Global Running Day
Global Running Day 2023
Global Running Day is a worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone to get moving. This day plays an important role, reminding us of the positives that running can offer and the power of unification. Twin City Track Club is delighted to host several run options for local runners this year on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
All are welcome. Membership in Twin City Track Club is not required to participate.
Global Running Day Schedule
* Meet at Hanes Park at the track
* All running clubs and/or groups/breweries/etc are HIGHLY encouraged to wear shirts and/or other swag that promotes your group.
* All running clubs / groups / breweries / etc are HIGHLY encouraged to set up a tent / table where athletes can learn about your club, your runs, etc.
ITINERARY:
5:00pm - groups who want to set up a tent / table arrive between 5-5:30
5:45pm - we'll start announcing where different routes will leave from (we'll also have some signage)
5:45pm - Hill Loop run starts from the Tennis Parking Lot
6:00pm - All other group runs start from the track
7:00pm - most group runs are probably finished
After runs are finished.......we can encourage runners to go to Joymongers across the street.......or to individual breweries, etc........or just hang out.
The track club will have several (8-10) coolers with water. No cups. Let's encourage everyone to bring their own water bottle / reusable cup.
Running Options
Summer Track Series (see more info below)
Trail run on the Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail at Crossnore (approx. 4-5 miles; route maps will be provided)
Road run through Buena Vista (approx. 4-5 miles; route maps will be provided)
TCTC Hill Loop (5:45pm start time; a rigorous workout covering 9 miles; see more info below)
TCTC Summer Track Series
This weekly workout is geared for those training to run the Ultimate Runner event later in June. Join us at the Hanes Park Track to run any or all of the 5 planned events beginning promptly at 6 pm. Distances are 1 Mile, 400 meters, 800 meters, 100 meters and a 5K XC run (see next item). We’ll move it along quickly to keep on schedule.
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TCTC Hill Loop
This is one of the most, well, notorious group runs in Winston-Salem, and has been a weekly feature on the TCTC calendar since the late 1980s. Join us in the tennis court parking lot across from the William White YMCA and enjoy the scenery on some of our favorite hills, like Hellington, Torkshire, Pain Valley, Transformer, and Monument!
The Hill Loop tends to draw intermediate to advanced runners. On the climbs, push yourself as hard as you dare, it's up to you; don't worry, we re-group at the top. In the between-hill recovery sections, we typically average an 8-8:30ish pace. The route covers 9 miles with 12-13 hill climbs, depending on who's counting, though with a sufficient excuse you can shorten the course to 6 miles by going back at the first water stop (water is available at the 3- and 6-mile points).
We normally finish a little past 7pm. Be forewarned, to achieve a (virtual) finisher's medal, you must slap the Stop sign at the official end of the course at the corner of Glade and Sunset. Don't let your effort be negated! 😊
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