Where Are You Running This Weekend?
The Baltimore Road Runners Club (BRRC) wants to make sure you have every opportunity to run with the Greater Baltimore running community. Here is our updates on running opportunities for the weekend and near future.
Saturday
NCR Trail Snails/ BRRC Long Run
Meet up with the NCR Trail Snails running at the Loch Raven Reservoir. The Snails meet at McFauls Restaurant at the corner of Loch Raven Drive at Cromwell Valley Road. 7:30 am start. Good parking as long as we leave by 11am. Various paces are likely- perfect for new runners as well as moderately faster runners. The full loop measures 10 miles if you stay on the roads. Some may opt for a trail option. More info go to http://ncrtrailsnails.com/.
BRRC 10 Miler Training Group
The BRRC 10 Mile Training Group will meet at Loch Raven on Saturday mornings. They will meet at 7:00 am at the corner of Loch Raven Drive and Morgan Mill Road (“The Rock”). The plan for this week calls for 5 mile run. Enjoy your taper week and HAVE A GREAT RUN IN THE BALTIMORE 10 MILER NEXT SATURDAY!
Pacemakers
The Pacemakers is a great group that meets in different areas of Baltimore City and County. Bob Hilson has mapped out every inch of the Baltimore area and knows every small coffee shop and diner. The group varies from 20-50 on any given Saturday and a runner can usually find a suitable pace with others. Bob also has a written direction map for those who might need it. And, as an extra bonus- he collects old but usable running shoes to be shipped to Haiti. Here is Bob’s info for this week:
Hey, The Run is set for Saturday, another glorious day for running and a good chance to explore parts of the Mt. Washington, Union Mill, Clipper Mill, Druid Hill Park and Hampden communities.
We launch at 7 a.m. from Artifact Coffee, 1500 Union Ave., and get the chance to run either 5.6, 8.2, 10.5, 12 or 14.4 miles on a largely downhill jaunt. Please park on the streets and not on the Artifact parking lot.
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Congrats to Helen Jones, Patrick McCarthy and Margot Volk for snatching first place hardware in their divisions on Sunday at the Keep Punching 5k in Towson.
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Lastly, in two or three weeks, our weekend launch time will change to 6:30 a.m., as it does every summer.
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Shoes for Haiti?
Sunday
RUN OF THE WEEKEND
GPS Big Gunpowder Trail Race
May 28, 9 am
At about 5.25 miles the Big Gunpowder race is the shortest in the BRRC trail series. But don’t let that fool you! There’s still plenty of excitement in those miles, including a killer climb at the start, probably a water crossing or two, definitely some mud, a few rocky sections, and some of the prettiest single-track around.
This race is free to members, and $10 to non-members. Donations are appreciated and go to BRRC to make it possible for us to have these great events! Thanks! Registration is race-day only starting at 8:15 am in the parking area on the east side of Belair Road (on the side opposite Gunpowder Lodge). Race starts at 9.
Directions: 695 to exit 32B, Belair Road N (Map with pin is on BRRC.com). Across street from Gunpowder Lodge at 10092 Belair Road, 21087
Parking area is on the right. If parking is full, please park across Belair Road at the Park and Ride, next to our friends at the Gunpowder Lodge. This is free parking and you can safely walk through the underpass foot path to our race.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. IT IS TIME TO COMMIT SO WE CAN KEEP THESE GREAT TRAIL RACES GOING. CONTACT BART AT bartrein@comcast.net. DO IT TODAY!
On The Horizon
Baltimore 10 Miler
June 3rd, Baltimore Zoo in Druid Hill Park
The annual Summer Kick-Off Party! The Baltimore 10-Miler returns to Druid Hill Park just outside the Maryland Zoo. A challenging yet fair course, the 10-Miler takes participants through parts of Baltimore that are often not appreciated when driving through them. The premiums for this race never disappoint and the post-race party is a great reward for completing the race– complete with cold towels, fresh watermelon and icy craft beer to enjoy while listening to live music on the spacious lawn of the zoo.
Premium this year is a cool logo-ed backpack. Only 700 left as of May 15th.
https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Baltimore/BALTIMORE10MILER
Maryland Half Marathon and 5K
June 10th, Fulton, MD
The Maryland Half Marathon and 5K benefits the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center. Register as an individual or as a team.
For info and to register
https://www.ummsfoundation.org/site/TR/Events/General?pg=informational&fr_id=1300&type=fr_informational&sid=1010
22 Miles to Break Boundaries
June 9th -11th
Chesapeake High School, Pasadena,MD Captain Kyle Butters , USA, retired, is running 22 miles on each of 2 days (44 miles total) to raise awareness and money for military veterans mental health. You are invited to run with Kyle, either virtually or in person. For more information-
Run-up to Juneteenth 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk
June 11, 8:30 am
Please join us for the 2nd Annual Run Up To Juneteenth 5k/1mile Walk Run across the Hanover Street Bridge! Baltimore’s citywide Juneteenth commemorations kick-off with the Run Up To Juneteenth, an uplifting event promoting the importance of health, wellness and education. Connecting the communities of Baltimore Peninsula and Cherry Hill, the route includes the scenic Hanover Street Bridge, and a short loop along the waterfront in Middle Branch Park, before turning around and heading back over the bridge. Start and finish will be at the fun-filled Race Village at Baltimore Peninsula, featuring music, entertainment, all-local food vendors/entrepreneurs and hands-on activities for children – plus, an exclusive sneak peek of Baltimore’s Black Restaurant Week and AFRAM. Proceeds from the Run Up to Juneteenth benefit The SEED School of Maryland’s College Transition & Success Program; learn more at seedschoolmd.org.
For more information and to sign up-
https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Baltimore/SEEDSchoolJuneteenth5K
Juneteenth 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run
Monday, June 19th
This rare Monday evening race benefits the NAACP Randallstown Youth Council. Discounts offered to BRRC members using code RRClubs5
For info and registration-
https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/OwingsMills/Juneteenth5K1MileFunRunFundraiserNAACPYouthCouncil78AGB
BRRC Summer Track Series
June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19
The BRRC Summer Track Series appears to be on target for our Mixed event series and The Meet of the Miles. We again will split the series with one meet at Goucher and 3 at Calvert Hall. These are always fun and well attended events, and are FREE. Come out and show us those fast legs!
BRRC Picnic
Sunday June 25th
BRRC Members, families and guests are invited to the 2023 edition of the BRRC Summer Picnic. Mistfield Farm
15324 Falls Road 21152. (4 miles north of Shawan Rd on Falls Road)
1 pm until 4 pm
Food by Jake’s Barbecue. Moon Bounce, Swimming Pool
Bring appetizers, desserts, beverages, a lawn chair and fun!
Arbutus Firecracker 10k
July 4th
This classic local 10K brings out the fast runners in the area. This is the 40th year.
To register-https://register.chronotrack.com/r/72579
Towson 4 on the 4th
July 4th
A race on a Tuesday!?
That’s right folks, Towson 4 on the 4th is on a Tuesday! The 4 mile race follows the parade route before the July 4th parade in Towson. Come out and run a fun race, get a medal & premium T shirt, and then watch the parade! This event also benefits the Towson Chamber of Commerce, who help make Towson a great part of Baltimore County. This is the third year BRRC has partnered with them to put on this race.
Register before June 1 for the early bird discount! https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Towson/Towson4onthe4th
Catoctin 50K and Half CAT
July 8
This challenging 50K/25K trail race takes place in Cunningham Falls State Park, on what is often one of the hottest days of the year. Fortunately the rocky trails are mostly under the shade of trees with a number of stream crossings. Register soon to avoid being shut out.
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=101460&refcode=JSAW4Y4Q&fbclid=IwAR1uUiHQRcVV69JdYwM5SEvO0qz6lMDFSucJa2O87ZJt7FWrUKV947oothg
Sweet Air Trail Race
MOVED TO AUGUST 16th. Mark your calendar.
