RASAC 2008 Quarterly Schedule

RASAC

A Harford County Running Tradition

1^ST QUARTER 2008 SCHEDULE

RASAC Club Races are FREE to ALL RASAC MEMBERS

For Non RASAC Members the Cost is $4 Per Race

Premium Race Fees are Determined by Each Race Director

To join the club log onto www.rasac.com for an application!

JAN 1^ST Tuesday – 11:00 AM – RASAC New Year’s Day 10K Club Run**

First race of the Snowflake Series. Race starts and finishes at the Reckord Road Park on MD 152. Course is an out and back through the covered bridge. RD: Seth McElroy (410) 207-5010

JAN 5^TH Saturday – 8:00 AM – Long Distance Training Run

Club training runs will be held monthly again. The full course distance is 17.7 miles, but shorter distances can be run, as the miles are marked and the first 7 miles are on an out & back route. Meet at the Churchville Test Track parking. From Bel Air take RT 22 East to left on RT 136. parking lot will be on right a few miles up at the intersection of RT 136 and Harmony Church Road. RD’s Paul & Christy Hoppe (443) 243-9236

JAN 6^TH Sunday – 8:00 AM – RASAC North Harford 10K Club Run**

Out and back course with medium, as opposed to extra large hills, from N. Harford High School. Directions from RT 24 & RT 165, go east on 165 about ½ mile to HS on right. RD: Dave Starnes (410) 452-5756

JAN 13^TH Sunday – 8:00 AM – RASAC Nobles Mill 5 Mile Club Run**

Out and back starting at the Churchville Test Track parking. From Bel Air take RT 22 East to left on RT 136. Parking lot will be on right a few miles up at the intersection of RT 136 and Harmony Church Road . RD: Bill Sangtinette (410) 879-1431

JAN 20^TH Sunday – 8:00 AM – RASAC North Bend 6.5 Mile Club Run**

Loop course starting at N Bend Elementary. Directions: From Bel Air: RT 24 North to left on RT 23, right on High Point, left on Jarrettsville Rd, right fork onto Old Federal Hill, right on N. Bend Road. School is on right. RD’s: Mike Frank (410) 420-3413, Tim Gavin (410) 692-5599

JAN 27^TH Sunday – 8:00 AM – RASAC North Harford Loop 10K Club Run**

Scenic loop course from N Harford High School. Hills are large, but friendly. Directions from RT 24 & RT 165, go east on 165 about ½ mile to HS on right. RD: Dave Starnes (410) 452-5756

FEB 2^ND Saturday – 8:00 AM – Long Distance Training Run

FEB 3^RD Sunday – 8:00 AM – RASAC Fox 5K Club Run**

Rolling loop course through Foxborough Farms. From RT 543 1 ½ miles South of RT 22 go right on Foxborough Drive. Park on right side between Cambry (1^st right) and Merry Hill Court (2^nd right) RD Gary Reilly (410) 638-2717

FEB 7^TH Thursday – 7:00 PM – RASAC Club Meeting

Note meeting is on the first Thursday this month. McFaul Senior Center at the End of Atwood Street just before the DMV. Pizza and cool drinks provided. Bob Gross (410) 838-7973

FEB 10^TH Sun – 8:00 AM – RASAC Hinte Champs Tune Up 15K Club Run**

Loop course starting at Jeff Hinte’s house, 521 Windemere Drive. RT 22 to Paradise Rd. From RT 40 go right, from I-95 go left onto Paradise Rd. Windemere is about 1 mile on right.

RD Jeff Hinte (410) 272-4775

FEB 17^TH Sun – 8:00 AM – RASAC Leap of Faith Club Race**

A race to celebrate the 29^th day of February. This is a predict your time run / walk beginning at the Abington Library on Tollgate Road in Abington between Wheel and Singer Roads. No one is allowed to use a watch or any other timing devise during the race. The distance and course will be disclosed on race morning and will be between 3 and 6 miles. Participants will write their predicted time before the race begins and they will be collected by 8:00 AM. If you are walking and you chose to start early you can give your prediction by 7:30. The person or persons who come the closest to their prediction will get a gift. Finishing order will be recognized. RD Scott Smith & Rob Comeaux (410) 420-7272

FEB 24^TH Sunday – 8:00 AM – MD/DC Club Championship 10 Miler**

Big Race! We need all the runners we can get to represent RASAC. Race is run in Columbia starting at Howard Community College. The club pays your entry fee! Watch the website for race details. Bob Gross (410) 838-7973

MAR 1^ST Saturday – 8:00 AM – Long Distance Training Run

MAR 2^ND Sunday – 8:00 AM – RASAC Greenway 4 Mile Club Run**

Out and back course on the Greenway Trail in Susquehanna State Park. Meet at the parking lot at Conowingo Dam. Take US 1towards the dam, go right on Shuresville Rd and left at Shuresville Landing Road (Ann’s Store). Park at bottom of hill. RD Phil Anderson (410) 879-7679

MAR 9^TH Sunday – 8:00 AM – RASAC Gunpowder “5” Mile Club Run**

Scenic trail run in Lower Gunpowder Falls State Park. Get to Mountain Rd. Just North of intersection of Mountain and RT 147 turn left on Old Fallston Road. Turn left onto Reckord Road, turn right on Guyton Rd. Follow Guyton into park where it turns to a dirt road. Park on the side of the road. RD’s: Bob Gross (410) 838-7973, Seth McElroy (410) 207-5010

MAR 16^TH Sunday – RASAC Susquehanna 5K Club Race**

Flat, fast 5K in Susquehanna State Park. Meet at the historic Mill. Parking is limited. RD George Stewart (410) 879-9812

MAR 23^RD Sunday – Easter – No race

MAR 29^TH Saturday – Hinte Anderson 50K “HAT” Run**

20^TH Annual edition of this great ultra on the trails of the Susquehanna State park. Race day HQ and start / finish line is at the Stepping Stone Museum. If you don’t plan to run volunteers are always welcome. RD’s Jeff Hinte (410) 272-4775, Phil Anderson (410) 879-7679, Tim Gavin (410) 692-5599, Mike Frank (410) 420-3413 Race info and registration at www.hatrun.com

** DENOTES RACE IN THE 2008 SNOWFLAKE SERIES