Calendar of 2002 WCRC Club Events

WCRC runs at 4:00PM every Thursday from the club's locker rooms at the Winner's Circle Sports Bar, 371 Elm Street (Rt. 110), Salisbury, MA 01952. Runners of all abilities are invited to participate. Club "social hours" occur each Thursday following the run. General club meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM.

This calendar contains listings of events sponsored, organized or assisted by the Winner's Circle Running Club. Most of these events are open to the public. Club events intended for WCRC members only are specifically indicated as such. If you would like to participate in these, join the club! The calendar also contains listings for races/events not related to WCRC but which are (or should be) of particular interest to WCRC club members. Finally, the calendar contains listings of races/events which have found favor with the keeper of the calendar. A more general listing of races throughout New England can be found in Cool Running's Race Calendar.

January - '02

1 - The 21st Annual Bud Light Hangover Classic 10K and 5K Road Races will be run at 11:00 AM on January 1, 2002 at the Winner's Circle Sports Bar, Route 110 (near Rte. 95), Salisbury, MA. Cash and merchandise awards, long sleeve tee-shirts, classic mugs, raffles and more. Participate in "A New Years Day Tradition". Organized by WCRC. For more information contact Bob Manning at (978) 462-1073.
10 - The January WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.

February - '02

9 - The WCRC annual meeting, election of the year 2001 WCRC officers (maybe the new WCRC board will remember to order porta-potties for the 2002 Hangover Classic!!!), and winter pizza party. 6:00PM upstairs at the Circle.
14 - The February WCRC club meeting will not be held, since the annual meeting is only 5 days earlier. The usual Thursday run and social session will still take place.

March - '02

1 - For the 2002 Mt. Washington Road Race everyone MUST register on-line. On-line applications to the lottery can be submitted between March 1 and March 15 by clicking on the "Enter The Lottery" button that will appear at the race web site. Note that all competitors must complete the mountain in under three hours, so this may exclude some interested runners (Manning???).
14 - The March WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
17 - The Andover Striders in association with the Winner's Circle Running Club will be presenting the Annual Run to the Beach 30K on Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 10:00AM. Point-to-point course starts at the North Andover VFW and finishes at the Winners' Circle Sports Bar in Salisbury. Miles accurately marked, water and/or beer at 5,10, and 15 miles. No timing, no awards, no entry fee, no numbers, no TAC, no yogurt, and no race directors to bitch to! For more info please contact Dave LaBrode at 978-373-3408 or icky@mva.net.
30 - The 21st annual spring classic April Fool's Four-Mile Road Race will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2002. 11AM start at the Winner's Circle Sports Bar, Rte. 110, Salisbury, MA. Walkers welcome. Cash and merchandise awards, raffles. Portion of the proceeds to benefit the Jimmy Fund. Organized by WCRC. For more information contact Paula at (978) 462-4685 or email ptholm@mediaone.net .

April - '02

11 - The April WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
15 - WCRC is once again organizing a bus trip to the Boston Marathon. The bus will provide transportation from the Circle to Hopkinton and from Boston back to the Circle. Space is limited so don't miss the bus!

May - '02

9 - The May WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
15 - The 13th annual Run for the Roses 5K Women's Road Race and non-competitive walk will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2002. 6:30 PM start at the Winner's Circle Sports Bar, Route 110, Salisbury, MA. This is the first race in the 2002 "Twilight Tetrad" women's series. Custom singlets available to all preregistered entrants, a rose to all finishers. Overall, age group and team awards. All proceeds to benefit the Women's Crisis Center (Newburyport, MA) and A Safe Place Inc. (Portsmouth, NH). Organized by WCRC.
26 - Trav's Trail Run 3.1 Mile X-Country Run will be held on Sunday May 26, 2002 @ 10:30 AM in MAUDSLAY STATE PARK, NEWBURYPORT, MA. This event is to benefit the Travis Eliot Landreth Memorial Scholarship Fund. Come experience this beautiful and popular cross-country course in Maudslay State Park. Organized by WCRC.

June - '02

13 - The June WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
15 - The Mt. Washington Road Race. This is a lottery controlled event, so if you didn't get in through the lottery in March, you can't run. However, volunteers are needed to help at the WCRC managed water stop or to ferry WCRC vehicles to the top before the race. If you are interested in helping out, and joining us for the gala post-race cookout and party, contact any of the WCRC board members or send email to wcrc@xenia.unh.edu.

July - '02

11 - The July WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.

August - '02

4 - The 12th annual Newburyport Yankee Homecoming High Street Mile one mile road race will be run on Sunday, August 4, 2002. "The way racing used to be." 10AM start at Atkinson Common in Newburyport, MA. Fast/flat USATF certified straight line course. Separate start times based on age division and sex. For more information call Ted Jones at (978) 465-2228. Organized by WCRC.
8 - The August WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
23 - Oui Monsieur-Dame, c'est vrai! The Winner’s Circle Running Club is traveling to the Marathon des Deux Rives, Quebec City’s marathon, ½ marathon, 10k age graded team challenge, 10k race and 5k fun run (Ooohh Caaa Nah Dah ...). The WCRC bus will depart Friday morning August 23 and return Monday evening August 26. Three nights in romantic, charming Quebec City! The price for the round trip bus charter is a mere $75 per person (WCRC members and guests only). Seats on the WCRC bus are limited, so click here now for more information.

September - '02

12 - The September WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
28 - The 1st Annual Merrimac Lions Club 5K Run For Charity will be run on Saturday, September 28. 10:00 AM start at Orchard Street and Main (Rte. 110) in Merrimac, MA. Refreshments, awards, raffles, beer, hot dogs, music. Run through beautiful Merrimac and Merrimacport along the river, and help the many Lions Club Charities. For more information contact Doug Lay or Mike Whalen @ (978) 346-9311 or irish6664@adelphia.net.

October - '02

10 - The October WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
27 - The Trick or Treat Trot 5K Road Race will be run on Sunday, October 27, 2002. 12 PM start at the Newburyport High School, Newburyport, MA. To Benefit NHS Class of 2004. Organized by Newburyport High School Class of 2004. Assisted by WCRC. For more information contact Sue Galvin at (978) 465-9924.

November - '02

9 - The 14th annual Bruce Ellis Memorial 5K Road Race will be run on Saturday, November 9, 2002 in Exeter, New Hampshire. Unique certified 5K course over roads and maintained trails. Great age-group awards and raffle prizes. Proceeds to benefit the Bruce Ellis Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information contact: Kevin Oleary, 603-778-9114, kjoleary@attbi.com. Timed by WCRC.
14 - The November WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
28 - The 13th Annual Turkey Trot 3.1 Mile X-Country Run/Walk will be held on Thursday, November 28, 2002 at 8:20 AM in Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, MA. Enjoy Hassle-free, Traffic-Free Running in one of Massachusetts’s most picturesque State Parks! For more information contact John Wile at (978) 462-4620. Organized by WCRC.

December - '02

12 - There will not be a general club meeting on 12/12/02 (see 12/13/02 entry).
13 - Don't forget: The Christmas party is 12/13/02 at the Hungry Traveler, starting at 6:00 PM. If interested you can contact Sue Passler at passlers@earthlink.net or call 978 388-4322, so she will have an idea how many are attending. You can pay at the door - $13.00 per person, or $25.00 per couple. Since we all expect to be at the Christmas party, (great DJ, food and dancing) there will not be a general club meeting on 12/12/02.
15 - The Santa's Toy Trot 2 Mile, 4 Mile and 6 Mile Road Races Plus Non-Competitive Walk and 1/2 Mile SANTA'S ELVES FUN RUN for Kids will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2002. 1:00 PM start in Merrimac, MA. Register with a toy!!! Proceeds to Benefit TOYS FOR TOTS and HOLIDAY HELPERS. Age group awards plus raffles. For more information call Sharon Yu at (978) 521-9389. Organized by WCRC.

January - '03

1 - The 22nd Annual Bud Light Hangover Classic 10K and 5K Road Races will be run at 11:00 AM on January 1, 2003 at the Winner's Circle Sports Bar, Route 110 (near Rte. 95), Salisbury, MA. Cash and merchandise awards, long sleeve tee-shirts, classic mugs, raffles and more. Participate in "A New Years Day Tradition". Organized by WCRC. For more information contact Bob Manning at (978) 462-1073.
26 - The 10th Annual Newburyport Rotary Frigid Fiver 5 mile road race will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2003. 12PM start at the Bresnahan School, 333 High St., Newburyport, MA. Long sleeve T-shirts. Inside (guaranteed to be warm) pre-race registration and post-race food and awards. Assisted by WCRC. For more information contact Bob at (978) 463-6660.

February - '03

13 - The February WCRC club meeting will not be held, since the annual meeting is only 2 days later. The usual Thursday run and social session will still take place.
15 - The WCRC annual meeting, election of the year 2003 WCRC officers, and winter pizza party. 6:00PM upstairs at the Circle.

March - '03

13 - The March WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
16 - The Andover Striders in association with the Winner's Circle Running Club will be presenting the Annual Run to the Beach 30K on Sunday, March 16, 2003 at 10:00AM. Point-to-point course starts at the North Andover VFW and finishes at the Winners' Circle Sports Bar in Salisbury. Miles accurately marked, water and/or beer at 5,10, and 15 miles. No timing, no awards, no entry fee, no numbers, no yogurt, and no race directors to bitch to! For more info please contact Dave LaBrode at 978-373-3408 or icky@mva.net.
30 - 30 - The 69th annual spring classic April Fool's Four-Mile Road Race will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2003. 11AM start at the Winner's Circle Sports Bar, Rte. 110, Salisbury, MA. This is the first race in the 2003 New England Runner Pub Series! Walkers welcome. Cash and merchandise awards, raffles. T-shirts to the first 250 entrants. Organized by WCRC. Proceeds to benefit the Red Cross. For more information email Aprilfoolsrace@aol.com .

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