Want to run Boston in April 2011 but don’t have a qualifying time? We can help !
Each year, SMAC is given ten Boston Marathon applications for non-qualifiers, to be distributed  among interested club members via a random drawing. While we do not yet have the applications for 2011, we are taking names of interested members now in order to ensure that the winners of the drawing have sufficient time to get their marathon applications in before marathon registration closes.
How it works:
If you have been a member of SMAC in good standing as of January 2010 (i.e., you paid your dues this year), you have a chance at a Boston Marathon application. Applications will be handed out via a random drawing of names of interested club members. The first 5 names will be drawn exclusively from SMAC members who have volunteered at a SMAC-endorsed race during the past year, then the remaining 5 names will be chosen from all interested club members. In the past, most club members have either won an application outright or moved up from the waiting list.
Important Disclaimers:
- Only SMAC members who joined prior to January 31, 2010 are eligible to be included in the drawing.
- We will hold the drawing with the assumption that we will get the
applications from the B.A.A. However, we make no guarantees.
- If your name is chosen in the drawing for a 2011 Boston Marathon application, you are responsible for paying the marathon entry fee as well as any additional application fee for non-qualifiers.
- Be sure to mail your Boston Marathon application to the B.A.A. as soon as possible. Last year, registration for the marathon closed in mid-November, and no applications were accepted by the B.A.A. thereafter.
What You Need to Do:
To enter the SMAC lottery for a chance to win a 2011 Boston Marathon application,
ALL LOTTERY FORMS/EMAILS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SMAC NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19.
The 2010 Northampton Cross-Country Race Series starts on Tuesday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m. and continues every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. through August 31, then switches to a 6:00 p.m. start for the Tuesdays in September. Last race in the series is Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Races start just past the Northampton Community Gardens on Burts Pit Road in Northampton, one mile west of Northampton center. Please plan to arrive between 5:45 p.m. and race time to register (there is no pre-registration). Adults pay $4.00, runners under age 18 are free.
Course is a USATF sanctioned 5 km (3.1 miles) on dirt road and trails.
For any further information , please call Don Grant at (413) 584-7725.
INTRODUCING THE 2010 SMAC ROAD RACE SERIES
- Ron Hebert Race
- Cave Hill Classic
- Old Homes Day 5K
- Charter Day 10K (a.k.a. Granby 10K Road Race)
- Lake Wyola Race
- 4 on the 4th
- Bridge of Flowers 10K
- Don Maynard Race
- Jail Break 5K
- Chase’N A Mason 5K
- Dan Barry Memorial Road Race
- Monson Half Marathon
What is it ? a sampling of 12 fun and challenging road races
Where is it ? across Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties, from Greenfield to Monson. Click here for a detailed list of races in the series
When is it ? beginning in April and going through November
Why ? Why not ??? Some of us run for the sake of competition, others just to participate. Some of us enjoy the sportsmanship, some do it just for fun. This series has been put together with all of us in mind, in the hopes that all of us will have a reason to give it a try. And if that is not enough, how about this ? Awards will be given to all runners who complete at least 6 of the races in the series, with extra additional special awards for anyone who completes the entire series of 12 races. There will also be awards for top scorers and other yet-to-be-determined categories. All to be awarded at an end-of-series recognition ceremony.
Click here for a complete list of race series rules and an explanation of how race series points are earned.
For updated overall standings, click here
Sound tempting ? Sign up now !
If you are interested in participating in the 2010 SMAC Road Race Series, please print out and fill out the registration form and send it, with your SMAC Series registration fee of $10, to the address at the bottom of the form. (The $10 registration fee will help to fund the end-of-series recognition ceremony and awards.)
It's our mini version of the Mt. Washington Road Race, in your own back yard ! The 5K Summit Run starts on Rt 47 just South of
Mitch's Marina in Hadley. The first 1.25 miles are relatively flat, and then the course heads up the paved road to the summit of Mt.
Holyoke via a series of switchbacks, for a total climb of 800 feet that ends in scenic views of the Pioneer Valley in all directions.
A great way to ramp up for the Fall running season.
Merchandise prizes for all age group winners (male and female).
For more information or to register, download, print out and mail in the
registration form
Click here http://www.signmeup.com/71145 to register online.
Walk/Wheel/Run to benefit the Springfield Shriners Hospital !!
Walk4Shriners.org is a nonprofit group that helps raise money for the Springfield Shriners Hospital. Many of our walkers and Volunteers are former patients of the hospital. Putting on this great event is our way of giving back and saying "Thank You" to the hospital.
For more information and to register, go to http://walk4shriners.org/.
(Registration must be received by Monday August 30, 2010 in order to receive a free t-shirt).
 Nashes Mill Rd.—at the Greenfield Swimming and Recreation Area—Greenfield, MA
This course is flat and fast! A scenic loop thought the “meadows” of Greenfield with a final mile on the bike path along the Green River. Awards three deep in all age groups.
A HUGE post race raffle! This race is the gem of Franklin County. You won’t be disappointed!
Contact Chuck Adams, rcrchuck@comcast.net 413-522-6688
Register at Active.com
The 4th annual PAWS for a CAUSE walk- a-thon and 5K trail race is a great way to get outside, get some exercise and sup- port
a great cause. Animal Shelter Reno- vation, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) or- ganization that is raising funds to build
a regional animal shelter in Western Massa- chusetts. We maintain a no-kill philoso- phy which means we would only
euthanize as a means of ending an animals suffering or in cases where an animal poses a safety or health risk making it
unsuitable for placement as a pet.
Download the registration form here.
- Flat, scenic course over farmland, along the Connecticut River
and through the historic center of Hatfield, Massachusetts
- T-shirts designed by Barry Moser to first 100 entrants
- Men's and women's overall winners receive signed, framed prints of the design
- Pumpkin pies baked by the Smithsonian Grill and Bar
Download the registration form here
Head up to the hills on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 and take part in the Covered Bridge Classic beginning at 10 AM. The 10k race consists of a challenging course over paved and dirt roads in and around Conway. There is also a children’s 1.2 fun run.
Download the race application and info form here . . .
Walk or Run!
Start and Finish at Hadley’s West Street Common
Flat Route Past Scenic Farmland
Post Race Party with Locally Grown Food & Music
Download the registration form here
Register on RunReg here
Advance Registration Fee: $18 • Day Of Fee: $20 • Family (2 parents plus 2 kids): $40
T-Shirt with Logo While Supplies Last
To Beneft The Kestrel Trust—Celebrating 40 Years of Land Conservation
Download the Race Flier here
Run a flat course on the new bike path along the power canal. This race is moments from Route 91 in Turners Falls. Run along the waterways and foliage lined bike path starting at the Masonic Lodge on Masonic Ave. (across from the Farren Care Center on Montague City Rd.). With one small hill on the course, you are certain to get a new personal record for a 5K. The out and back course will go east and turn around at the “Patch” bridge on 11th St. If you don’t run, join your friends for a walk and some good food and company in the two mile walk. The non-competitive walk course will go west over the old train bridge with beautiful views of the Connecticut River. Post race/walk activities include great food and road race awards in each age group for first, second and third place. You will leave with a great beer glass to remember your day! Contact: Cathy Coutu, rcrcathy@comcast.net. Register at Active.com
- $100 for 1st place over all Male and Female and cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each Male and Female division.
- Contact: townsley6@hotmail.com
- Download the information and registration form here . . .
Contact David Martula to inquire about having your race posted on the SMAC site |
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