If you’re new to FCRC and would like to get acquainted with some of your fellow runners and other new members, please join us for a New Member Run from Jessup Farm on Saturday, 12/4 at 8:30am. The run will be led by two FCRC Board members. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you […]
Just you wait, because this isn’t your ol’ run-of-the-mill 5k. Runners have to estimate their finishing time prior to the start; we don’t allow time keeping devices of any kind. The top 5 people who come closest to their estimated time win. So just because you’re fast, doesn’t mean you’ll win this one. So mark your […]
Donation Through the FCRC Equity, Inclusion, and Outreach (EIO) Fund, the Fort Collins Running Club invests in organizations that promote the well-being of an inclusive community. Through doing what we love (running!) we can raise funds to support these organizations. SPLASH serves LGBTQIA+ youth ages 5-24, their families, schools, and community connections by providing support, […]
The Competitive Racing Team is sending runners to USATF XC Nationals in Tallahassee, FL this December and we need your support! There are many costs associated with this trip including, but not limited to, travel and accommodations. Help the team by becoming an Individual Donor! Your donations will go towards costs associated with traveling to Tallahassee […]
From the City of Fort Collins We are starting to gather more in groups again, and it’s been great to see everyone together. As a reminder, if you have a group of runners (large friend group, cross country team, track team, work colleagues, etc.) that want to use the natural areas for a scheduled run, […]
Join the Fort Collins Running Club for the 2021 Horsetooth Half Marathon Training Program. This year’s race takes place November 14, and training kicks off August 8 with a 3-5 mile group run from New Belgium Brewing. The training program and weekly group runs are open to all. You do not need to be registered […]
The FCRC is looking to offer a summer kids running program with Running U. This is a free program. As participants, the kids would need to be ‘junior’ club members. That means parents would need to make kids members of the club if they aren’t already. This (pilot) program would run this summer, starting after […]
The National Day of Awareness Virtual Run for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) was held May 5-8, 2021. Held by Native Women Running, it raised awareness and over $30,000 for MMIW USA. This year, the event had over 3,250 participants, including at least 11 in Fort Collins! Here are a few reflections from some FCRC participants: “It made […]
The 2021 FCRC Marathon Training Program (MTP) is starting soon! It will be kicking off in mid-June and run until fall, not targeting any specific fall race, but rather aiming for anything from late September-mid November. This running program is intended for individuals who have a consistent base (we recommend a minimum of 15 miles […]
Once again, FCRC will be putting on a training for the FireKracker 5K (FK5K). This is a free program for any member of the club. The Running U training program will begin in early May. There are three (3) levels of training offered: first-timer, beginner and intermediate. All will include a once-a-week in-person run (if you […]
UPDATE: CLICK HERE TO SEE 2021 TEAM MEMBERS This year, FCRC is introducing a Competitive Racing Team. Below find a timeline and details about the program. Note: You must be a FCRC member to apply. PURPOSE The goal of the racing team is to encourage competitive performance, recognize talented runners within the club (who may […]
We’ve now learned about what some of us think about running distance, location and eating! Most prefer to run on both road & trail, and the most popular distance to run is a 1/2 marathon. Click here to view all the results in charts or click here to see a spreadsheet. Are there other fun […]
