Group Runs
We are a running club. We like to run. Put on your running shoes and join us on one of our weekly social runs or one of the runs from affiliated groups. The runs vary by distance and difficulty level, but all runners of all abilities are welcome. We're not out to race, but rather to enjoy a group to run with. All of our runs are beginner friendly and free to all!
You will need a signed waiver.
Monday AM PM
Tuesday
Thursday AM PM
Saturday
Sunday
Monday Morning Ship of Fools
When: 5:20 a.m.
Where: Meet on the Town Lake Trail, "The Rock" under Mopac on Veteran's Drive
What: Group run with various paces, distances between 4-10 miles (usually 5-7 mile loops on the trail)
Group Leader: Jerie Kelly
Contact: Jerie at jeriekelly@yahoo.com
Looking for an early morning run to beat the crowds or Texas heat? ARC members are welcome to join Jerie Kelly and other members of Al´s Ship of Fools for relaxed, pre-dawn runs. The group departs at 5:20 a.m. from "the rock" (Veteran's Drive on the north end of the MoPac pedestrian bridge) on the Town Lake Trail.
The mileage and paces vary but these are generally fun, easy-going runs. Most often the route is on the Town Lake Trail but may go onto road routes occasionally for varying interest. It is dark at this time of morning, which is good for temperatures but may be bad for footing if you are not used to it. Road runs can be hilly. Newcomers may contact the group leader, Jerie, to be given more information about next and future runs.
ARC Monday Night Run
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at Murchison Middle School. Located in the NorthHills Neighborhood.
Map: 3700 North Hills Dr
What: Group run with various paces, distance is between 4-5 miles.
Group Leader: Matt Swinney
Contact: Matt at mondayrun@austinrunners.org
The Monday Night Jam meets at the entrance to the parking lot of Murchison Middle School, under the shade trees. To get there, from Mopac, go west on Far West, left on Hart, and right onto North Hills.
The run route begins on North Hills just east of Thorncliffe (at Murchison Middle School) and includes the infamous Ladera Norte Hill, and a gradual fast downhill finish. Approximately 5.3 miles.
People can cut it short (and cut off the infamous hill) and still enjoy the fast gradual downhill finish. Approximately 3.6 miles.
Hilly course, carry your own water.
Interactive Course Map of Short Run with elevations, mileage and more.
Interactive Course Map of Long run with elevations, mileage and more.
Tuesday Evening Ship of Fools
When: 5:55 p.m.
Where: Meet at O Henry Middle School on Exposition at 5:55 p.m.
Map: O'Henry Middle School
What: Group run with various paces, distance is between 4-6 miles.
Group Leader: Al Cumming
Contact: Carter at Carterh@countyline.com
The Tuesday night track workout meets at O Henry Middle School on Exposition at 5:55pm and the warm-up drills start at about 6:00 p.m.
The track workouts vary in distance and speed and for extra fun, relays are a regular part of our track workouts. The Fast Group will typically run 2 to 3 sets totalling 2.5 - 3 miles overall. The Fun Group will typically run about 2 miles each night.
The workouts are primarily fun with a lot of support from other Shipmates. At the same time, the workouts have an element of friendly competition. If you attend on a regular basis, your running will improve and your list of friends will grow!
On the first Tuesday of each month, Dr. Sellers from Performance Wellness will be on-site for evaluations and questions.
If there is a football game at O'Henry Middle School, the group will meet on the west side of Bridle Path and Exposition, a few blocks north of the middle school.
Thursday Morning Ship of Fools
When: 5:20 a.m.
Where: Meet on the Town Lake Trail, "The Rock" under Mopac on Veteran's Drive
What: Group run with various paces, distances between 4-10 miles (usually 5-7 mile loops on the trail)
Group Leader: Jerie Kelly
Contact: Jerie at jeriekelly@yahoo.com
Looking for an early morning run to beat the crowds or Texas heat? ARC members are welcome to join Jerie Kelly and other members of Al´s Ship of Fools for relaxed, pre-dawn runs. The group departs at 5:20 a.m. from "the rock" (Veteran's Drive on the north end of the MoPac pedestrian bridge) on the Town Lake Trail.
The mileage and paces vary but these are generally fun, easy-going runs. Most often the route is on the Town Lake Trail but may go onto road routes occasionally for varying interest. It is dark at this time of morning, which is good for temperatures but may be bad for footing if you are not used to it. Road runs can be hilly. Newcomers may contact the group leader, Jerie, to be given more information about next and future runs.
Thursday Evening Ship of Fools
When: 5:55 p.m.
Where: Meet at O Henry Middle School on Exposition at 5:55 p.m.
Map: O'Henry Middle School
What: Varying hill workouts of 1.5 - 2.5 miles/night, Fast Group and Fun Group
Group Leader: Al Cumming
Contact: Carter at Carterh@countyline.com
The Thursday night hill workout group meets at O Henry Middle School on Exposition at 5:55pm and the warm-up drills start at about 6:00 p.m. The hills we run on vary in length and slope.
Saturday Morning Ship of Fools (Marathon Training)
When: 7:00 a.m.
Where: Meet on the Town Lake Trail, Mile Zero marker at Auditorium Shores
Map: Town Lake Trail, Mile Zero
What: Looking for a Saturday morning run? ARC members are welcome to join Al and Sandy Cumming, and Al´s Ship of Fools for a weekly long run. Starting at the zero mile marker of Town Lake Trail. Varying mileage and paces, and they alternate Town Lake Trail and residential hills. Some runs can be hilly.
Group Leader: Al and Sandy Cumming
Contact: Carter at Carterh@countyline.com
Sunday Morning Run
The ARC Sunday morning run will occur at various times and locations. Please visit the ARCSundayRunGroup Facebook page for details.