Club Corner

Utica Roadrunners

by Laura Clark

The Utica Roadrunners, boasting over 400 runners and other fitness enthusiasts, is one of the most active social running clubs enrolled in the Road Runners Club of America. Members enjoy running on the roads, on the trails and on the track. Billed as a club “of all ages and paces,” they organize large events like the Boilermaker 15K Road Race (July 13) and the Falling Leaves Road Race (Sept 21), which attract both world class and everyday runners. Members and visitors enjoy Thursday night and Saturday morning group runs, followed by food and socializing, as well as Sunday morning breakfast runs. Runners who wish to improve their race times can participate in summer track workouts. In the fall, the club offers a Boilermaker 15K Training Program with separate sessions geared to beginners through experienced racers. For more information: www.uticaroadrunners.org.