Running/Walking Bulletin for January 2, 2026
BRRC 2026 Events (Save the date!)
Mark your calendar with the 2026 BRRC running events that are listed in this bulletin.
Make sure to enter the BRRC Race Series in 2026 to qualify for the T-shirt and awards.
Running Quotes (New each Week):
Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.
Doug Larson
Six Minute Mile (New each Week):
https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/smm-new-builder-template-17589560?e=ff960b9e0b
Minute 1: Don't ignore strength training as an injury prevention tool
Minute 2: Simple solutions for a healthier 2026
Minute 3: Here are some of the most interesting findings of 2025
Minute 4: The 3x52 formula makes annual fitness goals manageable
Minute 5: Quick Intervals
Minute 6: Daily Inspiration
The Spectacular Spokane River on the Thursday morning BRRC run.
(Click on the picture to see the movie.)
BRRC 2026 Events (Save the date!)
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
BRRC Chilly Chili 5K Run and Run Club Awards Banquet
2:00 PM
Onsite packet pick-up starts at 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM.
Moran Prairie Grange
6030 S Palouse Hwy
Registration is now open on Run Sign Up at the link below:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCChillyChili5K
The event includes Chili Cook-off Competition and Awards Ceremony for the 5K run and the Chili cook-off and the Cross Country team competition.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
BRRC's Partners in Pain
PARTNERS = A fun run for couples, with awards to teams with the fastest combined times.
IN
PAIN = The crazy desire to run in the middle of winter, without regard to seasonal hazards.
INDIVIDUALS WELCOME AS WELL!
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Race Day)
West Central Community Center
1603 N Belt
Spokane WA 99205
8:30am - 9:45am
Race Start Time:
10:00am - 5K
$25 per runner for Individual, Coed Team, Male Team, Female Team or Virtual 5K
$15 for long sleeve T-shirt
Remember, Partners in Pain is open to individuals too!
Information and Online Registration:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/PartnersInPain?utm_source=platform_find_a_race&utm_medium=referral
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Snake River Half Marathon
10:00 am
Online signup: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=131522
Registration fee is $50, but will go up to $60 on December 31, 2025. Shirts for this year's race are available for purchase ($15) to those who register before February 1st. Registration closes Wed, Feb 25 @ 11:59 PM PT.
The start and finish are at Wawawai Landing. This is a beautiful river canyon out-and-back flat and paved course along the Snake River.
New this year, they are offering cash prizes of $200, $150 and $100 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, to the overall women's, men's and non-binary winners.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
BRRC 43rd St. Paddy's Five Miler
9:00 AM
Spokane Community College
Online signup: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/StPaddysFiveMiler
Packet pick-up is on March 7, 2026 at MUV Fitness from 10:00 to 2:00 PM.
The registration fee is $35 and includes t-shirt (there is a NO SHIRT OPTION) until February 20, 2026 at which time registration fee goes to $20 with no shirt.
Race day registration goes to $30 with no shirt.
There will be a FREE Leprechaun Jig for kids 6 years and younger with shirts available at an extra charge of $13.
This is a second seed qualifier for the 50th running of Bloomsday held in May 2026.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Rapid Rabbit Run
5 mile road race (Second Seed Qualifier)
3 mile fun run (Places only)
10:00 am
East Valley High School
15711 E Wellesly
Spokane Valley, WA
Online Registration:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110482/rapid-rabbit-run-live-and-virtual-2026
March, 2026
BRRC's Annual Awards Dinner
Saturday, April 11, 2026
BRRC Recycle Fun Run
4 Miles
9:00 AM
Packet pick-up on race day starting at 7:30 AM
This fun run is an estimated 4-Mile run on a paved trail, with the turn-around and water station at about 2-Miles.
Registration fee is $30 w/shirt or $20 for NO SHIRT option. After March 23, 2026, registration fee is $20 with NO SHIRT. Day of Race registration is $30 with NO SHIRT.
Please bring your gently used shoes and clothing for donation to high school athletes in the area.
The race starts and ends at the Fish Lake Trail Head which is near Government Way and Sunset Hwy.
Online signup: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCsRecycleFunRun
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Bloomsday Run
12 Kilometers (7.46 Miles)
Spokane, Washington
https://bloomsdayrun.org/bloomsday-registration/
Thursday, June 11, 2026
BRRC's Pizza and Beer Run
Saturday, July 4, 2026
BRRC's 4th of July Fun Run
Thursday, July 9, 2026
BRRC's Picnic and BBQ
Comstock Park
Sunday, September 6, 2026
BRRC's Audubon Cross Country
Sunday, September 13, 2026
BRRC's Sundae Sunday
Saturday, September 26, 2026
BRRC's Colbert Autumn Classic
Sunday, October 4, 2026
BRRC's Qualchan Cross Country
Sunday, October 11, 2026
BRRC's The Spokane Marathon
Sunday, October 18, 2026
BRRC's 7-Mile Cross Country
Saturday, October 24, 2026
BRRC's Mead Cross Country
BRRC Membership Renewal
BRRC Membership runs from May to May.
The online membership is presently inactive.
I Must Run Everywhere
I'm happy to introduce a new/old runner who is a prolific writer with a unique sense
of humor. Jim Johnson offered to republish a few of his articles from his blog, "I must Run Everywhere."
https://imustruneverywhere.com/
Running outfit fashion
I think it’s common knowledge that some guys keep clothes that women would have thrown out long ago. I am one of those guys. I’m also one of those guys who’ll wear an outfit because it’s in my closet even if it was purchased in another era.
Too, I’ll sometimes wear an outfit that’s not really for running or really old.
As a 19-year-old In the above photo, my sweat top is well-worn workwear, my running tights are long johns and the hem of my old running shorts are frayed, which proves my lack of sartorial growth.
Below is a pair of shorts I bought in the late 90’s for swimming. I also wore them for cycling and as short, running trunks became not-so-stylish, I re-purposed them for running.
I’m not much of a shopper and having items on hand that are still wearable leaves me in a wardrobe rut; however, I’ve gotten a little better. I even bought a new pair of running trunks just last year.
Sometimes I see young women wearing very short, jean shorts. I’m miffed that it’s fashionably incorrect for men to do the same. When I was in my teens and early-twenties, it was common for guys to wear cut-off jeans.
I’ve decided to try bring this down-to-earth fashion sense back. I’ve created a running outfit using an old pair of jeans I cut off, and staying true to my roots, a worn shirt I used for home maintenance projects and painting the house.
If you happen to see me running in this resurrected fashion tradition, give your seal of approval with a honk and a thumbs-up.
BRRC Links:
Read the latest Local BRRC Running Calendar here :
https://www.brrc.net/Calendar.html
BRRC NEWS and OREO Award
Genus Running Club: Starting the season in a lowly 3
rd
place,
they pulled together and won the XC series for the first time.
BRRC Website:
http://www.brrc.net/
BRRC Officers:
President: Tony Proctor brrcpresident@gmail.com
President Elect: open presidentelectbrrc@gmail.com
Past President: Brett Danielson pastpresidentbrrc@gmail.com
Treasurer: Kevin Boercker treasurerbrrc@gmail.com
Secretary: Paul Fitzpatrick secretarybrrc@gmail.com
