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Clayton Fitness Acquisition Expands Running Hub With $3 Million Investment
The $3 million purchase of Clayton Fitness creates expanded space for running groups and wellness teams ahead of a 2026 opening.
How we reported this
The Town of Clayton purchased Clayton Fitness for $3 million to convert the site into an intergenerational community facility focused on fitness, wellness and senior programming, with a target opening date in 2026.
The move arrives as the Center of Clayton continues to serve as the city’s main venue for sports and wellness activities open to residents and school district participants alike. Running and fitness clubs that already use the Center now have a second dedicated location on the horizon, allowing more structured group sessions without competing for limited indoor space.
Park Additions Complement Facility Plans
Clayton Community Park expanded in March 2024 with new tennis and pickleball courts, bocce, shuffleboard and improved walkways. These outdoor additions give running clubs and training teams additional routes and warm-up areas that connect directly to the Center of Clayton’s indoor programs.
City records show the park upgrades were completed on a timeline that overlaps with planning for the new fitness facility, creating a linked network of spaces rather than isolated sites.
Next Steps for Athletes and Organizers
Residents interested in joining or forming running and fitness teams can contact the Center of Clayton directly to learn about current drop-in sessions and how the new site will expand capacity once construction finishes. Program staff at the Center maintain updated schedules for all age groups and can advise on how the 2026 opening will affect registration and group training times.