CLUBNEWS The Exeter Run Club has the following group runs scheduled: • Sunday, 7:30 a.m.: Newbie run starting at the Exeter Town Hall in which we will go whatever pace you are comfortable with and return by 8 a.m. • Sunday 8 a.m.: Run starting at the Exeter Town Hall going multiple distances and paces. • Tuesday 6 p.m.: Team Tuesday Run at Exeter Town Hall hosted by Bob LaFreniere. • Traveling Event: 6 p.m. Run with optional dinner/drinks afterward. Date and location differ every week. Look for the weekly Facebook post. • Wednesday 6 p.m.: World Famous Rail Trail Run (WFRTR) on the Rockingham Rail Trail, Newmarket. Total distance is about 4 miles. • Friday 5:30 a.m. (aka #FACDR): Run starting at Exeter Town Hall. Distance is usually around 4 miles. • Saturday 8 a.m.: Saturday Scuttle starting at the Exeter Town Hall. Run–walk intervals totaling 3-4 miles. • Saturday 8 a.m.: Easy Like Saturday Morning Trail Run at Gilman Park or TBD location. See the Facebook event for each week's location. From our 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving 5K/10K 2024 race with over 1,000 participants, we were able to present checks to both Seacoast Family Promise and Child Advocacy Center in the amount of $12,000 each, breaking last year's record of $10,000! One of our club members, Dawn Ebbetts, won her age group 60-74 at the Boston Marathon with a winning time of 3:46 and has been featured in the Boston Globe. Another club member, Michael St. Laurent
has written a book, "Boston Qualifier," which chronicles his and early female runners' experience in running in the Boston Marathon. Contact: runner@ExeterRunClub.com, exeterrunclub.com
Greater Derry Track Club In early April, our club starts our track workouts every Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. at the Pinkerton Academy track, coached by Brandon Newbould. On May 6, we start the only known free Couch to 5K training in New Hampshire. The training is on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Windham Rail Trail in Windham. More than 100 participants come out every year. This is our 12th year. In late May, our club has a brewery run, where we run to all of the breweries in Derry and sample some brews. On July 4, we will host the Run for Freedom 5K and 10K. Proceeds go to the Liberty House, a transitional home for veterans. We donated $15,000 last year.
Club benefits include weekly group runs/walks year-round, mapped-out 2-5 mile routes emailed and posted, 15% off all purchases at Marathon Sports, discounts at LB Dry Needling and Manual Therapy, seasonal workouts posted on Facebook, and fun social events and fundraisers throughout the year. Sign up at runsignup.com/Club/ NH/Manchester/RunWalkBrew Contact: marathonsports.com/group-runs
Millennium Running ↓ The club was the winner of the 2024 New Hampshire Grand Prix for the second year in a row. The New Hampshire Grand Prix is an annual road running racing series for the running clubs of New Hampshire. Clubs compete against each other in a series of road races spread through the racing season. In addition, runners who complete every race in the series in a given year are granted the coveted “Granite
Contact: info@gdtc.org, gdtc.org
Marathon Sports Join the Run Walk Brew Social Club for an active and fun experience! Whether you run, walk, hike or bike, we welcome all enthusiasts. Every Wednesday at 5:45 p.m., join us for group run–walk sessions followed by a cold brew and socializing. Our supportive environment fosters motivation and friendships for all abilities. Explore Manchester as we meet at various local bars and pubs. Bring your jogging stroller or furry friend along! For just $25 a year, enjoy benefits like discounts at Marathon Sports, seasonal workouts and exciting social events. Sign up today and let’s get moving together!
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