FAQ
What exactly is UCRR? Good question. We’ve been described many ways: A Charlotte running club, a Charlotte social club. We are both those things, and more. We have members who participate in anything from 5k’s to ultra marathons. We have members who participate in triathlons. We have members who gather at the Wine Vault regularly. What we all have in common is the love of running. That common thread has created a strong social bond between the members.
Do I have to pay dues? No, we don’t require members to pay dues. Come run with us and have fun – no charge. Having said that, there is a voluntary $25.00 yearly fee for those who are interested in the benefits. If you pay the fee, you receive $10 off any UCRR shirt and 15% off any purchase from Run for Your Life at 1816 E. Arbors Drive (intersection of W. Mallard Creek Church Rd and Senator Royall Drive). Go to Run For Your Life for more details or to pay.
When do you run? As a rule, we meet at 7:00 Saturday at Caribou Coffee in the Harris Teeter shopping center at Mallard Creek Church Road and Mallard Creek Road (Northeast Charlotte, University City area). During the summer and fall, a number of members meet at 6:00 to beat the heat or to get in all the miles they need to get done that day.
Do I have to keep us a certain pace or run a certain distance? No, there are no “minimum requirements” to run in our group. When we set out for a run, we may all start off together, but we never all finish together. Some are running longer than others. Some are running faster, some are running slower. Runners at the same pace naturally group together. That group may get smaller as shorter distance runners in that group peel off. The average pace is around 8:00-10:00/mile
I’m a slower runner. Will someone always be with me? Sure, if there is another runner who runs at your pace. Everyone out there is very supportive, helpful and friendly. However, we all are probably training for something; so we all have a certain goal for that day. If you find yourself alone because you are slower (or faster) than others, don’t worry. We all meet up after our runs at Caribou. The coffee is great, the socializing is even better.
Can I get on an email list? Come for a run with us and let someone know you want to get on the list.
How do I contact other members? If you send an email to members@ucrun.com your email will go to all the members (including yourself, if you are on the email list). If you get an email and want to just respond to the sender, click on ‘Reply’ and only the sender will get it. If you want to respond to everyone, hit ‘Reply to All’. To prevent duplicate emails going to the sender, delete any email address other than members@ucrun.com in the ‘To’ section.
Can I separate the very important UCRR emails from my other boring email? Sure. Every email sent via members@ucrun.com will have [UCRR] added to the subject line. This allows you to add a rule to your email program to place all UCRR emails in it’s own folder.
I can’t get enough of UCRR. Where should I go? Check out our Facebook page, University City Road Runners.
