Upcoming Racing and Team Event Calendar
FUN RACES
Here is information on some recommended races you may be interested in. Check with your coach first if you are in a season. Don't forget to wear your Flash singlet if you want to wear it, and as always- family members are encouraged to join us!
12/10 - HOLIDAY NIGHT RUN/WALK AT FREESTYLE FARM
Amherst, NH 5-7pm . FREESTYLE FARM, 188 MACK HILL ROAD, AMHERST, NH.You are invited for a night run/walk on the trails at Freestyle Farm on Saturday December 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This is the night of the full moon so there should be plenty of illumination. You will be on groomed trails that can be run safely at night. Bring some friends, head lamps and marshmallows to roast and enjoy the night environment. THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS EVENT. Anyone making a $10 or more donation to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northern New England will receive a long sleeve shirt - while supply lasts.
12/10 - Concord Jingle Bell Run 5K and Walk
Concord, NH 10:00AM Rundlett Middle School, 144 South Street (18th annual 5K race and walk for Arthritis)
12/11 - Beaver Brook Winter 5K
Hollis, NH 10:00AM Beaver Brook Association, 117 Ridge Road (Trek through the beautiful trails of Beaver Brook. The races are actually 4.5K, but it will FEEL like 5K!!!)
12/15 - Winter Solstice Charity Fun Run
Merrimack, NH 6:00PM. Horse Hill Nature Preserve off of Amherst Road in Merrimack. Started by Flash dad Curtis Hansen, this 1-mile trail run with point-scoring system is a great way to celebrate the solstice, with all proceeds to benefit a charity of the winner's choice. Please email Gary.Gustafson@FMR.COM if you plan on attending so they can plan properly.
12/17 - USATF Indoor Track Season
Various locations in Boston, Hanover NH and Providence RI beginning 12/17. Please email Justin if there is interest to form relay teams for the 12/31, 1/7, or 2/21 meets.
1/1/12 - Millennium Mile Road Race
Londonderry, NH 2:00PM Londonderry High School, 295 Mammoth Road (a point-to-point, downhill, 1-mile road race for all ages and abilities! Special age awards for kids 12 and under). This is usually well attended by Flash runners and families.
1/8-3/4 - Freeze Your Buns 5K Winter Series
Nashua, NH 9:00AM Conway Arena, 8 Riverside St (5K Bi-weekly Series)
This event is a 5 part, bi-weekly series. Raffle prizes will be given out weekly and age group awards will be given at the end of the Series to the top male & female point scorers in age groups. Pre-Registration: for the series (all 5 races): $20.00 for age 19 and $12 for age 18 and under. Another set of races that Flash runners have participated well at.
1/14-3/17 - WinterWild.com - Winter FUN Series-
This event is a 5 part series held at various locations. There is a ski hill series starting Jan 14th that Coach Curt and Coach Jan will be doing with other flash families. Runners 18 and under are free! Adults have a discounted rate for the series if the form is sent in ahead of time. If anyone would like to join them please look over the website.
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Monday Night Series at Mine Falls-
Nashua, NH 6:30PM Stellos Stadium, 4 Riverside Street (A fun, no-frills race run along the scenic trails of Mine Falls Park)
Please join Coach Jan, Coach Mike D, and other Flash coaches, runners and alumni, for the remaining Monday night races at Mines Falls in Nashua- see details here. These are fun, low-cost 5K or 5M trail races put on by the Gate City Striders running club. Meet the coaches at the circle by Stellos Stadium by 5:45p for stretched and a warmup run prior to the 6:30pm start time. Coach Justin will run with more experienced but younger runners on a shorter loop if they want to get into some longer miles- no need to sign up. A race application form with remaining dates can be printed here.
Thursday September 1, 2011
Run for the Orphans 5k
Concord, NH 6:00PM NHTI-behind Little Hall, 31 College Drive (True cross country course-all trails.Flat and fast.Charity for Haitian orphans). Contact: Jonathan Vinnenberg (Bow High School student project charity). 1-603-724-9263 jvinnenberg@msn.comThis 5K is the senior class project of former Flash standout Jonathan Vinnenberg. 100% of the proceeds will go to supporting an orphanage in Haiti through One Vision International. For more information on One Vision, go to www.onevisionintl.org. For more information and a paper registration form click here, or for online registration click here.
Monday Sept 5, 2011
15th Annual St Charles Childrens Home 5K
9AM Portsmouth, NH 9:00AM Martins Point Health Care, Pease International Tradeport, 161 Corporate Drive (Fast, Flat, Certified Course. Cash Prizes. Kids Fun Run and other activities).
This annual event is one of the fastest certified 5K courses anywhere around, and is probably the most personally satisfying you are likely to run. Children's activities and fun run after race. Hamburger & Hotdog cookout supplied by APPLEBEES Neighborhood Bar and Grille. With temps that are starting to cool down, the chance to run with the St. Charles nuns and kids, and awesome food post-race, this is a race you don't want to miss! Until recently, Flash athlete Aiden White had lived several years at the St. Charles Children's Home, and has been running this race since he was 4! Please join him and many other Flash runners to make this event a sucess. The online race information can be found here race Signup application can be found here and online registration at http://runningnuns.com/labor-day-race/runners-registration/.
Saturday AUGUST 13, 2011
Sandown Old Home Days Race
Sandown, NH 9:00AM Sandown Fire Station - Main Street, Corner Of 121A And Hampstead Road (NH Grand Prix, Performance Cloth Shirt, 3 Deep Category Prizes, Post Race Raffle)
This 5 mile race is usually pretty well attended by Flash families, and should be even more so this year as a NH Grand Prix event! Flash's own Lou Saviano is race director this year, and proceeds from the race go to funding local youth programs. The cost is pretty low for a 5 miler, and there's also a 1K course for kids 11 and under. The race application form with all information can be printed here, or signup online at at http://coolrunning.com, http://www.sandownroguerunners.com/main.php, or directly at https://registration.strands.com/19th-annual-sandown-old-homes-day-5-miler.
Sunday September 11, 2011
Childhood Cancer Lifeline 5K Run/Walk
In support of Flash's Alex Hansen and other kids with cancer, please consider this 5K this Sunday, with proceeds going to the Childhood Cancer Lifeline of New Hampshire. When: Sunday, September 11, 2011 Where: Margaritas in Salem, NH. Cost: $20 Entry Fee.
9/24 - Exeter High School Kick'n Into Gear 5K Road Race
Exeter, NH 8:00AM Exeter High School, 1 Blue Hawk Drive. GPS address is 315 Epping Road. Supports EHS Boys Soccer Boosters Club.
10/16 - Fifth Annual Footrace for the Fallen 5K
Manchester, NH 11:00AM Veterans Park located at Elm Street and Merrimack Streets. Register at https://registration.strands.com/footrace-for-the-fallen
10/23 - Mayors Cup 1.1 Mile Kids Races
Boston, MA 10AM Playstead Field, Franklin Park. Recommended for Flash Pre-Season runners. $5 reg. fee Register Now
10/30 - 35th Annual Santa Fund Run 5K/10K
Nashua, NH, Nashua High School South and Mines Falls Park. You can print out and mail a registration from by downloading the Santa Fund Run Registration.
11/24 - Fisher Cats Thanksgiving Day 5k
Manchester, NH 9:00AM Fisher Cats Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, One Line Dr. (A family friendly Thanksgiving Day 5k that ends inside the Fisher Cats Stadium)
Yahoo! Maps | Register Now
11/24 - 38th Annual Greater Derry 5K Turkey Trot
Derry, NH 9:00AM Galliens Town Beach on Beaver Lake, Route 102 (Family Tradition, Proceeds to benefit local food pantry). ** FREE registration for 16 & under available for online registration while supplies last! Yahoo! Maps Register Adults (17 & older) / Children **(16 & under)
11/24 - 3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K - Downtown Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH 8:30AM Strawbery Banke, 14 Hancock Street (Seacoast Rotary presents this family friendly 5K event in historic Portsmouth NH)
turkeytrotportsmouthnh@gmail.com | Yahoo! Maps | Register Now
11/25 - Amherst Turkey Trot 5K/1M Fun Run
Amherst, NH. 9:30AM. Amherst Village at 11 Church Street. Annual event run by the Amherst Junior Womens Club. Information and Registration form here.
12/3 - Manchester Santa Shuffle
Manchester, NH 3:00PM Veterans Park, Downtown Manchester, 700 Elm St. (A downtown santa themed 3 mile run just before the Manchester Christmas Parade.)
Yahoo! Maps | Register Now
Upcoming Summer Camps
COACH CATHY’S Speed Running Camp June 27-June 30, Manchester NH, Livingston Park, Ages 8 - 17 $99 website register |
COACH CATHY’S Endurance Running Clinic
Mondays July 11-Aug 8, Manchester NH, Livingston Park, Ages 8-17 $79 website register
KEENE STATE COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY CAMP
July 17-22, Keene NH, Livingston Park, Ages 13-18 $250-$455 website application
University of New Hampsire Distance Running Camp
July 24-27, Durham NH, UNH, Grades 7-12, $150-$175 brochure
GREATER DERRY RUNNING CAMP 2011
July 25-29, Derry NH, Pinkerton Academy track, Grades 5 and up, $80-$95 Application
Saint Anselm College Cross Country Camp
August 8-12, Manchester NH, Saint Anselm College, Ages 12-18 $195-$215 brochure
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Please see online calendar for upcoming Flash practices, races, events, and fun runs: ONLINE CALENDAR
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Note that the Run for Food and Shelter 5K or 10K are the first in the 2009 Kilometers for Kids series. The Kilometers for Kids Series is comprised of four unique area races:
1) NSKS Run for Food & Shelter 10K or 5K 4/5/092) PAL Mine Falls River Run 6/27/09
3) Wild Rover 5K, Manchester, NH 9/13/09
4) Race for the Fallen, Manchester, NH 10/18/09
There is no charge for entering the Series; however individual race entry fees still apply. Participants must complete all four races in 2009 to receive the series prize. You must use the EXACT same name on all four registrations in order to get credit for each race series. Deluxe runner’s backpack with series logo or similar item awarded to runners who complete all four 2009 races in the Kilometers for Kids Series.
17th Annual Heartbreak Hill International Youth Race
Sunday April 19 , 2009 Noon-3 PM, Weather Permitting
Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, MA
Entry Fee: Before April 14 $10.00
Register at website at http://www.newtonpride.org/roadrace1.html
Sunday April 19 , 2009 Noon
Campbell High School, 1 Highlander Court, Litchfield, NH
Entry Fee: $12.00
Register day of race. Send questions to ttarr@litchfieldsd.orgThis is a family-centered, flat course. There will be a Mini me race for 8 and under. Proceeds help support Litchfield Middle School Cross Country as well as charity. After the race there is a wellness fair with lots of great info, free samples, raffles, and health/wellness attractions.
Whale of a Race XC 5K & Fun Run
Saturday April 25 , 2009 10am
Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH
Entry Fee: $12.00 by 4/22, $18 after
Registration, information and trail map: http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/events/
Saturday May 2 , 2009 9am
Beaver Lake, Derry, NH
Entry Fee: $20.00 by 4/25, $25 after
Registration and information: http://www.gdtc.org/applications/FH2009.pdf
Margaritas 5K & Mexican Fiesta
Sunday May 3 , 2009 10am
103 Portsmouth Ave, P. O. Box 423, Exeter, NH
Entry Fee: $25.00
Registration and information: http://www.locorunning.com/Margaritas5K.php.
Saturday May 9 , 2009 8:30am
Arms Park, Manchester NH
Entry Fee: $20.00
Registration form: Miles for Mito 5K 2009 registration form or online.
12th Annual Runners Alley/Redhook Memorial 5k
Sunday May 24 , 2009 11am
Redhook Brewery, 35 Corporate Dr., Portsmouth, NH
Entry Fee: $20.00 or less depending on age and registration
Registration form and information: http://runnersalley.com/redhook.html.
2009 Gate City Strider's Summer Trail Race 5k & 5m Series
Mondays June 8 to August 24, 2009 6:30pm (12 weeks)
Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH
Entry Fees: $3.00 for youth 14 and under, $4.00 for ages 15-18, and $5.00 for others.
Past Racing and Team Event Calendar
16th Annual Run for Food and Shelter 5K, 10K and Kids Sprint
Sunday April 5 , 2009 12:30-1:10 PM
Nashua YMCA Gym, 17 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH
Entry Fee: $20-25, $5 for Kids' Sprint
Register at website at http://www.coolrunning.com/major/09/nsks/. Information amd registration for Kids' Sprint (9 and under) at http://www.charityadvantage.com/nsks/RaceKidsSprint.asp
NHTI X-C Spring-Ahead 3 Miler
Saturday March 7, 2009 11:00 AM
New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord, NH
Entry Fee: Any donation amount- even $1- but give what you can to NHTI X-C (tax-exempt number 02-6000618)
Entry form download at NHTISpring Ahead, or at website
Freeze Your Buns 5K Bi-weekly race series sponsored by the Gate City Striders
Sundays, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, and 3/1/09 at 9am
Conway Arena, Riverside Drive, Nashua NH
(Just west of Exit 5 Everett Turnpike)
Entry Fee- Only $5!
The 28th Annual Hangover Classic
Thurday, January 1, 2009
Salisbury Beach, MA
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Temple, NH
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Londonderry, NH
Be sure to register as Granite State Flash, and wear your singlet to the race! Online registration closes on Dec. 27th at 2pm.
Other races run by Flash runners in the past
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Sunday April 20, 2008
8:00 A.M. U.S. Olympic Women’s Trials
Boston, MA
A group of Flash runners will be going to watch this exciting race--the first time ever the U.S. Olympic marathon trials will be held in Boston. Come see Deena Kastor and Joan Benoit-Samuelson, as well as many other national favorites run for our country. The course details and exactly where we will watch are being organized by Coach Cathy. She will have a special viewing spot with her Brooks Team. If you are interested in watching and cheering with us, please e-mail Cathy directly as soon as possible at cmerra@comcast.net Coach Cathy and Mike will be sending out more details on this race this week. See Trials website at http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicTrials-Marathon-Women/
12:00-3:00 P.M.
16th Annual Heartbreak Hill International Youth Race (1 mile on Heartbreak Hill)
Boston, MA
The race is run on the famous Heartbreak Hill. Many Flash runners have won this race over the years. See race website at http://newtonpride.org/roadrace.html Please let Coach Jan know if you are going to run. coachplatt@comcast.net . Please note that your race time depends on your age- check the website for details. This is a race you don’t want to miss. Combine this with the Olympic Trials and you’ll have a day to remember!
Monday, April 21, 2008
10 A.M. 112th Boston Marathon
Newton City Hall, MA
http://www.bostonmarathon.org/ We know that this is a school day for most of you but a group of Flash runners will be watching Coaches Jan and Justin Platt, who are official entrants in this year's marathon. The Lynch’s dad Kevin and Michael DeChane (Tyler's dad and next seasons Flash Midget Boys coach) will also be competing. All have trained incredibly hard. If you can attend and want to watch with us, please contact Mike at cmerra@comcast.net. We are tentatively planning to watch near Newton City Hall.
Saturday May 3, 2008
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Miles For Mito 5K Race and Walk
Arms Park, Manchester, NH
Please make plans to attend this certified 5K route to show your support for Marcel's Way and families dealing with Mitochondrial Disorder. There will be plenty of great activities, games, entertainment and food for everyone to enjoy. Coach Justin works with the Aunt of two of the girls that will benefit- let’s have a big showing! Website contains signup information, the course layout and more information. http://www.marcelsway.org/index.php
Sunday, May 11, 2008
9:30 A.M. The Medical Center 6K
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
10 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH
See website for registration and details, and to nominate your mom for race Grand Marshal! https://formsweb.snhmc.org/programs/6k.htm. The challenging yet picturesque race course winds through several Nashua neighborhoods. Kids 12 and under are free!!!! Free massage available following the race, as well as Dave's famous lean and mean chili and free family photos!
Thursday June 5, 2008
6:30 PM 12th Annual Hollis Apple Country Fast 5K
Hollis, NH
With two year age groups, there are 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize awards for boys and girls between ages 10 to 19 and a 9 and under category. A high percentage of school-age kids run. Kids are encouraged to participate. It is the perfect place for a first time 5k runner to participate with mom and dad. A reduced entry fee is offered to runners age 17 and under. Youth running programs such as the Nashua PAL runners and The Granite State Flash enjoyed the race venue last year. Jr. High School Teams: Prizes for boys, girls and mixed teams (3 places deep) Teams: Three to five runners per team, best three times score. Website at http://www.coolrunning.com/major/07/applecountryfast5k/
