Be a Part of Our Trail Family
BIRMINGHAM ULTRA TRAIL SOCIETY
About Us
BUTS is a club for trail running and ultra-marathon enthusiasts. The club began as a group of friends who were competitive trail runners. It has since evolved into a large community of runners and hikers with a broad range of ability. The mission of BUTS is to promote, support and grow the local trail community through service, events and races while creating fun, safe and happy trails.
Where To Find Us
Upcoming Events/Races
Sept. 14, 2024 | Register
Darter Dash | 10K, 5K
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. Dash then splash!
October 2024 TBA
I Like Ike | 6 hours
As many reps of the Ike Maston trail as you can/want to do in the allotted time.
December 2024 TBA
Bearly Ultra | 13.5-miles, 27-miles
TBD January 2025
Resolution Run | 5K, 10K
April 2025 |
Race to the Lake | 10-miles
Regular Group Runs
Monday Night
Moss Rock Mondays (TNT) | Moss Rock Preserve 6:00pm
Tuesday Night
Tuesday Night Trails (TNT) | Red Mountain Park 6:00pm (during Daylight Saving Time)
Wednesday Night
BUTS Wednesday Night Lights | Oak Mountain State Park 6:00pm
Thursday Morning
Easy Social Run | Red Mountain Park 5:30am
Friday afternoon
Group Run | Ruffner Mountain
Sunday Morning
Church of the Sunday Trail | Occasional | Red Mountain, Ruffner, and More
Giving Back
We are committed to fulfilling our mission of fun, safe, and happy trails for everyone. Your membership dues will help to fund BUTS events and goes to cover such things as membership events, races, club insurance, annual operating fees, and trail building supplies. BUTS operates as a 501c3 non-profit organization so your membership is tax deductible AND 100% of what we raise goes back to you and the trail community.
