 5600 Broad River Road

3-8 peopleModerately slow50% likely to run

Parking is $5 per car, or $25 for an annual pass. Post on the Harbison Trail Runners Facebook page to ask.

ContactHarbison Trail Runners Facebook page