ABOUT THE CLUB

• WHO WE ARE •

HISTORY OF SRRC

The SRRC was organized in February 1977 to promote long distance running in the Springfield, Illinois area. The Club took over the management from the YMCA of two of the State’s oldest road races, the Lincoln Memorial Run (later to become the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon) and the Frostbite Festival. In 1980, the Club started the Women’s Distance Festival to promote women’s running. In 1985, the Club took over the management of Abe’s Amble, downstate Illinois’ premiere 10K road race which closes the Illinois State Fair, from the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA).

The Club subsequently started the Parade Run, a two mile race to kick off the State Fair. The Club continues to direct these races. The Club also features training programs including Wednesday night track workouts, Abe’s Army--a training program for novice runners geared towards completing Abe’s Amble, the Half Wits--a training group for the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon, and Frost Toes--a training group for the Frostbite Festival 10 Mile Run. The Club has continued to grow over the years and membership is around 500.

• CELEBRATING OUR HISTORY •

CONTRIBUTE TO OUR HISTORY

As Springfield Road Runners Club approaches another anniversary, we want to celebrate the people, memories, and moments that have shaped our club since 1977.

We want to hear from YOU!

Share an experience, a story, a favorite memory, and/or a photo from your time with Springfield Road Runners Club. Whether you've been running with us for decades or joined more recently, your memories are an important part of our history.

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• ARTICLE II – PURPOSE •

SRRC PURPOSE STATEMENT

The SRRC is formed for the following purposes, without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, or physical or mental disability:

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The SRRC is formed for the following purposes, without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, or physical or mental disability:

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to promote and conduct races or other running activities, give awards, and to do all such things conducive to the encouragement of running, walking, and better physical fitness for all individuals;

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to disseminate information on running through newsletters, email, social media, the SRRC website and educational outreach programs (i.e. clinics, meetings, seminars, social events). The Board of Directors is responsible for recruiting volunteers and/or vendors to promote the club and disseminate information in the manner described above.

The Springfield Road Runners Club (SRRC) is a member of the Road Runners Club of America.

• MEETINGS & CONTACT •

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Prairie State Bank & Trust (3751 Wabash Ave). Meetings will begin at 5:30 pm. Club members are welcome to attend. Meeting schedule and location is subject to change, so please confirm.

Due to the large amount of spam emails sent to the board members, we have removed email contact on this page. Please feel free to email the Board of Directors through the contact page or email srrcweb@gmail.com and emails will be forwarded to the members. Thank you!