MEET FEDERAL HILL RUNNERS
Federal Hill Runners is a group of recreational and competitive runners who run together in Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland. We are an urban running club, based minutes from the Inner Harbor. We get together to run...for fitness...to meet people...to keep our streets safe...to keep each other safe...to learn about running...to run in races together...to learn new places to run...to run for fun. We welcome all runners and walkers of all abilities and experiences: neighbors, downtown workers, visitors to Baltimore and runners from other neighborhoods are part of our group.

WE RUN EVERY MONDAY AT 6:30PM
We have a weekly group run time known as The Monday Main Event. This run time is every Monday at 6:30pm. We meet at Federal Hill Fitness (a gym and fitness studio) at 39 E. Cross Street next to Cross Street Market. We have introductions and a review of the run course 5-10 minutes prior to our prompt 6:30 start - so if you are new to the group, plan to arrive a bit earlier. Note you do NOT have to be a member of Federal Hill Fitness to run with our group, although we encourage you to check out this great neighborhood fitness center! Check them out at www.fhfitness.com. If you are a member of Federal Hill Fitness expand your fitness program and come run with us!  .

GET STARTED
Susan Kim is our Director of Membership, and she remembers what it was like to show up for her first group run: it can be a bit intimidating. Now with a couple of marathons, 5Ks and numerous other races under her belt, Susan wants you to reach your goals too. Want more information about how to get started or do you need to know more about Federal Hill Runners? Contact Susan at susanmkim@aol.com  

WEATHER UPDATES
We run in pretty much any type of weather. Runs are cancelled only when there are high winds such that street debris, signs, or roofing shingles start flying, and of course, when there is lightning. To confirm if a run is still on contact Ryan McGrath on cell phone 732.500.5433. 

CURRENT RUN COURSE
We have two standard routes that we follow depending on winter or summer seasons. Currently we are doing our summer run course which runs through the neighborhood to Fort McHenry and return to Federal Hill Fitness. We do the same run course every Monday so that all runners become comfortable with the route and may set new goals each week. When it becomes colder and dark in the winter we switch to our Inner Harbor route. Our courses cater to all levels and distances. They are also designed to take in long stretches to reach your stride, meander through parks, and explore different parts of the neighborhood. We currently have 7-minute milers to 11-minute milers, and also walkers. Our current summer course is: 

1. Start at Federal Hill Fitness, 39 E. Cross Street.
2. As if exiting the gym, turn Right towards Light Street
3. Left Light Street
4. Right Warren Ave
5. Run past Federal Hill Park or do a loop around the park
6. Right along Park to end of Warren and Right down stairs
7. Veer Left Grindall
8. Right Covington
9. Left Cross Street
10. Right Key Highway
11. Right Webster
12. Left E. Fort
13. Stay E. Fort to Ft McHenry
14. Run around Fort and then back to E. Fort Ave
15. Left Webster
16. Right Randall
17. Left Covington and around Riverside Park
18. Left Randall
19. Right Charles
20. Right E. Cross Street
21. Back to Federal Hill Fitness – have a cold one!

BE SAFE AND RESPECT THE STREETS
We are a city running group and therefore be smart when running through our busy urban neighborhood. Look after yourself and your fellow runners.

• Find a buddy to run with: if you see someone running alone join them.
• When running through parks run with the group.
• Watch for uneven sidewalks.
• Wear reflective clothing.
• Respect the traffic rules at intersections and vehicles: you are strong, but cars are stronger.
• Don’t leave water bottles, power bar wrappers, or gu packets behind. Respect the environment, yourself, and your neighbors.

FEDERAL HILL HAS GREAT PLACES TO MEET AND EAT
Typically after our run we head to a local restaurant for a good meal. Federal Hill boasts many venues to choose from some offering Monday night ½ price specials. Listen in at the run start to find out where the group will be socializing after each run.

FEDERAL HILL FITNESS: A GREAT AFFILIATION
Federal Hill Fitness is a state-of-the-art fitness center nestled in the heart of historic Federal Hill and located next to Cross Street Market at 39 E. Cross Street. Runners and Federal Hill Fitness teamed up to provide a meeting venue for the group. You do not have to be a member of Federal Hill Fitness to run with our group but we encourage Runners to check out the facilities and opportunities to balance their running programs with other cross-training. Members of Federal Hill Fitness are also encouraged to run with Federal Hill Runners and get on our free members list. Runners are asked to respect the gym members using the space but are invited to::

• Meet inside the entrance on cold or wet nights
• Use the stretching area downstairs to warm up or cool down
• Use bathrooms
• Warm up or cool down on treadmills (gym members have priority)
• Take advantage of the massage / personal training services offered

RUNNERS HIGH: AB & STRETCH CLASS
Federal Hill Fitness offers a free ½ hour ab & stretch class to all Runners and members of the gym. Starting immediately after the Monday night right at 7:30pm this class is tailored to the specific an often neglected ab and stretch work that Runners desparately need! Take advantage of this class and make your Monday night fitness a well-rounded workout. Space is limited so the class is first come first serve. 

RUNNING IS FREE: SIGN UP
Our membership is free - we only ask that you enjoy your running, be safe, run with others and once you have the course under your belt help a new runner or two along the next time! To join our free members list (and you must join to receive our weekly e-motivation reminders) email federalhillrunners@hotmail.com  or contact Ryan McGrath during the day on 732.500.5433. Run Safe. Run Smart. Run for Fitness. Run for Fun. Run.