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Local Run Groups

Local Running Groups
Have you thought about starting to run or train for a race but the thought of weeks of training is intimidating? Or have you tried to start a training plan but gave up after three or four mornings of rolling over and hitting the snooze button? These are just some of the reasons you may want to consider joining a running group! We are very fortunate to have lots of running groups to choose from within Southwest Missouri - Morning. Evening. Short. Long. Slow. Fast. Weekend. Weekday. Below is a listing of running groups in the area. If we missed a group, let us know via omrrclub@gmail.com!
 
Monday
  • 5:00AM - Dan Kinney Fitness Center, Springfield, MO - 6 miles - 9:00/mile to 10:30/mile pace - contact Dan Wells at 417-885-0184 or Rebecca Shawhan at timbectwo@sbcglobal.net
  • 5:30pm - Crossfit Springfield - endurance group (all running drills)
Tuesday
  • 4:45AM - Aldersgate Church, Nixa, MO - 5 Miles (Recovery)  - All paces welcome - shannon.cochran@gmail.com
  • 5:00AM - Pat Jones YMCA, Springfield, MO - 4 miles - All paces welcome *Does not meet when temperature is below 25 degrees*
  • 5:00AM - Cherry Picker Group - meet at Cherry and Pickwick - minimum of 3 mile no drop run.  All speeds welcome.
  • 6:00AM - Kountry Kids Daycare, Buffalo, MO - 4 miles - 11:00/mile pace *Does not meet when temperature is below 30 degrees*
  • 5:30PM - Galloway Grill (Lone Pine), Springfield, MO - 2 to 6 miles - All paces welcome- Victor.Pardue@coxhealth.com
  • 6:00pm - GodSpeed - locations and distance varies - contact koachkestawellness@gmail.com or jerid123@yahoo.com
Wednesday
  •  7:00AM - Wilson's Creek Battlefield, Republic, MO - 4 and 6 mile options - 9:00/mile to 13:00/mile pace *NOTE: This is a trail group and runners need to purchase a park pass*
  • 6:00PM - Springfield Brewing Company, Springfield, MO - 4 miles - All paces welcome and runners do not have to drink beer *3rd Wednesday Only*
  • 6:00PM - Fleet Feet Springfield, Springfield, MO - 1 and 5 mile options - All paces welcome
  • 7:00PM - Meyer Center, Springfield, MO - Beginner Run/Walk - All paces welcome
Thursday
  • 4:45AM - Aldersgate Church, Nixa, MO - 5 Miles (Hillwork) - All paces welcome - shannon.cochran@gmail.com
  • 5:00AM - Pat Jones YMCA, Springfield, MO - 4 miles - All paces welcome *Does not meet when temperature is below 25 degrees*
  • 4:00PM - Bolivar YMCA, Bolivar, MO - Beginner Run/Walk; 5K work up to 10K - 11:00/mile to 13:00/mile paces
  • 5:30pm - Crossfit Springfield - endurance group (all running drills)
Friday
  • 8am - Rucking 2 Remember - September 14 - S Jordan Creek Trail, W Mt Vernon St Springfield - Admin@rucking2remember.org other dates are October 19th, November 16th - TBA
  • 1pm - Swagger Walkers - ​Mercy Hospital Tunnels - 1 mile or less contact Ed St Cin @ dogdadstcin@gmail.com
Saturday
  • 5:00AM - Aldersgate Church, Nixa, MO - Long Run (Distance Varies) - All paces welcome - shannon.cochran@gmail.com
  • 6:15AM - Trail Sisters - Trail only group - locations vary - all paces welcome - contact Chelsea Bradley @ ckay2217@gmail.com 
  • 6:30AM Coffee Run and Chat - 6 miles - location varies - contact Dan Wells at 417-885-0184 or Rebecca Shawhan at timbectwo@sbcglobal.net
  • 7:30am - GodSpeed - locations and distance varies - contact koachkestawellness@gmail.com or jerid123@yahoo.com
Sunday
  • 6:00AM  – Aldersgate Church, Nixa, MO - 4 Miles - All paces welcome - shannon.cochran@gmail.com
  • 7:00AM - Sequiota Park, Springfield, MO - Long Run (, 6, 10, 15, 20 miles). Pace varies from 7:00/mile to 9:30/mile.

The following groups vary locations and times, contact the OMRR member listed for details:
  • Miles from Mentor Competitive Group - Springfield, MO.  5:30 a.m. 7 days a week.  Location varies, with most runs on farm roads SE of Springfield.  Most runs are 7:00-7:45/mile pace (workouts 5:30-6:30 pace).  We accommodate any distance.  Contact Sara Ibbetson at srosemajor@yahoo.com
  • Fit Club 417 - Lebanon, MO - Tuesdays at 5:00AM, Distance & Location Varies. Contact Jamie Vest or Joy Weis at thefitclub417@gmail.com for details.
  • Soul Sisters - Nixa, MO - 4:55AM Monday-Friday. 4 miles. Location Varies. Runs are 10:30-11:00/mile pace. Contact Rachel Simons at nixafit@gmail.com for details.
 
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    • Coaches Corner
    • Bass Pro Fitness Series Training >
      • TourdeBass-17 and 28 mile Training
      • TourdeBass-48 64 100 mile Training
      • RunTheRockTraining
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