Committees

Community Giving and Grants:

Mission Statement: The mission of the FCRC Community Grants Committee is to foster a healthier community and a love of running by administering monetary grants on a rolling basis for schools other running-related programs in Northern Colorado.

Members: Kate Schulte (chair), Lynn Bellmore, Nick Clark, Rob Jenson, Lucien Darjeun Meadows, Katie Portacci,  Maria Pastore, Shannon Smith

IDEA: 

Mission Statement: The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) commitee was started in 2020 as a member-driven initiative to address and raise awareness about inequity and exclusion in our running community. Its purpose is two-fold. It serves the FCRC in an advisory capacity on issues of IDEA. It also collaborates with club members and community partners to develop and provide creative, community-engaged ways to promote a more welcoming and inclusive running community.

Members: Ashlynd Bright (co-chair), Bob Malone, Wander Auer, Jess Dube, Lisa Arnold, Kate Schulte, Moony Warfield

Policy Task Force: Brad Bishop, Kate Schulte, Tom Schipper, Bob Malone

Race Management:   

Mission Statement: The Race Management Committee exists to help support club-owned races. As of 2022, the club owns the Horsetooth Half Marathon, the FireKracker 5k, the Resolution Run, the Tortoise and Hare series, and the NoCo All- Comers Track Meet Series. We collaborate with the race directors to make sure the races run smoothly and are profitable enough to support the Club’s programs. In addition, we strive to provide the FCRC members and our community with an enjoyable and competitive race experience at a reasonable price.

Members: Kate Schulte (chair), Nick Clark, Adrian Macdonald, Tom Schipper, Lisa Sinclair, Bob Malone

Race Sponsorships: 

Mission Statement: Giving back to the community and charitable organizations by supporting local races through monetary sponsorships and promotion, while offering discounts to the Fort Collins Running Club members.

Members: Tyler McCandless (chair), Adrian Macdonald, Bob Malone, Tom Schipper, Shannon Smith

Running U:

Mission Statement: To promote the benefits of running and provide education and resources to individuals of all levels and abilities to help them achieve their running goals.  We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive resources which prioritize proper training and injury prevention for lifelong running.

Members: Jim Peterson (chair), Jen Fishman, Joel White, Dean Bennett, Karen Bennett, Nick Clark, Bob Malone, Shannon Smith, Melody White, Brad Bishop

Social: 

Mission Statement: To engage the local running community in fun experiences that allow for interaction outside of the regular group run/race dynamic. This includes hosting activities, providing pizzazz to regular events, and welcoming creativity to expand the club’s scope of running-related enjoyment.

Members: Brad Bishop (chair), Lynn Bellmore, Jen Fishman, Pilar Fuentealba, Dale Garland, Brooke Jostad, Nelly Lopez, Anne Maltese, Christina Ramin, Sarah Rose, Tim Rose, Kate Schulte, Laura Smith, Ryan Smith, Shannon Smith, Joel White, Melody White, Dan Yap

Track:

Mission Statement:  To inspire a healthier community by getting people excited about running and the sport of Track and Field. 

Members: Chris McCullough (chair), Lynn Bellmore, Jen Fishman, Adrian Macdonald, Bob Malone, Matt Lubick, Marie Robinson, Kate Schulte, Ruth Waller

Youth Running:

Mission Statement:  To serve as the central hub for youth running in Northern Colorado, connecting and supporting programs to expand their reach and impact. We aim to provide every child with the opportunity to experience the joy, passion, and camaraderie of running, fostering a lifelong love for fitness and community.

Members: Lynn Bellmore (chair), Brad Cooper, Brittany Black, Ben Gadomski, Kate Schulte, Claudia Santillan-Lensink,  Ashlynd Bright, John Murray, Lori Cauthorn, Sonya Rodriguez, Mason Wiebe, Kyah Probst, Jason Groendyk