Calendar of 2009 WCRC Club Events
WCRC runs at 5:00PM 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 - '09
- 1 - The 28th Annual New Years Day Classic 10K and 5K Road Races
will be run at 11:45 AM on
Thursday, January 1, 2009.
Great location at Salisbury Beach!!!
Optional Ocean Plunge!!! Cash and merchandise awards, long sleeve
tee-shirts, classic mugs, and more.
Participate in "A New Years Day Tradition". Organized by
WCRC. For more information click on the link above
or email
hangover@xenia.unh.edu.
- 8 - The January WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
February - '09
- 1 - The
16th Annual
Newburyport Rotary Frigid Fiver 5 mile road race will be held on
Sunday, February 1, 2009.
12 noon 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
tfarrell88@hotmail.com .
- 12 - The February WCRC club meeting will
not be held, since the annual meeting is only 1 day
later.
- 13 - The WCRC annual meeting,
election of the year 2009 WCRC officers, and winter
pizza party will be held on Friday, February 13,
upstairs at the Circle.
March - '09
- 12 - The March WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
- 15 - 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 15,
2009 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 more) at 5,10,
and 15 miles. Great post-race party at the Winner's Circle
(oops ... its about the run, not the party). 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
ickylabrode@verizon.net.
- 28 -
The 28th annual spring classic
April Fool's Four-Mile Road Race will be held on Saturday,
March 28, 2009. 11AM start
at the Winner's Circle Sports Bar, Rte. 110, Salisbury, MA. Walkers welcome.
Cash and merchandise awards, raffles. T-shirts to the first
200 entrants. Organized by WCRC. For more information email
robrobertsoniii@comcast.net.
April - '09
- 9 - The April WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
- 20 -
WCRC is once again organizing a bus trip to the Boston Marathon on Monday,
April 21, 2008. The bus
will provide transportation from the Circle to the start in Hopkinton, and from
the finish in Boston back to the Circle. Details and bus application forms
are available here.
Space is limited so don't miss the bus!
May - '09
- 14 - The May WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
- 13 - The 20th annual
Evelyn's Run
for the Roses 5K Women's Road Race and non-competitive walk
will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
6:30 PM start at the Winner's Circle Sports Bar, Route 110, Salisbury, MA. Custom singlets available
to preregistered entrants, a rose to all finishers. Overall
and age group awards. Net proceeds to benefit the
Jeanne Geiger Women's Crisis Center
(Newburyport, MA) and A Safe Place Inc. (Portsmouth, NH). Organized by WCRC.
For more information email
roses5k@comcast.net.
- 24 - Trav's
Trail Run 3 Mile X-Country Run will be held on Sunday May
24, 2009 @ 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. Huge Post-Race
Merchandise Raffle; T-Shirts; Cash Awards to Top 3 Men and Women; Unique
Trav's Trail Mugs to Age Division Winners; and more!!! Organized by
WCRC.
June - '09
- 11 - The June WCRC club meeting,
7:00PM
at the Circle. The June WCRC club meeting will be
preceded by the annual Winner's Circle Running Club "Fukawi
Run". Runners will be divided into two teams by the judges, blind-folded and
driven to a point more or less 7 miles from the Circle, where they will be
dumped on the street en masse (you could also say "in MA", except that 7 miles
might make it "in NH"). In any case, everyone has to find their way back to
the Circle by the shortest route. The team with all members back to the circle
first wins!!! Actually its cross-country style scoring. The first runner back
scores 1 point, the second runner scores 2 points, etc. If there are 26
runners total, the last runner to return gets 26 points. Once all runners have
returned, the team with the lowest point total wins! Thus, everyone counts in
the team effort! This is a club wide event - any WCRC member can participate.
Fukawi runners should be at the Circle, ready to run
by 5:00 PM.
- 18 - A special WCRC race application mailing
will be held, 6:30PM at the circle.
- 20 - 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.
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July - '09
- 1 - The 31th Annual Pat Polletta 5k Road Race will be held will be held on
Wednesday July 1, 2009 at 6:30 PM. At the Winner's Circle
Sports Bar in Salisbury MA. Course is on roads and
rail trail.
This race is in memory of Pat Polletta, well
known in the running community and former running coach for Amesbury High
School. Proceeds will go to the Amesbury High School to help fund athletic
programs. For more information contact Mike Fiene at 978-462-1915 or email
mjfiene@msn.com.
- 7 - 4th WCRC/YANKEE RUNNER-RIVER
RIVALS SUMMER TRACK GRAND PRIX SERIES. The Winner’s Circle Running Club
and Yankee Runner of Newburyport in collaboration with Newburyport, Amesbury,
Pentucket, and Triton Track present a 5 meet summer track and field series
for youth and adults. DATE and PLACES: July 7-Amesbury High; July
14-Newburyport(Fuller Field); July 21-Triton High; Aug.
4-Pentucket High; Aug.
11-Newburyport. (SIGN-UP 4:45
pm EVENTS START-5:30- all meets).
More info: Mike McCormick-978-382-0738;
Steve Derro-978-994-9091; Joe Colbert-
508-423-8929; Ernie Bissaillion-978-346-4918.
- 9 - The July WCRC club meeting, 6:30PM at the Circle.
- 9 - Summer Cross Country
Races:
Don Hennigar is once again organizing a series of Summer
Cross Country races at Maudslay State
Park, Newburyport, MA every Thurs. evening at 6:00PM,
starting July 9. Two races will be run each evening - 1.5 miles and 3.0 miles, runners
choice. Ribbons for all finishers under 12. No entry fee, donations accepted
to defray the park’s permit fee and the cost of ribbons. Great way to test your
fitness, get in a tempo run, and involve the whole family! For more information
contact Donald Hennigar at
dhennigar2@hotmail.com.
- 11 - The sixth annual
Run for the Gym 5K road race will be held on Saturday July
11, 2009.
6:00 PM start at 457 Main Street, Nasson Common in Springvale Maine. Proceeds
to benefit the Nasson Community Center. T-shirts to the first 200 registrants,
raffles, refreshments, awards in 5 year age groups. Cash awards 1st and 2nd
male and female open, 1st male and female master. Special Mike Kimball
Award to the first male senior (50-59). George J. Gillis award for the
pledge winner. For more information contact Bob
Randall at 207-490-1386 or email
runbob@metrocast.net.
- 14 - 4th WCRC/YANKEE RUNNER-RIVER
RIVALS SUMMER TRACK GRAND PRIX SERIES. The Winner’s Circle Running Club
and Yankee Runner of Newburyport in collaboration with Newburyport, Amesbury,
Pentucket, and Triton Track present a 5 meet summer track and field series
for youth and adults. DATE and PLACES: July 7-Amesbury High; July
14-Newburyport(Fuller Field); July 21-Triton High; Aug.
4-Pentucket High; Aug.
11-Newburyport. (SIGN-UP 4:45
pm EVENTS START-5:30- all meets).
More info: Mike McCormick-978-382-0738;
Steve Derro-978-994-9091; Joe Colbert-
508-423-8929; Ernie Bissaillion-978-346-4918.
- 16 - Summer Cross Country
Races:
Don Hennigar is once again organizing a series of Summer
Cross Country races at Maudslay State
Park, Newburyport, MA every Thurs. evening at 6:00PM,
starting July 9. Two races will be run each evening - 1.5 miles and 3.0 miles, runners
choice. Ribbons for all finishers under 12. No entry fee, donations accepted
to defray the park’s permit fee and the cost of ribbons. Great way to test your
fitness, get in a tempo run, and involve the whole family! For more information
contact Donald Hennigar at
dhennigar2@hotmail.com.
- 17 - The Winners Circle Running Club has once
again arranged a summer party boat cruise for WCRC members on Friday
July 17 at 6:30 PM. This year the club will cruise on the Captain's Lady out
of Plum Island, MA, for a three hour cruise up the Merrimack River (no kidding
... a legitimate "threee hour toouuuur" - Ted Jones will play Gilligan, who
will be Ginger?). Cost is $15 per person including a complimentary first drink
For information and reservations contact Ted Jones before 7/6 at
ted-allie@comcast.net or call
978-465-2228.
- 21 - 4th WCRC/YANKEE RUNNER-RIVER
RIVALS SUMMER TRACK GRAND PRIX SERIES. The Winner’s Circle Running Club
and Yankee Runner of Newburyport in collaboration with Newburyport, Amesbury,
Pentucket, and Triton Track present a 5 meet summer track and field series
for youth and adults. DATE and PLACES: July 7-Amesbury High; July
14-Newburyport(Fuller Field); July 21-Triton High; Aug.
4-Pentucket High; Aug.
11-Newburyport. (SIGN-UP 4:45
pm EVENTS START-5:30- all meets).
More info: Mike McCormick-978-382-0738;
Steve Derro-978-994-9091; Joe Colbert-
508-423-8929; Ernie Bissaillion-978-346-4918.
- 23 - Summer Cross Country
Races:
Don Hennigar is once again organizing a series of Summer
Cross Country races at Maudslay State
Park, Newburyport, MA every Thurs. evening at 6:00PM,
starting July 9. Two races will be run each evening - 1.5 miles and 3.0 miles, runners
choice. Ribbons for all finishers under 12. No entry fee, donations accepted
to defray the park’s permit fee and the cost of ribbons. Great way to test your
fitness, get in a tempo run, and involve the whole family! For more information
contact Donald Hennigar at
dhennigar2@hotmail.com.
- 25 - The
36th Annual Stratham Fair
Road Race will be run on Saturday, July 25, 2009. NH Classic 5.7
Mile Course - 4th Oldest Race in New Hampshire - Start Time 8:30am - Registration & Start @ Stratham Hill Park,
Route 33, Stratham, NH. Team Challenge:
Winner's Circle Running Club vs
Coastal Athletic
Association. 2 person relay team division (2.9/2.8 miles). Tech shirts to first 125 registered. Free Entry
to the Fair With Race Number - Day Of Race Only. For more information contact Gary Rohr at
(603)775-7202 or email gary.rohr@foyinsurance.com.
- 30 - Summer Cross Country
Races:
Don Hennigar is once again organizing a series of Summer
Cross Country races at Maudslay State
Park, Newburyport, MA every Thurs. evening at 6:00PM,
starting July 9. Two races will be run each evening - 1.5 miles and 3.0 miles, runners
choice. Ribbons for all finishers under 12. No entry fee, donations accepted
to defray the park’s permit fee and the cost of ribbons. Great way to test your
fitness, get in a tempo run, and involve the whole family! For more information
contact Donald Hennigar at
dhennigar2@hotmail.com.
August - '09
- 2 -
The 19th
annual Newburyport Yankee Homecoming High Street Mile one mile road
race will be run on Sunday, August 2, 2009.
"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. Over $3000 in cash and prizes.
For more information call Chris Kealey at (978)
270-6854 or email
Chris.Kealey@Thermofisher.com. Organized by WCRC.
- 4 - 4th WCRC/YANKEE RUNNER-RIVER
RIVALS SUMMER TRACK GRAND PRIX SERIES. The Winner’s Circle Running Club
and Yankee Runner of Newburyport in collaboration with Newburyport, Amesbury,
Pentucket, and Triton Track present a 5 meet summer track and field series
for youth and adults. DATE and PLACES: July 7-Amesbury High; July
14-Newburyport(Fuller Field); July 21-Triton High; Aug.
4-Pentucket High; Aug.
11-Newburyport. (SIGN-UP 4:45
pm EVENTS START-5:30- all meets).
More info: Mike McCormick-978-382-0738;
Steve Derro-978-994-9091; Joe Colbert-
508-423-8929; Ernie Bissaillion-978-346-4918.
- 6 - Summer Cross Country
Races:
Don Hennigar is once again organizing a series of Summer
Cross Country races at Maudslay State
Park, Newburyport, MA every Thurs. evening at 6:00PM,
starting July 9. Two races will be run each evening - 1.5 miles and 3.0 miles, runners
choice. Ribbons for all finishers under 12. No entry fee, donations accepted
to defray the park’s permit fee and the cost of ribbons. Great way to test your
fitness, get in a tempo run, and involve the whole family! For more information
contact Donald Hennigar at
dhennigar2@hotmail.com.
- 11 - 4th WCRC/YANKEE RUNNER-RIVER
RIVALS SUMMER TRACK GRAND PRIX SERIES. The Winner’s Circle Running Club
and Yankee Runner of Newburyport in collaboration with Newburyport, Amesbury,
Pentucket, and Triton Track present a 5 meet summer track and field series
for youth and adults. DATE and PLACES: July 7-Amesbury High; July
14-Newburyport(Fuller Field); July 21-Triton High; Aug.
4-Pentucket High; Aug.
11-Newburyport. (SIGN-UP 4:45
pm EVENTS START-5:30- all meets).
More info: Mike McCormick-978-382-0738;
Steve Derro-978-994-9091; Joe Colbert-
508-423-8929; Ernie Bissaillion-978-346-4918.
- 13 - The August WCRC club meeting,
6:30PM at the Circle.
- 13 - Summer Cross Country
Races:
Don Hennigar is once again organizing a series of Summer
Cross Country races at Maudslay State
Park, Newburyport, MA every Thurs. evening at 6:00PM,
starting July 9. Two races will be run each evening - 1.5 miles and 3.0 miles, runners
choice. Ribbons for all finishers under 12. No entry fee, donations accepted
to defray the park’s permit fee and the cost of ribbons. Great way to test your
fitness, get in a tempo run, and involve the whole family! For more information
contact Donald Hennigar at
dhennigar2@hotmail.com.
September - '09
Historians take note: The following calendars are still available for your
viewing pleasure:
Sprint back to the
Circle
The Winner's Circle Running Club - wcrc@xenia.unh.edu