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Upcoming unique local races

23 Friday Sep 2016

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October and November bring cooler weather and some good opportunities for unique races—a one-mile dash down Main Street, a rare 15K (with post-race party), two golf-course 5Ks, a road/trail 10-miler (with post-race brunch), and the hardest road 5K in Delaware (with post-race lunch buffet). Here’s the rundown of these Creek Road Runner–recommended events:

10th Annual Main Street Mile
Saturday, October 1, starts at 9 a.m. (be at the starting line by 8:50)
on East Main Street (begins at east end)
Newark, Del.
> register online by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 29

34th Annual Delaware Distance Classic 15K and 5K
Sunday, October 9, starts at 9 a.m.
Delaware City, Del.
> register online

Habitat for Humanity’s Run the Rock 5K, benefits Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County
Saturday, October 22, starts at 9 a.m.
at Rock Manor Golf Club
Wilmington, Del.
> online info and registration

Caffé Gelato Waffle Cone Ten Miler, benefits ministries of the Friendship House
Sunday, October 30, starts at 9 a.m.
on Creek Road
Newark, Del.
> register online

Rock N Roll 5K (featuring Club Phred), benefits Newark Area Welfare Committee
Saturday, November 5, starts at 3 p.m.
at Newark Country Club
Newark, Del.
> online info and registration

17th Annual Scott Mackler 5K (in memory of CRR Scott Mackler), benefits ALS research
Sunday, November 6, starts at 12:30 p.m.
at Temple Beth El
Newark, Del.
> register online

Parsons to compete at NCAAs this week

06 Monday Jun 2016

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photo of Sam Parsons in the East Region 10K in Jacksonville, Fla.Sam Parsons, a redshirt junior at North Carolina State and son of CRR George Parsons and CRR Christina Parsons, qualified late last month for the nationals with an 11th place East Region finish in the 10,000m run in Jacksonville, Fla., in a stellar 30:05. He will be one of the 24 competitors in Eugene, Ore., on the hallowed Hayward Field track in the 10K later this week.

Set your DVRs for coverage of the NCAA Men’s Track and Field Championships on ESPN2 from June 8–11.

Creek Road Runners wish Sam good luck and swift feet!

Blue Hen 5K coming up

18 Wednesday May 2016

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Blue Hen 5K logoAs another academic year comes to a close, the University of Delaware’s annual Alumni Weekend is on the horizon, and with it its feature Blue Hen 5K race on Sunday morning, June 5. But you don’t have to be a Blue Hen alum to run this basic out-and-back race, which starts on UD’s Laird (north) Campus and takes in a lot of Creek Road along the way.

Join YoUDee (the University’s mascot) and others for this fun 5K. See full story. Register now.

Upcoming memorial trail races

23 Tuesday Feb 2016

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Here are a couple upcoming trail races that should really interest off-road enthusiasts. Each is part of the Trail Creek Series.

bbf_logoFirst, there’s the inaugural Beau Biden Memorial Trail Race on Saturday, March 19, at 10 a.m. at the Granogue Estate. Proceeds from this race benefit the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children.

> Preregister for this event
> View/download event flyer (PDF)

enochleeThen on Saturday, April 16, the second annual Race to Save the World will take place in Middle Run Valley Natural Area at 9 a.m. This is a race in memory of Enoch Lee and will benefit the Enoch Lee Memorial Fund.

> Preregister for this event
> View/download event flyer (PDF)

Fall races to note

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macklerSunday, Oct. 18 – Scott Mackler Memorial 5K
This is the 16th annual Scott Mackler 5K, named for CRR Scott Mackler, who fought a valiant fight against ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) but succumbed to the disease a couple years ago. This is the toughest road 5K in Delaware, but there’s a great post-race buffet. Start time for this race is 12:30 p.m. Starts and finishes at Temple Beth El on Possum Park Road in Newark.
Register now.

Caffé Gelato waffle cone logoSunday, Oct. 25 – Caffé Gelato Ten Miler
Another unique race, this ten miler is an out-and-back course along Creek Road, sponsored by Caffé Gelato, owned by CRR Ryan German. Race begins at 9 a.m. and includes post-race food. Preregistration cost is $35. Race-day cost is $45.
Register now.

Rock and Roll 5K logoSaturday, Nov. 7 – Rock & Roll 5K
This is a unique opportunity to run a 5K on the beautiful Newark Country Club golf course and includes a live classic rock band. This race is sponsored by the Newark Morning Rotary Club, presented by Bassett, Dawson & Foy, and starts at 4:00 p.m.
Register now.

Turkey Trot logoSaturday, Nov. 21 – 42nd Annual Turkey Trot 10K/5K
A local favorite, this event is the second oldest road racing event in Delaware and begins at Handloff Park on Barksdale Road in Newark. 10K begins at 9:00 a.m.; 5K begins at 10:15 a.m.
More info/registration

XC iconSaturday, Nov. 28 – Delaware Open XC Championships
Cross-country enthusiasts need to run this race at least once. It is one of the more difficult 5Ks you’ll ever do but well worth the effort. These events are held at Brandywine Creek State Park north of Wilmington.
More info/registration