Milwaukee Running Group - OMG

Milwaukee Running Group OMG runs every single day of the year, 20+ times a week, across the lakefront, trails, and city streets. If you want to run in Milwaukee, your crew is already out there.

Quick take

OMG is Wisconsin’s most active running club, and your RunSesh here comes with real traditions, a cooler waiting at the finish, and runners who show up no matter the weather.

Best for

• Busy schedules that need morning and evening options all week
• All paces, from walkers to elites
• Runners who want social connection alongside the miles
• Anyone who needs year-round consistency, 365 days of it
• Ages 14 to 85, beginners to seasoned racers

When and where

• Runs every day, Monday through Sunday
• Weekdays offer morning and evening options; weekends lean morning
• Primary spots include Lake Park Pavilion and Colectivo Lakefront
• Routes cover the East Side, Bay View, lakefront paths, and Oak Leaf Trail
• Check Meetup for exact times and locations before you go

Details

• Distances range from 2 to 8 miles most days, with long runs hitting 4 to 18 miles
• Pace runs 9:00 to 11:00 per mile typically, but glacial to Olympian paces are all represented
• Walkers are welcome, no registration required to show up
• Terrain includes roads, sidewalks, lakefront paths, and trails
• Annual dues are just $5
• No membership required to join a run
• Post-run socials are frequent: breakfasts, pub runs, Monday Meals, picnics, and a cooler with drinks
• Club also organizes racing teams, winter challenges, and service projects

Why runners like it

• OMG runs more times per week than any other club in Wisconsin, so there is always a RunSesh that fits your day
• Traditions like the Monday Medal, Beer Mile, and OMG Winter Points challenge give the calendar a rhythm runners look forward to
• All paces start together before splitting by speed, so no one gets left behind at the beginning

First visit

• Check Meetup for the current schedule and meeting spot before you head out
• Look for Patrick, Veronica, or the OMG host when you arrive
• Leave the headphones home, the conversation is part of the run
• Runs go in nearly all weather and rarely cancel except for lightning or ice

Good to know

If winter usually slows you down, OMG keeps you moving with cold-weather challenges and indoor yoga options during the toughest months.