Sundays
Morning, location varies
Church of the Sunday Trail (COST Run)
We welcome all paces for varying distances many Sunday mornings at Red Mountain, Ruffner, and trails across mostly central Alabama. We announce the meeting time and place on the BUTS Facebook page. All are welcome!
Contact: Bob Sims or Amber Whillock
Fridays
5:30 PM, RUFFNER BALLPARK
Friday Run Group
The FRG, an end of the workweek romp through Ruffner Mountain. More on Instagram at @thankgod_its_frg and on the BUTS Facebook page.
Contact: Brad Olzinski
Thursdays
Thursday Morning Trails
This is an easy social run that lasts about an hour. You can find a reminder for these group runs on our Facebook page the day before each run.
Contact: Mary Campbell
Wednesdays
6pm, Oak Mountain SP
Wednesday Night Lights (WNL)
Meet at the South Trailhead Parking lot/Dogwood Pavilion. Please arrive ten minutes early for a meet and greet, route selections and group photo. We begin running at 6pm. OMSP charges $5 park entry fee. Use the Pelham main gate. During winter hours, if told park is closed, let them know you are part of Wednesday night run group. Bring headlamp or equivalent, hydration and whatever else your body needs for 1.5 to 2 hr run. All paces welcome. Pace groups vary from walking, to intermediate, to tempo with hills. Bring your beverage of choice and snack for post-run fun.
Contact: Paige Paschal
Tuesdays
Tuesday Night Trails (TNT)
We have at least 3 pace groups, all with leaders and sweepers so no one is ever left behind. Whether you’re new to trail running or a seasoned guru, there’s a group for you. Groups head out at 6:00 sharp and last roughly 50 minutes. The park closes at 7:00, but we head across the street to Overtime Bar & Grill for some social time afterwards.
*Meets only during Daylight Savings Time, March through Sept
Contact: Sonia Steely
Mondays
We meet at Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila at 6 pm Mondays. We run the trails of Moss Rock for about an hour and then socialize over tacos and drinks afterward.