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Want to run up New Hampshire's Mt. Washington with Central Maine Striders?
The club has had a team entered at the Northeast Delta Dental Mt. Washington Road Race for many years. The 2016 race will be held on Saturday, June 18. To learn more about this challenging, all-uphill, 7.6-mile race up the Auto Road, visit: mountwashingtonroadrace.com
If you are interested in running the 2016 Mt. Washington Road Race as part of the Central Maine Striders team, please contact Ron Paquette at upbeat@uninets.net as soon as possible, and no later than Saturday, February 27. There are a limited number of entries per team for club members. Once Ron hears from you, he will get back to you about the procedures.
If not interested in running as a team, open registration for interested runners begins on February 18 via a lottery system.
The club has had a team entered at the Northeast Delta Dental Mt. Washington Road Race for many years. The 2016 race will be held on Saturday, June 18. To learn more about this challenging, all-uphill, 7.6-mile race up the Auto Road, visit: mountwashingtonroadrace.com
If you are interested in running the 2016 Mt. Washington Road Race as part of the Central Maine Striders team, please contact Ron Paquette at upbeat@uninets.net as soon as possible, and no later than Saturday, February 27. There are a limited number of entries per team for club members. Once Ron hears from you, he will get back to you about the procedures.
If not interested in running as a team, open registration for interested runners begins on February 18 via a lottery system.
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Central Maine Striders is an entirely volunteer-run organization. It's our members who help support the club and local runners and races in so many ways, from directing races to volunteering at finish lines to serving as club officers. To recognize these essential efforts, the following Striders were honored at the club's annual banquet on January 12.
Strider 2015 Youths of the Year: Nick Dall and Cecilia Morin
Nick Dall was named Strider Youth of the Year for boys. Last spring as an eighth grader, Nick broke 5:00 in the 1600m with a time of 4:52. Now a freshman at Waterville High School, Nick's fall 2015 accomplishments included: KVAC Class B Individual Champion and Runner of the Year, Northern Maine Class B Regional Champion with a PR of 16:42, 14th overall in the Maine Class B State Finals, and Morning Sentinel First Team in Cross Country. Nick's mom Joanna accepted the award on his behalf (above left) from outgoing club president, Patrick Guerette.
Cecilia Morin, a junior at Waterville High School, was named the Strider Youth of the Year for girls. Some of Cecilia's best races of 2015 included: fifth place in the 3200m at the Outdoor State track meet with a time of 12:12; first female finisher at the Black Bear 10K with a time of 45:40; 20th place with a time of 19:34 at the Maine Cross Country Festival of Champions, exceeding the national silver elite standard for high school girls; second place in 20:20 at the KVAC Cross Country Meet; and Age Group Winner at the Quarry Road Summer Race Series. Cecilia accepted her award (above right) from Patrick.
Congratulations, Cecilia and Nick!
Nick Dall was named Strider Youth of the Year for boys. Last spring as an eighth grader, Nick broke 5:00 in the 1600m with a time of 4:52. Now a freshman at Waterville High School, Nick's fall 2015 accomplishments included: KVAC Class B Individual Champion and Runner of the Year, Northern Maine Class B Regional Champion with a PR of 16:42, 14th overall in the Maine Class B State Finals, and Morning Sentinel First Team in Cross Country. Nick's mom Joanna accepted the award on his behalf (above left) from outgoing club president, Patrick Guerette.
Cecilia Morin, a junior at Waterville High School, was named the Strider Youth of the Year for girls. Some of Cecilia's best races of 2015 included: fifth place in the 3200m at the Outdoor State track meet with a time of 12:12; first female finisher at the Black Bear 10K with a time of 45:40; 20th place with a time of 19:34 at the Maine Cross Country Festival of Champions, exceeding the national silver elite standard for high school girls; second place in 20:20 at the KVAC Cross Country Meet; and Age Group Winner at the Quarry Road Summer Race Series. Cecilia accepted her award (above right) from Patrick.
Congratulations, Cecilia and Nick!
Sponsor of the Year: Brian Morin
Brian Morin was selected as the Strider Sponsor of the year for his generosity supporting several races in the Central Maine community not only as a generous sponsor, but also as a regular competitor in many local 5K's. Brian, an orthodontist in Waterville and also father to youth award winner Cecilia above, is also a regular volunteer at Waterville High School cross country and track meets and at Central Maine Ski Club events.
Thanks for your support, Brian!
Brian Morin was selected as the Strider Sponsor of the year for his generosity supporting several races in the Central Maine community not only as a generous sponsor, but also as a regular competitor in many local 5K's. Brian, an orthodontist in Waterville and also father to youth award winner Cecilia above, is also a regular volunteer at Waterville High School cross country and track meets and at Central Maine Ski Club events.
Thanks for your support, Brian!
Race Director of the Year: Kate Cooley
Kate Cooley almost single-handedly took it upon herself to organize and direct the first Ron Paquette Riverfest 5K. As race director, she designed an accurate, challenging, and scenic course. She obtained the necessary civic permissions, even closing a street to car traffic on race morning. She organized a sizable volunteer corps to man registration, corners, traffic control, the finish line, and awards. The race's staging and finish area provided ample parking, bathrooms, plentiful refreshments, unique awards, and even a nearby outdoor breakfast spot.
After she pulled this off for a second consecutive year, the Striders chose to recognize Kate as Race Director of the Year. Kate also served as the club's secretary through 2015. She accepted her award from longtime Strider member and volunteer Tom McGuire.
Thank you, Kate!
Kate Cooley almost single-handedly took it upon herself to organize and direct the first Ron Paquette Riverfest 5K. As race director, she designed an accurate, challenging, and scenic course. She obtained the necessary civic permissions, even closing a street to car traffic on race morning. She organized a sizable volunteer corps to man registration, corners, traffic control, the finish line, and awards. The race's staging and finish area provided ample parking, bathrooms, plentiful refreshments, unique awards, and even a nearby outdoor breakfast spot.
After she pulled this off for a second consecutive year, the Striders chose to recognize Kate as Race Director of the Year. Kate also served as the club's secretary through 2015. She accepted her award from longtime Strider member and volunteer Tom McGuire.
Thank you, Kate!
Volunteers of the Year: Kristina Guerette
and John Manzer
Kristina Guerette has played a critical role in almost every single Central Maine race for the past couple of years. And if you ever ran one of the Quarry Road Summer Race Series race, you probably met her at registration. Whether working the registration and results table, gathering race materials, or backing up husband Patrick as he directed several local races, Kristina played a vital, behind-the-scenes role at many Strider races and local events.
Every Tuesday evening throughout the summer John Manzer would travel from his home in Belgrade to work the finish line at the Quarry Road Summer Race Series in Waterville. He would then turn around and perform the same duty on Thursday nights at the Bond Brook 5K Trail Race Series in Augusta. In addition to these volunteer duties, John has been a force in initiating and carrying on the Kennebec River Rail Trail Half Marathon along the Augusta/Gardiner waterfront.
For their many tireless hours, Kristina and John are our Volunteers of the Year. Thank you, Kristina and John!
and John Manzer
Kristina Guerette has played a critical role in almost every single Central Maine race for the past couple of years. And if you ever ran one of the Quarry Road Summer Race Series race, you probably met her at registration. Whether working the registration and results table, gathering race materials, or backing up husband Patrick as he directed several local races, Kristina played a vital, behind-the-scenes role at many Strider races and local events.
Every Tuesday evening throughout the summer John Manzer would travel from his home in Belgrade to work the finish line at the Quarry Road Summer Race Series in Waterville. He would then turn around and perform the same duty on Thursday nights at the Bond Brook 5K Trail Race Series in Augusta. In addition to these volunteer duties, John has been a force in initiating and carrying on the Kennebec River Rail Trail Half Marathon along the Augusta/Gardiner waterfront.
For their many tireless hours, Kristina and John are our Volunteers of the Year. Thank you, Kristina and John!
Striders of the Year: Patrick Guerette and Alicia MacLeay
Over the years the club's membership has cast ballots for Strider of the Year based on an individual's recent running achievements. From time to time, however, we've chosen to honor special Striders for their noteworthy contributions to the club.
What could be more important to a diverse and geographically widespread organization such as ours than to have a trustworthy vehicle for communication amongst our members? We'd like to recognize Alicia MacLeay, the club's communications officer, as Strider of the Year for her efforts in transforming the club's communications in a colorful, clear, and lively way that has helped bring us into the digital age and connect with our members, and potential members.
Who would have guessed all those years ago when that core group of Striders used to gather for our weekly Saturday breakfasts at Killarney's that the little grandson who Bonnie, our waitress, used to brag about would one day be our club president? Patrick Guerette has been responsible for lifting the Striders out of the doldrums over the past several years and once again establishing us as a force for running and a healthful lifestyle in Central Maine. For his efforts and enthusiasm in starting kids running programs and for his contribution to running and racing in general, we'd like to present Patrick with our Strider of the Year Award. Patrick served as the club's president for the past four years.
Thank you, Patrick and Alicia!
Over the years the club's membership has cast ballots for Strider of the Year based on an individual's recent running achievements. From time to time, however, we've chosen to honor special Striders for their noteworthy contributions to the club.
What could be more important to a diverse and geographically widespread organization such as ours than to have a trustworthy vehicle for communication amongst our members? We'd like to recognize Alicia MacLeay, the club's communications officer, as Strider of the Year for her efforts in transforming the club's communications in a colorful, clear, and lively way that has helped bring us into the digital age and connect with our members, and potential members.
Who would have guessed all those years ago when that core group of Striders used to gather for our weekly Saturday breakfasts at Killarney's that the little grandson who Bonnie, our waitress, used to brag about would one day be our club president? Patrick Guerette has been responsible for lifting the Striders out of the doldrums over the past several years and once again establishing us as a force for running and a healthful lifestyle in Central Maine. For his efforts and enthusiasm in starting kids running programs and for his contribution to running and racing in general, we'd like to present Patrick with our Strider of the Year Award. Patrick served as the club's president for the past four years.
Thank you, Patrick and Alicia!
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Brendan Gilpatrick was voted in as the new Central Maine Striders vice president on January 12, 2016, at the club's annual meeting and banquet. Get to know this running coach, race director, and Strider better below.
You can also join Brendan and other officers at a monthly Striders meeting, typically held at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Alfond Youth Center Boardroom, Waterville.
You can also join Brendan and other officers at a monthly Striders meeting, typically held at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Alfond Youth Center Boardroom, Waterville.
After graduating from USM where I played lacrosse I needed something to stay active, so I started running. I love being outside and exploring new places so my focus was drawn to trail running. I found I would spend hours exploring new trails or mountains seeing how fast I could move through these places and learned there were races that did just that. This is where my love of running came together with racing these distances. I am also the race director of the Farm to Farm Ultra Run in Freeport and a board member of the Maine Track Club.
I have a background in disability insurance and on a daily basis I would see the negative impacts of not making health a priority. I found that I had people who would often turn to me for advice on running and fitness so I decided to pursue it as a profession (Dirigo Endurance coaching). I use a web-based model that allows me to work with people around the country. I live in Sidney for most of the year, so I also get the chance to work with people locally as well, including the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams at Thomas College.
I hope to use my experience with the Maine Track Club to help grow Central Maine Striders. I want people to experience the value that being a Strider can offer by being part of a great community of runners.
I have a background in disability insurance and on a daily basis I would see the negative impacts of not making health a priority. I found that I had people who would often turn to me for advice on running and fitness so I decided to pursue it as a profession (Dirigo Endurance coaching). I use a web-based model that allows me to work with people around the country. I live in Sidney for most of the year, so I also get the chance to work with people locally as well, including the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams at Thomas College.
I hope to use my experience with the Maine Track Club to help grow Central Maine Striders. I want people to experience the value that being a Strider can offer by being part of a great community of runners.
- Favorite Race: HURT 100, Hawaii, and the Madeira Ultra Trail, Portugal
- Favorite Run: Every run is a chance to do something I love.
- Favorite running gear: Whatever shoes I got on my feet.
- Favorite running advice: Never stop moving.
- Favorite running quote: “Running to him was real; the way he did it the realest thing he knew. It was all joy and woe, hard as diamond; it made him weary beyond comprehension. But it also made him free.” ― John L. Parker Jr., Once a Runner
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Beth Bridger was voted in as the new Central Maine Striders secretary on January 12, 2016, at the club's annual meeting and banquet. Get to know this "born-again runner" and Strider better below.
You can also join Beth and other officers at a monthly Striders meeting, typically held at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Alfond Youth Center Boardroom, Waterville.
You can also join Beth and other officers at a monthly Striders meeting, typically held at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Alfond Youth Center Boardroom, Waterville.
I'm a lifelong fan of track and field, with a special affinity for distance runners. In my youth, I hated running anything beyond a mile, but always admired those who found joy in covering long distances. Two of my three children followed my trackie footsteps as jumpers, hurdlers, and sprinters; the third child played baseball.
I've worked at Colby College for almost 20 years, 10 of those in the Admissions office. When I'm not running, reading about running, or trolling runners on social media, I enjoy reading, crocheting, and spending time outdoors. My second fitness passion is CrossFit: I love to lift weights. I love to challenge myself during my CrossFit workouts. My two fitness passions complement each other well. I love the energy and inclusiveness of the athletic community, no matter what the sport.
I'm a born-again runner. After one miserable high school cross-country season and a disastrous run on a hot, humid day in 1984, I swore I would never run again. Flash forward to 2012: While attending my 30th high school reunion I noticed that most of my classmates, including myself, had become somewhat "puffy" and out of shape. I had recently begun CrossFit, cleaned up my diet, and decided to add running to my new, healthy lifestyle. That summer, I walked and ran almost every race of the inaugural Quarry Road Summer Race Series. I joined Central Maine Striders and also became part of a group called "Central Maine Moms Run This Town."
Since then, I've completed more 5K's than I can count, a half-marathon, a couple of 10-milers, and a 15K. I've moved from almost-last to almost-middle-of the-pack. I run for me; I run for the fun of it. I run for the satisfaction of knowing that I can run a mile or two and finish a race, no matter what. I've volunteered at a few races. It's the only time I get to see the winners cross the finish line.
As a club officer, I hope to help increase membership and increase awareness of Central Maine Striders, our events, and of other local running opportunities. My main goal as a runner is to get others up and moving.
I've worked at Colby College for almost 20 years, 10 of those in the Admissions office. When I'm not running, reading about running, or trolling runners on social media, I enjoy reading, crocheting, and spending time outdoors. My second fitness passion is CrossFit: I love to lift weights. I love to challenge myself during my CrossFit workouts. My two fitness passions complement each other well. I love the energy and inclusiveness of the athletic community, no matter what the sport.
I'm a born-again runner. After one miserable high school cross-country season and a disastrous run on a hot, humid day in 1984, I swore I would never run again. Flash forward to 2012: While attending my 30th high school reunion I noticed that most of my classmates, including myself, had become somewhat "puffy" and out of shape. I had recently begun CrossFit, cleaned up my diet, and decided to add running to my new, healthy lifestyle. That summer, I walked and ran almost every race of the inaugural Quarry Road Summer Race Series. I joined Central Maine Striders and also became part of a group called "Central Maine Moms Run This Town."
Since then, I've completed more 5K's than I can count, a half-marathon, a couple of 10-milers, and a 15K. I've moved from almost-last to almost-middle-of the-pack. I run for me; I run for the fun of it. I run for the satisfaction of knowing that I can run a mile or two and finish a race, no matter what. I've volunteered at a few races. It's the only time I get to see the winners cross the finish line.
As a club officer, I hope to help increase membership and increase awareness of Central Maine Striders, our events, and of other local running opportunities. My main goal as a runner is to get others up and moving.
- Favorite Race: Cape Elizabeth Mid-Winter Classic
- Favorite Run: Bond Brook trails
- Favorite piece of running gear: my headlamp
- Favorite running advice: Pick 'em up and put 'em down.
- Favorite running quote: "It really gets grim until the competition begins. You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement." —Steve Prefontaine
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Gines Satchi was voted in as the new Central Maine Striders president on January 12, 2016, at the club's annual meeting and banquet. Get to know Gines, a snowshoe race director and ultra runner, below. Then come out and meet him in person at the February 7th Quarry Snow Shuffle 5K Snowshoe Race he directs. Gines also can be reached at gines@makeithappengroup.org.
I am an Australian living in Oakland, Maine, with my wife and daughter. I have always had an interest in keeping active and the outdoors. Most weekends you find our family trying to make the most of Maine outdoors, either on a trail, on a lake, or on a mountain. Currently I work at Colby College in Waterville as the Associate Director of Campus Life for Residential Education. I oversee the student leaders in the residence halls.
I entered my first ultra marathon before even running a half marathon. Crazy? Yes! But it got me hooked. I was not much of a runner till I entered that race thinking "how hard can this be?" Then there was no looking back. Since then I have completed a bunch of ultras, marathons, and trail races. I prefer trail when I run, but will run anywhere. I am always up for running and connecting with people.
Since moving to Maine I have taken up snowshoe running. Last year I directed Waterville's first snowshoe race and this year will be putting on two races: the Quarry Snow Shuffle 5K Snowshoe Race (February 7) and Quarry Storm 5-Mile
Snowshoe Race (March 20).
As president, I would like to see the Striders have a wider impact on the central Maine running and non-running community .
I entered my first ultra marathon before even running a half marathon. Crazy? Yes! But it got me hooked. I was not much of a runner till I entered that race thinking "how hard can this be?" Then there was no looking back. Since then I have completed a bunch of ultras, marathons, and trail races. I prefer trail when I run, but will run anywhere. I am always up for running and connecting with people.
Since moving to Maine I have taken up snowshoe running. Last year I directed Waterville's first snowshoe race and this year will be putting on two races: the Quarry Snow Shuffle 5K Snowshoe Race (February 7) and Quarry Storm 5-Mile
Snowshoe Race (March 20).
As president, I would like to see the Striders have a wider impact on the central Maine running and non-running community .
- Favorite race: The North Face 100, Blue Mountains, Australia
- Favorite run: Anywhere, as long as I am running
- Favorite piece of running gear: A hat or a beanie
- Favorite running advice: Just keep moving
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Welcome to our newest club officers, Beth Bridger, secretary; Brendan Gilpatrick, vice president, and Gines Satchi, president (above, left to right).
These three members were voted in for two-year terms as officers at the club's annual meeting and banquet on Tuesday, January 12, at Mainely Brews in Waterville. Stay tuned for profiles of each of these new volunteer officers.
These three members were voted in for two-year terms as officers at the club's annual meeting and banquet on Tuesday, January 12, at Mainely Brews in Waterville. Stay tuned for profiles of each of these new volunteer officers.
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37th Annual January Thaw Road Race Results
January 17, 2016, Belgrade, Maine
4.5 miles
1. Steve Russell (60 M) 29:49
2. Tess Perry (27 F) 32:19
3. Gus Stringos (61 M) 32:40
4. Harold Shaw (58 M) 34:00
5. Christal Siren (46 F) 34:37
6. Julie Millard (52 F) 35:36
7. Ashley McCarthy (27 F) 36:09
8. Jeffrey Preble (62 M) 37:10
9. Stephanie Leblanc (46 F) 37:51
10. Terrance Hartford (42 M) 37:51
11. Casey Nickerson (22 F) 37:51
12. Katie Cooley (37 F) 41:14
13. Jillian Davis (30 F) 41:41
14. Lori Kaley (57 F) 42:30
15. Katie McLaughlin (31 F) 44:07
16. David Benn (70 M) 45:21
17.Casey Beaudoin (38 F) 45:50
18. MacKenzie Beaudoin (17 F) 45:57
19. Lett Nickerson (52 F) 47:27
Race results courtesy of Gene Roy.
Photos courtesy of David Colby Young and Maine Running Photos.
View more race photos and videos here.
January 17, 2016, Belgrade, Maine
4.5 miles
1. Steve Russell (60 M) 29:49
2. Tess Perry (27 F) 32:19
3. Gus Stringos (61 M) 32:40
4. Harold Shaw (58 M) 34:00
5. Christal Siren (46 F) 34:37
6. Julie Millard (52 F) 35:36
7. Ashley McCarthy (27 F) 36:09
8. Jeffrey Preble (62 M) 37:10
9. Stephanie Leblanc (46 F) 37:51
10. Terrance Hartford (42 M) 37:51
11. Casey Nickerson (22 F) 37:51
12. Katie Cooley (37 F) 41:14
13. Jillian Davis (30 F) 41:41
14. Lori Kaley (57 F) 42:30
15. Katie McLaughlin (31 F) 44:07
16. David Benn (70 M) 45:21
17.Casey Beaudoin (38 F) 45:50
18. MacKenzie Beaudoin (17 F) 45:57
19. Lett Nickerson (52 F) 47:27
Race results courtesy of Gene Roy.
Photos courtesy of David Colby Young and Maine Running Photos.
View more race photos and videos here.
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Below are meeting notes and the treasurer's report from the December 8, 2015, Central Maine Striders club meeting.
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On Tuesday, January 12, please join your fellow Central Maine Striders members for food, drinks, awards, and more at Mainely Brews in Waterville for the club’s annual banquet.
Maybe you’ve seen other Striders at local running races and events. Well, here’s your chance to meet and connect with other local runners over dinner and drinks.
Central Maine Striders Annual Banquet
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse
1 Post Office Square, Waterville
5:30-6:30 p.m. Social Hour
The club will provide appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase from Mainely Brews.
6:30-7 p.m. Order dinners and finish social hour
Attendees may order dinner from the Mainely Brews menu at their own expense.
7:30 p.m. onward
During dinner we will hold the Election of Officers and recognize members for Club Awards, including Youth Awards, Volunteer of the Year, Race Director of the Year, Sponsor of the Year, and Strider of the Year.
Up for election for club officer positions are Gines Satchi for President, Brendan Gilpatrick for Vice President, and Beth Bridger for Secretary.
Stepping down as club officers are Patrick Guerette, president, Tracey Cote, vice president, and Kate Cooley, secretary.
Members who can’t attend the banquet may still vote by printing a ballot and mailing it to be received before January 12, 2016. Ballots may be found at http://www.centralmainestriders.com/news/vote-for-2016-club-officers
For more information on the Striders Annual Banquet, please email centralmainestriders@gmail.com
All members and friends of the club are welcome. We hope to see you on January 12 at Mainely Brews!
Maybe you’ve seen other Striders at local running races and events. Well, here’s your chance to meet and connect with other local runners over dinner and drinks.
Central Maine Striders Annual Banquet
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse
1 Post Office Square, Waterville
5:30-6:30 p.m. Social Hour
The club will provide appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase from Mainely Brews.
6:30-7 p.m. Order dinners and finish social hour
Attendees may order dinner from the Mainely Brews menu at their own expense.
7:30 p.m. onward
During dinner we will hold the Election of Officers and recognize members for Club Awards, including Youth Awards, Volunteer of the Year, Race Director of the Year, Sponsor of the Year, and Strider of the Year.
Up for election for club officer positions are Gines Satchi for President, Brendan Gilpatrick for Vice President, and Beth Bridger for Secretary.
Stepping down as club officers are Patrick Guerette, president, Tracey Cote, vice president, and Kate Cooley, secretary.
Members who can’t attend the banquet may still vote by printing a ballot and mailing it to be received before January 12, 2016. Ballots may be found at http://www.centralmainestriders.com/news/vote-for-2016-club-officers
For more information on the Striders Annual Banquet, please email centralmainestriders@gmail.com
All members and friends of the club are welcome. We hope to see you on January 12 at Mainely Brews!
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We hope 2015 has been a fun, rewarding running year for all our club members. Now it's time to renew your Central Maine Striders club membership for 2016.
Join or Renew Today
For just $15, join or renew your annual family membership today. Or give a club membership to a running friend:
Member Benefits
Join Central Maine Striders today for just $15 and you’ll get all of this in 2016:
Plus, race directors who are active members can access the club’s:
Get Involved
Please note on your registration form or via email (centralmainestriders@gmail.com) if you wish to get involved with the club in 2016 by helping in any of the following areas:
Join or Renew Today
For just $15, join or renew your annual family membership today. Or give a club membership to a running friend:
- Join or renew online at www.centralmainestriders.com/join.html
- Or download a registration form (PDF) and return it by mail.
Member Benefits
Join Central Maine Striders today for just $15 and you’ll get all of this in 2016:
- Membership for your entire household (kids too!) in the oldest, active running club in Maine
- The Interval monthly newsletter via email featuring upcoming local races, events, and club news
- Reduced registration rates at certain local races
- Opportunities to connect with other local runners of all ages and abilities
Plus, race directors who are active members can access the club’s:
- Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) insurance coverage
- Race equipment
- Outreach and promotion through club channels and contacts
(all subject to club approval)
Get Involved
Please note on your registration form or via email (centralmainestriders@gmail.com) if you wish to get involved with the club in 2016 by helping in any of the following areas:
- Race volunteering
- Race directing
- Organizing group runs
- Organizing club workouts
- Organizing club social events
- Organizing club race teams (races, relays, etc.)
- Writing race reports or other news for the club website, newsletter, etc.
- Taking race photos for the club website, newsletter, etc.