Group runs

Do you need some help in finding a running group or are you interested in starting your own group? Contact MRTC Coordinator

of Running Groups, DJ Watson: djw@virtualmvp.com.

Sunday morning

Run: Germantown Thoroughbreds

Time: 6:30 a.m. - (June thru Sept.); 7 a.m. - (Oct. thru May) Place: Panera Bread 7850 Poplar Avenue, Germantown Distance: 4, 7, 12.5 (or more) miles Contact: Charles Hurst 901-491-2096 or churst9676@gmail.com Water stops provided on the course. Big fun group with all paces.

Run: Cool Runnings

Time: 7 a.m. Place: Shelby Farms Visitor Center, lower parking lot Distance: 10+ miles Contact: bostonbear13@gmail.com

Run: iMARG: Indian Memphis

Association Runners Group

Time: 7 a.m. on weekends (mostly Sunday) Place: Johnson Park, Collierville Distance: 3.1 to 20 miles Contact: Sheshu Belde, 901-413-4456 Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/indianmemphis.runnersgroup

Monday morning

Run: FIT4MOM Run Club

Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Visitor Center at Shelby

Farms Park (6903 Great View Drive

North) Distance: 5K training Contact: Amy Earnest amykearnest@gmail.com or visit www.memphis.fit4mom.com 8-wk session March 19th - May 12th

Monday afternoon

Run: Fleet Feet Coed Fun Run

Time: 6 p.m. Place: Fleet Feet, 4530 Poplar Ave. (Laurelwood Shopping Center) Distance: 3, 5 and 7 miles Contact: Eric Flanders, 901-761-0078

Run: Southaven Striders

Time: 6 p.m. Place: Central Park (Tchulahoma entrance, east side of park) Distance: 3-5 mi. (9- to 12-min. miles) Contact: Kyle McCoy, 901-299-8630 or Kalmac220@gmail.com Angie McCoy, 901-233-0168 or anggail09@gmail.com

Run: Sea Isle Park Runners

Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: McWherter Senior Center 1355 Estate Drive Distance: 1 mile-5K Contact: Sea Isle Park Runners

Facebook group Notes: One mile loop around

Sea Isle Park and two miles of hills in wooded neighborhood east of the park. Beautiful and safe course!

Run: Salty Dogs of Bardog Tavern

Time: 7 p.m. Place: Bardog Tavern, 73 Monroe Ave., downtown Distance: 3-5 miles run through historic downtown Memphis and afterward enjoy food, drink and camaraderie. Contact: Miles Durfey 901-387-7475

Tuesday morning

Run: Fitness Plus Lunch Run

Time: 11:45 a.m. Place: Fitness Plus, 2598 Corporate

Ave. off Nonconnah between

Millbranch and Democrat Distance: 7 miles Contact: Rick Ellis, 901-345-1036 Showers and extras available. Access to Fitness Plus facilities free to runners on group run day

Tuesday afternoon

Run: Track House Workout

Time: 6 p.m. Place: U of M Old Field House Track Distance: Various workouts Contact: Paul Sax, 901-276-5758

Run: Black Men Run Memphis

Time: 6 p.m. Place: Varies. Check https:// www.facebook.com/ groups/425282507588975/ for location Distance: Usually five miles Contact: Shannon Chisenga, 215-834-4687 or shannon.chisenga@blkmenrun.com

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Run: Southaven Striders

Time: 6 a.m. Place: Central Park in Southaven (Tchulahoma ent., east side of park) Distance: 3-5 miles (9- 12-minute miles) Contact: Kyle McCoy, 901-299-8630 or kalmac220@gmail.com Time: 6 p.m. Fleet Feet hosts individualized speedwork sessions including track and tempo workouts for runners who want to get a little quicker. No fees. Contact: Feb at 901-761-0078 or lovetorun@fleetfeetmemphis.com

Wednesday afternoon

Run: Breakaway Running

Time: 6 p.m. Place: Wolf River Store 1223 Germantown Pkwy. Contact: Barry, 901-722-8797 or 901-754-8254

Run: Midtown Run

Time: 6 p.m. Place: Corner of Madison and Tucker, across from Huey’s Distance: 6 miles

Run: Bartlett UMC

Time: 6 p.m. Place: Bartlett United Methodist Church, 5676 Stage Road; group meets in the gym lobby Distance: Varies Contact: Sam Thompson, 901-386-2724 or sthompson@bartlettumc.org Run: Bartlett Run

Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: W.J. Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd. Distance: 4-6 miles Contact: Paul “Spunky” Ireland h. 901-388-5009 c. 901-826-7496 or paulireland@att.net Run: Sea Isle Park Runners

Time: 6 p.m. Place: McWherter Senior Center 1355 Estate Drive Distance: 1 mile-5K Contact: Sea Isle Park Runners

Facebook group Notes: One mile loop around Sea Isle

Park and two miles of hills in wooded neighborhood east of the park.

Beautiful and safe course!

Saturday morning

Run: Breakaway Running

Breakaway’s Marathon and Half Marathon Training Group meets each Saturday morning through December to help prepare our friends for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon. Check website or Facebook page for location and time. Join us! 901-722-8797 for more info.

Run: Black Men Run Memphis

Time: 6 a.m. Place: Code Enforcement,

Farm Road at Mullins Station Distance: Varies Contact: Shannon Chisenga, 215-834-4687 or shannon.chisenga@blkmenrun.com

Thursday afternoon

Run: Breakaway Running

Time: 6 p.m. Beginners group Place: Breakaway Midtown 2109 Madison Contact: Barry, 901-722-8797 or 901-754-8254 Run: FIT4MOM Run Club

Time and day of week: 8-week sessions. Location: Shelby Farms Park Distance: All distances Contact: Amy Earnest memphis@fit4mom.com or visit www.memphis.fit4mom.com

Note: This information is provided as a courtesy in an effort to help MRTC members enhance their running experiences. MRTC encourages members to run with groups of their choice, but the listed running groups/group runs are independent and not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, the MRTC. The club makes no representation that the information provided is accurate. Persons who wish to participate in activities with these groups should contact the individuals listed for further information and participate at their own risk.

Run: Run & Play

Time and Place: meet the first

Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. at various locations in town (see website for each month’s location) This group is geared for moms with strollers and/or toddlers. Info: www.seemommyrun.com/tn/ Run: Mommies on the Move

Time: 9 a.m. Place: Shelby Farms Visitors Center Details: For mothers with strollers and toddlers Contact: www.seemommyrun.com/tn Run: DAC Fitness Collierville

Time: 9:30 a.m. Distance: from 5K beginner to half marathon training at various paces Contact: Heather Nichols 651-1065 or Brandy Heckmann 443-653-0385

Various Days

Run: Tipton County Road Dawgs

Time: Friend us on Facebook under

Road Dawgs and check posting of upcoming runs, usually on Sat. a.m. Place: Check Facebook Distance: All distances, all ages, all paces. Runs are in Tipton County and north Shelby County Contact: djroaddawg@yahoo.com