Pace Setter : January 2024

2023 HMRRC Races, Results and Pace Setter Articles

by Chris Bishop

Many may not be aware of the extensive number of races that the HMRRC hosts each year. Remember that your membership dues or donations help to finance this great wealth of races for adults and kids in the Capital Region.

Jan. 1 - 45th Annual Hangover Half* (GP) & Bill Hogan 3.5 Miler
Awards - Half
Half Results (GP)
Awards - 5.5K
5.5K Results
Half History
Photos
Half Course Map
Pace Setter Articles:
A Look into the Past - The Origins of the HMRRC Winter Series
HMRRC Proudly Presents its Winter Series 2022-2023

Jan. 15- Winter Series #3 -- 3M, 10K, 25K
5.5K Race
10K Race
25K Race
Photos
Pace Setter Article: Winter Series 3 – Overview: Race, Results & Volunteers

Jan. 29 - Winters Series #4 -- 3.75M, 15K, 30K
5.5K Event
15K Event
30K Event
Event Photos
Pace Setter Article: Winter Series 4 – The Penultimate Contest

Feb. 12 - 44th Winter Series #5 -- 5.5K, 10M* (GP), 20M
5.5K Results
10 Miler Results (GP)
10 Mile Course Map
20 Mile Results
10 Mile History
Photos
Pace Setter Article: Winter Series Race 5: Overview, Results and Volunteer List

March 18 - 43rd Runnin' of the Green
Results
Team
Age Graded
Awards
Photos
History
Pace Setter Article: 43rd Runnin' of the Green: Analysis, Results and Even a Poem

April 16 – Delmar Dash 5 Miler (GP)
Results
Awards
Age Graded
Event History
Photos
Pace Setter Article:  HMRRC Delmar Dash 5: A Sentimental Win

April 29 - 43rd Bill Robinson Memorial 10k and Masters Championship. 10k race open to all runners. HMRRC Grand Prix race for runners 40 and over.
Masters Results & Awards
Open 10K Race
Event History
Age-Graded (Top 50)
Photos
Pace Setter Article: Rain and No Shine but Happy Runners at the Bill Robinson Memorial Race

May 18 - 46th CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge 3.5 Miler
Results (In Person)
Virtual Results
Team Results
CEO Results
Team Participation Awards
Tshirt Awards
Photos (2959 of them)
Pace Setter Article: 46th CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge Race

June 6 – Just Run - Elementary School Track Meet
Girls 200 Meters
Boys 200 Meters
Girls 800 Meters
Boys 800 Meters
Girls 1500 Meters
Boys 1500 Meters
Photos
Pace Setter Article:  Another Successful Just Run Season

June 11 - 50th HMRRC Distinguished Service Race 8 Miler (GP)
Results
Event History
Photos
Pace Setter Articles:
Distinguished Service Race: Why It's Special to Me
Frank Myers – Winner Distinguished Service Award

June 14 – Just Run Elementary School Track Meet
Girls 200 Meters
Boys 200 Meters
Girls 800 Meters
Boys 800 Meters
Girls 1500 Meters
Boys 1500 Meters
Photos

June 17 - 16th Tri-City ValleyCats Father's Day 5K
Overall Results
Awards
Age-Graded (Top 50)
Photos
Teams
History
Pace Setter Article: Tri-City ValleyCats Father's Day Home Run 5k Photoessay

          Frank Myers, Colonie Summer Track Director with his brother

June 27 - Colonie Summer Track #1 (Sign up in person day of race)
Results
History

July 11 - Colonie Summer Track #2 (Sign Up in person day of race)
Results
History

July 18- Colonie Mile (GP) (Sign Up in person day of race)
Race Results
Photos

July 25 - Colonie Summer Track #4 (Sign Up in person day of race)
Results
History

Aug. 1- Colonie Summer Track #5 -- Ribbon Night
Results
Event History

Aug. 7 - Tawasentha XC 5K #1
Results
Photos
Pace Setter Article:
John and Kari Deer: New Directors of HMRRC Tawasentha XC 5K Summer Series

Aug. 8 - Colonie Summer Track #6 (Sign Up in person day of race)
Results
All-Time List

Aug. 14 - Tawasentha XC 5K #2 (GP)
Results

Aug. 21 - Tawasentha XC 5K #3
Results
Photos

Sept. 4 - 37th Labor Day 5K (GP)
Results
Awards
Event History
Photos
Pace Setter Article: Photo-essay: HMRRC Labor Day Race September 4, 2023

Sept. 24 - 52nd Anniversary Run 2.95 & 5.90 miles (GP)
2.9 Miler
5.8 Miler
History
Photos
Pace Setter Article:
The Weight of Years: 52nd HMRRC Anniversary Race

Oct. 8 - 21st Mohawk Hudson Half Marathon
Results
Awards
Photos
History
Pace Setter Article: 21st Mohawk Hudson River Half Marathon

Oct. 8 - 40th Mohawk Hudson River Marathon
Results
Awards
Gazette Article
Times Union Article
History
Photos
Pace Setter Article: 40th Mohawk Hudson River Marathon

Nov. 1 - Just Run - Elementary School XC
Mile - All Classes & Genders
Half Mile Boys & Girls 2d Grade
Half Mile 3rd Grade Boys
Half Mile 3rd Grade Girls
Half Mile 4th Grade Boys
Half Mile 4th Grade Girls
Half Mile 5th & 6th Grade Boys
Half Mile 5th & 6th Grade Girls

Nov. 2 - Just Run - Elementary School XC (Makeup date)
Half
3d Grade Boys Half
3d Grade Girls Half
2d, 3d &4th Grade Mile
4th Grade Boys Half
4th Grade Girls Half
5th Grade Girls Half
5th & 6th Grade Boys & Girls Half
5th & 6th Grade Girls/Boys Mile

Nov. 12 - 47th MVP Health Care Stockade-athon 15K (GP)
Awards - Clydesdale - $$$
Results
Photos
Event History
Gazette Article
Pace Setter Articles:
Stockade-athon 2023: Run to the Top
We RUN the Stockade-athon for FUN!
HMRRC Stockade-athon Survey and More

Dec. 10 - Doug Bowden Winter Series #1 - 3M & 15K
5.5K Race
15K Event
Photos

Can you believe how many events the HMRRC pulled off in 2023? It is truly amazing!! The HMRRC is an engine for promoting running in the Greater Albany Area. You can play a part in this by becoming a member or renewing your membership, or donating!

Happy Running in 2024!

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