Run Oxford has four regularly scheduled weekly group runs, with something for every distance and pace of runner. Anyone can participate, so you do not need to be a member to join in! Routes/information for all four runs are regularly posted by their coordinators in advance on the Run Oxford Facebook page, and then reposted on our Instagram, Strava, and Twitter pages.
Track Tuesdays
6 PM @ Oxford Middle School
This group run is oriented around speed work at the OMS track. Organized workout plans are available if desired. Track Tuesdays are coordinated by Elliott Beach.
Thirsty Thursdays
6 PM @ The Oxford Growler
The Thirsty Thursday runs offer 3 and 5 mile routes, with the majority of runners doing the three mile route at a wide variety of paces. From time to time, a card for a free drink at the Growler is hidden along the route, and after the run, the group sticks around at the Growler for drinks and good times afterward. Thirsty Thursdays are coordinated by Dennis Caselman.
Long Run Saturdays
6:30 AM @ Heartbreak Coffee off the Square
Saturday is the day for our longest runs of the week, so we get started bright and early in front of Heartbreak Coffee downtown. All distances start at 6:30 AM, with the 7.5 mile, 5 mile, and 3 mile routes starting together with the shorter routes gradually peeling off to head back. We have a lead group that tends to run at an 8 minute mile pace, and a following group that tends to run between 9:30 and 10 minutes per mile. The Saturday Long Runs are coordinated by Jonathan Klingler.
Circle and Square Sundays
2 PM @ Circle & Square Brewery
The Circle and Square Sunday runs are our most laid back group runs of the week, with a standard 5K route connecting the Circle on campus with the Square downtown. Circle and Square Brewery offers our runners $1 off all full sized pints, as well, and after the run most people stick around afterward to chat over a drink or two. Circle and Square Sundays are coordinated by Julie Wronski.
Stop by the Run Oxford Tent at the Double Decker Spring Run
April 27, 2024
Our club will be hosting a tent at the start/finish area for the Double Decker 10K/5K/Fun run from 6:15-10 AM on Saturday. We'll be using the tent to connect with our Oxford area running community, give folks more information about our group runs and other events, and provide a space for our members to hang out together before and after the races! We're also looking for 2-3 amazing volunteers to help out with the tent so please email Jonathan at jonathan@runoxford.com if you'd be up to participate (there will be coffee and donuts to sweeten the deal).
Run Oxford Renews RRCA Membership
April 17, 2024
Run Oxford has recently renewed its membership in the Road Runners Club of America! As a member club of the RRCA we participate in the shared policy of strongly discouraging participants in group runs from bringing headphones, strollers, pets, and bicycles to these events. We will also be implementing a process required of all RRCA members to collect liability waivers from all non-member participants in our group runs. Additionally, to comply with the federal Safe Sport Act, individuals under the age of 18 may not participate in Run Oxford events. Thank you for your understanding as we take steps to protect our members and the community from potential hazards!
March 30, 2024
The club will have a table at the CASA Superheroes Run on Saturday March 30 to talk with race runners about all the great things we do with Run Oxford, as well as enjoy some time hanging out together on the Easter holiday weekend. Elliott Beach will be setting up and if you'd like to join in email Jonathan Klingler at jonathan@runoxford.com!
Run Oxford Spring Social
April 3, 2024
Come join the club at Lost Pizza at 6:30 PM on April 3 to enjoy some time together off the trail. Whether you're a regular group runner, a founding member who hasn't run in a while, or you're new and want to get plugged in with some great people, we hope you'll be there!
Germantown Half Marathon Training/Carpool
March 9, 2024
A Run Oxford group will be running together in the Germantown Half Marathon in March, and we'll be ramping up our long runs on Saturday mornings by adding a few miles at the end of the posted 7.5 mile routes. If you're interested in running the race group, participating in Saturday morning training runs, and/or carpooling the day of the race, email Jonathan Klingler at jonathan@runoxford.com and register for the race at https://germantownhalf.raceroster.com/. We'd love to run with you!
Running with Ride Oxford at Circle and Square
February 25, 2024
Starting from February 25th, the Sunday Circle and Square Run will be a joint event with our local cycling friends at Ride Oxford. The runners and cyclists will do their thing and come back to hang out together over a few drinks. This will be a great opportunity to crosstrain and still hang out with the club, so be sure to check it out!
Sunday Brunch Run at Circle and Square
February 11, 2024
We're using the excuse of Super Bowl Sunday to move the Sunday Circle and Square Run to 10 AM for this weekend only. We'll get the party started with a 3 mile run, then breakfast and drinks!
Back and Running in 2024
February 1, 2024
We are pleased to report that all of our group runs have been going strong over the past week following the winter storm, and we're back in full operation as the semester gets started!
Group Runs Return with Thirsty Thursday at the Growler
January 25, 2024
Our group runs will restart in 2024 following the holiday and winter weather, beginning with Thirsty Thursday at the Oxford Growler on January 25. See you on the road!
Track Tuesday Canceled This Week
January 23, 2024
Given the continued rain, unknown track conditions, and some potential flooding, we will plan to return to Track Tuesday next week. Stay safe out there friends!
Winter Conditions Cancel Group Runs Through the Weekend
January 18, 2024
Due to the dangerous and icy road conditions, all Run Oxford group runs (Thirsty Thursday, Long Run Saturday, and Circle and Square Sunday) have been canceled through the weekend, and we hope to get things started again with Track Tuesday on January 23. Be safe!
Group Runs Begin the New Year
January 16, 2024
Long Run Saturday is doing its first run of 2024 on Saturday the 20th, starting at Heartbreak Coffee off the Square, and Thirsty Thursday's runs starting at the Oxford Growler are already in full swing. We expect Track Tuesday and Circle and Square Sunday to be back next week!
Group Runs on Holiday Break
December 20, 2023
Our Track Tuesday, Long Run Saturday, and Circle and Square Sunday group runs are taking a breather for the Christmas and New Years holidays. Long Run Saturday will get started again on 1/20, and you should expect Track Tuesday and Circle and Square Sunday to be back in mid-January!
Run Oxford Holiday Social
December 14, 2023
Thanks to everybody who helped make tonight's Run Oxford Holiday Social a great time! We hope to get everybody together for more regular socials in 2024. Merry Christmas folks!
As a member club in the Road Runners Club of America, it is Run Oxford's policy to strongly discourage the presence of headphones, strollers, pets, and bicycles in group runs, and individuals under the age of 18 may not participate in Run Oxford events.