02Dec 2024 by Ron Desmarais

GLRR Boston Marathon Waivers

Announcement, boston marathon
The club has been informed by the BAA we have received three Invitational Entries (aka waivers) for the 2025 Boston Marathon.   I know many of you are anxious to apply for one of those three waivers.  You can do so by completing this form: GLRR Boston Marathon Waiver Request for 2025 Race   Please note: You must be a current GLRR member in good standing for this year and next year (i.e. dues paid through 2025) You must reside in the Greater Lowell area (per the BAA) Waivers are awarded largely based on volunteering for the club during the year. The more you volunteer, the greater your probability of getting one. Each request will be anonymously reviewed by a panel; the panel assigns a score which is based solely…
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13Nov 2024 by Ron Desmarais

November Updates

Announcement, Races, Volunteering
No Thanksgiving Day group run from the Coop I did not get any real interest in opening the Coop for a Thanksgiving Day group run after asking in an email and at a club meeting. So, enjoy your Turkey day races, running on your own from home, or taking a well deserved rest day.    Inventory Day this Sat. 11/16 from 9-3:00 I will start around 8:30 and there are a variety of different shifts. There are 2 spots still open and we could always use a few extra hands if you are not signed up but decide to stop by. If you are helping, you may want to bring work gloves if you have any, especially if you will be handling the wooden signs. We do have rubber gloves…
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06Nov 2024 by Ron Desmarais

11th Annual Rachel’s Run, Saturday, November 23

Announcement, Races, Volunteering, XC
The 11th Annual Rachel’s Run is  Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Academy of Notre Dame Campus, Tyngsboro, MA.   There are two options you can sign up for: 1.5 Mile Cross Country Community Walk at 9:00 5K Cross Country Community Run at 9:45 These races and walks raise funds for the Academy of Notre Dame Rachel Morrison Science Lab and the Rachel Morrison Scholarship Fund. To sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Tyngsboro/RachelsXCRun For more information, go to https://www.glrr.net/rachels-run/ If you'd like to sign up to volunteer, use this link: https://signup.com/go/BOVjvAw
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27Oct 2024 by Ron Desmarais

October Club Meeting Monday October 28th 7pm

Club Meetings
Reminder: Our October Club Meeting is Monday at 7pm at Princeton Station.    In addition to our updates on Club Buisness, we will be celebrating our members who are also members of an exclusive club...The Abbott World Marathon Majors! If you are unfamiliar with the Abbott World Marathons, take a look here:  https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/​   We're excited to see you Monday night!   If it's your first club meeting, arrive a few minutes early to receive your free drink ticket, purchase raffle tickets and get a good seat for an awesome night of celebrating some of our own!    See you soon, Danielle Sullivan 
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