The AATC seeks to be a resource for running in the Ann Arbor area. We’ve partnered with local groups that sponsor regular runs & workouts: Descriptions are below, and a calendar is here. Participants take part in all activities at their own risk.
See an asterisk (*)? These events are hosted by AATC! For those, we ask participants who are not Club members to sign our waiver in advance.
To list your group’s regular activity, contact president@aatrackclub.org.
To support this enterprise, please feel free to join: $30 gets you connected to a growing community of like-minded people!
Explore Your City Runs
- Third Sunday of every month at various locations.
- Start at 8:30 a.m.
- 5-8 miles, sometimes longer, lengthened or shortened to taste.
- Friendly, noncompetitive events.
- Walkers welcome.
*Crazy Runs
Crazy Runs are for those who like to train on diverse, scenic routes. Courses are designed to challenge serious runners, energetic walkers, and all levels in between. Snacks and juice are served. Maps for all 14 runs available for personal use.
Visit Every Park Challenge
Ann Arbor Visit Every Park Challenge Runs are born from the Visit Every Park Challenge offered by Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation. Routes take you through the various city parks, community centers, and recreational facilities. Routes created by Renee Nilan (989) 798-3711.
Art Runs
Ann Arbor Art Runs allow you to explore outdoor art in all corners of the city and the UM campus! For parking, meetup locations, and routes, visit the Tree Town Trail Runners website.
Other Regular Runs & Workouts
*Tuesday Interval Workouts
Ann Arbor Track Club’s flagship workout event, coached by Stani and Jun! See separate page for full description. Contact: Jun, 734-223-5628.
Thursday Evening Run
This is a casual run for runners of all abilities. We meet weekly at 6:30 p.m., with a start time of 6:40, in the Mitchell Field parking lot (1900 Fuller Rd) at the bus shelter. We run on trails when there is daylight, roads when it is dark. Typical pace is 8:30-11:00 min/mile on roads and 8:30-13:00 min/mile on trails.
Contact: Michael Linkevich, 734-717-5954, michaellinkevich@hotmail.com.
Sunday Morning Group Run
This is a casual group of runners and walkers of various paces. We meet every Sunday at 8:30am at Sweetwater’s in Kerrytown, sort out between runners and walkers, then each group takes off at 8:40am. We usually go out for about an hour (2-3 miles for walkers, 5-6 miles for runners), and when done gather back at the start for coffee and conversation. We like to make the most of Ann Arbor’s beautiful park system, so our adventures will often take us to Argo, the Arb, Barton, Bandemere, Bird Hills, Bluffs, Kuebler Langord, or Leslie. Don’t be surprised if we hit the trails during our outings – not only are they absolutely lovely, but the softer landing is great for tired legs on a recovery day. Contact: Lillian DeBacker debackerfamily@gmail.com
Ann Arbor Running Company
Running is better with company. Whether you’re an experienced athlete or looking to join friendly beginner runner groups to get into the sport, there’s a spot for you! Running in groups provides camaraderie, motivation, and a chance to share tips and experience earned together. We take pride in being an inclusive and supporting place to start running or grow as a runner. Our regular runs: 1) 5K Monday Night Group Run, 6 pm at Ann Arbor Brewing Co- Corner Brewery; 2) Interval-Based Tuesday Night Group Run by Parker Performance Training, 6 p.m. at AARC Downtown; 3) 5K Thursday Night Group Run, 6 p.m. at AARC Colonnade; and 4) Saturday Morning Long Runs by Run Ann Arbor, 7 a.m. at AARC Downtown. Check out our website for more information. Contact: AARC, 734-997-5223 or 734-662-2400.
Ann-Hua Runners
We run as a group every Sunday in all seasons, rain or shine and enjoy whatever mother nature gives us! September to June, we meet at 9:15 a.m. in the WCC LA Building (4800 E. Huron River Dr; parking in lots 5, 6 or 7), on the 1st floor. In July and August, we meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Kellogg Eye Center Parking Lot (1000 Wall St). We generally run 3-8 miles at the pace of 8-12 min/mile. You always can find peers at your pace; no need to run on your own! Contact: Zhaohui Fan, fanluck@hotmail.com.
Bandit Racing Team
Fleet Feet
Lillie parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event every Saturday at 8 a.m. (May – Sept) and 9 a.m. (Oct – April) starting at Lillie Park. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Post-run coffee at Bigby on Ellsworth. Register on our website. Contact: lillie@parkrun.com.
Michigan AA Next Level Running Club
Established in June 2020 by Chinese American Runners in Ann Arbor, Michigan. All runners welcome! We love to run and just run. We run stronger, farther, faster and to the next level. AANL encourages and supports runners at different levels to achieve their own running goals of fitness, health and performance. We also encourage our members to engage in the local community to foster running as an active lifestyle through group runs, events and education. Check our website for group run information. General schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., medium-long runs or easy runs, Huron High School parking lot; Thursday, 6:30 p.m., tempo or interval workouts, Ferry Field; and Saturday, 8:30 a.m., long run, varying locations. Contact: Bin Xu, aanextlevelrunningclub@
PR Run Club
PR Run Club is a distance-oriented club that hosts regular tempo, interval and long runs from their home base at 326 West Liberty Street. The club meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for tempo runs (6-8 miles), Wednesdays at 6 a.m. (6 miles at 9-minute pace), Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. for interval training and Saturdays at 8 a.m. for long runs. Paces of runners range from 7-10 minute milers, with most falling in the 8-9 minute range. Contact: prruna2@gmail.com
Tree Town Trail Runners
The Tree Town Trail Runners meet each Saturday at 8:00 a.m. for trail or dirt road runs (start times may vary depending on the weather). The runs are typically between 7-10 miles, with options for shortening or lengthening the route. The group meets up at different locations each week; check our website for parking/ meetup locations and routes. This group is diverse in terms of pace, and all paces are welcome! Contact: Ella August, 415-858-9921.
WYLD Run Club
A new Ann Arbor club, WYLD sponsors a 2-mile run every Saturday at 9 a.m. We emphasize community, atmosphere and flexibility. All paces and experience levels welcome. Our runs are filled with laughter and encouragement, and the pace is up to you. Walkers welcome. Locations posted weekly. Contact: Noah Huxley, wyldrunclub@gmail.com.
