GRTC
Running Around Rochester
Since 1958
GRTC – the organization
has approximately 500 members, consisting of runners, walkers, athletes and fitness enthusiasts, encompassing an eight-county region.
Freezeroo Series
A series of six winter races directed by GRTC, with the assistance of some of the local informal running groups.
RROY Series
The goal of the RROY Series is to recognize the top runners in Rochester area races, promote racing, and help build participation in area races
GRTC Ultras
A long-distance running race that is longer than a traditional marathon.
Track Clinic
Don’t miss out on a great training value. Sign up for the GRTC Spring Track Clinics and Workouts.
President’s Message
President’s Letter May 2021
GRTC President’s Letter 5.1.21 On January 1st 2021 we all celebrated, and rang in a New Year. Now on May 1st we are ringing in a New Normal. COVID continues but we are making strides as a community to open activities with appropriate precautions. Getting back to “how...
News
Spring Training!
It has been a long year but COVID (and winter) are starting to loosen their grip on western NY. Come out of confinement to celebrate with our annual 7-week spring training clinic. We are all hoping for in person races to "boot up" again over the summer and fall. This...
Upcoming Events
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s event will be held as a VIRTUAL 5k Run and 2.5k Walk. The race can be run, jogged or walked at any location you choose, on any date and time on or before June 20th. All participants will get a race shirt.
We are pleased to announce our longstanding GRTC Spring Track Clinic will be back up and running this spring. If you are coming out of COVID hibernation and interested in improving your running skills this year, make a commitment to come out for this great program. This 7week course under coaching of Mike Reif and Carolyn Smith Hanna (both GRTC HOF members) is one of the “gems” of GRTC membership. Starting this year on Wednesday night 5/12/21, it will run for 7 consecutive Wednesday nights at Center Park in Perinton. If you have done the clinic before you know the quality and fun of this great activity. If you have never done it before, don’t miss out for 2021. Over the 7 weeks, all aspects of training and the principles necessary to improve your running are covered. This is an opportunity for runners of all levels to learn how to optimally train for and improve their times in any distance and event. As importantly, it is also an immense amount of fun and provides great running comradery. The total cost remains a modest $45 for GRTC members. Non members are $65, but that includes the $20 for one year of GRTC membership. We will of course be observing the “usual” COVID precautions with masks and social distance that we have all gotten used to. Sign up today at the runsignup link below and don’t miss out on this great program. You will be glad you did.