Club runs are noncompetitive and are open to members, guests, and runners of all levels of experience and ability. Nonmembers are welcome but are asked to join the club and sign a liability waiver if they participate on a regular basis. There is no fee for the runs, and no facilities are provided. For more information, contact the club at board@slctrackclub.org.
Tuesday Speedwork:
October-May: Start Time 6:00 pm
June-August: Start Time 6:30 am
Speed workouts sessions are held at the Highland High School (1700 E 2100 S) track. We meet at the Garden Center parking lot at the NE corner of Sugar House Park at 1602 E 2100 S, just before the Highland High School fence line.
We typically warm up with a lap around Sugar House Park and then head down to the track for the workout. In the winter the track is covered in snow and ice so the workouts are conducted in the park. We are a prompt group, so if you don’t want to miss us, please be on time.
On occasion we break from regularity and have a workout at a different location. It is always posted on our calendar and a reminder is often posted on Facebook for the change. All are welcome and encouraged to come. The workout posted is a guideline, but it can always be adapted to meet your needs. If you are wanting to build some speed this is the run for you.
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Tue 28th Mar 6:00 pm 7:00 pm | Track Time! 2x1000 @tempo - 2-3x 600-400 (5k+fast pace) - (200 walk rest, 400 walk after set) Coach: Giselle Warm up and warm down 1 lap around park SHP/Highland HS | |
Tue 4th Apr 6:00 pm 7:00 pm | 1200m-300m, 1000m-300m, 800m-300m, 600m-300m, 2x200m Coach: Kirkwood Warm up and warm down 1 lap around park SHP/Highland HS | |
Tue 11th Apr 6:00 pm 7:00 pm | 6-8x800m with 400 jog recovery Coach: Brian Warm up and warm down 1 lap around park SHP/Highland HS |
1st Wednesday Fun Run
Join the SLC Track Club for a fun run on the first Wednesdays of the month. We meet at a brewery, run about six miles before hanging out at the brewery.
Join for just the run, just the beers, or (preferably 😉) both!
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Wed 5th Apr 6:00 pm | Wednesday Fun Run - Hog Wallow Meet us outside of Hog Wallow where we'll depart for a fun run (route TBD) & then we'll reconvene at Hog Wallow to socialize. The Hog Wallow Pub, 3200 E Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121, USA | |
Wed 3rd May 6:00 pm | Wednesday Fun Run - TBD Join us for May's fun run - location & route TBD! TBD |
Thursday Morning Trail Runs
Satisfy your inner mountain goat!
This trail run will take place every Thursday morning at 6:30 am starting from various trailheads around the University/Avenues area. We are a dog-friendly group, so if Fido needs to get his miles in as well feel free to bring him along.
Keep in mind that weather impacts trail conditions and there may be mornings where we decide to run on the road. The appropriate gear can also make your sunrise trail run much more enjoyable:
- Good pair of trail running shoes
- Headlamp to light your path
- Yaktrax for snowy/icy trail conditions
We look forward to seeing you on the Salt Lake City Back Track!
Saturday Long Runs
Long runs are designed to support marathon training, and gradually increasing distances support training for fall and spring marathons. Each season we start with a base distance of ~12 miles and increase to give runners several long runs at 20 – 22 miles. Commonly, we have runners at paces between 7:00 to 12:00 minute miles. All paces are welcome!
The early miles start schedule is as follows:
8:00 am until late March
7:00 am until Memorial Day, then
6:00 am until Labor Day, then
7:00 am until Daylight Savings Time ends in the Fall, then
8:00 am until late March again!
For runners who want to run on Saturday but want to start later or run less, we plan the routes to pick up a second late-start group.
The late start (later start, fewer miles) schedule is as follows:
9:00 am until late March
8:00 am until Memorial Day, then
7:00 am until Labor Day, then
8:00 am until Daylight Savings Time ends in the Fall, then
9:00 am until late March again!
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Sat 1st Apr 8:00 am | Popperton Park (SAG Supported) 7AM starts with a 5-mile loop from Popperton Park. Pick up the 8AM starters and run the 13 mile course that repeats the first loop and continues on the SLC Marathon Route and will leave the marathon finish at Liberty Park and return to the start at Popperton. The SAG stopps will be every 2 to 3 miles along the course. Host: Michelle Coffee afterward: TBD Early Miles Map: www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5433653326/ Late Miles Map: www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5439792427/ Popperton Park, 1400 Popperton Park Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, USA | |
Sat 8th Apr 8:00 am | Sugarhouse/Highland 7AM Start at Highlight High and take a south loop for 5.1 miles called the Maiden Loop. Return to Highland to pick up the Late starters (8AM) and go North from Highland along the Wasatch Hollow Route, loop for 5.0 miles. Total is 10.1 miles. Host: Gretchen Coffee afterward: Urban Sailor www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5430192976/ Highland High School, 2166 S 1700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, USA |
Sunday Funday – 8:00 am
A 3-5 mile walk/run from Highland High School, 2100 S 1700 E (north lot, by the school sign), followed by breakfast.
South route 5 miles: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2102641012
South route 4 miles: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2102642992
South route 3 miles: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2102643895