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ORRC WELCOMES YOUR RACE LISTING
Interested in free publicity? Send us your race information and we'll add it to our events calendar.
ORRC ANNOUNCES WORKSHOP FOR RACE DIRECTORS
Looking for ways to enhance your leadership or organizational skills? Interested in a fun way to raise money for your club or organization? Want to know how you can make a difference in your local running community? Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) invites you to attend our new race director workshop, Saturday, November 6, 2010. This event will teach you the basics of directing a successful running event. Find out what you need to know in time to put on events in the spring or summer of 2011. ...get more info (.pdf).
RRCA VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
TO ORRC MEMBERS
Jeff Wehrman, Dave Green, and Tom Little were presented with certificates of appreciation for the many hours they devote to the running community, by the Road Runners Club of America. Their efforts include directing many races, improving equipment, and strengthening the finances of ORRC - all to enhance running and walking opportunities for our community.
MORE RACE PHOTOS
Turkey Trot 09 by Liz Dauw, Rachel Green, and others
Blue Lake Runs by Bill Berger
Blue Lake Runs by "Shuffler Bob"
RACE PHOTOS BY BRIAN CONAGHAN
PCT Ultra 2010 by Brian Conaghan
Hagg Lake 2010 by Brian Conaghan
PHOTOS BY EVAN PILCHIK
2009 Best Dam Run, 4th of July
by Evan Pilchik
PORTLAND AREA RUNNING TRAILS Click here for some great ideas.
DISCOUNTS FOR ORRC MEMBERS
View all disounts here.
ARTICLES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME FOR THE ODR
Are you the next William Shakespeare? How about J.K. Rowling? The Oregon Distance Runner (ODR) is the magazine published by ORRC six times per year, and we need contributions! ORRC will give every writer who is selected for publication $30 in ORRC volunteer bucks, and Gregg Davis at Road Runners Sports is offering a pair of running shoes. Share your stories and adventures with us! Contact webmaster@orrc.net ...get more info.
MORE INCENTIVES FOR ORRC VOLUNTEERS
We are still looking for a merchandise coordinator, and an awards coordinator. Looking to make a difference? Email orrc for more information.
In addition volunteers are needed to staff the ORRC booth at both the Race for the Cure Expo Booth and the Portland Marathon Expo Booth, as well as staff the ORRC Station during the Portland Marathon. If you are interested contact Valerie Pratt, the ORRC Volunteer Coordinator at Valerie@prattweller.com.
Remember, you also get 5 running bucks for every time you volunteer! Running bucks can be accumulated and redeemed for anything in ORRC - apparel, race sign ups, even membership renewals!
...get more info
TUESDAY NIGHT TRAINING IS BACK
AT CEDAR HILLS
Download the current schedule and address. Free Pizza First Tuesdays.
THURSDAY NIGHT TRAINING
Download the 09-10 schedule. REVISED FEB 3/2010. Free Pizza Third Thursdays. Come on out!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING PORTLAND EVENTS
ORRC needs you! We are setting up our annual booth for 2 upcoming events, and need volunteers to help staff them. Times and shifts are as follows:
Race for the Cure Expo Booth
Friday, September 17th 10am-1pm and 4-7pm, and Saturday, September 18th 1-4pm.
Portland Marathon Expo Booth
Friday, October 8th 10:30am-1pm, 1-5pm, 5-8pm, Saturday, October 9th 8:30am-12pm, 12-3pm, 2-6pm and 6-8pm (helping take down the booth). We are bringing back the “prize wheel”, so you can have fun giving away free stuff while talking to psyched up marathoners and their families.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Celia Perkins at or Valerie Pratt
AUTUMN LEAVES IS BACK!
The Autumn Leaves 50 mile, 50K, and 10K is back after a one-year absence. The event will be held on Saturday, October 30th, at beautiful Champoeg State park. The 10K is the final 10K in the ORRC 10K series, and all the Autumn Leaves events will be the final races to earn points for the overall ORRC age group and runner of the year competitions. Sign up now to participate in, and welcome back, these wonderful events to the ORRC racing schedule. Get more information about this event or contact Bret Henry at AutumnLeavesRD@hotmail.com.
RRCA APPOINTS NEW REPRESENTATIVE
 Mark Barrett was recently appointed Oregon State Rep for the Road Runners Club of America by Western Region Director David Epstein.
Mark has been a member of ORRC since 1991 and has served as race director for the Vernonia Half Marathon and the Hagg Lake Run. He has been running since 1974 and has run every distance from the mile to the marathon. He often writes articles for the Oregon Distance Runner, our club magazine, and is part of an informal running group known as the Hagg Lake Harriers. He will be a wonderful representative for Oregon, with his knowledge and enthusiasm.
Mark succeeds outgoing State Rep Celia Perkins, who has sucessfully served as State Rep for the past several years. Many thanks to Celia for her years of service.
ORRC CONTRIBUTES $1,000 TO CLEVELAND HIGH TRACK RENOVATION
ORRC members spend Thursday evenings circling the track at Cleveland High for their workouts. A year ago, the track was asphalt with holes - now it’s a smooth tech track. To assist with the last stages of its renovation, ORRC presented a $1,000 check to Athletic Director Mike Shanahan. Susan Fugate leads the Thursday night group, and is joined in the photo by fellow enthusiasts George Watson, Carol Craig, Carole Reiley, and Dave Cook. Join us Thursdays at 6 pm!
ORRC HAS A GIFT FOR YOU IN 2010
If you are an ORRC member renewing your membership, or joining us as a NEW member, you will receive this FREE reflective vest. Your vest can be picked up at any ORRC Event.
ORRC wants you to run and walk safely out there and we want to let you know that WE appreciate you being a member of ORRC.
The reflective vests can also be purchased for $15 at our events.
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