Springfield Road Runners Club » 2009 http://srrc.net Springfield IL running club Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:18:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 12/06/09 Frostbite Premier Winter Road Race http://srrc.net/?p=1650 http://srrc.net/?p=1650#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:25:38 +0000 admin http://srrc.net/?p=1650 Registration is now open for the challenging Frostbite Premier Winter Road Race. A ten-mile out-and-back course starts at FitClub West and heads out into the country via West Washington Street. Significant hills plus uncertain weather make this a tough and memorable course.

The two-mile race follows the longer course, with a turnaround on Washington Street.

Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Springfield, IL at FitClub West 
2- and 10-Mile Run at 9:00 AM
[Register Online]

]]> http://srrc.net/?feed=rss2&p=1650 74 10/25/09 Halloween Hustle & Trail Trot http://srrc.net/?p=1646 http://srrc.net/?p=1646#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:21:47 +0000 admin http://srrc.net/?p=1646 Halloween_hustleSunday, October 25th at 5p.m.
Wabash Trail West End
2 Mile Trick or Treat Walk
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No fee to participate in this event, but donations to Girls on the Run of Springfield (a life-changing, experiential program for 3rd-8th grade girls) will be accepted. Bring the Entire Family… Fun for ALL ages! Throw on your costumes (not required, but fun!), Grab a map of the Treats on the Trail…and get ready to run, walk, creep, crawl your way to some Halloween Fun! Costume Contests Too!

]]> http://srrc.net/?feed=rss2&p=1646 0 Results From 10/24/09 Abe’s 5K Run http://srrc.net/?p=1600 http://srrc.net/?p=1600#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:24:59 +0000 admin http://srrc.net/?p=1600 cornmaz

 [Race Results]

Check out pics in the SRRC Photo Gallery!

 

]]> http://srrc.net/?feed=rss2&p=1600 1 11/14/09 Titan Trek for Tech http://srrc.net/?p=1609 http://srrc.net/?p=1609#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:22:07 +0000 admin http://srrc.net/?p=1609 titansbannerRun for the “Fund” of it. The Ball-Chatham Educational Foundation is sponsoring a 5k run to raise money for technology in the classrooms of the Ball-Chatham School District. This run starts and finishes at the east side of the Chatham Community Park, running through Breckenridge and Breckenridge Manor subdivisions.

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Start Time:  8:00 a.m.
Registration/Sign-in: 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Awards: 9:15 a.m., Age Group Awards

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]]> http://srrc.net/?feed=rss2&p=1609 1 09/18/09 Run at Work Day http://srrc.net/?p=1586 http://srrc.net/?p=1586#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:20:23 +0000 admin http://srrc.net/?p=1586 On September 18, 2009, the Road Runners Club of America will launch the 4th Annual National Run@Work Day. National Run@Work Day events will be held around the country by RRCA members, supporters and individuals interested in promoting the improved health status of working adults.

Learn more about this event with the RRCA’s fact sheet:
http://www.rrca.org/programs/runatwork/rawfactsheet.pdf

]]> http://srrc.net/?feed=rss2&p=1586 1 After Abe’s Amble — Shoreline Classic http://srrc.net/?p=1572 http://srrc.net/?p=1572#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:14:04 +0000 admin http://srrc.net/?p=1572 shorelineAttn: Abe’s Army participants! The Shoreline Classic, a 15K Race held in Decatur on Sunday, September 20th, is a great way to continue on after a successful summer in Abe’s Army.

Informal group runs will be held:

  • Saturday, August 29 (7.5 miles)
  • September 5th (9 miles)
  • September 12th (8 miles – for those not participating in the Havana Polka Run 5K).

Training doesn’t cost anything – no shirts, no groups, run at your own pace – routes and water provided, stick around and enjoy bagels and cofee, too!  Stay tuned to www.abesarmy.blogspot.com for details. We’ll most likely carpool over on the day of the race, too.   If you completed Abe’s Army and this is your first time running the Shoreline Classic, considering signing up for the Triple Crown Series (see Abe’s Army blog for specifics).

2009 Shoreline Classic Race details and registration available at www.shorelineclassic.com. Get the family involved – there’s also a 5K and Tot Trot, too!e

]]> http://srrc.net/?feed=rss2&p=1572 3 Heroes Run for Hope Results http://srrc.net/?p=1551 http://srrc.net/?p=1551#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:29:46 +0000 admin http://srrc.net/?p=1551 heroes_logo[2009 Overall Results]
[2009 Awards ]
[ Heroes Results History ]

Be sure to check out some great photos courtesy of Maria Ansley in the SRRC photo gallery!

[Race Website]

]]> http://srrc.net/?feed=rss2&p=1551 2 SRRC August Social – Scavenger Hunt http://srrc.net/?p=1472 http://srrc.net/?p=1472#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:42:08 +0000 admin http://srrc.net/?p=1472 Let’s get together and have a fair scavenger hunt, this can be done as team (scramble) so get your team together and come on out to the fair for some
pre”amble” fun.

What: Abe’s Pre- Amble Race Scramble/Scavenger Hunt
Where: Bud Light Tent and then traveling
When: August 15th Find Melanie at the Bud Tent starting at 5:30p.m. to get your scavenger hunt list and return by 7:30 with your required items for entry into a drawing for prizes and SRRC gear

]]> http://srrc.net/?feed=rss2&p=1472 0 08/12/09 Kids’ Pre-Parade Run http://srrc.net/?p=1462 http://srrc.net/?p=1462#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:59:42 +0000 admin http://srrc.net/?p=1462 Bring the children out for the FREE pre Parade Run at the Sacred Heart Griffin track.
Pick up & register from 5:20 – 5:50 p.m.
Hope to begin by 6:00 p.m.
Order of events (Choose one or more of these events)
  • 50 yard run/walk for those 3 & under
  • 400 meters (one lap)
  • 100 meters
  • Check for relay interest?
  • 200 meters
Bring the cameras and have a bunch of fun.
To help out send the child’s name & age to jb2541@hotmail.com
I will need a few volunteers to organize the kids.
We have had athletes from ages 1 – 19.
Jack Bellmer
]]> http://srrc.net/?feed=rss2&p=1462 0 07/25/09 Springfield TriFest 2009 http://srrc.net/?p=1411 http://srrc.net/?p=1411#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:20:24 +0000 admin http://srrc.net/?p=1411 spfld-tri-fest

The Fourth Annual Springfield Tri Fest kicks off Saturday, July 25 with Dew the Tri for Kids and continues on Sunday, July 26 with the Stoneman sprint triathlon and Iron Abe, intermediate distance triathlon.

Visit SpringfieldTriFest.com for all the details

The Dew the Tri for Kids is the first event of the Springfield Tri Fest and starts July 25, 2009 at 10am. This event for children aged 5 to 13 is called . This wonderful event for kids starts with a 100 yard swim inside Nelson Center at Lincoln Park. The kids then bike 1.1 mile inside the Park followed by a 1000 yard run. An awards ceremony for boys and girls will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. Age groups are 5-7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13 for boys and girls. Teams can compete with three kids per team. [register] [more info]

The Iron Abe Triathlon (an intermediate course triathlon) will start at 7:30 am on July 26, 2009 at Lake Springfield. Participants will swim 9/10 of a mile in the lake and then bike 24.8 miles on rolling prairie. Runners then embark on a 6.2 mile run. An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. [register] [more info]

The Stoneman Sprint Triathlon will start at 8 am on July 26, 2009. Stoneman participants will swim 500 yards in the lake and then bike 12 miles on rolling prairie. Runners will then follow a 3.1 mile course. An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. The Stoneman Sprint Triathlon is a qualifier for the Illinois Senior Olympics. [register] [more info]

Bill Winberg is the executive director for the Springfield Tri Fest. He can be reached at 217-414-5567 or email Bill

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