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
October 21, 2023
I Like Ike | 6 hours
As many reps of the Ike Maston trail as you can/want to do in the allotted time. Event Brite link to registration.
October 7, 2023
Darter Dash | 10K, 5K
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. Dash then splash! | Register
December 16, 2023
Bearly Ultra | 13.5-miles, 27-miles | Register
TBD January 2024
Resolution Run | 5K, 10K
May 2024
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.
