A variety of group runs in the area for a range of paces, abilities and goals. These may change frequently, so if you’re unsure about the consistency of a group run, contact the leader/organizer before showing up.
NC ARBORETUM/BENT CREEK
Sundays at 8:30 AM – 60 minute trail run
Meet at the Green House Parking area
Leaders – Bryan Trantham (400-2915) and Rick Taylor (776-3853)
Goal – 60 minutes social
Pace – 2 to 3 groups – easy to moderate pace
JUS’ RUNNING (three long-time, reliable runs)
Mondays at 6:00 PM – Jane’s 4 miler
Meet at Jus’ Running – 523 Merrimon Avenue
Leader – Jane Roane – [c_jane_run@yahoo.com]
Goal – easy, social run
Pace – 10 to 11 minutes
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM – Maggot workout
Meet at Jus’ Running – 523 Merrimon Avenue
Leader – Norm Blair – 252-7867
Goal – strength and speed
Pace – moderate to advanced (6 to 9 minute pace)
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM – social run
Meet at Jus’ Running – 523 Merrimon Avenue
Leader – Norm Blair or Jane Roane – 252-7867
Goal – 6 to 8 mile social run
Pace – moderate to advance (7:30 to 8:30 pace)
The Thursday Rice Pinnacle run is now lead by Daniel Amick and Jane Roane. It starts at 6 p.m. with two groups (7 to 11 min pace) and goes about 60 minutes. Call Jus’ Running for more details: 252-7867.
CARRIER PARK RUNNERS
Tuesday and Thursday
Time 6:00 PM until Nov 6 (end of DST) then 5:30 PM and 4:45 for early birds
Location Carrier Park pavilion
Leader Dick & Millicent Duccini
Contact information 828-645-8887 or blue_356@charter.net
Goal: Strength, endurance and speed at your pace. Open to all and your call as to your personal goal.
Saturday: 8:30 AM
Beaver Lake on Merrimon (meet in library parking lot next to bird sanctuary)
Locations may vary depending on upcoming races. e-mail to verify.
Dick& Millicent Duccini
645-8887 or blue_356@charter.net
Goal: Hill workout – repeats or 1 hour hilly run
Sunday: 8:00 AM
Bent Creek Arboretum Greenhouse parking lot
Tom Kingsbury - burytom@charter.net
Goal: Long easy run with plenty of hills
CARRIER PARK WALKERS
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:00 PM (beginning in May)
Meet at Carrier Park Gazebo (with Beginning Runners Program)
Leader – Larry Fincher – [HawCreekLarry@aol.com]
Pace – slow for fitness and fun
LAKE SUMMIT
Sundays at 7:00 AM
Meet at the Lake Summit boat dock
Leader – Greg Walker – 693-7669 – ext 11
Goal – 60 to 90 minutes
Pace – various groups – 8 to 10 minute pace
REUTER YMCA – BILTMORE PARK
Thursdays at 6:15 PM
Leader – Stuart Moran – 279-4172
Goal – Run on Biltmore Park roads and trails
Pace – advanced – 7 minutes
DIAMOND BRAND
Various days, times, locations
Contact – Sarah Merrell – 209-1538 – [smerrell@diamondbrand.com]
