January 2026 Newsletter

I hope the holiday season brought you some rest and relaxation. Behind the scenes at UVRC, the Upper Valley Running Series committee spent the holiday season finalizing this year’s series; stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks! If your New Year’s resolutions involve staying active and engaged in your community, I hope UVRC will fit into that picture. If you’ve been reading emails and newsletters and are on the fence about joining your first group run, a new year is a great excuse to try something new and make it happen! On both Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings, I think you will find a group of supportive folks who are excited to welcome new faces into the mix. We hope to see you soon!
-Kristina

UVRC Registration – Have you renewed for 2026 yet???

You can sign up online at www.LebanonNH.gov/register.
Log in, choose the Adult Sports & Programs tab, choose Upper Valley Running Club, then 2026 UVRC Membership (either individual or family rate).

You’ll notice an increase of $5.00 dollars across the board for all paid-for programming. This increase is to help with the behind-the-scenes work that Leb. Rec. does on a daily basis, from daily processing, general questions, website hosting, reimbursements, accounts payable, and more. Membership fees also go toward all the amazing programming below.

UVRC Membership includes:

• Social events throughout the year! And the opportunity to win prizes and swag!
• Weekly workouts with Tuesday Night Track (TNT)
• Runners Night Out (RNO) every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Hanover Brick & Brew with free slices and social time. Participation at TNT is not required in order to attend RNO.
• Saturday morning runs every weekend, meeting up either in front of Omer & Bob’s or at Colburn Park. (Rumor has it there are some tasty muffins being offered)
• A monthly newsletter featuring articles written by club members and board members. You can submit an article here.
• Connection on UVRC on social media platforms:
  • Website: www.uppervalleyrunningclub.org
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uppervalleyrunningclub
  • Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Upper-Valley-Running-Club and you can post a group run here on the message board or discussion board.
  • Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/28353 and you can post a group run here on the POSTS section.
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uppervalleyrunningclub/
• Competing as a team: Upper Valley Running Series (UVRS), New Hampshire Grand Prix (NHGP), and more!
• Access to training, coaches, and a running community that can help answer your questions.
• 10% off shoes, apparel, & other running-related gear discounts at Omer & Bob’s here in Lebanon, NH, a supporter of the club since the beginning.
• 10% discount on all regular-priced running shoes, socks, insoles, and running accessories at Stateline sports in West Lebanon, NH.

We look forward to your continued participation in UVRC and encourage joining a committee whether it is the social committee, volunteering, newsletter, UVRC gear planning, training, or race involvement. You can always email paul.coats@LebanonNH.gov or board presidents at contact@uppervalleyrunningclub.org.

Cara Baskin, Kristina Siladi, and Drew Prescott
Tri-UVRC Presidents

Updated Discount Code: Running Warehouse

As a UVRC member, you can enjoy a discount from Running Warehouse: 20% off clothing and socks and 10% off select clearance shoes, visors & hats, and nutrition. Enter code 2PK52FZT at checkout. Note: this is a new code as of January 1st.

I’m pleased to announce the 2026 Upper Valley Running Series (UVRS), brought to you by our sponsor BE Fit Physical Therapy! The UVRS is our club’s series of local road races.

The 2026 Series:

• February 7: RedZone 5K (Wilder, VT)
• March 14: Shamrock Shuffle 5K (Lebanon, NH)
• April 12: Lake Morey Icebreaker 5M (Fairlee, VT)
• May 17: BarnArts Race Around the Lake 5K/10K (Barnard, VT)
• June 21: Skip’s Run 4M (Lebanon, NH)
• July 4: Red, White, and Blue 6.2 5K/10K (Lebanon, NH)
• August 30: Triple Dam 10K (Perkinsville, VT)
• September 12: Sprouty 5K/10K (Sharon, VT)
• October 10: Downriver Rail Run 10K (Lebanon, NH)
• October 25: Tiger Run 5K/12K (Enfield, NH)
• November 22: Turkey Trot 5K/10K (Hanover, NH)

You can participate by being an active UVRC member, and running any (or all!) of these road races. No separate registration is needed, but we do offer a full-series registration with a 25% discount!

REGISTER FOR THE SERIES

To register, go to the Lebanon Recreation catalog and search for “UV Running Series”.

SPECIAL REGISTRATION INCENTIVE

The first 40 full series registrants get a free shirt! This is brought to you by our series sponsor BE Fit. Free shirt deadline January 21st (so we have time to make them and give them out at the RedZone race).

Special thanks to my fellow race committee members:

• Melissa Herman (Prizes)
• Rick Currier
• Sean Meissner
• Kristina Siladi
• Paul Coats

Thank you to everyone who put on their most festive attire and spread some cheer through the streets of Hanover during our Jingle Bell Run! Enjoy the pictures!