What we’re about
The Milwaukee Running Group - OMG is the most active running club in Wisconsin. We schedule 16 runs per week year round and host frequent social events. Last year there were over 1,600 runs or activities. Members are all ages and running abilities. We connect people who want to stay fit and find friends in a fun and supportive environment.
Facebook: We have a Private Facebook Page. click 'Join' to see pictures, social event announcements, memes, requests for advice, commentary, etc.
Facebook: We also have a Public Facebook Page. This page has general info, posts about once a month, and is visible to anyone.
Email Newsletter: We publish a quarterly eNewsletter announcing upcoming events and schedule changes. To subscribe send a short note with your name to mke.run.group@gmail.com and we'll add you to the list. You can unsubscribe with a single click at any time.
Benefits: There are a ton of benefits. Daily training runs, weekly social gatherings, discounts at local running stores, Packer parties, beer and snacks every Wednesday after the evening run, movie nights, (did we mention that everything is free?), summer picnics, coached track workouts at Shorewood HS and the Pettit Center, indoor yoga & plyometric & yoga classes in the winter, trail runs on Sunday, a legendary all-night holiday party, banana awards, pub runs, Monday Medal, Oakleaf Trail cleanup service project, Meetup.com membership, parties, opportunity to join OMG Fall 50 / Ragnar / 5k / Beer Mile racing teams, couch to 5k training, marathon buildup runs year round, and 24x7 encouragement.
Membership: Annual dues are a measly $5 per year. That's less than you pay for coffee each day.
When to pay dues? Two Options...
1. Now! Make a commitment. If you pay now you're far more likely to show up for your first and second runs and feel like you're already part of the group. Some people need motivation to get off the couch, and paying $5 says that you're going to do it this time!
2. Later. Come to a run or two or seven and see if you like us. We don't mind. Some people are careful. Who wants to give $5 away needlessly anyways?
Ready to pay? Send dues payment including your name and email address using
- Venmo: @Patrick-Bieser-1 (last four digits of phone -> 6423)
- Paypal (friends and family option, not business) mke.run.group@gmail.com
- Google Pay mke.run.group@gmail.com
- Cash App $patrickbieser
- Paper Check to Milwaukee Running Group, 1572 E Capitol Dr. Shorewood, WI 53211. If you live off the grid bring $5 to your next run and give it to the host of the run. Dues cover Meetup.com fees, and beverage and food expenses at our outings and activities throughout the year.
Slow and Beginner Runners: A full 1/3 of our group consider themselves "slow" or "beginner" and they are always surprised after their first run... "I didn't think there would be anyone my speed to run with!" Paces for our group range from 7:30 - 14:00 minutes per mile. We also have members who walk which is about 16:00 minutes / mile. Or course, about 15% of our group are faster runners, who can run sub 3:15 marathons. If you run at this pace you'll find good company and will be out in front. Please wait for us at the end (or run an extra mile).
Public Website: www.mkeomg.com History of the group. Schedule overview. Member PRs and Firsts, FAQs, and more!
Schedule: We run outside all year in all weather, mostly on the sidewalks and paths near Lake Michigan. On Sundays we join GTRoGM to run trails at Lapham Peak State Park. In the summer we do track/speed/hill workouts at Shorewood High School and Atwater Beach Park. In the winter we offer plyometrics and yoga classes.
Social: We plan monthly social events like parties, picnics, Packer games, campouts, trips to races in far away places, brewery tours, movie nights, and more. Check the calendar on Meetup to see what's up this month.
We hope you find a run that fits your schedule and we look forward to meeting you soon!
Sincerely,
The Milwaukee Running Group Organizing Committee
