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Hello, Huntsville!
Here is your Weekly News Update.
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Come join us for a race this week!
Chattanooga's 7 Bridges Discount
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Oct 15 (Sat) Fall Splendor at Prentice Cooper Wildlife Management Area, TN: The Mullens Cove Loop trail. Strenuous. Approximately 10-miles. Enjoy the solitude . . . More info
Oct 22 (Sat) Pinnacle Point and Pisgah Gorge. Meet at 8:30 at Piggly Wiggly in Gurley. Hike the Pinnacle Point Trial at Camp Jackson the Hike is rated moderate, steep initial elevation gain . . . More info
Oct 29 (Sat) Alum Cave Trail. Moderate hike on the New Alum Cave Trail on Green Mtn. in South Huntsville. 5 mile hike exploring the new trails leading down to the Alum Cave . . . More info
Nov 12 (Sat) Sougahoagdee Falls. Located in Bankhead National Forrest, is part of the Brushy Creek Watershed . Hike is approximately 4.5 miles and rated moderate. Along the way to the main falls . . . More info
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Weekly Changes
***ENDING FOR THE YEAR***5:30pm - Tuesday Night Bricks, Meet at Whiteburg Baptist Church on Tuesday evenings. Leave at 5:30pm
Bring a photo ID and reflective vest, POC Dennis Mix
***THIS SAT***Sat 8am - Walk with a Doc
Come join us in front of Fleet Feet Sports for a brief talk and a walk on the trails. educate. exercise. empower
Physicians, patients, family and friends are all welcome.
***Started up Oct 2nd ***7am - NO RUNNER LEFT BEHIND Trail Run, join us for at least one loop of 5-8 miles. Watch the No Runner Left Behind Facebook page for information posted, usually on Thursday, as to where we are meeting and what trails we are running. POC: Kim Zoot Holmes 256-679-6726 and Amanda Clark
***NEW TIME***12:30pm - Train Klutzes Trail Run from Monte Sano Hiker's Parking lot Sundays at 1. For those that can't get out of bed to do a 7am trail run (hehe) Here's an easy one in the afternoon .. great for beginners. Maybe 3-5 miles, I guess it depends on who shows up and how we all feel :) POC: Cindy and Lisa
Weekly Group Runs, Walks & Bike Rides:
Monday
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Tuesday
5:15am - Madison from Bruegger's on Hughes Road for 3-7 miles. Various routes thru Madison. POC Denise Murphy and Matt Buckelew.
5:30am - Harvest Hazelnuts will be running on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 5:30am. We meet at the Kelly Plantation club house off of Jeff Road. We typically run 3-5 miles and our pace is 9-13 minute miles. Contact Stephanie Bell for more information.
5pm - MSFC Running Club. This is open to anyone that has access to Redstone. The runs will generally start at the NASA gym on Digney road. We will have two different groups, a racing group for people who can average faster than 9:30 minutes/mile for 5 miles, and a fitness group for folks slower than that pace which will do 4 miles. Each group will only meet if a “run leader” sends out an email by each Monday at noon. Email for more information
5:30pm - Huntsville Speed Work, Huntsville High School Track. Watch WRH Facebook page for the workout, POC: Lisa Hall, Kevin Mack & Susi Bowermaster
***ENDING FOR THE YEAR***5:30pm - Tuesday Night Bricks, Meet at Whiteburg Baptist Church on Tuesday evenings. Leave at 5:30pm
Bring a photo ID and reflective vest, POC Dennis Mix
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Wednesday
5:30pm - Research Park Runners meets on Wednesday night at 5:30pm at the Parsons building located at 401 Diamond Drive. All paces, all abilities, and all types of runners welcome. We will run a course with rolling hills that includes anywhere from 2 - 6 miles as an option. Watch the WRH Facebook page page for updates and details. POC: Marc Jarmulowicz
5:30pm - Blevins Gap Trail Runs We'll do 4-6 miles every week and meet at the lot on top of Cecil Ashburn. Open to all runners. POC: Ryan Harbaugh
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Thursday
5am - Madison Greenway - Meet at the Indian Creek Greenway pavilion at the end of Harvestwood Court. This will be an out and back run, about 7 miles. POC: Patrick
5:15am -Bridge Street Run for the Sun with the Panera Pounders. - Leaving Panera Bread parking lot at 5:15 am sharp for a 5.25 to 5.5 route that loops through Research Park , but shorter versions are available . All paces are welcome and hang around after for coffee & conversation. POC: David Collins
5:15am The Sleepy Hollow Runners group meets each Thursday morning at 5:15am at the Publix on Mountain Gap Road (SE Huntsville), except for the third Thursday of each month when we meet at the South Parkway Walmart parking lot (again at 5:15am) near the Murphy USA gas station. From the Publix, we run various routes in the Mountain Gap/Bailey Cove area. From Walmart, we run in the English Village area. All runs are around 60 minutes are between 6-6.5 miles. POC: Rebecca Reynolds and Allison.
5:30am - Harvest Hazelnuts will be running on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 5:30am. We meet at the Kelly Plantation club house off of Jeff Road. We typically run 3-5 miles and our pace is 9-13 minute miles. Contact Stephanie Bell for more information.
5:30am - Breakfast Club Runs from Fleet Feet Sports. There will be a 4 and 5 mile option and of course we will go to Breuggers afterwards for anyone who can join!
6am Thursdays at Redstone Arsenal Building 4400 (AMC Headquarters). Meet at the flagpole on the parking lot side of the building for 4-6 miles at an 8:30 to 11 minute per mile pace. Everyone with Arsenal access is welcome to join. POC: Lisa Simunaci
6pm- Madison Speed Work - We meet at Rainbow Elementary on Nance Road. We will have workout suggestions or you can bring your own. Most of our workouts come from one of these two sites: Greater Lowell Road Runners or the Rocky Mountain Road Runners, but will sometimes throw in one from Nike+ Run Club weekly emails. We welcome everyone, from beginners to lifelong runners , slow to the very fast. There is a also a walking trail surrounding the track, if you have family members that would like to walk or ride bikes or scooters while you run.
Questions, contact Shaun or Sheila
6:30pm - Join the Harvest HazelNUTS Thursdays at 630pm meeting at Sparkman High School for a 3-4 mile run. All paces welcome! POC Rachel and Missy
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Friday
6:30am - TGIF Runners meets Fridays at the Publix parking lot on Mt Gap. 6-8 miles all paces welcome. POC Debbi Ragsdale via FB , by email - Debbi and Tom Junjulas
6:30am - TGIF - We Walk Fridays at 6:30 a.m.Meet in the Public parking lot at Mt. Gap. 2-4 miles or walk out 30 minutes and return. All paces welcome, no walker left behind. Contacts: Debbi Ragsdale and Nona (Angie) McCalpin
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Saturday
5:30am - Bridgestreet Group Run, meet at Panera Bread - Bridgestreet. Check the We Run Huntsville facebook page to check for location changes in Madison.. We usually post about the Saturday group on Wednesdays or Thursdays. POC: Denise Murphy and Troy Moyers
7am - Harvest HazelNUTS Run , 3 Miles and up. All Paces Encouraged. Meet at Sparkman High School. Longer routes currently being planned. Contact or PM Rachel or Missy for turn by turn directions
8am - 2nd Sat of each month - Walk with a Doc
Come join us in front of Fleet Feet Sports for a brief talk and a walk on the trails. educate. exercise. empower
Physicians, patients, family and friends are all welcome.
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Sunday
5:00am - Join the Rhinestone Roadrunners at McGucken Park for a minimum of 6 miles. Paces range from 8:40 - 9:45 per mile. Routes vary each week. POC: Maria
5:45am - Athens 10 Milers meet at the Athens Rec Center at the intersection of Highway 31 and Highway 251. They run 10 miles with a 7:30 to 9:00 per mile pace . POC: Eric Patterson
***Started up Oct 2nd ***7am - NO RUNNER LEFT BEHIND Trail Run, join us for at least one loop of 5-8 miles. Watch the No Runner Left Behind Facebook page for information posted, usually on Thursday, as to where we are meeting and what trails we are running. POC: Kim Zoot Holmes 256-679-6726 and Amanda Clark
***NEW TIME***12:30pm - Train Klutzes Trail Run from Monte Sano Hiker's Parking lot Sundays at 1. For those that can't get out of bed to do a 7am trail run (hehe) Here's an easy one in the afternoon .. great for beginners. Maybe 3-5 miles, I guess it depends on who shows up and how we all feel :) POC: Cindy and Lisa
5pm - Join the "We Run Huntsville Walks Too" on Sundays, 5pm at Heritage Elementary on County Line in Madison and walk on the Bradford Creek Greenway. 1-6 mile options. There are signs as you enter the school grounds that direct you to the parking for the greenway.
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More Races:
Oct 22, 8am, Wade Mountain Marathon and 1/2, 10131 Spragins Hollow Road NW
Oct 22, 8am, Our Kids Hope 5k, Round House
Oct 22, 8am, Elkmont Rails to Trails 10k, Elmont
Oct 22, 8am, Dalton Red Carpet Half Marathon , Dalton, GA
Oct 23, 8am, Hero Hustle 5K, UAH
Oct 28, 6pm, Light the Night Walk, Big Springs Park
Nov 24, 8am, Turkey Trot, UAH
Nov 26, 8am, Skinny Turkey 5k &10k, Guntersville
Nov 26, 8:30am, Turkey Trot 5k, Rogersville
Dec 4, 2pm, Mistletoe Madness 5k, Come out, dress up & have fun!
Dec 10, 7am, Rocket City Marathon, VBC
Dec 10, 8am, Rocket City Kids Marathon
Dec 17, 8am, Rudolph Run 5k , Constitution Village
Jan 1, 2pm, HTC 1/2/4 Mile Fun Runs, Huntsville Jaycee Building
Jan 8, 8am, Xterra Monte Sano 5k & 15k Trail Races, Monte Sano
Jan 30, 8:30am, Mardi Gras 5k, in support of the Blount Hospitality House
Feb 4, 9am, ASPA Super 10k, Columbia HS
Feb 12, 2pm, Winter Winds 2&4 Mile Road Races, Grissom HS
Feb 18, 8am, Black Warrior 25/50k, Brushy Creek Rec Area
Feb 25, 8am, Free 2 Teach Paper Chase 5k, provides free classroom supplies to teachers in Madison County's three public school systems, Constitution Village
Mar 3, 6am, Delano 12 Hour 50 Miler Relay, Decatur
Mar 4, 2pm, UAH Spring 8k, UAH
Mar 11, 8am, DHCA Healthy Heritage 5K Decatur
Mar 11, 8am, Miss Albany's Piggy Tail Princess 7k, Priceville
Mar 11, 8am, Birmingham Wine 10k, Homewood AL
Mar 18, 8am, Kappa Delta Shamrock Run 5K, UAH
Mar 18, 8am, Nucor Hero Dash 5k, Old State Bank, Decatur
Mar 18, 6:30am, Lake Martin 100, Russell Forest Trail System
Mar 18, 7am, Running the Shoals Marathon , Half & 5k, Muscle Shoals
Apr 1, 7:30pm, 3M/Red Cross River City 10K/5K/Fun Run, Decatur
Apr 1, 8am, I Race Because I Care 5k, Hays Nature Preserve
Apr 8, 8am, RunAPalooza 5K & 1 mile Fun Run, Dynetics
Apr 15, 8am, Hospice of the Valley 5K, Decatur
Apr 15, 7am, Murray Half Marathon, Relay and 5K, Murray Kentucky
Apr 15, 8am, Georgia Peach Jam Half Marathon and 5K Running Race, Big Creek Greenway, Forsyth County, GA
Apr 15, 8am, Cookie Dash 5k, Hampton Cove
Apr 19, 9am, MSFC SHE Day 5k, Redstone Arsenal, must have gate access
Apr 22, 8am, Run For Babies 5k, Heritage Elem School
Apr 22, 8am, Give it back Track 5k, 2620 Clinton Ave
Apr 22, 8am, Paws for a Cause 5k, Madison
Apr 22, 9am, Bad Kitty Trail-City 10K and 5k, Florence
Apr 29, 9am, Five Points of Life Kids Marathon - Life South Community Blood Centers, Milton Frank Stadium
May 6, 8am, David MKannan Memorial 5k, Gissom HS
May 6, 8am, The Spring Krusher Bike Ride, Elkmont High School
May 13, 9:30am, For Life Technicolor 5K & Fun Run, Hampton Cove
May 13, 9am, Outrun Hunger for House of the Harvest, Toney
May 20, 8am, Poke Slat 5k, Arab
May 20, 8am, SrA Mark A. Forester Price of Freedom race in hilly Haleyville, AL
May 20, 8:30am, Grizzly 5K/Fun Run, Mountain Gap
May 29, 7am, Cotton Row, VBC
Jun 3, 7:30am, Eurocross 5k/8k, UAH
Jun 10, 8am, Carrying Hope Trail Run, Monte Sano
Jun 10, 8am, Madison Summer 10k and 5k runs, Dublin Park
Jun 17, 7am, GOBIG 5K Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Bridge Street Town Centre
Jun 17, 8am, Rainsville Freedom Fest 5 & 10k, Rainsville
Jul 1, 8am, I Love America Run 5k, Whitesburg Christian Academy
Jul 16, 7pm, HTC Twilight 5k, UAH
Jul 29, 8am, Mt Dew Trail Run, Moulton
Aug 5, 8am, Brooke Hill 5K/1 Miler, Decatur
Aug 12, 8am, Brothers for Life 5K/1 Miler, Decatur
Aug 19, 8am, Running of the Bulls 5k, Hampton Cove
Aug 26, 7am, Bill J. Dukes 7@7 Run, Point Mallard Park
Sep 4, 7:15am, Scottsboro Half Marathon, Scottsboro
Sep 9, 8am, 9/11 Heroes Run Athens, Athens
Sep 9, 9am, Walk With Compassion, UAH,
Sep 16, 7am, KALB Duck and Run 5K and Fun Run, Athens Big Spring Memorial Park
Sep 16,7am, Hartselle Half Marathon, Quail Creek Golf Resort
Sep 23, 8am, Mountain Lion Climb 5/10/15-k Trail Run, Florence, more info
Sep 23, 8am, Run for Ella 5k Trail Race & 1 mile fun run, Fayetteville, TN
Sep 23, 8:30am, Racin' the Station, Redstone
Sep 23, 9am, Once Upon a 5K, UAH
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