5K on the Track!
Save the date! Our annual track 5k will be at TNT on July 8th on the Dartmouth Track. Come to race, come to cheer, and/or come for the free pizza at Runner’s Night Out!
SUMMER PICNIC!
More fun awaits! Save the date for our annual Summer Picnic at the Union Village Dam picnic area on Friday 8/1. More details to come this summer.
Segment Challenge Update
Congrats to Elijah Putman, our winner, and all who took on the UVRC Segment Challenge in May! We’d also like to extend a HUGE thank you to William Ren for planning and organizing it. Check out https://uppervalleysegmentrunning.org/ for the leaderboard featuring some pretty impressive stats.
UVRC Campout!
Thank you to all who came out and made our first annual UVRC campout a success! We had a fun group of campers who spent that Saturday doing a mix of racing the Mount Washington Road Race, volunteering at the MWRR, adventuring above tree line, and/or enjoying a family hike. We all enjoyed getting to know each other over dinner and s’mores by the fire. Thanks to Sean Meissner for planning and booking a great group site. We hope to see more of you at Barnes Field next year!
Volunteer Challenge Update
The 2025 Volunteer Challenge is on! Every hour that you as a UVRC member spend volunteering at a race/running event or doing trail work will get you one ticket into a drawing for some sweet swag and prizes at the end of the year. Each time you volunteer at an event, email us at volunteering@uppervalleyrunningclub.org with the subject line “UVRC Volunteer Challenge”. Let us know the number of hours and at what event you volunteered. We’ll keep track of your hours for you until the big drawing at the end of the year!
Running Warehouse Discount Code
As part of your UVRC membership, you are eligible to receive 20% off socks and clothing and 10% off nutrition, select clearance shoes, and hats/visors. Enter the discount code BS4U2KNQ at checkout. Note: this is a new code as of July 1st.
Sponsorship Opportunity
Do you work for a company or know of a local business that is supportive of UVRC and our mission to provide an inclusive community for runners of all abilities? We are currently seeking business sponsorships to fund swag items for UVRC programs. Opportunities for advertisement on such items is an option. Please reach out to contact@uppervalleyrunningclub.org to learn more!
Racing Opportunity: Middlebury Maple Run 10/19
A few key event details:
- USATF-certified half marathon, 5K and 10K courses
- Well-organized, great swag, inspiring music on course, complimentary post-race breakfast
- Scenic routes with views of the Green Mountains and Adirondacks
- Free 18-week training plan
Run club discount: If you can guarantee registration for 5 or more runners, we will provide you with a 10% discount code for your registrants to use. Email us (UVRC) if you have a group of 5 runners and we can get you the discount code!
To register or learn more, please check out the race website: https://www.middleburymaplerun.com/.
White Mountains Running Retreat
Click HERE to sign up!
Hosted by: Northeast Trail Adventures
Dates: Sunday, July 27 – Wednesday, July 30
(Participants can arrive between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. There is no planned run on Sunday. The retreat ends at noon on Wednesday. There will be a morning run option on Wednesday)
Cost: Pay/Contribute what you can!!
We mean it! The directors of Northeast Trail Adventures want these four days to be accessible to all. We only ask that you bring a positive attitude, that you are willing to be photographed for future Northeast Trail Adventures promotional materials, and that you give us feedback on your experience so that we can offer the very best trail running retreats in the future! Can’t attend all four days? That’s okay too! Come for a day, all four, or anything in between! We want you there!
Location: Hub North in Gorham, NH
What to Expect: During the day we’ll share runs along ridge lines, pass by gorgeous waterfalls and experience some of the technical terrain that can make running a full body activity! In the evenings we’ll enjoy hearty meals, share inspiring stories, and learn from a physical therapist, sports nutritionist, endurance sports coaches, and two of the most elite athletes in our sport today. With multiple options that will vary in length and difficulty every day, this camp is suitable for many abilities and experience levels. Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities to relax, rejuvenate and explore.