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A free, informal running community finding elevation in a city that doesn't have much of it. We get together for hill workouts, group runs, and the occasional questionable use of the word mountain.

Joining connects you to the CMR community and signs you up for emails about runs, schedule changes, and occasional club news. There are no membership fees or attendance requirements.

Nope. Our regular group runs are open to adults 18 and older, whether or not they've joined.

No. Membership is free. Regular group meetups are intended to be free when they are authorized to launch. Any separately priced special activity, if ever introduced, will be clearly identified.

Yes. You must be at least 18 to join CMR or participate in an organized club run.

Absolutely. You don't need experience with hill repeats, trail running, or ultramarathons. You should, however, be comfortable exercising independently and choosing an effort appropriate for your abilities.

There is no minimum pace. Fast, slow, somewhere in between. You're welcome to run at whatever pace works for you.

No. Suggested workouts are exactly that: suggestions. You decide how many repeats to run, how long to stay, and when you're finished. The hill isn't going anywhere.

No. CMR organizes informal meetups rather than providing coaching or personal training. An organizer will welcome the group, describe the suggested workout, and point out relevant known hazards and expectations.

Not necessarily. Everyone chooses their own pace and distance. Runs aren't individually supervised, and we don't guarantee a pace group or someone to accompany every participant.

Running shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water, and anything else you need to run comfortably and safely. Some locations may have limited access to bathrooms or water.

Of course. Friends must be at least 18 and follow the same participation guidelines. They don't have to join the club first.

Yes. Come for the workout you want to run. If an organizer is present, we encourage you to let them know before heading out, when practical.

The Running Calendar is the official source for scheduled runs, meeting locations, and details. The public Hills directory is available for independent exploration.

We may modify, postpone, or cancel runs when conditions are unsafe. Check the calendar before heading out, and use your own judgment about whether conditions are appropriate for you.

We'll try to arrange a replacement. If no organizer is available, we'll cancel the official CMR meetup and update the calendar.

Running is a physical activity with inherent risks. You're responsible for assessing your fitness, conditions, and readiness, choosing an appropriate effort, and exercising reasonable care for yourself and others. Club organizers also have responsibilities under applicable law; these guidelines do not eliminate those responsibilities.

Stop exercising and seek appropriate assistance. Tell someone nearby or the organizer when possible. For a serious or potentially life-threatening emergency, call 911. CMR does not provide medical services or guaranteed individual supervision.

Yes. Respect other runners, park visitors, public property, and applicable park rules. Unsafe, threatening, harassing, or discriminatory conduct isn't welcome.

The Running Calendar is the official schedule. We may also share updates by email and through CMR's social channels, but you should check the calendar for the latest published information.

Announcements about upcoming runs, changes to the schedule, and occasional community news. We don't have a fixed publishing schedule.

Yes. Use the Questions form on our website and ask to be taken off the club email list. We handle these requests by hand, and there's no one-click unsubscribe link. Unsubscribing doesn't affect your ability to attend open group runs.

Use the Questions form on our website (the Questions? button on every page). It's separate from the Join form and doesn't automatically sign you up for club announcements.