The FireKracker 5k is the Fort Collins Running Club’s big race for the year, usually attracting around 1000 participants on the Fourth of July. This year’s edition—the 12th running of it—happens to coincide with the 100-year anniversary of City Park.

This will be a zero waste event, meaning we are trying to divert 85% or more of event related waste away from the landfill through recycling and composting.

It is a must-do race and registration is now open. You can conveniently sign up online and pay NO additional fees (since the running club is absorbing them) at Running Guru. Or you may sign up in person at either Runner’s Roost or Foot of the Rockies as noted on our official event page.

Note that FCRC members get a $5 discount, but to get it while registering online, you need to enter a discount code. If you were a FCRC member by May 31, 2012, you should have received a discount code from us in your e-mail. E-mail us if you are a FCRC member and need a discount code again.

If you are not already a member, join the club today!

Here’s a note from Connie about some upcoming events. I think the FCRC Member Run and Picnic Breakfast (August 5th) is at Rolland Moore Park.

Please mark your calendar for Sunday, August 5th, 8AM for the annual FCRC Member Run and Picnic Breakfast. There will be more details as we get closer. We will also have board elections that day, so if you are interested in serving, please contact me for more information.

Also, the Eden Valley run and potluck breakfast will be Saturday, June 9th at 7AM. Please let me know if you plan on attending so I can get a feel for member interest. (This was canceled due to lack of interest.)

Thanks and have a great and safe Memorial Day weekend.

Happy Running!
Connie DeMercurio
FCRC President