HTC Saturday Runs
- Date Sat 22nd June 2024 - Sun 1st June 2025
- Time 6:00AM EST
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join the excitement of the HTC Saturday Runs, kicking off on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in the vibrant city of Huntsville, Madison! This weekly event invites runners of all levels to come together for a fun and supportive training experience. Every Saturday, participants will gather at the Southeast corner of the downtown square, right by Commerce Kitchen, to embark on scenic routes that cater to various distances—typically featuring options of 5 miles, 8 miles, and 10 miles.
Led by the enthusiastic Tommy Morris, the Long Run Coordinator, these sessions provide the perfect opportunity to meet fellow running enthusiasts, share your passion, and improve your endurance as you prepare for upcoming races. While the courses are not closed, and participants are responsible for their own safety, a dedicated lead runner and sweep will be present to ensure everyone stays on track and enjoys the journey. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to enhance your training and connect with the local running community!
Led by the enthusiastic Tommy Morris, the Long Run Coordinator, these sessions provide the perfect opportunity to meet fellow running enthusiasts, share your passion, and improve your endurance as you prepare for upcoming races. While the courses are not closed, and participants are responsible for their own safety, a dedicated lead runner and sweep will be present to ensure everyone stays on track and enjoys the journey. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to enhance your training and connect with the local running community!
Organiser's Description
Every Saturday we will be hosting a group training run from downtown Huntsville at the Southeast corner of the downtown square (that's the corner with Commerce Kitchen) Routes will be provided and may even include some aid.
Note that training runs are not on closed courses and no police support is provided. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. A lead runner and when possible sweep will be there to keep an eye on everyone as best possible.
ABOUT YOUR LEADER: Tommy Morris is our Long Run Coordinator and will lead the Saturday long runs and the marathon training. Tommy has been a member of HTC since 2016, loves running with friends new and old, is race director of the UAH 8K, and has completed 21 races marathon or longer.
DETAILS: Typically the routes will have a 5 mile, 8 mile and 10 mile option. RunGo and Garmin courses will be provided and courses will typically intersect so different distances can run together for at least some portion of the run.
* All courses and the Free Marathon Training Plan will be published on the HTC Saturday Long Runs website [https://sites.google.com/huntsvilletrackclub.org/htc-saturday-long-run/home].
* Group discussion and last minute notices are all via the Facebook group page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/852527380243789/].
Anything not clear? Post in the Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/852527380243789/] or use the QUESTIONS BUTTON below!
Note that training runs are not on closed courses and no police support is provided. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. A lead runner and when possible sweep will be there to keep an eye on everyone as best possible.
ABOUT YOUR LEADER: Tommy Morris is our Long Run Coordinator and will lead the Saturday long runs and the marathon training. Tommy has been a member of HTC since 2016, loves running with friends new and old, is race director of the UAH 8K, and has completed 21 races marathon or longer.
DETAILS: Typically the routes will have a 5 mile, 8 mile and 10 mile option. RunGo and Garmin courses will be provided and courses will typically intersect so different distances can run together for at least some portion of the run.
* All courses and the Free Marathon Training Plan will be published on the HTC Saturday Long Runs website [https://sites.google.com/huntsvilletrackclub.org/htc-saturday-long-run/home].
* Group discussion and last minute notices are all via the Facebook group page [https://www.facebook.com/groups/852527380243789/].
Anything not clear? Post in the Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/852527380243789/] or use the QUESTIONS BUTTON below!
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