BTC Group Runs

This is the group run for you if you're training for anything from a half marathon on up. Once or twice a year we pick a goal marathon/half marathon and follow a training plan for Saturday long runs. Typical distances start at around 8 miles at the beginning of a training cycle and range up to 22 miles as the marathon nears. Half marathon training distances are adjusted according to a half-marathon training schedule. We usually have two distances planned so you can choose based on your goal race. All paces are welcome but we target between 8:00 and 12:00 minutes per mile. While everyone is welcome, please understand that this is not considered a run for beginners. Water stops are provided by volunteers who place water and sports drink at designated locations along the route. (Hit up the Volunteer menu to see how you can contribute!) For more information, feel free to contact the coordinator at longruns@birminghamtrackclub.com or look for more info on the Birmingham Track Club Saturday Morning Long Run Facebook group. 

For our Fall 2024 race, we are training for the BHM 26.2 on October 6 from the Hoover Met! This is our hometown race, and we are excited to train for it! Reminder that BTC members automatically get 10% off race registration! Official training kicks off on June 15 at 16 weeks out from the marathon. We plan to follow the below training schedule for our weekly runs. Please note that the dates are on Sundays (like the race) but our long runs are on Saturdays and that the mileage could slightly change. 

And as always, feel free to add on/edit/start early from the posted routes to best suit your personal training goals!

Here is the Trak Shak 3 Mile Route and the Trak Shak 5 Mile Route. These are a good way to add on mileage if needed!

Maybe you're not ready for a marathon or you just want some friendly fellowship as part of a group run. The moderate run targets beginning runners as well as those who want to increase their mileage a bit. Distances usually range from 3 to 8 miles. For more information, feel free to contact the coordinator at moderateruns@birminghamtrackclub.com.

4 and 6.75
Join us for a 4 or 6.75 mile out and back to Crestline Shell. For 4 miles turn around at St. Peter's church. Route is below:
Join us for an out and back run to Crestline Shell. Water is provided by Crestline Shell coolers and you can contribute to the sports drink for both groups. For 4+ miles turn around at St. Peter's Church. The entire route is almost 7 miles. Route is posted below:
https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/cBkh6pCxGv

Announcements

We are running the BHM 26.2 for our fall race! All of our runs will target this race on October 6! This weekend, we have14 miles for our marathoners and 7 miles for the half marathoners. This is a fun one, friends!! ;)

• 14 miles https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/ezn1OUaD9r 
• 7 miles https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/xbnwdLKlEE 

Water Stops

Reminder: Select the Volunteer menu item to volunteer to supply a water stop. Unless otherwise noted, please supply 2 gallons of water and 2 gallons of sports drink along with cups and a trash bag.

• Altamont Canon (mile 3.9 for 14)
• Corner of Dunston/Hagood (Crestline Park) (mile 6.5 for 14)
• Crestline Shell (mile 9.5 for 14)
• Old Avo/Dram/Carrigans (mile 12.3 for 14, and 4.1 for 7)

https://runsignup.com/BTCGroupRuns/volunteer  

 

A few times each year, we turn our Saturday runs in a giant social activity. Come run with us and enjoy food, drink and other social activities at the conclusion of the run. Most social runs are accompanied by prize drawings that may include free swag, gift cards to local businesses that support the BTC, free race entries and more. Details are available here as each run nears.

Everyone and every pace are always welcome!!

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