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 […]
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City of Fort Collins Permits
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, […]
2021 Horsetooth Half Running U Registration
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 […]
Kids on the Run Summer Program
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 […]
National Day of Awareness Virtual Run for MMIW
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 […]
2021 Marathon Training Program
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 […]
2021 FireKracker 5K Training Program
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 […]
FCRC Competitive Racing Team
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 […]
FCRC Segment Showdown
UPDATE 4/6/21 – April Division Updates are now posted. UPDATE 3/3/21 – March Division Updates are now posted. UPDATE 2/2/21 – February Division Updates are now posted. UPDATE 1/11/21…The Segment Showdown (SS) January Divisions are now posted. Click here find your group! Read below for details about the scoring and routes. — Want to push […]
Cold Weather Running
We received some great info about cold weather running from FCRC members! Thanks to everybody who told us about what you do on low-temp days. Some of the info that stood out: Lowest temp run in: -26F with wind chill, -22F without the wind Coldest places run: Laramie and Gunnison, respectively to temps above Lowest […]