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 […]
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Frost Points…The Next Level
Resolution Run 2020
Looking for a fun activity on New Year’s Eve? Check out this year’s FCRC Resolution Run – Fort Collins. Thanks to COVID, 2020’s edition is not a race, not a virtual run, but something a little bit different. This year’s event is FREE – no pre-registration required. The start/finish is at Edora Pool Ice Center […]
Track Committee Report
No new updates on the public track build itself. The City, CSU, etc have much higher priorities due to COVID-19, etc. We did notice new signs this week at the dirt track reminding the public that it’s CSU property. We have heard that Fort Collins High School is almost done with their track upgrade. The […]
FCRC Fundraising Event
Through the FCRC Equity, Inclusion, and Outreach 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. The Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins (CEC) is designed to address the cultural, academic, career, and […]
Equity, Inclusion and Outreach Committee Meeting Notes
Notes from the last two committee meetings: 7/14/2020: We have a name! We decided to call it the Equity, Inclusion and Outreach Committee. Now that we have a name we would like to announce the committee on social media. Joe had some ideas about what we would say in this. Please share and we can get his […]
The Great FCRC Quarantine Scavenger Hunt
Stay Safe. Socially Distance. Exercise outside only if appropriate. While group runs are on moratorium, let’s add some community fun to your solo runs & family walks! Scavenger Hunt items come in 3 categories: Find As Many As You Can (1pt each) Find The Best (1-20pts) (photo required – FCRC Social Committee will assign points […]
Horsetooth Half – Virtual Challenge
Take on the Horsetooth Half Marathon (HTH) Virtual Challenge and transform your 2020 race entry into a virtual run. This is your opportunity to complete your training, run the distance and earn your swag. This run is all about YOU! Run the 13.1 mile distance wherever you want between April 1 and April 20, and […]
HTH and Coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update (3/10/2020) from Horsetooth Half Marathon With our top priority being the health and safety of runners and volunteers, we are closely monitoring the local impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and are in contact with our partners at the City and County. On the current recommendation of the Larimer County Health Department, there have […]
Olympic Marathon Trials Q&A Video
With the upcoming 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon, we’re thrilled to have five local athletes competing! Dani Cook, Andrew Epperson, AnnMarie Kirkpatrick, Jerrell Mock and Grant Fischer. We recently had a panel featuring these athletes. We got to know them and learn about how they are preparing for the race on in Atlanta, […]
Horsetooth Half Training Program
Train for the Horsetooth Half Marathon with the Fort Collins Running Club! Join us for the kick-off of our 15-week half-marathon training program on January 12, 2020 at New Belgium Brewery. REGISTER TODAY! The RunningU program is built around the Fort Collins Running Club’s Tortoise and Hare series, and a series of Sunday long runs that alternate between hills and plains […]