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.
If your kids like to run, we’ve got a fun program just for them: Zoomerangs! This non-competitive “open track” program is designed for kids aged 3-12. It gives them the opportunity to experience running in a fun, friendly atmosphere where the motto is “Will run for worms” (gummy worms, … Continue reading
The following groups will be running this Saturday, March 8th. 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. Top tip this Saturday: Don’t … Continue reading
5k walk for karen Thank you to Glastonbury River Runners! You have definitely made a difference in the lives of many people. In April of 2013 we lost a childhood friend, Karen Pfaffenbach, to heart disease. She was 59, a size 2 and just full of spunk! We had … Continue reading
Are you looking for a new challenge? Join us in running this year’s Mt. Washington Road Race! The race is a 7.6-mile hill climb to the summit of Mt. Washington, climbing more than 4,500′ en route. Just one hill!! Registration for the race Lottery is open, now through March … Continue reading
Our Spring edition of Zoomerangs is coming soon! We are excited to announce that we will be back at the Glastonbury High School track for this season. Our first practice will be on Sunday, April 27th. Practices will be held every Sunday at 4PM leading up to the … Continue reading
Congratulations to GRRs who ran Colchester Half Marathon on an unexpectedly warm and sunny Saturday February 22nd, 2014. Results below this magnificent photo slideshow from Bryan Holcombe. Jorge Kuljis: 1:27:29 Suresh Jatti: 1:29:47 Hugh Pearson: 1:45:29 Richard Borbely: 1:45:38 Tricia King: 1:50:17 (1st in age group) Art Byram: 1:51:11 Tony … Continue reading
Sunday, April 6th will be our first GRR 5K race of the year: the Spicy Green Bean Run Diva Run 5K. In preparation for the race we are asking for volunteers to sign up for positions prior to race day! Please help the club and Team Towanda, make the Spicy Green … Continue reading
Video slideshow by Bryan Holcombe. Photos and memories shared by all of us.
Not available on February 26th? You have a second chance on March 2nd, 2014!! Please consider supporting this event – a partnership between Achilles International (whom we support) and Fleet Feet West Hartford (one of our big sponsors)!! Achilles Blood Drive Flyer
Please consider supporting this event on Wednesday February 26th, 2014 - a partnership between Achilles International (whom we support) and Fleet Feet West Hartford (one of our big sponsors)!! Achilles-Fleet Feet Flyer
The GRR Board Meeting will be held on Monday, March 10th, 2014 at 6 PM sharp at the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, 2790 Main St, 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 … Continue reading
The King of Pain – 10 Miles of TOUGH By Rich Baber, Co-Race Director along with Susan Sacco: There were no T-shirts, no water stops, no cheering volunteers with cowbells, no medical tents, live bands, or police escorts, just 10 miles of grueling hills, howling winds, and single digit temperatures. … Continue reading
