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RRCA Accepting 2020 Kids Run the Nation Grant Applications
ARLINGTON, Virginia – In 2007, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) developed the Kids Run the Nation Fund to assist running clubs, events and schools that are interested in implementing or currently offer a youth running…
RRCA Releases Return to Running: Runner Attitude Survey Results
Arlington, VA – From April 21 to May 6, 2020 the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) collected over 10,000 responses on its Return to Running Events and Group Runs survey. The goal of the…
RRCA’s RunPro Camp to go on Hiatus for 2020
Arlington, VA – Due to the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has postponed RunPro Camp, scheduled for July 16-18, to a July date for 2021. RunPro Camp…
RRCA Launches Survey to Understand Runner Attitudes Related to a Return to Group/Event Running in the U.S.
Arlington, VA April 21, 2020 – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has launched a nationwide survey to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected participation in running events as well as locally organized…
RRCA Recommendations for Runners, Walkers, and Running Club/Crew Members
RRCA recommends, 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…
RRCA Supported Athletes Shine at U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon
Arlington, VA – On a hilly, challenging course whose difficulty was only exacerbated by gusting winds, 40 athletes (18 men, 22 women) who received a grant from the RRCA or attended RunPro Camp completed the…
RRCA Programs Show the Value of Investing in Emerging Elite Athletes Heading into the USA Olympic Team Marathon Trials
The Olympic Marathon Trials boasts the largest field ever, with 54 athletes having received support from RRCA over the years. Arlington, VA – Through its Roads Scholar and RunPro Camp programs, the Road Runners Club…
RRCA Announces its 2019 National Running Award Recipients
Arlington, VA– Since 1971, the RRCA has honored dedicated individuals for their outstanding service to the RRCA and the sport of distance running. We are delighted to announce the 2019 National Running Award recipients. These…
RRCA Announces 50th Class of Distance Running Hall of Fame Inductees
Kara Goucher, Bernard Lagat, Tatyana McFadden, and Bee McLeod receive honor Arlington, VA– Founded in 1971, the RRCA Distance Running Hall of Fame inducts American citizens that have attained extraordinary levels of achievement in the…
Road Runners Club of America Announces Fall 2019 Runner Friendly Communities
Four communities have the “right stuff” of community infrastructure & support plus local government involvement for designation Arlington, VA – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce and welcome its Runner Friendly…
Deadline to Nominate Deserving Individuals and Organizations for the RRCA National Running Awards is January 3
Winners will be honored at the RRCA’s National Running Awards Banquet, March 21, 2020, in Portland, Oregon Since 1971, the RRCA has honored dedicated individuals and organizations for their service to the running community through…
Road Runners Club of America Offers Valuable Services to the Running Community
Arlington, VA – Organized running clubs/crews, events, and event management companies have been the driving force behind the sport of running and the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) since 1958. The cornerstone of the…
Road Runners Club of America to Host Its Second In-Person Race Director Certification Course
Arlington, VA – Since 2013, hundreds of race directors have completed the Road Runners Club of America’s online Race Director Certification Course. Developed in partnership with Road Race Management and other industry leaders, the course…
RRCA Announces Recipients for Special Grants to Athletes that have Qualified for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials – Marathon
Arlington, VA – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce that seventeen athletes have been selected to receive a grant from the RRCA. Each athlete will receive $2,500 through this special…
Road Runners Club of America Announces 2019 Kids Run the Nation Grant Recipients
ARLINGTON, Virginia – September 5, 2019 – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce the 2019 Kids Run the Nation grant recipients. Forty-two programs from 27 states, serving more than 11,000 children,…
Road Runners Club of America Announces 2020 National Championship Event Series
Arlington, VA – The RRCA Championship Event Series is one of the oldest distance running traditions in the US, dating back to 1958 when the RRCA awarded its first championship designation. The goal of the…
Road Runners Club of America Announces Summer 2019 Runner Friendly Communities
Arlington, VA – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce and welcome its Runner Friendly Community® designations for summer 2019: Lafayette, Louisiana Tucson, Arizona Every five years, a Runner Friendly Community must…
RRCA Announces Special Grant Funds for Athletes that Have Qualified for the 2020 Olympic Trials – Marathon
ARLINGTON, VA – The Board of Directors of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce that funds have been allocated to provide for a special round of grants designed to financially…
RRCA Accepting 2019 Kids Run the Nation Grant Applications through August 1
ARLINGTON, Virginia – In 2007, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) developed the Kids Run the Nation Fund to assist running clubs, events and schools that are interested in implementing or currently offer a…
RRCA Hosts Another Successful RunPro Camp
Arlington, Virginia – Thirteen up-and-coming distance runners, who recently graduated from colleges and universities throughout the country, attended the 8th RunPro Camp in Arlington, VA from July 11-13. Hosted by the Road Runners Club of…
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