A note from FCRC President Chris McCullough about the special place that is the Grandview Cemetery. Since 1887, this now 45-acre park style cemetery has been a sacred space for remembering and honoring the deceased. It’s the 3rd cemetery in Fort Collins’ history. The first cemetery (for the soldiers and residence of Camp/Fort Collins) was […]
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2024 Segment Traildown
Are you ready for a new version of the Segment Showdown? The Segment Showdown (SS) now has a fall season as the Segment Traildown (ST). It will be just a little different than the traditional SS. About the Segment Traildown • There will not be any divisions • Run/hike/walk/complete two trail routes per month (as […]
A Chat with FCRC Partner Runners Roost
We spoke to Kathryn from Runners Roost Fort Collins– a FCRC Partner – about the store, her life in running, and the running industry. Did you know that FCRC members received a discount at the store? Not a club member? Join today! First, a bit about Runners Roost, when did the store open? 2000 Then, the […]
A Chat with FCRC Partner Altitude Running
We spoke to Carolyn from Altitude Running – an FCRC Partner – about the store, her life in running, and the running industry. Did you know that FCRC members received at 15% discount at Altitude? Not a club member? Join today! First, a bit about Altitude Running, when did the store open? 2012 Then, […]
The History of Olympic Marathon Trials
How Runners Make Team USA The Olympic marathon is one of the most prestigious and challenging events in the world of sports. Every four years, the best long-distance runners from different countries compete for the glory of representing their country and winning a medal. How do runners qualify for the Olympic marathon? How do they […]
FCRC Saturday Run – All Welcome to Join (Varying Paces)
FCRC Saturday Run & Training Groups, all levels (Members & non-members welcome) **The first Saturday of the month is New Member Run** Date: Every Saturday Time: Meet at 7:55 am, leave a 8:00am (schedule from September-May), Meet @ 7:25am, leave @ 7:30 am (schedule fromJune-August) Location: Parking lot at Jessup Farm (1933 Jessup Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525) […]
Hughes XC Park – Update
We are reaching out again to ask that you complete another short city survey pertaining to the former Hughes Stadium property. The survey will conclude this Friday, February 24th so please act as soon as possible. The Fort Collins Running Club Board of Directors and its partners are advocating for a low impact use of the Hughes property by creating […]
Member Story – Harlan Grossman
The Practice of Groundedness
A piece from Tyler McCandless, FCRC Board of Directors Member at Large One of the most profound books of my life is Brad Stulberg’s The Practice of Groundedness. One of the core concepts of the book is to develop deep community. There’s a great analogy in the book about the giant redwoods in California. How do […]
Pride Run
Pride is celebrated internationally every June. This month was chosen to celebrate LGBTQIA+ visibility and history in honor of the Stonewall Riots. These protests followed a police raid on the Stonewall Inn (a bar popular with LGBTQIA folx in NYC) in June 1969. In June of 2015, the Supreme Court recognized the rights of same-sex couples to […]
Senior Speedsters
Join the FCRC for the kickoff Senior Speedsters. This is a casual drop-in workout geared towards older adults. This speed training will take place once a week through the end of the summer. Details: Duration: End of May-August Location: Fort Collins High School Track Meeting Days/Times: Thursdays at 6:30am REGISTER Workout: Where: Fort Collins High School […]