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By Drew Prescott Joining a new club can be scary. When I first joined UVRC a few years ago, the thought of actually showing up to an organized event where I was an outsider among a bunch of runners I didn’t know was slightly terrifying. What if I wasn’t a good enough runner, or what if I didn’t fit in with the group? The first TNT (Tuesday Night Track) I worked up the courage to attend, I almost left before it even started. I showed up extra early to make a good first impression, only to find no one else…

THANK YOU to all of those who answered the call for volunteers for the Covered Bridges Half Marathon. UVRC was well-represented by our pace crew as well as early morning parking volunteers. Permits are not issued, and therefore races don’t happen, without awesome humans who show up in a grass field at 5AM to ensure runners park in an orderly fashion. We appreciate everyone’s efforts to ensure things ran smoothly that day. Thank you also to the fabulous folks who helped with parking at the Mount Washington Road Race this past weekend, all of whom also camped just down the…

UVRC Calendar Looking for a local race? Did you know UVRC’s website features a race calendar? Scroll through to find your next adventure! https://uppervalleyrunningclub.org/racing/ Western New Hampshire Trail Series Not a fan of pounding the pavement? Looking to try some new events this year? Check out the Western New Hampshire Trail Running Series! Races take place from May-September throughout the Upper Valley. All races are designed to be welcoming to newbies while still challenging for seasoned veterans.  2026 Race Calendar – WNHTRS# 1Dirty 5K (Sunday)May 10, 2026Hanover, NH# 2Six in the Stix (Saturday)June 13, 2026Newport, NH# 3Frenzy In The Forest…