Club News

Name: Cara Baskin Name of the Race/Running Event: Krampuslauf  Race/Event Distance: 9 hours (5k and 10k options available) Race/Event Date: 12/7/24 Describe the Race Krampus is a European half goat, half demon that visits children on the naughty list during  Christmas, which feels a bit more nightmarish than receiving coal in your stocking. What’s even more strange is that this turns into a celebration for many countries, dressing up as the monster itself and running through the streets in a Krampus run or “Krampuslauf.” Our very own Lyme NH offers its own twist on the tradition with a tortuous race…

Hello, Upper Valley Running Club! I am writing to share my experience guiding a vision impaired runner during the Krampuslauf 10k at the Dartmouth Skiway last month. As a new club member, I should probably start by introducing myself. My name is Angela Wyse and I am a new Economics professor at Dartmouth, having just moved to Hanover from Chicago in August. I began running in 2017 and have since fallen in love with trail running and ultras, finding my home in long distances and remote places and even completing a 100-mile trail race in Michigan in 2023. Since moving…

Racing Updates:  The next race in the UVRS series is the Tiger Run 5K/12K in Enfield NH on October 27th The CHaD HERO Half Marathon & 5k is on Sunday October 20th. We encourage you to race either distance (or pace! See Volunteer Opportunities below) If you’re itching for a 5k, but don’t want to deal with traveling or even registration, consider jumping into the Hanover High School XC meet on Wednesday October 9th at 5p! It is FREE and open to the public, featuring their new and improved course on the Dresden Athletic Fields and trails in Norwich. There is no need…