RRCA Kansas

Ladies are looking good for the 4-mile River Rat Run on the levee in Lawrence, KS on Saturday!
Race credit - runLawrence!

2021 May 22 Bill Snyder Highway Half Marathon

2021 May 22 Bill Snyder Highway Half Marathon a few scenes when I wasn't running

Timeline photos

In our continued effort to improve the trail surfacing at Mutt Run, this week (weather permitting) we will be leveling and making surface improvements to the BLUE and PINK sections of the trail.

Hoping you and your pet will be able to enjoy the park soon!

Photos from runLawrence's post

Great time this morning for the runners of the 2-Mile Time Trials at the Lawrence, KS Arboretum and bike trail! The time trials were sponsored by RRCA’s runLawrence club.

Photos from Douglas County, Kansas Government's post

Congratulations to the local area runners at Saturday's Tallgrass Tribute at the Konza Prairie near Manhattan. Age Group winners include:
50K: Dan Kuhlman (Lecompton), Steve Hoffman (Bonner Springs), Jonathan Prosser (Topeka);
20 Mile: Victoria Andrew (Lawrence);
14 Mile: Jennifer Kongs (Lawrence), Tyler Gill (Lawrence), Kevin Sander (Topeka)

As spring racing season begins, a reminder that the RRCA has a list of buyer beware tips to keep in mind when registering for events many of which apply to virtual as well as in-person races. https://www.rrca.org/education/buyer-beware

Mark your calendar - Apr 11th. That's the Arboretum 2 Mile Time Trial. More info at:
https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Lawrence/Arboretum2Mile

Timeline photos

The City of Lawrence was awarded a $564,000 grant from KDOT for the Lawrence Loop project as part of its Transportation Alternatives Program. This grant will fund a shared-use path from Michigan St. to Sandra Shaw Park. Read more: https://lawrenceks.org/2021/02/18/city-of-lawrence-awarded-564k-kdot-grant-for-lawrence-loop-project/

Governor Kelly just announced that the IKE Transportation plan has allocated funds to remove the detour west of Ottawa. This is a huge win for Kansas trail users but also .

Girls on the Run is coming back to Lawrence! They are looking for coaches for local 3rd through 6th grade girls. If you know a girl that wants to participate in the camp, sign up through their website. Link to sign up to be a coach here: https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/index/girls-on-the-run-of-greater-kansas-city-spring-2021-coach-application?fh=0

This fall and winter we're all probably running outside more than usual. As daylight hours shrink, a Run Smart : Run Safe reminder to wear bright-colored, reflective clothing or a reflective vest so you are noticeable to area traffic. https://www.rrca.org/education/cold-weather-running-tips

Since the runLawrence Thanksgiving Day 5K is canceled this year, several people have mentioned they still plan to run tomorrow. Wherever and whenever you go, please be safe. The County wants you to keep crowds to 10 people or less. Wear a mask and keep your distance. You might dig out some sort of T-Day run clothing in remembrance of past runs.
Dee and I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! See you next year.

This year was a uniquely challenging one for running clubs and events. Did your club president do a particularly outstanding job navigating the difficulties presented by COVID-19? Did a certain volunteer step up? Did your club's communication's team keep members engaged? Nominate a deserving individual or group for a 2020 RRCA National Running Award by January 1. Awards will be presented in April in Orlando, FL as part of the 63rd RRCA National Convention. https://www.rrca.org/our-programs-services/programs/national-running-awards

Photos from Ad Astra Running's post

2020 BILLY MILLS 10K -- Virtual Registration — Ad Astra Running

2020 BILLY MILLS 10K -- Virtual Registration — Ad Astra Running The Ad Astra Running BILLY MILLS 10K has gone VIRTUAL in 2020. All registrants will receive a custom SWEATSHIRT (by Champion) and hand-crafted MEDAL featuring our popular race logo. Cost is $40 and includes shipping to addresses outside Lawrence, KS. (Local participants may collect their items i

It was a fun morning in the wind during our 12K Kansas’ state time trials! One runner at a time takes off down the trail along the Kansas River with the fastest runners at the front and social distancing for each runner in the line. (Each runner gave us their estimated times during registration).

Thur, Nov 5th is the last day to sign up for the Levee 12K. Come and try a time trial event where we send you out one at a time. The link: https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Lawrence/Levee12K

Don't delay; sign up today for the Nov 8 Levee 12K.
Deadline is Nov 5 (or until 45 people have signed up).
https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Lawrence/Levee12K

Not running but can help? We need a few volunteers to be course marshals - fun to cheer on the runners and help direct traffic. Contact us at [email protected].

runLawrence (RRCA Club) sponsored our first Honor Roll 8K - Sunday morning, Oct 4, 2020. A time trial was held to facilitate the completion of an 8K course for the purpose setting KS state records for our running participants. It was a fun morning event - social distancing and masks were required, and each runner had their own staggered start.

There were 13 qualifiers out of a field of 20 who made the state road race honor roll. Congrats to Dee Boeck for setting a new age group state record. Joe Moore got a Kansas resident record at 35-39. John Huchingson posted the second all-time best behind only Paul Heitzman and Molly Wood made the list in F65-69 as the third best time.

Congrats to the runners! And thank you to all the volunteers. Our next time trial will be the Levee 12K Time Trial on Nov 8, 2020. Go to runLawrence.org for more info.

Photos from Lawrence Trail Hawks's post

Photos from runLawrence's post

Lawrence, Kansas’ Honor Roll 8K

On Sunday, October 4, 2020, the RRCA club, RunLawrence (Lawrence, KS), is offering an opportunity for runners who've been training during the pandemic to test their speed. You can meet and see other runners at the Honor Roll 8K. We're maintaining safe health guidelines and so it is limited to the first 45 people to sign up.

The time trial format will send off invidiual runners every 30 seconds with the fastest going first, reducing the times runners will run together. The event is co-hosted with the Kansas Road Race Records and we're hoping to see many people make the state honor roll for their age category and for a few a chance to set a state record. But, anyone is invited to run for a personal best.

For more info http://runLawrence.org

Photos from Road Runners Club of America's post

Photos from Ad Astra Running's post

On prairie hiking trails, social distancing comes baked into the experience

On prairie hiking trails, social distancing comes baked into the experience STRONG CITY — Bernadette Hagadorn and her daughter Jenny were passing through Kansas on their way down to Oklahoma, but with so much shut down, they figured they might as

The 2020 Kids Run the Nation grant application is LIVE! Visit our website to review application requirements and fund use guidelines, then submit your online application: https://www.rrca.org/our-programs-services/programs/kids-run-the-nation/grant-fund

Rain is forecasted for this week. So what else is new when the Kansas Relays are scheduled? No Relays this year, but this is what it looked like in 1947.

runLawrence.

runLawrence.

Reminder: RRCA recommends all members, in accordance with current Federal guidelines, to cancel or postpone all events/organized group training runs/group training programs if these activities occur between now and the end of April and beyond based on local and state government regulations.

https://www.rrca.org/news-articles/news-archives/2020/04/02/rrca-recommendations-for-runners-walkers-and-running-club-members---april-2

Kansas Road Running Records home page

Kansas Road Running Records home page Kansas Road Running Records

runLawrence - Coming Events and Results.

Numerous running events are canceling due to the corona virus outbreak. We're listing cancellations and postponements on our website: http://www.runlawrence.org/eventsresults.html.
All local St Patrick's Day runs have been canceled. The Boston Marathon has postponed. Outdoor events with smaller attendances seem to be a go. Check with event organizers for the latest news.

runLawrence - Coming Events and Results. Su, Mar 29, 5:30 am+ POSTPONED Brew to Brew, 44M, relay teams & solo new date: TBD Kansas City MO to Loring Lane & Loring Road and back

Notice from RRCA National:

RRCA CONVENTION WILL NOT OCCUR MARCH 19-22, 2020

The RRCA Board of Directors met this evening (March 11) in special session and voted unanimously to postpone the RRCA National Convention, which was scheduled for next week in Portland, Oregon. While this was a difficult decision, it was made based on information from a variety of health organizations, health experts, and due to the increasing numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S., several of which have been spread at conferences in recent days/weeks.

We recommend that you contact the hotel director to cancel your room reservations, as RRCA cannot cancel a room we did not book directly with the hotel.

We have been in contact with the Hilton Portland, and at present, the plan is to determine a new date in the coming months when it is safer for people to travel and congregate in larger groups. We recommend that you contact the hotel director to cancel your room reservations as RRCA cannot cancel a room we did not book with the hotel directly. However, the RRCA may ultimately need to cancel the 2020 Convention. If a new date cannot be safely planned with the host hotel, the RRCA will work with attendees on deferral options for 2021, or refund options if a new date cannot be finalized in 2020.

For the Sunday Zoo Run registrations, we will be issuing refunds in the coming days.

We know this is not the news to wanted to receive, and it is certainly not what we had hoped for in our planning process. As event directors, I'm sure you can appreciate the difficult environment everyone is operating in at present. We ask for your patience and understanding as we work to re-schedule the 62nd RRCA Convention.

Sincerely,
Jean Knaack
RRCA Executive Director on behalf of the RRCA Board of Directors