Jogging & Running
Meet other local people interested in Jogging & Running: share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! Join a Jogging & Running group.
0
members
0
groups
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Check out jogging & running events happening today here. These are in-person gatherings where you can meet fellow enthusiasts and participate in activities right now.
Discover all the jogging & running events taking place this week here. Plan ahead and join exciting meetups throughout the week.
Absolutely! Find jogging & running events near your location here. Connect with your local community and discover events within your area.
Jogging & Running Events Today
Join in-person Jogging & Running events happening right now
Fitfam HongKong • Stretching Yoga on Thursday
Hi yogis!
I’m Christina, it has been teaching yoga for over 10 years and regularly volunteering yoga class in the Fitfam community for more than four years.
This yoga class is chill, simple, and mainly focuses on relaxation for our bodies. Welcome anyone who with yoga experience or beginner.
•Bring your own yoga mat
•small towel to assist with stretching
•wear comfortable outfit
•water
we used to meet on the square, there’s the Legislative Council building in the background,close to Harbor,if you can’t find location feel free to text me or leave messages in the fitfam group
***Please pay your attention on the weather, the information from the fitfam WhatsApp group and here***
If the weather is bad, it might change the location to the Central peir 9 or 10 at an hour prior tot he start time
IF you cannot make the lesson, please remove your spot.
Fitfam is a community for people who like yoga, like to make new friends, doesn’t matter where are you from what languages you are speaking, here is open spaces for everyone
Thanks.
⚠️ ⚠️
Please take a minute to read the following information regarding your participation in FitFam workouts. By signing up for this session, you confirm that you have read and understood the terms and risks detailed below:
WHATSAPP
We have a WhatsApp group! If you've participated in several of our sessions and would like to stay engaged with other regular FitFammers, please let one of our leaders know at the end of a workout so they can add you to the group.
NOT GOING ♂️
If you have signed up for a session and can no longer make it, please move yourself to "Not Going" so our leaders have a more accurate count of participants coming to their session. This also helps us plan workouts more effectively.
DISCLAIMER
By signing up for this session, you confirm that you have read and understood the terms and risks detailed in our Disclaimer and Release of Liability Agreement: https://www.meetup.com/fitfamhongkong/pages/29134671/Disclaimer_and_Release_of_Liability_Agreement For any other question regarding our workouts and our community, please refer to the FAQs page: https://www.meetup.com/fitfamhongkong/pages/29134429/FitFam_FAQs
FitFam is accessible to everyone. No equipment, no previous experience or wallet needed. See you on the field.
Thurs Free HIIT/CrossFit - Hoi Bun Rd Park, Kowloon
📣📣📣 Hey there, fitness fanatics! Guess what? We're expanding to the Kowloon side because we just can't get enough of those endorphins! 🎉🎉🎉
𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 🙌
Last year, we kicked off our workout journey at the Hoi Bun Rd Park with a small group of ~-10 dedicated regulars. But now, we're ready to amp it up with Fitfam and fill that Thursday void with some serious fitness fun! 🏋🏻♂️🏋🏻♂️🏋🏻♂️
And hey, it's not just about the sweat and muscles (although those are definitely a bonus). It's also a fantastic opportunity to expand your network 🕸🕸🕸 and mingle with like-minded professionals in the area, e.g. folks at the Citi Tower, Quayside, and more! 🌇🏙🌇
So, what's in store for you during our workout session? Get ready for a heart-pumping, calorie-crushing 1-hour HIIT/CrossFit extravaganza suitable for all fitness levels. 🥇🥈🥉
Don't forget to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated, and if you have a yoga mat lying around, feel free to bring it along (totally optional though).
We've got ~10 regulars outside of Fitfam who don't always sign up on Meetup, so don't be discouraged if you're the first and only one to register. We promise you won't be alone in this fitness adventure! 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
So, let's sweat, burn some calories, and have a blast together! Get ready to make those endorphins dance and forge some awesome connections. Sweat & Connect. 💦💦💦
⚠️ 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ⚠️
Please take a minute to read the following information regarding your participation in FitFam workouts. By signing up for this session, you confirm that you have read and understood the terms and risks detailed below:
💬 WHATSAPP 💬
We have a WhatsApp group! If you've participated in several of our sessions and would like to stay engaged with other regular FitFammers, please let one of our leaders know at the end of a workout so they can add you to the group.
🙅 NOT GOING 🙅♂️
If you have signed up for a session and can no longer make it, please move yourself to "Not Going" so our leaders have a more accurate count of participants coming to their session. This also helps us plan workouts more effectively.
🔊 DISCLAIMER 🔊
By signing up for this session, you confirm that you have read and understood the terms and risks detailed in our Disclaimer and Release of Liability Agreement: https://www.meetup.com/fitfamhongkong/pages/29134671/Disclaimer_and_Release_of_Liability_Agreement For any other question regarding our workouts and our community, please refer to the FAQs page: https://www.meetup.com/fitfamhongkong/pages/29134429/FitFam_FAQs
FitFam is accessible to everyone. No equipment, no previous experience or wallet needed. See you on the field
AB/LI - Badminton for fun and exercise - Queen Elizabeth Stadium Wan Chai
Join us for a fun and fitness-focused doubles badminton session at Kowloon (TST) Badminton Meetup. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your skills or a seasoned player seeking some friendly competition, this event is perfect for everyone. Our meetups are designed to combine exercise and recreational sports in a social and engaging environment.
Don't worry if you're new to the sport, as our sessions are coached to help you enhance your badminton techniques while having a great time with fellow sports enthusiasts. Meet new friends, improve your game, and stay active on Sunday mornings with us. Come down to the court, unleash your competitive spirit, and enjoy a morning of exciting badminton matches interspersed with friendly banter and sports socials.
Cancellation details: The cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to the start time of the game for weekdays and Wednesday for weekend games. No show or drop out without payment or delayed payment results in a permanent ban.
WhatsApp the organizer at 57197742 to confirm your spot. Thanks
https://wa.me/85257197742?text=Join%20sports
We don't count RSVP for attendance; WhatsApp reservations only.
Address-
Queen Elizabeth Stadium - Multi-purpose Hall, 18, Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, HK
Time - 7:00 pm
Event fees - 60$ per person
Join our badminton WhatsApp group for future event updates.
WhatsApp me at 5 7 1 9 7 7 4 2 to join
https://wa.me/85257197742?text=Join%20badminton%20group
Sports Chanbara Regular Class (Thursday)
Sports Chanbara Regular Class (Thursday)
Sports chanbara is a free-style Japanese combat sport, which originated from Kodachi Goshindo (Self-defense with a short sword). We would like to introduce this new sport to Hong Kong. Please join us and be a Samurai.
Dress code: Sport Attire
The session will include the following:
Warm-up exercise
Basic Japanese Dojo manners
Sports Chanbara Basic movement (Kihon Dosa)
Attaching Techniques
Blocking Techniques
Basic Movements of Dodging
Sparring
Date: Each Thursday
Time: 2000-2200pm
Location: Room 503, 5/F, BLK B Hoi Luen Industrial Centre, 55 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Fee: $600 per 4 classes
Others: Attendee no need to bring/buy any helmet or gear and coach will borrow the gears for attendee use during class.
For reservation, please message/call Stephen Sensei at 61762261
https://wa.me/85261762261
To find out more, please visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HongKongSportsChanbara
Instagram Page:
https://www.instagram.com/sports_chanbara_hong_kong/
Zumba Dance Fitness
FREE FIRST SESSION IF YOU LIKE OUR IG & FB PAGE
\- www\.instagram\.com/deedreamlife
\- www\.instagram\.com/deedreamlife\.hk
\- www\.facebook\.com/deedreamlife
HKD200 per session
HKD1800 for 10 prepaid
HKD3200 for 20 prepaid
WhatsApp 63344266 to register
Dee Dream Life
1 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
14/F, 1401
Our signature class that makes this the top rated Zumba class in HK according to Sassy Hong Kong for many years! Dance to amazing fun rhythms including Latin, Hip Hop. Pop, Funk, Bollywood and more while dripping in sweat and feeling fantastic! Lose weight, burn calories and raise your vibrations with this super uplifting class! Enjoy yourself and feel completely refreshed and energised after a workout!
This class is more intense that most other dance fitness classes in town, be ready to sweat and have a proper workout!
Easy to follow with repetitive moves, no need to memorise steps and open to all levels including complete beginners to dance and fitness :)
At night, we dance to disco lights making this class the party you need to loosen up after a long day at work! Come and enjoy music, movement and fitness like you have never before!
The 852 | Thu | Kung Fu Fitness with Jon
\* This event is listed here for info only. Please complete your registration on **[The 852 Community on Heylo](https://heylo.group/the852)**. Download the app to view more details and receive workout photos: [Apple](https://apps.apple.com/hk/app/heylo-build-community-groups/id1445966180?l=en-GB) / [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.piccup&pcampaignid=web_share) \*
**Fitness Powered by Kung Fu.**
Blending modern **Kung Fu's explosive power** with **interval training method**, **fitness expert trainer** **and** **osteopath Jonathan Vallade** helps you enhance your fitness and strength smartly and safely in this transformative class.
This unique bodyweight and band-assisted class focuses on building strength, power and flexibility through a full-body workout. Meanwhile, you will learn authentic Kung Fu movements.
⏰ 7:00 pm \~ 8:00 pm on Thursdays
✨ Bring towel, water, gym gloves, and yoga mat (optional).
🎟 FREE for all members.
Membership is HK$150/month, cancel anytime.
\*\*\*
**Register the event here: [The 852 on Heylo](http://heylo.group/the852)**
\*\*\*
**About Coach Jonathan Vallade**
DEJEPS Fitness Trainer • Osteopath • Movement Specialist • Yoga Teacher • Founder of MOCA System
A former French National Wushu Team member, trained osteopath, and holder of DEJEPS (the highest fitness qualification in France), Jon uniquely bridges elite martial arts and fitness with clinical body science.
\*\*\*
***[The 852](https://heylo.group/the852)***[ ](https://heylo.group/the852)*is a Fitness & Social Community that supports an active lifestyle through accessible monthly membership pricing of HK$150. Members can enjoy free weekly outdoor workouts, member benefits, discounted rates or free to select paid events.*
Follow us on [I](https://www.instagram.com/the852hk/)**[nstagram @The852HK](https://www.instagram.com/the852hk/)**
**The 852 on Heylo : https://heylo.group/the852**
Download the app to view details: [Apple](https://apps.apple.com/hk/app/heylo-build-community-groups/id1445966180?l=en-GB) / [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.piccup&pcampaignid=web_share)
Kung Fu: Strength, Flexibility, Coordination & Balance!
**Total beginners** **welcome so come try!** A whole new movement, fitness & self defense cultural activity **outdoors!** Structured progressive practices for **Strength**, **Flexibility, Coordination, Balance** & **Self Defense** skills in a fun friendly group environment! Totally NOT what you expect, **serious cardio**, **whole body movement** & **practical!** You will really be surprised by what WE do but even more by what YOU can do! Nothing like what you imagine about Kung Fu, No screaming, No rigidness, No mysticism & No getting hit… but YES, definitely a fun workout with great people!
**Curious?** To get an ideal of what class is like, hear instructor & hear student testimonials go to: [https://www.instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu](instagram.com/natural.style.kungfu)
**FEE:** 1st time TRIAL fee only $100 HKD. Please RSVP here or Whatsapp me. Non-Resident $150 HKD. After trial 10 class package is $1500 HKD or $200 HKD single class.
**WEAR:** Workout clothing, sports shoes & bring bottle of water!
**WHEN:** Thursday 6:45pm NEW people. Please be on time, warm up very important for your 1st class!
**WHERE:** Inside Kowloon Park. Meet at McDonalds across from Indoor Swimming Pool entrance, next to Sports Center. MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, or Austin. Link below: [Kowloon Park Swimming Pool](https://maps.apple.com/?address=22%20Austin%20Rd,%20Tsim%20Sha%20Tsui,%20Kowloon,%20Hong%20Kong%20SAR,%20China&auid=15054175802527892571&ll=22.301815,114.170365&lsp=9902&q=Kowloon%20Park%20Swimming%20Pool&_ext=CjIKBAgEEAUKBAgFEAMKBQgGEKcBCgQIChAACgQIUhADCgQIVRAQCgQIWRADCgUIpAEQARIkKSODum0jNjZAMWByPQiohFxAORGqqD1gZDZAQaw+9nwmkVxA&t=m)
**WHY:** Out of shape? Gym BORING? Incredible friendly community? More? You want to exercise & have fun building strength, flexibility, coordination & self-defense skills while cultivating patience, focus, confidence & yes… discipline!
**HOW:** To get in touch with me, Whatsapp .9420.0360. or email through Meetup. For more info about my art, please visit NaturalStyleKungfu.com.
**\- Book a Private 1\-on\-1 Kungfu Class\!** Learn at your own pace & prepare for later group classes, choose the day & time suitable to you! Private Class in Kowloon Park: 1.5 Hours $500, other locations $900 **-**
Jogging & Running Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Social Breakfast Run [hosted by WRC]
Breakfast Run hosted by the Wazup Running Club (WRC)
Join us for a fun run on the Saturday morning and meet this supportive running community. WRC will have captains leading the run, and the event is suitable for runners at all levels.
Meeting time: 07:30
Duration: 1h30m
Meeting point: THE STATION - 18 Upper Station Street. Sheung Wan.
Route: THE STATION < > Bowen Road
Distance: 5km - 10km
Bag Drop: Available
More about WRC: www.instagram.com/wazuprunning
Founders Running Club :: Hong Kong
Meeting and coffee location:
Rootdown
Shop 16-19 G/F, Two Artlane, 1 Chung Ching St, Sai Ying Pun
Communication:
Follow us on IG and join our whatsapp group for latest updates.[HK-FRC Instagram Page](http://instagram.com/frchongkong/)
[WhatsApp Group Link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JhRmT0GhHMiDhLdrTD5tx0?mode=ems_copy_t)
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 45+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Follow us on Instagram**
[http://instagram.com/frchongkong/](http://instagram.com/frchongkong/)
**Stay updated**: Global Pages
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Yoga & Pilates session
Yoga and Pilates are the good exercises to let you to keep fit, enhance the ability of core muscle to perform well in sports and reduce the risk of getting injury. Finally, we'll do the full body stretching after the exercises to relax.
Animal Flow with Lawrence / 動物流 户外健體運動🦍🦀🐊
Hi All, I am Lawrence, Certified Animal Flow Level III iinstructor and Certified Personal Trainer from A.C.E.
Animal Flow is ground based movement. This system is designed to improve strength, power, flexibility, mobility, and coordination for all levels of fitness enthusiasts.
During this class I will introduce you to different animal flow movements, through these movements, we workout, stretch and create our flow together. A good way to enjoy this beautiful weather and understand our body.
Class Fee:150 per person
Please feel Free to Message me for any questions.
你好 我係Lawrence , Level 3 Animal Flow 同埋私人教練
可能好多人對動物流依個運動系統都好陌生,其實佢融入左好多模仿動物同埋唔同類型運動既動作,通過練習依啲動作,可以改善我地既力量,耐力,柔軟度,協調,穩定性等等。而且所有動作有各式既演變,適合不同程度既參與者!同埋最有趣既地方,就係好大既自由度,可以將各樣動作串連而成為一個好似舞蹈或者表演。
係班上,我會教大家各式既相關動作,無論你想鍛鍊或者伸展,都可以搵到適合你既野。一齊黎係陽光下既户外一齊玩啦!
費用:每堂150元
歡迎聯絡查詢。
AB/LI - Badminton for fun and exercise - Harbour Road Sports Center, Wan Chai
Join us for a fun and fitness-focused doubles badminton session at Kowloon (TST) Badminton Meetup. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your skills or a seasoned player seeking some friendly competition, this event is perfect for everyone. Our meetups are designed to combine exercise and recreational sports in a social and engaging environment.
Don't worry if you're new to the sport, as our sessions are coached to help you enhance your badminton techniques while having a great time with fellow sports enthusiasts. Meet new friends, improve your game, and stay active on Sunday mornings with us. Come down to the court, unleash your competitive spirit, and enjoy a morning of exciting badminton matches interspersed with friendly banter and sports socials.
Cancellation details: The cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to the start time of the game for weekdays and Wednesday for weekend games. No show or drop out without payment or delayed payment results in a permanent ban.
WhatsApp the organizer at 57197742 to confirm your spot. Thanks
https://wa.me/85257197742?text=Join%20sports
We don't count RSVP for attendance; WhatsApp reservations only.
Address-Harbour Road Sports Center - Arena, 27 Harbour Road, HK
Time - 7:00 am
Event fees - 60$ per person
Join our badminton WhatsApp group for future event updates.WhatsApp me at 5 7 1 9 7 7 4 2 to join https://wa.me/85257197742?text=Join%20badminton%20group
AB/LI - Badminton for fun and exercise - 2 Courts - Queen Elizabeth Stadium
Join us for a fun and fitness-focused Sunday morning doubles badminton session at Kowloon (TST) Badminton Meetup. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your skills or a seasoned player seeking some friendly competition, this event is perfect for everyone. Our meetups are designed to combine exercise and recreational sports in a social and engaging environment.
Don't worry if you're new to the sport, as our sessions are coached to help you enhance your badminton techniques while having a great time with fellow sports enthusiasts. Meet new friends, improve your game, and stay active on Sunday mornings with us. Come down to the court, unleash your competitive spirit, and enjoy a morning of exciting badminton matches interspersed with friendly banter and sports socials.
Cancellation details: The cancellation deadline is 48 hours prior to the start time of the game for weekdays and Wednesday for weekend games. No show or drop out without payment or delayed payment results in a permanent ban.
WhatsApp the organizer at 57197742 to confirm your spot. Thanks
https://wa.me/85257197742?text=Join%20sports
We don't count RSVP for attendance; WhatsApp reservations only.
Address-
Queen Elizabeth Stadium - Multi-purpose Hall, 18, Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, HK
Time - 7:00 am
Event fees - 60$ per person
Join our badminton WhatsApp group for future event updates.
WhatsApp me at 5 7 1 9 7 7 4 2 to join
https://wa.me/85257197742?text=Join%20badminton%20group
Jogging & Running Events Near You
Connect with your local Jogging & Running community
Beginner Friendly Adults Skate Night
**Adults Only** Roller Skating — Don’t Miss This
We’re bringing back childhood — but this time it’s adults only.
Music. Lights. Good vibes. **Beginner-friendly**
No experience needed — just show up and roll.
This is our first paid event so we can host bigger, better experiences going forward. Limited spots. Cross posted **20 rsvp max**
✅ Adults-only session
✅ Newbie friendly (help included)
✅ Great workout (burn up to 600 calories/hour)
✅ Possible drinks after
Skate Zone 71
Meet 8:20 PM (arrive before 8:35)
**You will still need $13 admission + $6 skate rental** (or bring your own) bring cash I can often get us a $2 discount!
Brunch Club: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit.
👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier.
\* Discover new restaurants in your city, together.
\* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe.
\* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards.
**Note:**
RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder.
This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
The Gir With the Louding Voice Abi Dare
Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835)
Location: [Knotty Pine Brewing](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/)
[Menu, scroll to the bottom](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/menus-1)
Book summary:
Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a "louding voice" -- the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future. But instead, Adunni's father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option before her is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. And when she realizes that she must stand up not only for herself, but for other girls, for the ones who came before her and were lost, and for the next girls, who will inevitably follow, she finds the resolve to speak, however she can--in a whisper, in song, in broken English--until she is heard
Trails & Ales! Slate Run Metro Park / Loose Rail Brewing
**History**
[Slate Run Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/), located south of Canal Winchester in Pickaway County, has roots tracing back to the early planning efforts of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, Metro Parks officials identified the land along Slate Run as having strong potential for a large metropolitan park due to its expansive acreage, diverse habitats, and natural features like the stream that gave the area its name. The largest stream in the vicinity, Slate Run, flows south to northwest through a ridge, providing a logical basis for the park's designation. Between 1964 and 1968, Metro Parks acquired approximately 1,662 acres through multiple parcels, including a key 212-acre farmstead that had been continuously operated since 1805. This acquisition phase positioned Slate Run as a future major addition to the system, following the openings of other parks like Sharon Woods in 1968 and Highbanks in 1973.
The park officially opened to the public in 1981, marking it as the sixth Metro Park in the district and, at the time, the largest with its substantial land holdings. From the outset, Metro Parks envisioned incorporating a living historical farm to educate visitors about 19th-century Ohio agriculture. The focal 212-acre parcel, purchased from the White family heirs in 1964, included historic structures that made it ideal for this purpose. The park's development preserved natural areas such as grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and forests while integrating interpretive elements. Upon opening, Slate Run quickly became a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Central to the park's identity is the Slate Run Living Historical Farm, which interprets life on a typical Ohio farm in the 1880s. The gothic revival farmhouse on the site was constructed in 1856 by owner Isaac Fridley and later restored by Metro Parks for historical accuracy. Visitors can explore interiors like the living room, parlor, and kitchen, where interpreters demonstrate period activities. The multi-bay barn, built in 1881 by Samuel Oman (the fourth owner), was meticulously restored with help from Amish carpenters. Heirloom animals such as Percheron horses, pigs, geese, and turkeys inhabit the farm, enhancing the immersive experience.
The historical farmstead reflects a long lineage of ownership and agricultural use dating back to the early 19th century. Continuous farming on the land since 1805 made the site authentic for recreating late-19th-century practices, including grain harvesting and animal husbandry. Metro Parks focused on authenticity by restoring original buildings and introducing period-appropriate methods, such as horse-powered threshing machines from the late 1880s. The farm operates with volunteers and staff in period attire to portray daily rural life. This educational component has drawn school groups and families for decades.
Today, Slate Run Metro Park spans about 1,705 acres and attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually for its blend of natural preservation and historical interpretation. The park maintains diverse habitats supporting wildlife like nesting sandhill cranes and reintroduced northern bobwhite quail. Trails and open spaces offer opportunities for hiking and observation amid the preserved landscapes. The Living Historical Farm remains a crown jewel, continuing to teach about Ohio's agricultural heritage. Ongoing programs and restorations ensure the site's relevance for future generations.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Slate Run](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SLR-parkmap@2x.gif).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Five Oaks, Sugar Maple, Covered Bridge, Shagbark, and Lake Trails. This will be around 4.5 to 5 miles. While Slate Run is moderately strenuous in a few places, it's generally a good place to hike and doesn't seem to wear people out. Some spots on the hike are unshaded, though, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun.
I find Slate Run to be very underappreciated for the quality of its hiking.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet at the [Shady Grove Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'30.1%22N+82%C2%B050'13.2%22W/@39.758347,-82.83701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.758347!4d-82.83701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). You can use the map pin I've provided here; it's accurate. There's a latrine at Shady Grove, but there is no running water (no water fountains). We will pass a water fountain when we get to the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, although I can't guarantee this fountain won't be off for the winter. I'd recommend bringing some water just in case, at least for after the hike.
I'd also recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) for this park.
**After the Hike**
Once we're finished at Slate Run, we'll head over to [Loose Rail Brewing](https://looserailbrewing.com/) for [drinks](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-drink-menu) and [food](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-food-menu). The brewery's actual address is [37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37+W+Waterloo+St,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/@39.8432511,-82.8071032,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88387be3ac496d83:0x23e8ee9d9391dd6b!8m2!3d39.8432511!4d-82.8071032!16s%2Fg%2F11cp8n8x1j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's about 10-12 minutes from Slate Run. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.







![Social Breakfast Run [hosted by WRC]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/c/c/6/highres_520184230.webp?w=640)









