03Feb 2025 by Ron Desmarais

BOSTON MARATHON WATER STOP VOLUNTEERING

boston marathon, Volunteering
Hi Members, Exciting news this year.  We have been selected by the B.A.A. to volunteer at water stop #8 (mile-8 in Natick).  We need 20 volunteers for this assignment.  I know this is very last minute, I apologize.  I thought we had more time, but we only have until Feb 7th for everyone to sign-up through the B.A.A. Athletes Village link (below).  If you want something fun to do on Marathon Monday and a way to be involved in the Boston Marathon, here’s your chance. Below is the information and group passcode our group must use to guarantee the spots (at this time, we can only guarantee 20) Group Name – Greater Lowell Road Runners Passcode – BM2025 Steps to Register Within Athletes’ Village Log in to your B.A.A. Athletes’ Village account or create an account if you have…
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03Feb 2025 by Ron Desmarais

GLRR’s Boston Marathon Bus

Announcement, boston marathon, Track
Hello Runners! Are you running Boston on April 21st?  If so, you’ll probably want in on the (in)famous GLRR Boston Bus! It is a coach bus providing transportation to the start line in Hopkinton and from the finish line in Boston after the race.  Here are the benefits of signing up: Pre-Race: Avoid the port-a-potties in Hopkinton.  You can use the bathroom on the coach bus. Skip bag check.  You can leave your gear on the bus and it will be transported to Boston. Avoid the elements (sort of).  We can't help you out on the race course, but if it's pouring rain or blistering hot on race day, you can limit your exposure before the race by staying on the bus. Post-Race: A friendly face.  A GLRR volunteer will be waiting for…
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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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24Jan 2024 by Ron Desmarais

Boston Marathon Training Runs 2024

Announcement, boston marathon
Happy New Year all you happy runners, It’s that wonderful time of year again to register for the Boston Training Runs! The Boston training runs are a very popular club activity, and a great way to meet other club members. For the runners, this is a great chance to get on the course for your training and long runs. First time running Boston? What better way to learn as much as you can leading up to the big day. And for club members looking to get more involved, we always need and love our volunteers!!   Please note: these runs are not only for Boston Marathon runners. If you are running a spring marathon you can take advantage and train with us on the course! We VERY much encourage you to…
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