
Chase Big Racing Goals with CRC Elite
Are you motivated, looking for ways to improve as a runner, and would like to meet some awesome people along the way?
Do you love racing and competing?
Want to be part of an encouraging and uplifting community of runners that helps one another reach goals we couldn't achieve on our own?
How do a team racing singlet, race entries, and CRC discounts sound?
Then CRC Elite is the team for you. Let us support your running journey!
Membership Benefits

Discounts & Gear
Members of CRC Elite enjoy perks including:
- The annual team racing singlet
- Race discounts into select CRC events
- Comped entry into the Sunset Mile and Winter Sunset Mile
- 10% discount at Columbus Running Company
- The opportunity to race as a team with CRC Elite against other statewide teams in the Ohio Racing Series
- Access to CRC Elite training runs
- Further perks are unlocked as team members hit qualifying marks for CRC Elite sponsorship (further info below)
Plus, all registration proceeds are invested directly into the CRC Elite program. This goes towards supporting the group with events and helping our most dedicated and talented athletes pursue Olympic Trials pursuits and more.

Group Runs
CRC hosts more than a dozen free group runs each week, including two CRC Elite-led runs. Share the miles with us.
Our Wednesday speed workout is at 6:30am in front of the Grandview track at 1587 W 3rd in Columbus.
The CRC Elite Sunday run is at 8am at rotating sites:
- 1st & 5th Sundays = Antrim Park (5800 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus)
- 2nd Sunday = Westerville CRC (50 N State St, Westerville)
- 3rd Sunday = Battelle Darby Creek (1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway)
- 4th Sunday = Wolfe Park (105 Park Dr, Columbus)

Access to Coaches
CRC Elite offers free advanced training plans or you can access our team coaches to take your training to the next level.
Unsure if CRC Elite is for you? Join us for one of our training runs to get to know the team.
The yearly membership fee is currently $90.

Sponsored Tier
CRC Elite team members who run a qualifying time are eligible for sponsorship that includes:
Comped entry into CRC Elite
Seasonal credits at Columbus Running Company plus a greater store discount
Race reimbursements
Interested in learning more or joining the sponsored tier? Click below for full details.
If you've paid to join CRC Elite earlier in the year but then hit a qualifying standard, you'll be refunded your original registration cost in full.

History & Records
CRC Elite athletes have qualified to 5 consecutive Olympic Trials, won races ranging from the Columbus Marathon to the Pisa Marathon, and have repped the central Ohio running community since 2004.