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Springfield Road Runners Club!
Springfield, Illinois, USA 

"...to afford all an unfettered start, and a fair chance, in the race of life."
A. Lincoln




 Upcoming Springfield and SRRC Races in 2008!
What:  Fat Ass 5K
Where:  Adams Street, Between 6th and 7th, Springfield, IL
When:  Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.
Contact:  Margaret (217) 525-1111, Race Flyer
 

What:  Y-Me National Breast Cancer - The Walk to Empower, 3 Mile Non-Competitive Walk 
Where:  Illinios State Fairgrounds
When:  Sunday May 11, Mother's Day, 9 am, check in at 7:30 am 

What:  Dew U Try the Tri
Where:  Fit Club South
When:  Sunday, May 11 8 am
Contact: Brenda Reiling, 217-535-3685, athleticare@st-johns.org

What:  Run for Hungry Children
Where:  Washington Park, Springfield
When:  Saturday, May 17 8 am
Contact:  Bob Lackie, Register Online - before May 12

What:  Springfield's Magnificent Mile Race
Where:  6th Street, Springfield
When:  Saturday May, 24
Mail in Registration EXTENDED:  original cut off date 5/2/08, now 05/09/08
Register Online until 05/22/08 at 11:59 pm:  GetMeRegistered!
Contact:  Kelly Urbas
Event T-Shirts:  Each participant, who is pre-registered by May 11th, will receive an event shirt.  Registrations that take place after May 11th, are not guaranteed a shirt.

What:  Passavant Powerade 10K & 5k
Where:  Passavant Hospital, Jacksonville, IL
When:  Saturday May 31, 8:30 am
Contact:  Kevin Eckhoff, 217-479-5858, Registration 

What:  Capitol City Biathlon
Where:  Center Park, Springfield
When:  Saturday May 31
Contact:  Bill Winberg

 I CARE Race Results
Please pick up awards at:  I Care 620 N Walnut, Springfield
Race Results: 
I Care 5K Awards | I Care 10K Awards | I Care 10K Overalls | I Care Overall Results

 Tim Butler Wins National Volunteer of the Year Award

Wendy and Tim ButlerSRRC's very own Tim Butler received the 2007 Rod Steele Outstanding Volunteer Award at the National RRCA convention in Cincinnati on May 6. This award is given nationally to a representative of a member club who has given more than anyone else to promote running through their time, talents and ideas.

Most club members know who Tim is and many know of the good things he has done to promote our sport and our community but far fewer realize the full range of things he has done for us. Tim is always quick to say that he is just one member of a great community that has made thing happen.  He would have us think what he has done is no big deal. We hope you agree that the multiple ideas he has pushed forward are well worthy of this high recognition.

About the Rod Steele Outstanding Volunteer Award - Rod Steele was a DC Road Runner Club President in 1974 until a plane crash took his life. This award is in memory of his contribution to the sport of running and as a volunteer and supporter of the RRCA. This award is given to recognize the outstanding volunteer (excluding the president) of a local club or event.

 Volunteers Needed - Calling All Men...and Women!
newWe are in need of Volunteers for the Women's Distance Festival, July 12, 2008, 8 am, at Washington Park.  Volunteers are needed in all categories - marshals, water stops, etc.  If you can volunteer Please contact Susan Helm at susan.helm@comcast.net or 502-3992.  Check out the race information at womensdistance.com.

 SRRC Scholarship Application – due May 15, 2008
newDownload Application Here

 Upcoming SRRC Socials

DATE and LOCATION

SOCIAL

A BOWLING SOCIAL!!!

May 17
6 pm - 9 pm

Strike and Spare West
2660 W. Lawrence Ave.
787-6111

Please RSVP to Emily Klockenga at klockenga1994@sbcglobal.net to reserve your spot. 
 
12 Lanes are reserved; 6 people per lane. (48 people).  Lanes reserved for SRRC members first; if extra spots are available then spots will be open to non SRRC members.
 
Following bowling, we will go to Sluggo's (bar inside the bowling alley) for Karaoke night!
 
$3.75 per game/per person; $3.50 shoe rental

Just a note, the dates for the remaining SRRC Saturday Socials are pretty firm, events and places are subject to change, stay tuned to the website www.srrc.net for the latest details.

 Abe's Army 2008
Abe's Army Blog
Important Dates to remember:
  • Thursday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m. - Orientation and Fun Run for Sergeants (leaders) at Dove Conference Center
  • Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. – Orientation and Packet Pick Up for Privates and Corporals at Dove Conference Center. Included in the packets will be your Abe’s Army t-shirt, Smart ID tag and running log. Meet your leaders and get your questions answered in this session. Topics included will be running safety and etiquette, running apparel and shoes, communication, injury prevention and stretching, nutrition.
  • Sunday, August 17, 2008 7:30 a.m., 31st Abe's Amble 10K & 2K, Illinois State Fairgrounds Springfield

 Bike to Work Day - Friday May 16
The Springfield Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission is in the process of putting together a promotion for Bike to Work Day which is on Friday, May 16. They are using the theme “Curb Your Car on Bike to Work Day” and will encourage people to bike, walk, run or ride the bus to work. This way even people who cannot ride a bike to work will be able to participate which will give the event more visibility, having fewer cars on the streets makes them safer for biking, and getting people out of their cars has such a positive impact on personal health, fi nances, and the environment. More information to follow!
Curb Your Car Poster
Curb Your Car Press Release

 SRRC Traveling Store
newOrder SRRC running gear right here!   All shirts/tops comes with the SRRC Logo screen printed in the upper right corner.  Jackets and hats come with the  SRRC Logo embroidered.  We also have the mens technical shirt (white with royal logo) in stock as well as an assortment of ladies tops.
Download or print off an SRRC Brochure
Print off an SRRC Order Form

 2008 Board Meetings
The next SRRC Board Meeting will be at the YMCA on 4th street in Springfield on May 12th at 5:30 pm in the board room.

 Register for The Lincoln Memorial Half 2009!
Register for 2009 at www.runabe.com 
Smile, You're On FotoJack! FotoJack Pictures of the 2008 LM Half Available Here

 Race Schedule Magnets Are Now Available!!!
Stop by the Springfield Running Center today to get yours! Quantity is limited, so it is first come first serve.

 RRCA FOOTNOTES on-line
The Road Runners Club of America’s on-line membership magazine, FOOTNOTES, is posted on the homepage of their website.  The magazine is designed to educate the running community and promote national, regional and state level running events and activities of RRCA members.
Click here for more info.


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Join the SRRC!!!

***NEW***
2008 Application
Enjoy all of the benefits of membership in the SRRC.
Download application
Membership questions?
E-mail Mary Rogers
rogers_01@msn.com

SRRC now offers online membership registration!
Click here to join or renew for 2008:
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-- Rush (the Band)