Milwaukee Running Group — OMG
We are a group of Milwaukee runners of all ages and abilities who run together, have fun together, and share our personal successes together. We run all distances and speeds. We motivate fellow members toward their goals. We run year-round regardless of weather, scheduling daily runs primarily along the Milwaukee lakefront and organizing weekend trail runs in southeast Wisconsin parks.
Beyond running, we gather for social events, parties, picnics, Packer games, campouts, trips to races in far-away places, movie nights, dinner nights, and more.
Mission Statement
“We the runners of the Milwaukee Running Group, have joined together to promote running as a sport of recreation and competition, encourage a lifestyle of health and fitness, and create a culture that is positive, fun, and affirming.”— Adopted August 31, 2014
- Offer membership to runners of all abilities, distances, speeds, and running types
- Schedule running activities year-round supporting member goals
- Schedule social activities fostering friendships, fellowship, and fun
- Create an atmosphere of mutual support, peer guidance, and inclusiveness
Leadership
OMG is led by its run hosts — the volunteers who show up week after week to organize our 18+ weekly runs across Milwaukee. They are the heart of the club.
Founder
OMG was founded by Harvinder Bhatia, who organized the first run on October 1, 2011 at Veteran’s Park. Five runners showed up that day. From those five, a community of over 3,000 runners has grown.
History — The Generations
OMG’s history is told through its generations — the waves of members who shaped the club’s identity over the years.
Board of Representatives
OMG’s first elected boards served during the club’s formative years.