Columbus Roadrunners

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CRR Winter Series

What: 2016 Columbus Roadrunners Winter Series
November 14, 2015 – Harris County Turkey Trot 5K/10K – 9AM
December 19, 2015 – Big Dog Jingle 5K – 9AM
January 16, 2015 – MLK 5K – 10AM
February 6, 2015 – SuperBowl 5K/10K – 10AM (Required)
Distance: 5K & 10K
Registration Start Time: 7:30 AM
Race Start Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: CRR members: $80 Nonmembers: $95
Award Categories: Runners must run 3 out of 4 of the races (the SuperBowl 5K/10K is required) to be eligible for Series Awards. Series awards will be given at the end of the Series along with a Celebration Party in February. There will be awards for top 3 overall, masters, winner in 10 year age groups – all male and female – based on a point system. A medal will be awarded to everyone completing all 4 races.
T-Shirt: Shirts for all races plus a Winter Series shirt
Early Packet Pick Up: The day before each race at Big Dog Running Co on Broadway from 12-6pm
More info Contact: Carolee Luther at caroleeluther@gmail.com

Register online: runsignup.com

Register by mail: 2015 Winter Series Registration Form

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We Heart New!

Face it: people love new things. Sure, maybe some of us have that old pair of running shoes, or that race shirt that may be falling apart that we just can’t seem to part with, but in general, people love new stuff! With that in mind, the Columbus Roadrunners have a lot of new things happening this summer.

First off, if you’re reading this, you’ve probably noticed our fancy new-and-improved website! Not that there was anything wrong with the old one, but we thought you’d enjoy seeing a revamped site as we kick off the summer racing season. You know, for your viewing pleasure. We hope you enjoy the new design as much as we do! You’ll find a lot of our information easy to locate, from posts featured on our home page, to our new color-coded calendar. Races and events are in blue, training opportunities are in red, and socials and award ceremonies will be in green.

Second, there’s more opportunities for CRR members this year. We know you love to run. But we also know sometimes you just need a rest day, but still want to take part in the excitement. Well, worry no more. Thanks to our new Volunteer Coordinator, Charity Keller, we now have a Volunteer Recognition Program. If you ever volunteer doing ANYTHING (and she literally means ANYTHING) at an event, you can contact her and she will keep track of the hours you volunteer, adding up points for your hours that you can trade in for prizes! How awesome is that?! Everyone say, “THANKS CHARITY!” for this awesome program that rewards those awesome people who help make each of your races enjoyable! Be sure to contact her if you’re interested in volunteering, too, or click here to read more about volunteering and the recognition program. And runners, be sure to say, “THANKS!” to all the awesome volunteers we have out at events!

Finally, it’s summer. You know what that means? SUMMER SERIES!!! YAAAAYYYY!!! I know you have been waiting all year long to run in the heat, if nothing else to show all those people driving around Columbus how awesome you are as they cruise by you in their air conditioned cars. CRR members get a discounted rate and everyone who signs up is automatically entered into all 5 (yes, FIVE!) races. The series kicks off Friday, June 19th at the Summer Solstice 5K and 1 mile fun run. Be sure to bring out the whole family then, there’s a race for all ages! Pre-registration earns you a really awesome CRR sling cooler. And, if you’re on the fence and not sure whether you’re going to do the series yet, you can still register any time throughout the series for one or all races; even on race day!

Enjoy all these awesome new opportunities and have a great summer! Be sure to drink plenty of water and don’t forget to change your socks!

 

 

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2014 Destination Race Information Meeting

There will be a meeting on Monday, October 21 at 6:15pm at the Big Dog Running Co. store on Broadway. This meeting will go over information for the 2014 destination race, the Run For Donna out in Jacksonville, FL. The meeting will cover information on the different distances and race options, training programs, and more. Last year’s destination to San Diego was a big hit and we hope to have even more in 2014 as we Run with Donna!

donna

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CRR Summer Series Celebration

Rain or shine, we had a great time! Runners, friends, family, and volunteers came out on Saturday to the Columbus Road Runners Summer Series Celebration for festivities, awards, and door prizes. Thank you to everyone who made the races possible and great job runners! Click here to view pictures on our Facebook page.

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2014 Destination Marathon & Half Marathon

Run Donna
Feb 23, 2014
7:30 am
Training thru CRR & Galloway program coming soon.
More details to follow.
Contact: Shelly Dinkin for more information
Marathon Registration Fee
  • Entry by 7/1/13: $75
  • Entry 07/01/13 – 10/31/13: $95
  • Entry 11/01/13 – 2/19/14: $125
  • Entry at Expo: $135
 
Half Marathon Registration Fee
  • Entry by 7/1/13: $60
  • Entry 07/01/13 – 10/31/13: $80
  • Entry 11/01/13 – 2/19/14: $100
  • Entry at Expo: $110

 

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JVA Packet Pickup & Registration

The 3rd Annual JVA 5k/10k and Kid’s Run is this Saturday, September 7th. Early packet pick up for those already registered will start on Friday, September 6th from noon through 6:00PM at Big Dog Running Company on Broadway. Packet pick up will resume at 7:00 am on race day at Big Dog. Registrations are still being accepted if you have not signed up yet and can be done any time before or during packet pick up. Please note the registration fees increase on race day. Come out for a great run to support a great cause and remember to say thanks to all the wonderful volunteers!

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Country’s Midnight Express Pick Up

Packet pick up for Country’s Midnight Express 5K will be Saturday, Aug 24 from 6pm until 11:30pm at Country’s Barbecue – 3137 Mercury Drive – we will be located beside the Tshirt pick up table in the parking lot of the restaurant. Look for the Columbus Roadrunner sign.

This is important – please read!

All Summer Series participants must pick up their number from the Columbus Roadrunner table – you will receive your race number & shirt.

Once you pick up your number, please remember to bring it to run. If you forget your number you will have to buy another number – I do not have extra numbers – I will not be able to reassign numbers. The time that is posted for your number will be the time that is figured in the results for the Series.

Bring your Summer Series shirt to have it marked!

Parking is wherever you can find but I recommend you park at Kmart, Publix or the Library & walk to the starting area. It will be crowded so don’t wait until the last minute to park & pick up your number & shirt.

See a volunteer – say THANKS!

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Rotary Park 5K Registration & Packet Pickup

Registration is still open for the Rotary 5K at Big Dog Running until 4pm or at the race itself after 6pm – $5 Columbus Roadrunners members, $10 for Non members.

Packet pickup Wed, Aug 7 at Big Dog Running Co (1104 Broadway) from 12 noon to 4:15pm then moves to Rotary Park from 6p until 7:25pm. Race starts at 7:30 pm at Rotary Park (1300 Victory Dr).

Parking will be at Rotary Park (2 small parking lots),  behind Bulldog Bait & Tackle –please follow directions from volunteers there to help you park, there is also a gravel parking lot just past the entrance to Rotary Park that is available for parking. Another option is to park at the Naval Museum & walk down the hill. There will be signs that say race parking, only park on the grass behind Bulldog where you are directed.
Bring your shirt to have it marked!
There will be water on the course – you will pass it twice.
See a volunteer say THANKS!