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
The Trail Snails are back this week at the NCR Trail. No one knows the NCR as well as the Snails. The Snails meet at the Mile 0 marker at Ashland road. This is 1/4 mile east of York road off of Paper Mill Road. Ashland Rd leads to a small parking lot. Quiet voices are encouraged to avoid annoying local home occupants. Various paces are likely- perfect for new runners as well as moderately faster runners. Unlimited mileage potentials, so pick your distance. Mile markers are generally accurate. 7:30 am start. More info go to http://ncrtrailsnails.com
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:
Yo, The Run is on for Saturday, a perfect weather day for running and a wonderful pre-Earth Day stroll through parts of the Carroll Park, Union Square, Federal Hill, Inner Harbor, Pigtown, Harlem Park, Hollins Market and Otterbein communities.
We launch at 7 a.m. from the Black Cat Cafe, a soon-to-open eatery located at 48 S. Carrollton Ave. and right behind the Hollins Market in West Baltimore. You’ll get the chance to run 4.3, 10 or 12 miles — or something in between.
Since this run celebrates Earth Day, Glenn Smith will offer small plastic bags and nitrile gloves to use – if you choose — to pick up trash during the run. When your bag is full, drop it in an area trash can. This Earth Day effort is entirely voluntary and similar to what we’ve done in Herring Run Park the last few years.
Also, since Black Cat is not fully open and does not offer food or drinks yet (but has a bathroom), the post-run will be an indoor tailgate affair. If you can or want to, please bring something to share, like coffee, juice, pastry, donuts, bagels, whatever.
You’ll also get a chance to meet Noble, the owner of Black Cat. She’s given us the keys to the place to open because she doesn’t want to get up early.
BRRC Long Run- NCR Trail Run
The BRRC Half Marathon Training Group will meet at 7 am back at Loch Raven Reservoir at Morgan Mill Road (The Rock) . 11 miles is the plan.
Sunday
Race of the Weekend
BRRC Freeland NCR GPS 15K
This great GPS Series race begins at the very north of the NCR Trail and heads north onto the York County Rail Trail. The route passes through New Freedom and Railroad, Pennsylvania, then back down to Freeland.
Registration is race day only and begins at 7 am with race start at 8 am.
BRRC Members are free with donations accepted. Non-members are $15.
PRIZE MONEY-
1-2-3 Men and Women Overall- $40- $30- $20
1st Man and Woman Master- $30- $30
No double dipping
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED- CONTACT:
Christian – Cell 410-790-4099, and christiandavid.nova@yahoo.com or
Vicki – Cell 443-604-9738, and vickicreutzer@gmail.com
Directions-
I83 North to Exit 36 (MD 439), go west. Right on York RD. Left onto Freeland Road and down to parking lot
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On The Horizon
Athletes Serving Athletes RunFest
5K,1 Mile and 1/4 Mile Kids Run
April 20th
255 Shilling Circle 21030
Hunt Valley
Athletes Serving Athletes is a great group which serves individuals with limited mobility by empowering them to train for and participate in running events. The RunFest is their largest fund raising event. You can run as an individual or a team. Ramon Gonzalez is creating a team. Come support this great organization.
Running Events website:
Team Link:
https://p2p.onecause.com/mdrunfest/team/run-happens
Fast and Furious Runs for Rescues
Sunday, April 21
Stevensville,MD
Register now for this 100% charity event that will benefit Halo’s Haven Horse Rescue in St. Michaels and Saving Future Feral Cats on Kent Island. This event consists of three distances, 5K, 10K, and 15K, all of which have been certified by USA Track & Field. The 15K distance is part of the Maryland RRCA Grand Prix series of races. The three races all start together at the beautiful Terrapin Nature Park in Stevensville, Maryland and proceed out and back along the Cross-Island Trail on Kent Island. What better way to celebrate Earth Day and the pets we love on a Sunday morning!
Sign up-
https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Stevensville/FastFurriestRunforRescues?rsus=200-500-d565974a-1e88-4197-a23c-ffd381f72baa
Cinco de Mayo Fun Run
Friday May 3, 6:30 pm
Monument Brewing
Join us for Happy Hour, celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the Running Lifestyle!
Date and Location: Friday, May 3rd, 6:30 PM, Monument City Brewing Company, Rain or Shine
Parking: We will meet between 6:00 and 6:30 in the Monument City Brewery Company’s spacious parking lot behind the brewery at 1 North Haven Street 21224 and leave after 6:30.
Race Directors: Henry Peck and Valencia Hike
Cost: No charge for BRRC members, friends of BRRC, and your guests.
We will have festive Cinco de Mayo themed accessories, and great Monument draughts.
There is abundant, and free, onsite parking at Monument Brewing.
There will also be a food truck at Monument for food purchases.
Course: Here are the running routes: There will be leading and gathering at locations “B” and “C” on this run of about 4.5 miles.
Monument City Brewing to Cinco de Mayo Duos at 1312 Eastern Avenue (“B” on our map) via Baltimore Street through Patterson Park and onto Eastern Avenue. Return to the Cinco de Mayo at 408 South Highland Avenue (“C” on our map) just off Eastern Ave, and return to Monument City Brewing (“D” on our map) via Eastern Avenue and Haven Street.
Start and Finish at the Monument entrance at the back parking lot, Location A and D:
Cinco de Mayo Duos, 1312 Eastern Avenue, Location B:
Cinco de Mayo, 408 South Highland Avenue, Location C:
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The route is pretty much out and back, and you will see that there are many opportunities to double back to shorten your run. The shortest distance would be to walk from Monument Brewing to Cinco de Mayo on South Highland, 1.5 miles round trip. If you are compelled, the longest distance will be to add miles in Patterson Park.
Nobody will be left behind! We will aim to be back at Monument by 7:30; no worries if you cannot make the run! You are welcome to meet us at Monument at 7:30 to indulge in some terrific local craft beer.
Wear your Red and Greens and celebrate the 161st anniversary of the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla!
Prettyboy Trail 10K
Sunday, May 5th
7:30 registration, 8:30 start
This 10K trail race begins on Traceys Store Road, just past the driveway of 2334 Traceys Store Road in Parkton, MD 21120. Registration begins at 7:30 am, with race start at 8:30 am. Donations for members. $15 for non members. Course begins on the road, about .25 miles up to entrance of trails next to the reservoir, about 4 miles on wide fire road trails, then back onto road for and quickly back into the woods on mostly single track for 1.5 miles to finish on everyone’s favorite up hill finish. As Chris Cucuzzella might say-“Great downhills and begins and ends at the same elevation”. We hope to have a water stop on the course, but best to bring a hand held water bottle.
CHANA Race Against Abuse 5K & Fun Run:
Sunday, May 12, 8-10 a.m.
Rosenbloom Owings Mills Jewish Community Center
Lace up your sneakers, gather your family and friends, and join us on May 12th for CHANA’s 7th Annual Race Against Abuse 5K & Fun Run! Let’s raise awareness about domestic violence, sexual abuse, and elder abuse, and raise critical funds to support CHANA.
Register Today! https://bit.ly/CHANARace
GPS Big Gunpowder Trail Race
Sunday, May 19
Registration 8:15, Race at 9
At 5 (ish) 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. Also, prizes for first overall male and female finishers!
This race is free to members, and $15 to non-members. Donations of $5 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
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.
Run Up To June Nineteenth 5K/1 Mile Walk
June 9th
Baltimore Peninsula (101 W Cromwell Street, Baltimore MD 21230)
Our celebration village (with food and community vendors) opens at 7 am, and the run/walk start is at 8:30am. We will have a group warm-up prior to the race start.
This is the link to our run’s registration page.
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. Proceeds from the Run Up to Juneteenth benefit The SEED School of Maryland’s College Transition & Success Program; learn more at seedschoolmd.org.
Half Marathon Training Group
Speed work: Carver Center for Arts and Technology Track 938 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21204
Day: Thursdays at 7:00PM.
Long runs: Usually at the Loch Raven Reservoir (LRR) –Corner of Morgan Mill Road & Loch Raven Drive. BUT- NCR TRAIL this week at 7am at Sparks Road.
Beginning Runner/5K Training Program
This 10 week training group started on February 22nd and continues for 10 weeks, to culminate with the Frederick Running Festival 5K. You can still sign up and participate. Perfect for runners and walkers who want to train for a 5K. The group will meet on Thursday Nights at the Carver High School track in Towson, and on Saturday mornings for a group run- alternating between Patterson Park, and Meadowood Park. Registration is free, and membership in BRRC is encouraged. For more details –
https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Baltimore/BRRCNewRunnerTrainingProgram
Ladies Night Track 2024
Join the Falls Road Running Store Ladies Night Track training program this spring and summer.
Each Wednesday, starting at 6:30 PM, from April 17 – June 26, the Falls Road Running Store will host a women’s training program, specifically utilizing track workout sessions. Are you a former track star? Never run track? Played a different sport? Love the roads or trails?
This training program is designed for all levels of runners.
Even if you don’t consider yourself a ‘track’ person, this program is designed for you to become more comfortable on the track, in addition to gaining greater knowledge of becoming a stronger, smarter, runner / walker.
When: Wednesday’s, workout start at 6:30 PM from April 17 – June 26, 2024
Where: Loyola/Hopkins Track, 1101 E. 33rd St., Baltimore, MD 21218
Who: Ladies who want to learn, have fun, work hard, and train together! You!
Coached by Division 1 College coaches, certified through USATF and USTFCCCA, that have experience locally, nationally, and internationally. We begin at your current running level and challenge you in a fun way to grown and improve your speed and athletic confidence.
This program is 100% coached by women for women.
Link to register: Ladies Night Track Session 1
Crusher Run 5K at Texas Quarry
Sunday, June 2
This is the second annual and sounds like a fun venue. They have a timed race and an untimed fun run which takes you on the top loop of the Texas Rock Quarry in Cockeysville, MD. Check out the website for registration and photos. Like being on another planet! Early bird registration through March 30th. The race benefits The Baltimore Hunger Project and the Construction Angels.
https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/LuthervilleTimonium/TheCrusherRunTexasQuarry5K
Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service Stride & Thrive 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
Sunday, June 9
Johns Hopkins University Homewood Field
This event benefits the fight against gynecologic cancers. Fundraising efforts directly support The Susan L. Burgert, M.D. Gynecologic Oncology Survivor Programs at Johns Hopkins. These programs are a beacon of hope for survivors and their loved ones, providing crucial resources, support, and a community of warriors who have faced similar battles. Your participation fuels research, patient support, and awareness initiatives, creating a brighter future for those affected by these cancers.For information on sign up and donation-
Event Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Baltimore/Hopkins
Link to Registration Page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=70197
Link to Donation Page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MD/Baltimore/Hopkins
