We welcome everyone from beginners to hardcore marathoners. We have over 200 members and organize three races per year, two of which benefit local charities. We offer three FREE nine-week beginner programs in the run-up to each club race.
The GRR Board Meeting will be held on September 8th, 2014 at 6 PM sharp at Berkshire Hathaway, 2790 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033. All club members are welcome to attend. As it states in the bylaws, “A portion of each Board meeting will be reserved for any club member in good standing to bring business before … Continue reading
The following groups will be running this Saturday, June 28th. Do check back, as this list is frequently updated with changes or extra options. If you’re a potential new member considering joining the club, check our New Members and Training Groups pages for information. The Original Spitfires Vernon Rail … Continue reading
The Glastonbury River Runners hosted another great 5K road race this weekend sponsored by InterCommunity, Inc on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 8 AM. The weather was perfect for this year’s race, sunny and dry temperatures in the 70’s. 234 Runners completed the 5K (3.1 mile) or 2 mile race course, starting … Continue reading
Make your race day easier!! Come to Bicycles East on New London Tpke: Friday June 20th 4-6 p.m. OR Saturday June 21st 10 a.m. – noon Cash or Check only during in person registration. you can also register on the day of the race from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. … Continue reading
We had a beautiful run through the Portland hills last Saturday, June 14th. A big thank you to Christine Crocker for hosting a wonderful breakfast and course. It’s a tough Saturday run for the first week of marathon training but Christine always makes it worth the drive.
The Rockin’ Walkers will be back July 5th at 8:30AM at Riverfront Park 200 Wells Street, Glastonbury CT. OUR GOAL IS THE HARTFORD HALF MARATHON on OCTOBER 11, 2014 Email info@glastonburyriverruners.com to sign up. First Saturday meeting will be introductions and signing of the waivers. Also, training schedules will be handed … Continue reading
Congratulations all GRRs who ran the Iron Horse Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on Sunday, June 1, 2014. And particularly to two lovely ladies: Amira Lerario, who came an amazing 1st out of 44 in her division in the 10K, and 7th female overall. Heather Atwood, whose ran her first … Continue reading
Hello GRR Members It is that time again……summer is upon us and so is the InterCommunity Firecracker 5K! The race this year will be Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. So much has already happened behind the scenes (Thank you Race Committee). Take a look at our Attached Flyer … Continue reading
Name: Richard Borbely Age: 46 Marital Status: Single Children: None Occupation: Auto Detailer Running History: I ran cross country in high school and did not run for 30 yrs after. I started walking 1 ½ years ago and then progressed to 4 mi walk/runs. I joined the Intermediate Group last … Continue reading
Come Join Us: June 7th, 9:00am at Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School (95 Oak Street, Glastonbury CT.) Only $20.00 per family. All proceeds will go to the GEHMS Green Leaf program, for their students to participate in The Glastonbury Dragon Boat Races this year. There will also be a farmers market on the grounds that day. Awards to the first 3 families across the finish-line. … Continue reading
Congrats to all GRR Members who ran in the Providence Marathon and Half Marathon this past weekend. Results Half Marathon Bryan Holcombe: 1:56:23 Full Marathon Agnes Porell: 3:54:10 – A new PR and a Boston Qualifier!! Becky Purdy: 3:57:51 – A new PR and first marathon in 22 … Continue reading
Congratulations to Tricia and Dave King for their great times in the Nashville Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon on April 26, 2014. Tricia completed the marathon in 3:48:50 – good for FIRST IN HER DIVISION and Dave finished the half marathon in 2:04:23. Highlights of Nashville: Johnny Cash Museum … Continue reading
