Central Ohio's Competitive Racing Team
Since 2004, CRC Elite has been there to support central Ohio's aspiring elite runners. Members of the team have won marathons, run sub-4 miles, and qualified to the U.S. Olympic Trials.
The sport of long distance running takes perseverance and dedication, and the CRC is there to support our hardworking elite-level runners every step of the way.
The Team
Members of CRC Elite enjoy perks from the Columbus Running Company.
In order to join the team, athletes must hit a time standard. Want to join us? Get the details here!
Group Runs
CRC hosts more than a dozen free group runs each week, including two CRC Elite-led runs that are open to both the team and the running public. 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
- 2nd Sunday = Sharon Woods
- 3rd Sunday = Three Creeks Metro Park (main lot at 3860 Bixby Rd.)
- 4th Sunday = CRC Westerville
History & Records
CRC Elite athletes have qualified to 5 consecutive Olympic Trials, won races ranging from the Columbus Marathon to the Pisa Marathon (above), and have repped the central Ohio running community since 2004.