John Rudy by the Numbers
Winter Series race number FOUR is in the books! Congrats to all of the 1 miler and 5 miler runners that navigated the twists and turns of the Rail Trail’s Northern extension. You can find the full list of results HERE. In the meantime, here are some numbers from race day… 63 The temperature in degrees Fahrenheit at the the start of the race. Not too … Continue reading John Rudy by the Numbers
The Christmas Light Run RETURNS!
After taking a year off due to COVID, the East York Christmas Light Run is BACK!!! Here’s what you need to know… WHO: Anyone, YRRC member or not. WHAT: A run around East York to enjoy the lights and help ramp up your holiday spirit. Feel free to get creative with how you dress! WHERE: We will meet in the Mexitaly parking lot. Course maps … Continue reading The Christmas Light Run RETURNS!
Dallastown by the Numbers
Winter Series race number THREE is in the books! Congrats to all of the 1 milers and 10K runners that tackled the hills and found the finish line. You can find the full list of results HERE. In the meantime, here are some numbers from race day… 570 The approximate number of feet climbed on the 10K course. A proper challenge! 335 Total finishers in the … Continue reading Dallastown by the Numbers
Spring Valley by the Numbers
Winter Series race number two is in the books! Congrats to all of the four miler runners that tackled the hill back to the finish line. You can find the full list of results HERE. In the meantime, here are some numbers from race day… 259! The number of 4 Miler Finishers. Way to tackle that hill! 64 MORE main event finishers than the first … Continue reading Spring Valley by the Numbers
Dover 10 Miler RESULTS!
The 2021/22 edition of the YRRC Winter Series got off to a tremendous start on November 7th. The One Mile Run featured 108 finishers, while the 10 Mile main event saw 195 runners cross the finish line! Follow the links below for results. Continue reading Dover 10 Miler RESULTS!
War of the Roses
War of the Roses, a collaboration run between LRRC, YRRC and Run PA, was a battle between the Red Rose City of Lancaster and the White Rose City of York that took place on Halloween. The runner’s challenge was to traverse Route 462, starting at Lancaster Central Market, and finishing at York Central Market for a total of 24 miles. Several of the runners opted … Continue reading War of the Roses
A Changing of the Guard
York’s 44th White Rose Run this September will be the final one for longtime race directors Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell. But there’s also a talented new race director waiting in the wings. By Karen Hendricks When the York White Rose Run takes to the streets for its 44th running in September of 2021, it marks the end of an era, as well as a … Continue reading A Changing of the Guard
New Group Run: FIRST THURSDAYS!
Who: All runners. Fast, slow, strollers, you name it! What: An hour of total running, out and back on the southern portion of the York Rail Trail Where: Park and meet by the cabooses that rest beside the Rail Trail Cafe in New Freedom. This time around, the group will start running NORTH toward the town of Railroad. When: The FIRST THURSDAY of the month. … Continue reading New Group Run: FIRST THURSDAYS!
The Beach: To Run or Not to Run…
IT’S BEACH SEASON, BABY!!! To run or not to run at the beach, that is the question! Let’s tackle each possible answer. So you’re not gonna run while you’re at the beach, huh? SLACKER. YOU SHOULD FEEL BAD ABOUT YOUR BAD CHOICE. YOU WILL FALL INTO A STATE OF UNFITNESS FROM WHICH YOU WILL NEVER RECOVER. (Editor’s note: None of this is true, and I am … Continue reading The Beach: To Run or Not to Run…
YRRC Volunteer Opportunities!
The York Road and Ridge Runners are looking for some help from our members and the running community at large. Here’s what we’ve got cooking… Trail Maintenance on the Mason Dixon Trail Who: Anyone that loves our local trails. Also, ultra runners looking for volunteer hours! What: Bridge repair work on the Mason Dixon. WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 22nd @9:00AM Where: Otter Creek Campground Contact: Email … Continue reading YRRC Volunteer Opportunities!