Group Events for Runners and Walkers All are welcome – no need to be a member. Group Runs and Youth Programs. The Columbus Running Club serves as a link to resources, information sharing, skills development, and encouragement to support existing runners and walkers and expand local interest in running and walking as life-long endeavors for all ages. A Columbus Running Club Membership helps support the youth cross country program, youth track program, free training program for Mill Race Marathon events, two scholarships per year for high school seniors and water stop supplies for weekly group runs..