Anniston Runners Club

04/19/2026

04/16/2026

Greetings ARC Members,

Our President, Hayley Wood, will be on military leave beginning April 20, 2026, and is expected to return in August. During her absence, our Vice President, Jennifer Watwood, will step in to serve as Acting President.

We have an exciting lineup of events planned for the summer:
Youth Runners Club practices
Cheaha Challenge Aid Station – May 17, 2026
Wednesday night trail runs with Chase Garrard (continuing all summer)
Publix Woodstock 5K practice runs (dates to be announced soon)
Memorial Run – July 25, 2026
Publix Woodstock 5K – August 1, 2026
We encourage all ARC members to support the club by volunteering and participating in these upcoming events. Your involvement helps make our community stronger and our events successful.

Thank you for your continued support!

04/15/2026

Good group trail run this afternoon!🏃‍♂️

04/14/2026

Scholarship Deadline Extended! Attention Calhoun County seniors: You have more time to apply for the Suzy Spiceland Michelson Memorial Scholarship. The application deadline has been officially extended to April 30th.

Eligibility Requirements:
Academic Status: Must be a graduating senior in the Calhoun County area.
Athletics: Must be a current member of your school’s Cross Country or Track & Field team.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to support your future education while honoring a local legend in the running community. Click on the link below for application details.

Need Funding for Your Track Team?
In addition to our senior scholarship, the Anniston Runners Club is excited to offer a Track Grant for local programs!

Grant Details
Eligibility: Open to area high school or independent cross-country and track teams.

Selection: Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Award Amount: The amount granted is determined by the size of your team.

Deadline:
The application for this grant is also due by April 30th. Don’t wait—secure funding for your athletes today!

Scholarship & Grant Track Grant The Anniston Runners Club has its own Track Grant given to a local area high school or independent cross-country/track team on a first-come, first-serve basis. The amount awarded is based on the size of the team. In return, we require that members of the team voluntee...

04/13/2026

Happy Monday, everyone! Check out our newsletter for April 2026 highlighting the Canyon Climb and Noble Street Festival!

04/11/2026

Come see the Anniston Runners Club at the Noble Street Festival until 7 pm! Stop by, hang out, and don’t forget to visit the bird… rumor has it it’s giving away 2 MORE FREE race entries and $5 off registration! 🐥

04/07/2026

Reminder- ARC will have a Vendor Booth set up this Saturday, April 11th during the Noble Street Festival and Sunny King Crit. We could use some extra help working the booth. We will be set up from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Use the link below if you are interested in volunteering!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

04/04/2026

03/31/2026

Good crew tonight on Coldwater Mountain! 🏃‍♀️🚵‍♂️

03/30/2026

Get ready to shop, snack, and explore at the Noble Street Festival 2026! We’re bringing an incredible lineup of vendors to downtown Anniston on April 11, and this is just a preview. From food trucks and sweet treats to handmade goods, local businesses, and unique finds — there’s something around every corner.

And this year, we’re going even bigger. There will be MORE vendors than the ones listed, giving you even more to discover throughout the day.

Bring the whole family out for a FREE, fun-filled day packed with great food, shopping, live music, and activities for all ages.

Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to support local.

April 11, 2026
11am–7pm
Downtown Anniston

Learn more at www.noblestreetfestival.com

03/28/2026

Canyon Climb 8k/5k kick-off!!