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Support Our Supporters

RRCA Official Sponsors:

Gatorade

Running Network

Sports Authority

Ashworth Awards

RunSignUp.com
TheraPearl

Platinum Supporters:

Leslie Jordan

Active.com

Boulder Blimp

RACER
National Construction Rentals

Gold Supporters:

Rainbow Racing

Human Kinetics

Coolmax

Cvent

Learn more about advertising opportunities with the RRCA.

Congratulations to the 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees and the 2012 National Running Award Winners

Since 1971, the RRCA has honored dedicated individuals for their outstanding service to the RRCA and the sport of distance running. We are delighted to announce the 2013 RRCA Distance Running Hall of Fame Inductees and the 2012 National Running Award recipients.

RRCA DISTANCE RUNNING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

TOM FLEMING
ALLAN STEINFELD
DR. DAVID MARTIN

2012 National Running Award Recipients

RRCA Accepting Applications for 2013 RunPro Camp

The 2013 RunPro Camp will be held on July 19-21, 2013, in Arlington, Virginia, at the national office location of the RRCA. The camp is a companion to www.RunPro.com, which is designed to assist promising distance runners make the transition from collegiate to professional running.

Applications for the RunPro Camp are due by May 10, 2013, and may be submitted online at www.RunPro.com or post-marked by that date. Runners who are completing their NCAA eligibility by June 30, 2013, along with runners who have completed eligibility within the last 24 months, are encouraged to apply to attend the RunPro Camp.

The interactive camp will provide opportunities for runners to meet coaches and athletes from professional training centers, learn about shoe company requirements for sponsorship, determine what type of representation (agents) would be best, find out about elite race recruitment, and how to seek both financial and health support, along with various USATF rules governing professional running including anti-doping compliance.

Read the full press release.

Apply for Product Support from Gatorade

For 2013, Gatorade, “Official Sports Nutritional Beverage of the RRCA,” will again provide product support for organized marathon and half marathon training programs for fall events that meet our established criteria. Deadline to apply for support is May 5.

Learn more about the program and apply today!

Reminder: 2013 RRCA Annual Meeting of the Membership

All members of the RRCA in good standing as of April 1, 2013 are welcome and encouraged to attend the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Membership, which will take place on May 3, 2013 at 3:15 PM (Mountain) at the Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87014.

The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of candidates for consideration at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Membership:

Southern Region Director – Lena Hollmann
Western Region Director – Bailey Penzotti
At-Large Director – Kelly Richards
At-Large Director – Jean Arthur

Learn more about the candidates.

Voting Assignment and Proxy Certification

The Bylaws of the RRCA allow for the assignment of a proxy vote for member clubs and events. To assign voting rights to a qualified proxy on behalf of a club or event member, the authorized representative must complete the Official 2013 Voting Rights Assignment to Recognized Proxy Holder Form. Each Appointed Proxy Holder must complete and submit the Membership and Residence Certification for Proxy Holders Form in accordance with the instructions on the forms. The forms and instructions can be found on the RRCA website at www.rrca.org/about/governance/.

RRCA Board Recommended Bylaw Updates

On February 8-9, 2013 the RRCA Board of Directors meet in person in Albuquerque, NM. During the course of the Board meeting, Vice President Garner outlined the progress with the Strategic Plan Review Task Force, which he chairs. The Task Force has recommended that the RRCA update the Bylaws to more clearly outline the event management company membership category and to clarify the voting rights of this membership category.

The recommended Bylaw updates will be put to the members for consideration at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Membership.

Click here to download and review the recommended Bylaw updates

(PDF) Printed copies will be available at the RRCA Annual Meeting of the Membership and they will be mailed in the Spring edition of Inside Track.

Road Runners Club of America

1501 Lee Hwy, Ste 140

Arlington, VA 22209

703.525.3890

Race for Relief 10K

marathonmike — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:46:45 +0000

To run is to win!

RRCA Newsletter

Admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:11:03 +0000

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Donate to the RRCA

Please consider making a donation to the RRCA to support our programs as part of your renewal payment. The RRCA is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.

Yes, I want to make a donation to support the RRCA!

Support Our Supporters

RRCA Official Sponsors:

Gatorade

Running Network

Sports Authority

Ashworth Awards

RunSignUp.com
TheraPearl

Platinum Supporters:

Gold Supporters:

Coolmax

Learn more about advertising opportunities with the RRCA.

Thank You to the 2012 Donors to the RRCA

The RRCA would like to thank our 2012 donors for their generous support throughout the year. The Road Runners Club of America is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Income from membership dues only covers a portion of the revenue needed to support the mission of the RRCA. It is the generous support from our members, individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations that enable us to develop, improve, and implement valuable programs that benefit the running community.

We hope to include your name on our 2013 donor list. Learn about how you can support the RRCA in 2013.

Congratulations to 2012 Kids Run the Nation Grantees

The RRCA is pleased to announce the 2012 Kids Run the Nation grant recipients. Twenty-eight programs throughout the US including a program at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, received a total of $21,000 in grants from the RRCA at the end of 2012. In addition, another fourteen programs received over 3,000 complementary copies of the Kids Run the Nation: A Running Guide for Kids booklets to give out to program participants.

Since 2007, the RRCA has provided over $70,000 in small grants to deserving youth running programs around the country through the Kids Run the Nation Fund. The Kids Run the Nation Fund is designed to provide needed resources to launch and support youth running programs around the country as an opportunity to address the on-going inactivity and obesity crisis facing today”s youth.

Read about the Kids Run the Nation grant recipients.

Inside Track is Online and in the Mail

Our membership newsletter, Inside Track, outlines best practices in governing and managing running clubs and events. Inside Track is the print newsletter that is mailed to the primary contacts for the RRCA member running clubs and events. Each member club and event receives one complimentary copy of Inside Track 4-times a year. This RRCA publication outlines best practices in club and event governance. It also highlights important RRCA announcements, programs, and services of interest to the leadership in the running community.

You can find the current issue along with several years of back-issues of Inside Track on our website in the publications section.

The current issue features articles on:

Recommended Job Descriptions for Club Presidents
2013 RRCA Renewal Information and Reminder
Helpful Governance Reminders
55th Annual Convention Spotlight
And more!

Join the RRCA for the Long May You Run Concert

Please join us on January 26, 2013 from Noon-3:30pm for a special afternoon of music. Long May You Run is a benefit concert to promote runner and pedestrian safety in loving memory of Karen Dubin. Karen, a DC area runner, was hit and killed in 2011 while out on a run due to the actions of a careless driver that failed to follow a pedestrian crossing sign.

The Long May you Run concert includes great performances, great food, a great venue, all in support of a great cause. Ticket cost includes a tax-deductible contribution to the Road Runners Club of America to support runner safety education efforts.

Road Runners Club of America

1501 Lee Hwy, Ste 140

Arlington, VA 22209

703.525.3890

2013 End of the Trail Half Marathon Registration Open!

Admin — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:06:33 +0000

You can now register for the 2013 End of the Trail Half Marathon!

Go register through UltraSignup today >>

2012 Winter Club Running Magazine

Admin — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:37:24 +0000

Interested in Club Running magazine? You can check it out here:

http://issuu.com/rrcaexecdir/docs/01-32_fallwinter_lores-cr-2012.final

McFarland Christmas Runs

Admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:06:17 +0000

On December 15th there are 2 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile fun races in McFarland. The race begins at 10:00 a.m. with registration starting at 8:30. All runners will receive the beautiful long sleeve glow-in-the-dark race shirts. Bring Fido to compete in the Dog/Master Division.

The course is a flat and fast 2 mile loop on city streets. Nice change from another 5k on the bike path! Registration is at 100 South Second Street, McFarland CA.

You can contact McFarland Recreation and Park District at 661-792-3187 for an entry form and more information.

Kaweah Country Run ~ NEWS FLASH

Admin — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:38:10 +0000

Please stop by Sole 2 Soul Sports tomorrow, November 23rd between 1p and 7pm for your Preregistered packet pick-up. If you have family or friends that would like to Register we”ll be able to accommodate them as well. Of course we”ll also have your packets available race morning and be taking new registrations!

2012 Harvest Run 5K Results

Admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:41:03 +0000

The 2012 Harvest Run 5k Results are in!

Go here to check out the results by age group.

Go here to check out the overall results.

Register for the 2012 Harvest Run Today!

Admin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:56:19 +0000

You can download the registration form here, or you can register online through Active.com here.