A special thank you to all of the participants, sponsors and volunteers that participated and supported our 2010 Independence Day Classic 5K and Kids K. This was one of our best attended events to date with 647 5K finishers and 67 Kids K runners and the weather was perfect for some great times. We hope that you enjoyed it and we look forward to running with you again soon.

2010 ID5K Results

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This July 4th will mark the 28th annual ID5K race/walk and Kids K at Newhall Park. We will run the same fast and flat course, including the last 1 1/2 miles of the City of Santa Clarita's parade and the proceeds will once again benefit the Cross Country Programs of our 6 Santa Clarita Valley High Schools.

All participants receive a well stocked goody bag and can enjoy a Jamba Juice or Myoplex shake at the finish line and Kids K participants will all receive a finishing medal. 5K participants will receive a patriotic tech t-shirt (great for running in the summer months) and are eligible for great age group award medals that run 3-deep in 5 year age categories.

The Kids K will begin at 7:45 am with the 5K following at 8:00 am. Join us from 1-5 pm on Saturday, July 3rd for a pre-race goody bag pick up and pre-race Registration at Dicks Sporting Goods (Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita).

Alternatively, you can pick up your goody bag and/or still register race day at Newhall Park from 6:30am to race start.

We hope to see you there.

Jason Mock, Race Director
(661) 313-1366
SCRaceDirector@gmail.com

2010 Independence Day Classic 5K Flyer

Online Registration: Register for the ID5K



ID5K Course Map: ID5K Course Map

Parade Road Closures: Parade Road Closures

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The Santa Clarita Runners would like to thank all of the runners, sponsors and volunteers for your participation and support of the 2010 Womens 5K, which was one of our best ever. We hope you enjoyed the event and your contribution supported the Food Pantry.

2010 Womens 5K Results

2010 Womens 5K photos

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April and May was quite a busy few months of running in the Santa Clarita Valley. Below are a few of the races that we supported:

2010 Footsteps 5K Results

2010 Castaic 5K Results

2010 Fight It 5K Results

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Attached is the flyer and registration form for the 28th annual Womens 5K Race / Walk. This year's event will be held on Sunday, May 23rd at 8:00 am. Race Day registration and goody bag (Balega socks included) will take place in the Lowes parking lot (26415 Bouquet Canyon Rd). The course is flat and fast, an out and back covering the first 1 1/2 miles of our Saturday morning paseo run. Proceeds will benefit the Santa Clarita Food Pantry and participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to the event. This is a Race Series Organized Event this year for the ladies, worth 5 points, and a Volunteer Event for the men, also worth 5 points. Register online at Active.com or by mail below. (Please note the special discount for multiple registrations is available by mail only).

2010 28th Annual Womens 5K Flyer

Register at Active.com

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"Do You Know How Fast You Run?"

Did you ever dream of beating Kevin McSweeney, Dale Heys, or Kristin Schranz in a race that involves running? How about crossing the finish line with a "better" time than Chris DiStefano or Phil Howard? On Saturday, April 3rd, you will have your chance to do just that. Join us at the Santa Clarita Runners Inaugural Prediction Run. The race will take place at Central Park and the course distance will be between three and five miles.

How it works: The course and distance are announced on race day morning. Each runner then predicts how fast they can finish the run. The person with the highest time starts first and the clock starts ticking down. When your predicted time shows up on the clock is when you start the race. The winner will be the person that guesses their finishing time to the closest second. Think it's too easy? The catch is - no watches are allowed.

Distance: No shorter than 3 miles and no longer than 5 miles.

Date: Saturday, April 3rd

Time: Course announced at 7:30 a.m., Run starts at 8 a.m.

Cost: Free! This is a Race Series Fun Run and we want everyone to participate.

So, do you really know how fast you run? Leave your Garmins at home and come find out just how well you know yourself and your pace. Refreshments will be served after the race. Also, a special first place prize will be awarded to the winner.

-Hosted by Frank & Kelley Schranz (with Chris Louie)

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We've got a few changes to our February Calendar. First, in order to fully celebrate our Awards Banquet this Saturday night (February 13th), we are moving our Sunday Morning Marathon training to Saturday Morning. So, our 22 miler will occur at 6:30 am from Granary Square on Satuday, the 13th. This should allow us to party without guilt (or regret. The course has been added to the locations section of our website.

Also, Sunday, February 21st will mark the return of the Train Run at 7:30 am at the Newhall Metro station. Originally, we had cancelled the Sunday Marathon training, as this was going to replace the course. However, since Rawlins is still nursing a calf injury and can't run inclines, he's offered to set water out for those that would prefer to attend our standard Sunday training. Below is a more detailed description of the Train Run, by Phil Howard.

The Train Run



We leave from Newhall Station, there is some parking in front of the station and lots more behind. The 260 train is scheduled to leave at 7:45 am to arrive at Sylmar at 7:58am, so we are asking for all runners to arrive no later than 7:30 am, to allow for the purchase of your one way ticket ($4.50) and just in case the train arrives early. We usually gather briefly at Sylmar to make sure everyone is prepared, take a couple of photos then set off as a group.

We have about 3 miles of surface streets to cover before we hit the trails at Olive View Hospital, I would think we could get water and bathrooms at Olive View if needed but I have never tried before. From there the trail climbs for the next 5 miles to the saddle before the summit of the Beast (mile 8). There are bathrooms here but no water. The descent from here follows the Beast down to the Park and Ride lot near the 14 Freeway (mile 12) then the run back upSan Fernando Rd (Newhall Ave) to the station, about mile 14.

For those who want more miles, from the saddle you can run up to Camp 9 and back, this adds about 7 miles but there is another water and bathroom stop at Camp 9 (mile 11.5). This would give a total of about 21 miles.

We are hoping to have a water stop or two and we are looking to group for a post run meal at a nearby restaurant...

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SCR's, Attached is the flyer and registration form for the 30th annual St. Patrick's 5K. This year's event will be held on Saturday, March 13th at 9:00 am. As always, it will be held in Mentryville. This is a Race Series Organized Event this year, worth 5 points. This is a longstanding event for the SCR's and one of our most widely attended.

St. Patrick's Day Flyer

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Mark your Calendars for what looks to be a very fun February and March:

Saturday, February 13th

What: SCR Annual Banquet (f)
Where: Westridge Club House 6:30pm
Who: Approximately 80-100 SCRs will be attending this club celebration
Registration: No registration, but if you have not yet renewed for 2010, renewal will be available at the door


Sunday, February 21st

What: SCR Train Run (13+ mile run) (o)
Where: Newhall MTA Station at 7:30 am
Who: Approximately 20-30 SCRs will be running this event
Registration: No registration, but $4.50 is needed for the weekend MTA 1 way pass


Saturday, March 13th

What: St Patricks Day 5K (o)
Where: Mentryville, 9:00am
Who: Approximately 80-100 typically run this club favorite. After the run, enjoy refreshments (including soda bread and the typical post run beverages)
Registration: Pre-registration guarantees your shirt or sign up race day
2010 St Patricks Day 5K

Sunday, March 21st

What: Los Angeles Marathon (o)
Where: Begins at LA Dodger Stadium 7:20 am
Who: We are expecting over 50 SCRs will be running this inaugural Stadium to the Sea course. If you still have not registered, do so quickly, as it will sell out.
Registration: Register for the LA Marathon



Saturday, March 27st

What: Chesebro 5K, 10K and 2 Half Marathons (o)
Where: Agoura, Ca, first event begins at 7:00 am
Who: Typically, over 30 SCRs run this event each year. If you still have not registered for these events, do so quickly, as they will sell out.
Registration: Register for the Cheseboro Races

Looking for a Your Choice Event? Consider the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon.

May 8, 2010

Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon

How to register: Register for Wine Country Half Marathon

Why it will sell out: Capped at 3,000 runners, this scenic event sells out earlier each year. Typically 30+ SCR members travel to this event.

If you are intending to run at any of these events (or any others that might interest the club), please email me at raceseries@scrunners.org, so that we can get the word out.

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We've just finalized the 2010 Race Series and the website is now up to date. Please don't forget to submit your points if you ran the Hangover Run or Bens Ten. Also, this year, every SCR member has a chance to win, as your points will translate into Race Series rewards. The rewards are cumulative and requires a volunteer event for each level of reward. The rewards have been confirmed as follows:

20 Points = SCR Dri Fit Cap
35 Points = SCR Hand Held Water Bottle
50 Points = SCR Dri Fit Shirt
65 Points = SCR Dri Fit Long Sleeve


We look forward to running with you soon.

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