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Running club
Milwaukee Running Group - OMG
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee's go-to for non-stop, inclusive, social running year-round
About This Club
OMG is a citywide club in Milwaukee running out of Lake Park Pavilion and Colectivo Lakefront, with runs on the Oak Leaf Trail and lakefront paths.
They run every single day of the year, 20+ times a week, across morning and evening slots, which makes this a club for people who want an option on the calendar most days rather than one weekly meetup. It's built for a wide range of paces and includes both hardcore streakers and people just getting into the sport.
Highlights
- Most runs/week in WI
- Daily 365 days
- Traditions like Monday Medal
- Beer Mile
- OMG Winter Points challenge
- Year-round runs
- Social events
- Racing teams
Who It Suits
This suits runners with unpredictable schedules who want a run option most days, and anyone anxious about pace since the group splits by speed after a shared start and walkers are welcome.
It's also built for people who like the social side, with frequent breakfasts, pub runs, picnics, and Monday traditions layered on top of the running. It's not the fit if you want dedicated trail-only running, a tightly structured competitive program, or if you're bringing a stroller or a dog, none of those are accommodated here.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Typical pace runs 9:00-11:00 per mile, but the group spans glacial to Olympian, and everyone starts together before splitting off by speed. Runs range from 2-8 miles on regular days up to 4-18 mile long runs, on a mix of roads, sidewalks, lakefront paths, and trail. Because there are so many runs each week, the distance and terrain on any given day depends on which one you pick, so checking Meetup before you go matters.
Distance2-8 miles, 4-18 miles long runs, Various distances all levels
Pace9:00-11:00/mi typical; glacial to Olympian paces; all abilities welcome
TerrainRoads/sidewalks, Lakefront paths, Trails
Post-runFrequent: breakfasts, picnics, pub runs, Monday Meals, parties, cooler with drinks
Your First Run
Check Meetup for the specific day's time and location since it shifts across their 20+ weekly runs, then head to Lake Park Pavilion or Colectivo Lakefront as your default starting points. When you arrive, ask for Patrick, Veronica, or whoever's hosting that day, they're used to pointing newcomers in the right direction.
Everyone starts as one group and then splits by pace, so showing up slow or walking isn't a problem, walkers are explicitly welcome and the pace range already runs from glacial on up. Leave the headphones at home, this crew talks while they run.
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Upcoming Races in Milwaukee
24 upcoming races in Milwaukee. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 8, 202626th Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5K Run/Walk Milwaukee, WIFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 15, 20262026 Run/Walk to Milwaukee Irish Fest Milwaukee, WIFrom $25Details Fri, Aug 21, 20262026 Serbian Days 5K Run & Walk Milwaukee, WIFrom $35Details
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Common Questions About Milwaukee Running Group - OMG
Do I have to join or pay to run with them?
No membership is required to show up. There's a $5 annual due if you want to formalize it, but it's not a barrier to just running.
Will I hold people up if I'm slow or need to walk?
No. The pace range covers glacial to Olympian, walkers are explicitly welcome, and the group starts together then breaks off by speed, so you won't be running alone at the back trying to keep up.
Do they cancel for bad weather?
Rarely. They run in all weather and only skip for lightning or ice, plus they run winter challenges and offer indoor yoga in the off months.
Can I bring my dog or a running stroller?
Not with this group, they're listed as not dog-friendly or stroller-friendly, so you'll want to find someone to watch them while you run.
How do I know which run to go to with so many on the schedule?
Check Meetup for the specific day's time and location since it varies across their 20+ weekly runs, mornings and evenings on weekdays, mornings on weekends.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated April 2026.