St. Patrick’s Day Parade Info

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Felix

The Fort Collins Running Club in the 2011 Fort Collins St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Last year the Fort Collins Running Club participated in the Fort Collins’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade. (You can see some photos and video from that here.) Happily, we are doing it again on Saturday, March 17th!

Below is more information about how to join in, as written by FCRC Vice President Katie Q.

Last year was so much fun, hope you join the FCRC as we walk in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade again!!!

***ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A WAIVER***
If you are running the Sharin’ of the Green, I will be near the registration table BEFORE the race gathering signatures (Look for the Irish Wolfhound puppy).
If you are not running in the race, you must meet me between 9-9:15 at the Armadillo parking lot to sign the waiver (I need to turn it in by 9:30 with all signatures).

ALL PARTICIPANTS- meet at the Armadillo Parking lot by 9:30 with your best St. Patrick’s Day costume! The best costume will be voted on by FCRC Board members and winner will receive a free one year membership!

Bring you own “THROWS” to give away if you would like to pass anything out (candy, beads, etc). (Don’t actually throw it; “throw” is a term for trinkets given away at parades.)

Well-behaved pets are welcome- be sure to pick up after your pet and dress him/her up!

Looking forward to another fun parade!

Katie Q
FCRC Vice President

Parade Rules

Parade pace

The parade will move at a brisk marching pace – approx. 5 mph. Some pace should be left between entries, but please try to avoid excessive gaps! Entries should be one-fourth of a block apart so both spectators and judges can see your entry.

Giveaways

Candy, coupons, pennies or any other materials MAY NOT BE THROWN from the float into the crowd. This is dangerous and puts everyone at risk. You may distribute these items by passing them out with your own volunteers walking beside your entry. These people must walk out to the crowds and not allow kids to run out into the parade lane. Please respect our volunteer Parade Marshals if they remind you not to throw items; they are just trying to keep the parade safe and enjoyable for all.

Route

The parade route begins at Walnut and Mountain Ave, proceeds northwest to College Ave; south on the west side of College Ave to Magnolia St; east on Magnolia to Remington (1 block); north on Remington to Mountain Ave (the parking garage) where the parade will end.

Flyer

Here is the FCRC flyer for the 2012 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Mizunu at the Roost

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Felix

On Wednesday March 14th, Mizuno will be at the Runners Roost Fort Collins!

Select runners will get a chance to wear test some Mizuno shoes, and a free pair of Mizuno shoes will be raffled off! Activities start at 5:30 P.M., with a group run at 6pm (all levels welcome, running anywhere from 4-6 miles).

Afterwards there will be snacks and refreshments and Erik will answer any questions about Mizuno products.

Anything Mizuno will be 20% off from 5pm-9pm.

Sunday: Horsetooth Training Run, 8 A.M.

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Felix

The first climb of the Horsetooth Half Marathon is quite steep!

The next Horsetooth Half training run is Sunday, March 11, at 8:00 A.M. Please note the different time than last time. We’ll leave from the Maxwell Natural Area parking lot. Distances and paces will vary.

Remember to set your clocks ahead an hour Saturday night!

See you out there!

New location(s) for Thursday night training runs

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Felix

There will be a new location for the Thursday night training runs (formerly at Campus West), summarized as follows:

Thursdays (March 15-April 19): 6:00 P.M. Maxwell Natural Area. Runs are 4-7 miles.
Thursdays (April 26 until mid-autumn): 6:30 P.M. Cottonwood Glen Park. Runs are 4-7 miles.

Thursday night runs tend to be low key with a few runners showing up. Hope to see you out there!

Cottonwood Glen 12k Recap

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Felix

Dan and Ellen start running in the Cottonwood Glen 12k.

Hands down, this was the best weather for a Tortoise & Hare race all season: starting temperatures in the high 40s with lots of sun, and little of the ferocious wind that has blown through the Front Range the last few weeks. As evidence that the air was balmy, there were a lot more people than just Tom Schipper who was running the race in shorts this time!

Good thing the weather was nice, since this was the longest race of the T&H season: 12 kilometers or 7.5 miles. For a few runners, this was a personal record for distance.

Results are now posted. The next and last Tortoise and Hare race will be a 5K at Spring Canyon Park on April 1.