Want to experience more of your abilities and the great outdoors? Take a hike! (with us!)

 

​​Looking to be more active and/or get out in nature? Join the Fleet Feet x HOKA Hiking Club - it's a great way to get moving, make new friends and explore some of the wonderful trails in the greater Columbus area. We will help you find goal hikes, create a training plan for your needs and provide accountability with twice weekly hikes.

 

When can I start:

Group hikes take place year-round and you can join any time!

 

KICK-OFF for the WINTER SESSION is January 5!
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Looking to be more active and/or get out in nature? Join the Fleet Feet x HOKA Hiking Club - it's a great way to get moving, make new friends and explore some of the wonderful trails in the greater Columbus area. 

 

Group hikes will be kicking off for the year on January 5

 

Winter session

January 5-March 23
April off
Goal race option: Rocks and Roots (Feb. only) OR Muddy Duck 
 
Spring/Summer session

May 4-July 27
August off
Goal race: Firefly Endurance Challenge 

 

Fall session

September 7-November 23
December off
Goal race: Autumn Squatch 
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How does it work​?

H​iking Club Annual Membership (Jan through November) $200

 

Free entry to all four events listed below:

Rocks and Roots (Feb only) OR Muddy Duck (April), Firefly (June), The Hoot (September), Autumn Squatch (November)
 

Hiking Club annual swag:
 

Two structured group workouts per week for each of three sessions
 

Hiking Club swag each session

 

H​iking Club Seasonal Membership (see dates above) $75

Free entry to season goal event
​Two structured group workouts per week 
Hiking Club swag each session

 

What do I get?

Accountability of having a group to hike with 
Time in nature
Opportunity to explore local park and trails 
Weekly emails with Sunday’s location, hike details and park facts
Fleet Feet Discount – 10% off everything, plus 10% back in rewards through the Fleet Feet App.
Exclusive demo opportunities for shoes and products from our sponsor, HOKA
Unparalleled motivation and the camaraderie of fellow participants

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When are the workouts? 

The group hosts two organized workouts per week:

Thursday evenings at 6:30 at Highbanks Metro Park
Sunday mornings at 8:30am at a different Central Ohio park each week.   
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What do I need to get started?
A desire to get moving!
A handheld bottle or hydration vest
Getting properly fit for trail shoes is a good idea but that can wait until after our first hike

Questions?  Please contact us: ffhccbus@gmail.com
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Your trailblazers leading the way are:

 

Deirdre Pifer-
Deirdre's connection with Fleet Feet began in 2014 when she joined No Boundaries as a participant and mentor. A past MIT member,  she has completed distances from 5k to 50k. Her love of trail running and hiking has taken her focus to the forest. In 2022 Deirdre and the Trailblazers founded the hike club.

Mary Ziejewski-
Mary joined the Fleet Feet crew in 2014, participating in the No Boundaries program. Since then she has been a member of MIT, training with and cheering on others preparing for their road and trail race goals. More than medals, Mary cherishes the friends she has made in the running and hiking community.

Lynne Johansson-
Lynne has been involved with Fleet Feet since 2013 as a participant, volunteer pacer and MIT coach. She enjoys long distances and has completed 50k’s and a 50 miler. She is enjoying the time spent in the woods and looks forward to lots of trail miles to come.

Marcy Ross-
Marcy joined the hike club in 2022 and has been a member ever since! She is a true trailblazer, leading the speedsters as they power along the trails. We are so happy to have her join our little group of hike club volunteers starting with Winter 2025.

Peggy Dunn-
Peggy joined MIT  in 2018 and has since completed multiple half marathons, a full and a 50k ultra, while discovering the wonderful community that is running. An avid hiker, Peggy loves visiting National Parks and is looking forward to the next session of the hiking club.

Donna Poland-
Donna began with MIT in June of 2014 to prepare for her second marathon. She became a pace coach in 2017. She has done many road and trail races from a 5k to a 50 miler. Donna loves the trails in Ohio, being surrounded by nature and traveling to different states and trails.

Julia Meeker-
Julia joined the Blazers in Winter of 2024. She loves nature and could think of no better way to enjoy it than by getting lost in the woods with friends. As our caboose, you can count on her to leave no hiker behind.

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