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The CCRC and 7000 FEET Running Company offer Monday night runs every week. They are very casual and for runners of all abilities. If you’re ever interested in joining, just stop by the shop any Monday night, and tell your friends!

Join the CCRC for Adventure Runs on Saturday, September 16 and 23.  Meet at Marvin Park (baseball field parking area) on Highway 291 west of downtown Salida at 8:30 am to carpool.  Run locations TBD, but we plan to view fall colors.  If you want to meet the group at another location, or for more information, please email the CCRC at info@chaffeerunning.org.

The CCRC’s mission is to promote running for health, recreation, and competition, for runners of all ages and abilities.  As part of our mission, we occasionally donate money towards other running related causes and organizations in Chaffee County.  Examples of donation requests made in the past include support of the Buena Vista and Salida HS track and field and cross country teams, and Girls on the Run.

If your running related organization would like to request a donation from the CCRC, please fill out the following Chaffee County Running Club Donation Request Form. Completed forms can be emailed to info@chaffeerunning.org, or mailed to PO Box 1441, Salida, CO  81201.

Please note that most requests will be voted on during quarterly board meetings.  Therefore, donation requests may not be voted on immediately – please take this into consideration with the timing of your financial needs and requests.

This fall, the CCRC will again host the Goblin Gallop and the Two Turkey Relay.

The Goblin Gallop is a FREE one mile fun run that takes place around Halloween time at Longfellow Elementary School in Salida. All students are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Halloween costumes are definitely part of the fun of this race, as is the chance to catch the “goblin”. The Chaffee County Running Club and the Salida High School Cross Country will team up to organize this fun seasonal event.

The Two Turkey Relay will take place on November 11, 2017.  This will be the 17th year of this event, which was originated by the late Don Breece, a former, active member of the CCRC. The Two Turkey Relay is a mostly for fun, two person relay. Teams will be chosen by random drawing right before the race. The first team member runs a two mile road loop, then tags their partner, who will run the same loop. All runners who are capable of running continuously for two miles are encouraged to enter. Two minute handicaps are given to all females, anyone 13 or younger, or 60 or older. Cost is $3 for CCRC members, and $5 for non members.

More information on both events will be available shortly.

The staff at The Trailhead in Buena Vista are currently leading Thursday evening social runs, beginning at 6:30pm.  These are easy, 3 mile runs, and all abilities are welcome!  Meet in front of The Trailhead, and spread the word to your friends!

July Overnight CCRC Running Retreat. Mark your calendars for the CCRC running retreat weekend.  We have reserved a cabin near Bonanza for July 28-31 (Friday-Monday).

CCRC members are invited to come run and stay overnight for all or part of this weekend at no cost.

Look for additional information in the July newsletter.

The National High School Trail Championship (NHSTC) is a trail race for high school athletes. The inaugural event debuts Saturday, July 29, 2017 in Salida, Colorado. The race will feature switchbacks, climbs, descents and rocks to give athletes the opportunity to showcase their strength, finesse and trail running prowess in a way that has never been done before.

Not an incoming high school freshman, an outgoing high school senior or somewhere in between? Not to worry. The Beas Knees, a citizen’s race, has you covered and will allow you to test your trail running on the very course that will serve as the National High School Trail Championships later that morning. The Beas Knees will set off in the cool morning, mountain air at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 29.

National Trail High School Championships – http://nationalhighschooltrailchampionships.com/

Plan to meet at 8 am at the Marvin Park baseball field parking lot off Highway 291 west in Salida.  In general, the plan is to drive 5-20 miles, and run 7-15 miles on trails.

Plan to be out ~3+ hours, including the driving.  Run locations and distances will vary with the weather.

Please email the club for more info, especially if you are not in Salida in order to arrange another meeting point.

The annual CCRC 4th of July run will take place on the Continental Divide Trail, beginning at the top of Monarch Pass and ending in Garfield. This is an approximately 12 mile run, and is also a net downhill run.

There is also the option for an out and back for anyone wishing to make the run shorter.

Meet at the Marvin Park baseball fields at 8am on Tuesday, July 4 in order to carpool.

For anyone coming from the north, we can meet you at the Poncha Springs Visitor Center around 8:10 – 8:15ish.

Please bring a potluck item for afterwards to share with the group, and invite some friends!

This is a beginner friendly event sponsored by the Salida Recreation Department.  If you’ve never participated in an organized walk/run event before, this is the perfect place to start!  We’ll serve light snacks and hot and cold drinks before and after the event. Top finishers and best costume will receive prizes.  For all ages and abilities!

January 1 –  Salida Scout Hut, 9:00 am registration, 10:00 am start, $10 per person, All AGES!

Pre-registration also available at the pool. Salida Recreation 539-6738, salidaraces@cityofsalida.com, salidarec.com.  The Rec Department is also looking for volunteers for this event!