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Jim Westrich and friends at the start of the RWB6.2, credit Ralph & Chris Epifanio. The sixth race in the Upper Valley Running Series (UVRS) was the Red, White, and Blue 6.2, a fun 5K/10K to celebrate our country’s birth on July 4th. Great work by UVRC! Results: http://pinnacletiming.us/index.php?n=red_white_and_blue_62_overall_2025 The next race is on August 24th, the Triple Dam 10K in Perkinsville VT. https://www.runlikeardy.com/races/triple-dam-10k/ What’s the UVRS? It’s our club’s series of local road races. Checkout the UVRS website for the latest information: https://uppervalleyrunningclub.org/upper-valley-running-series/ UVRS results are now available! Check the UVRS website (above). Not running? Got a friend or…

Name of the Race: The Reschenseelauf in South Tyrol, Italy Race/Event Distance: 15k Date: 7/12/25 Describe the Event: The race website describes the race very accurately as “A well-maintained walking path runs around South Tyrol’s largest lake. It’s ideal for cycling, hiking, and, above all, running. The 15.3 km long lake circuit is one of the most beautiful routes for a running event in South Tyrol.A magnificent panorama opens up to the north, towards Austria and Switzerland, while a unique view opens up to the south, with views of the Ortler and Königspitze. The start and finish area for the…

I moved to the Upper Valley four years ago. One of the first things I did was search for a running club. I learned about the White Mountains mostly through fellow runners: hiking the 48 4,000 footers, staying in AMC huts, and the iconic Presidential Traverse. I told myself that the first time I summited Mt. Washington, I would do so on foot. I came close last year in 2024, but when I reached the Hermit Lodge, there were reports of winds approaching 70 MPH. I decided to take a detour up Boot Spur Link trail, and loop back down…