Posts by John Greenstine
December Fun Run Contest Winner Announced!
Paul Isaac was our December DelcoRRC Fun-Run attendance champion. Congratulations, Paul! And, the special “Free Pizza” Wednesday night at Swarthmore was a big success with 18 runners dining together. Want to join in the action? The official Fun Run schedule can be found on our website. Not a registered member? No worries– you can sign up…
Read More2016 DELCO RRC Volkswanderung Another Success by Byron Mundy
Over 100 people joined Delco RRC to celebrate the 25th Thanksgiving Volkswanderung in Ridley Creek State Park Our club celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Volkswanderung at Ridley Creek State Park on Thanksgiving morning November 24, 2016. Nearly 100 people of all ages turned out for walking, running and socializing. Event founder Robert (Bob) Koerner,…
Read MoreDelco RRC Hosts Philadelphia Marathon Water Stop
For upwards of 30,000 runners, Delco RRC provided vital water, Gatorade, music and a festive, supportive vibe at the 2016 Philadelphia Marathon. Under the leadership of club president Terry Adamson, over 100 Delco RRC club members, friends and family pitched in to pour and serve tens of thousands of cups. With a bitterly cold wind…
Read MoreDelco RRC Stages County XC Championships
Delco RRC directed the 2016 Delaware County high school cross country championship meet on Saturday October 8, at Rose Tree Park. More than 700 boys and girls from 22 county schools participated in the five races held on the hilly 3.1 mile course. Cardinal OHara won both the boys’ and girls’ varsity races with comfortable margins. They…
Read MorePhiladelphia Magazine says DelcoRRC Tyler Trail Run one of “50 Best Fitness Events”
Philadelphia Magazine’s BEWELLPHILLY.com website recently declared the Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run one of the “50 Best Fitness Events” in the Philadelphia area. Presented by Delco RRC, the 2017 Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017, starting at 9AM. Registration opens on November 1st, 2016. This race is limited…
Read MoreDelco RRC Finishers at Media Five Miler, June 17, 2016
Delco RRC was well represented at the 37th Annual 2016 Media Five Miler Race. Beautiful weather conditions prevailed – 80 degrees but low humidity- as 1486 people completed the race. Delco RRC members and affiliates are listed below: 30:29 Josh Irvan, 45, 26th overall 31:03 Mike Tiedeman, 37 31:17 John Paul Gagliardi, 36 31:56 Jeff…
Read More2015 Delco RRC Fun Run Attendance Report
Here is the 2015 Fun Run report. Anyone who qualified for the club umbrella award and did not receive one, please contact Byron Mundy ([email protected]).
Read More2016 Dawn to Dusk to Dawn Ultra
On May 14 and 15, 2016, a truly stellar, international field competed on the Academy Park track in Sharon Hill, PA, at a variety of distances and durations, including 50K, 50 Mile, 12 Hour and 24 Hour. Four members of the Delco road Runners Club set state records at the event, which featured more than 70…
Read More2016 Boston Marathon Report
Delco RRC club members represented the club and themselves with honor at the 2016 Boston Marathon. The womens’ masters team placed 21st out of 59 teams, and the men’s team was 64th out of 74th. The women’s team was Janet Smith-McGurk, 43, Drexel Hill 3:28:04, Colae Jukkala, 44, Wallingford, 3:35:15, Joshiko Jo, 51, Swarthmore, 3:54:55,…
Read More2016 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TRACK MEET JUNE 4, 2016
DELCO RRC hosted another successful free track meet on June 4, at Strath Haven Middle School, along with the Swarthmore Recreation Association. Over 100 children, ages 5 to 18 participated in the four hour event that included the 1600m, 800m, 400m, 200m, 100m, high jump, long jump, and softball throw. Competition was held in two year age groups…
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