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It’s almost time to “Wring Out the Old”

10 Tuesday Dec 2013

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graphic of course map and T-shirt artThree weeks from today at 9 a.m., Creek Road Runners will gather for the 15th Annual “Wring Out the Old, Ring in the New” trail run at Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area’s Black Bridge Road parking lot (off of Appleton Road, north of Md. Rt. 273).

Organizer CRR Mark Deshon is expecting a big turnout this year, with plenty of new faces. This should be a lot of fun. Note that it is an “all weather” event. Come prepared to run (not race) and have a good time with others. Please be punctual so that you are there for the pre-run photo.

Brond talks turkey…and running

24 Sunday Nov 2013

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photo of David BrondThere was a nice opinion piece promoting running in the Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle yesterday, written by our own CRR David Brond (CRR’s “Peach State Branch”). Check it out. Gobble, gobble, run, run!

Though Brond mentioned some other Turkey Trots, he failed to mention the local one here in Newark, which turned 40 yesterday and is becoming more and more of a Thanksgiving running tradition (read below).

40th Annual Turkey Trot and XC Championships

04 Monday Nov 2013

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Two of the races we promote each year are coming up this month.

Turkey Trot logoThe first is the 40th Annual Turkey Trot, Delaware’s second oldest running event. On Saturday, November 23, there will be two races. The 10K begins at 9 a.m.; the 5K starts at 10:15. Come out to Handloff Park off Barksdale Road and celebrate by running one or both races. Details and registration.

XC iconOn the final day this month, the 29th Annual Delaware Open XC Championships will be held at the always-challenging Brandywine Creek State Park 5K course, north of Wilmington. Prepare for a grueling, but satisfying trip around the park. There are five races—two for the youngsters (12-and-under girls and boys), one for women (open and masters women run together but are scored separately), one for masters men (40 and older), and one for open men. Details and registration.

Historically, Creek Road Runners have supported these races and have scored very well. Great bookends for your turkey dinner.

Upcoming events worth supporting

14 Monday Oct 2013

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There are a couple upcoming local events worth supporting, especially if you’re a Creek Road Runner.

Caffé Gelato waffle cone logoCaffé Gelato’s Waffle Cone Ten Miler
Sunday, October 20
9:00 a.m. start
The brainchild of restauranteur and CRR Ryan German, this unique race takes you on an out-and-back to the Pennsylvania state line from downtown Newark along Creek Road’s paved road and unpaved trails to benefit Friendship House. – registration info

Mackler logo14th Annual Scott Mackler 5K
Sunday, October 27
12:30 p.m. start
Named in honor of CRR Scott Mackler, who suffers with ALS, this race, the hardest road 5K in the state, benefits ALS research.  At Temple Beth El on Possum Park Road in Newark. – registration info

Tutu Trot logoMid-Atlantic Ballet’s Tutu Trot 5K
Saturday, November 2
9:00 a.m. start
CRR Mike Chajes is involved in organizing this event, which benefits the Mid-Atlantic Ballet.
Creek Road course starts at Olan Thomas Park. – registration info

Main St. again becomes mile-long speedway

25 Wednesday Sep 2013

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Main Street Mile logoFor those who enjoy shortest, “sprintiest” races, maybe this local dash might be to your liking.  Get it over with quickly at the Main Street Mile, to be held on Saturday morning, October 5.  See details and online registration.

And don’t forget the HealthyU 5K, which is on Thursday evening, October 3, which starts right near the University campus (on Academy St.) and finishes on The Green.