Huntsville Summer Runs

Summer is here and that means lots of free Huntsville summer runs in and around the Huntsville area, including a new pub run this year! OurValleyEvents put together great information about the summer runs in Huntsville AL. Take a look at this great info:

Thursday Night

Fleet Feet Sports Huntsville hosts a 3-to-5-mile fun run every Thursday night at 6:00 pm through August 14, starting from the store at 2722 Carl T. Jones Drive, Suit B2. At most of the Thursday night runs there will be a runner’s clinic 30 minutes before the runs start. On June 26, Josh Carson will be here to discuss Moji and CEP recovery products. All Nathan hydration products are 20 percent off for the evening. On July 10, Mizuno will be here and on July 31, Dave Milner will talk about Nuun, Bonk Breaker and Fuel Belt products with samples. On August 14, Nike will be here to talk about the new Nike Pegasus 31, Structure 17 and Lunarglide 5 shoes and make them available to take on a trial run.

Pub Run

On the last Thursday of every month, Fleet Feet hosts the Brooks Pub Run downtown starting at 5:30 p.m. at Humphrey’s Bar and Grill, 103 Washington Street. There will be a 3-to-5-mile fun run course available with drink specials to enjoy directly after the run and live bands starting at 7:00 pm. All levels of runners and walkers are welcome and it’s free to participate. You must be at least 21 years old to join in the pub run festivities after the run. For your safety, it is recommended you follow the See and Be Seen strategy (wear reflective accessories/apparel and use a headlamp or carry a light). The pub runs are -

• June 26
• July 31
• August 28
• September  25
• October 30

Summer Cross Country Runs

If you can’t make Thursday nights, the long-running Huntsville Track Club Summer Cross Country Runs continue on Tuesday nights at at the Cross Country Park in John Hunt Park. The runs start at 6:15 pm and offer 1, 2 and 3 mile runs. For more information go to huntsvilletrackclub.org or call Steve or Jennifer Carter at 256-650-7063.

Point Mallard Run

For those living in Decatur area, the River City Runners host a fun run every Thursday night at 6:00 pm through July 26 at the Point Mallard Park Running Trail. For more information go to www.naolweb.com/rivercityrunners or email Jon Elmore at jklca@att.net. Thanks Our Valley Events for this super information! Compliments of Mike Manosky, Huntsville Alabama real estate broker.  

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