Skip’s Run
By: Eric Ferguson
Dear UVRC Runners,
Following last month’s announcement of the 2020 Upper Valley Running Series, we’d like to highlight the 17th Annual Skip Matthews Memorial Run in Lebanon that will take place on Father’s Day, Sunday June 21. Skip’s Run will be the 4th race in this year’s Series, and on behalf of the race’s Executive Board, this is to announce that registration for the 4 Mile race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is now open at www.skipsrun.org.
Race Details:
- USATF certified course
- Free wicking t-shirts to Preregistered runners
- Awards
- Post-race BBQ hosted by Salt hill Pub
If you are interested in getting involved with the planning and execution of the event, the Board meets monthly from January through May. On race day, we coordinate all aspects of the event. We also have a wrap-up meeting that usually occurs in September. We are seeking new members who are interested any of several areas such as the Start/Finish line, Traffic and Safety, Fundraising, Registration, Refreshments, T-shirts and Awards. To inquire further, please contact us at skipsrun@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing your areas of interest and any experience you have pertaining to road races.
We hope you will join us in 2020!
Erik Ferguson, Executive Board Member