UVRC Campout!
June 13-15th. Final details coming to your inbox soon!
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! Also 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.
Trail Running Film Fest
Did you miss the Trail Running Film Festival in Ludlow? You can purchase tickets for online access for the month of June! Find your summer adventure inspiration HERE.
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!
Registration and Additional Race Info:
· To register or learn more, please check out the race website: https://www.middleburymaplerun.com/.
Volunteer Opportunity: VT100 Endurance Run (That’s right, 100 MILES!)
Looking for some mega hours to go towards the Volunteer Challenge? The VT100 in West Windsor VT is looking for help this summer Thursday 7/17 through Sunday 7/20. Feel free to sign up directly here (there are other opportunities listed as well) or reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator at vt100volunteers@gmail.com.
Their biggest needs are:
- Saturday morning 7/19 for parking 2:30am (woohoo coffee party!)
- Friday 7/18 parking anytime between 10am-5pm
- Thursday 7/17 set-up and organization between 9am – 7pm
- Sunday 7/20 clean up between 10am-2pm
Reach out to Cara Baskin carav.baskin@gmail.com for the following time slots:
- Saturday 7/19 aid station set-up (if you like driving a pickup and trailer!) 6a-3p
- Saturday 7/19 aid station break down 12p-2a (woohoo more coffee in a pickup with a trailer!)
- Saturday 7/19 restocking aid stations with supplies 6p-midnight
Thanks for supporting our local ultra, VT Adaptive which this race fundraises for, and your club-mates who are racing!
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 Z3XX6UYP at checkout.
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!