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Volunteer Rewards Program's 3^rd quarter recipients

October 17, 2019 - CONGRATULATIONS to the 18 volunteers who were selected at random to receive a gift card as a small token of RRRC’s thanks for their volunteer service at Club races during the 3^rd quarter of 2019. 

• Gregory Barch (registration/check-in)
• Cheryl Christensen (water stop)
• Ishani Deshpande (water stop x 3)
• Pat Dorch (registration/check-in x 5)
• Liam Du (finish line x 3)
• Marcy George (registration/check-in guru x 5)
• Debbie Goodpasture (finish line) 
• Mary Beth Hall (registration/check-in x 4 + water stop)
• Pam Hunter (water stop x 3)
• Diane Kelley (course marshal x 2)
• Donnie Lane (course marshal x 3)
• Mike Levins (timer x 2)
• Laci Lizarraga (course marshal)
• Robert Orndorff (finish line) 
• Caroline Osenga (finish line x 2) 
• Julie Sherrill (finish line x 2) 
• George Somerville (water stop x 2)
• John White (water stop)

To be eligible for the drawing, a volunteer had to sign up to volunteer in advance (at least 24 hours before the start of the main race) via RunSignUp for one or more of the club races (Cul-de-sac 5Ks, Pony Pasture 5K, Patrick Henry Half Marathon*, Poop Loop 4ish Miler). 163 volunteers earned a total of 486 entries in the drawing. Some obviously improved their odds of being selected by having multiple entries, because they: volunteered at more than one race; signed up early to volunteer (by midnight of the fifth day before the race); and/or volunteered for certain positions that earned them extra entries (e.g., course marshal or truck assistant). *Patrick Henry volunteers signed up using the Sports Backers system, so we were unable to document and assign points for early sign up. 

Volunteer at one of the four club races during the 4^th quarter (Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K, Wegmans Turkey Trot 10K, Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Race, Toy Run 5K) to be eligible for the next drawing. Click here for more details about the Volunteer Rewards Program.

It's happening soon...Rocketts Landing Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K 

On Saturday, October 26, join the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, the Richmond Road Runners Club, and our presenting sponsor Rocketts Landing to enjoy these new races -- a 10-miler and a 5K race, run or walk on the "Cap Trail." A 52-mile dedicated multi-use trail connecting Richmond and Williamsburg along the beautiful and historic Route 5 corridor, our Virginia Capital Trail is a gem of a resource for RVA runners, walkers, and cyclists.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION and to SIGN UP for these races. 

All profits from the races will benefit the programs of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation to enhance, promote, and advocate for the continued development of the Trail. Check out VCTF's "What We Do" site for more information.

Club elections are on the horizon - check out the nominees

Sunday, October 13 - A slate of nominees was presented at the club's Oct. 9 board meeting. Twenty board positions are at stake, and five officer positions: President, Vice President-Operations, Vice President-Communications/Marketing, Secretary and Treasurer. The final chance for nominations will be at the Nov. 13 board meeting, when nominations can be made from the floor. Elections will be held at RRRC's Dec. 11 board meeting and social at Basic City Beer Co..

The following members are on the slate of nominees. You can view their Statements of Interest. 

Officers

• President - Nikkia Young
• VP-Operations - Crystal Koch
• VP-Communications/Marketing - Jennifer Perrin
• Treasurer -
• Secretary - Victoria Hauser

Board of Directors

• Megan Alper (Novak)
• Mike Bender
• Amy Black
• Fairleigh Fitzgerald
• Joe Flynn
• Mara George
• Marcy George
• Michael George
• Mike Gholson
• Mary Beth Hall
• Shawn Lafland
• Mike Levins
• Chris Mason
• Allison May
• Kirk Millikan
• Eric Nachman
• Jim Oddono
• Rosie Schutte
• Suzi Silverstein
• Katherine Zampolin 

If you have any questions about the nominations or election process, please contact Ed Kelleher, Chairman, Election and Nominations Committee at
nomination@rrrc.org.  

RVA runners made their marks at the Berlin Marathon

On Sunday, several RVA runners completed the Berlin Marathon. All deserve BIG CONGRATULATIONS for their accomplishments, but we make special note of three runners.

Keira D'Amato (photo left), a RRRC member, finished the Berlin Marathon in 2:34:55. She was the 17^th woman finisher overall and the 5^th fastest American woman! She set a new marathon PR and achieved the "A" standard for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trial to be run on February 29, 2020 in Atlanta. 

Kirk Millikan (photo right), a RRRC board member, finished in 3:15:10 and set a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon wearing lederhosen (verification pending).

Nikkia Young, RRRC's treasurer, finished the Berlin Marathon with her own inimitable style and spirit.

Race & Event Volunteers Needed

10/26 (Saturday morning) - Rocketts Landing Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K - All Positions

11/14 & 11/15 (Thursday & Friday) - RRRC Booth at Richmond Marathon Expo - 2-3 volunteers for each 2-hour shift

11/20 (Wednesday, 6:30 AM) - Contract Event - Capitol Run - Group run needs a few volunteers at start/finish and as course marshals

11/28 (Thanksgiving morning) - Wegmans Turkey Trot 10K - All Positions

12/7 (Saturday morning) - Contract Race - Jingle Bell Run 5K - Finish line only

12/8 (Sunday morning) - RRRC Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Run - All Positions - Earn 3 Grand Prix volunteer points

12/15 (Sunday afternoon) - RRRC Toy Run 5K, presented by Primrose Schools of Richmond - All Positions

12/21 - 4/4 (Saturday mornings) - RRRC Winter Marathon Training - SAG Volunteers (1-3 needed each week) - Earn 1 Grand Prix contract volunteer point

* Online sign-up is closed, but you can still show up and volunteer. Please make sure to sign the volunteer check-in sheet!

RRRC Store

NOW IN STOCK - HeadSweats visors with the NEW club logo!

Check out our UltraSport SeatShield Car Seat Covers and Racetrackers Dri-run Two Vent Running Cap with the new club logo. 

The Store also has technical race shirts and tanks, sweatshirts, and Polar Bottles®.

CHECK OUT THE STORE!

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