Posted: November 14, 2006

Athletics: 50th Annual RRCA National Convention Registration Opens

Since the beginning, the RRCA Convention has promoted fun, idea sharing, best practice discussions, the development of quality road races that anyone can run, and much more. We invite everyone in the running community to join us March 21 through 25, 2007 to celebrate 50 years of convening to promote grassroots distance running around the country. The Alpine Runners of Lake Zurich and Illinois Runs will host the 50th Annual RRCA National Convention in Chicago, IL. The Convention will be held in conjunction with the 28th Annual LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle 8K, the largest 8K run in the country, which is schedule for March 25, 2007. All convention attendees are guaranteed entry into the race which fills quickly. Not only does the RRCA Convention offer a fun tradition, it is a great learning and networking opportunity that fits your budget. THE SCHEDULE: March 21, 2007 • RRCA Board of Directors Meeting March 22, 2007 • RRCA Board of Directors Meeting Continued • RRCA State Representative’s Meeting March 23, 2007 • Convention Opening General Session • Expo, “Convention Museum” & Silent Auction • RRCA Regional Meetings • RRCA—Runner’s World State Reps’ Luncheon • RRCA Club College® & Seminars • RRCA Barbeque March 24, 2007 • Annual Meeting of the Membership • Lunch with Marathon & Beyond • RRCA: Club College® & Seminars • RRCA Reception & Live Auction • RRCA National Awards Banquet March 25, 2007 • 28th Annual LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle 8 and post race party WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Club and event officers & members, race directors & officials, club & event volunteers, running & fitness media, sponsors, coaches, everyone involved in the running community or industry, and - of course - runners. CONVENTION CENTRAL: Make your reservations today! Embassy Suites Hotel, Downtown Chicago - Lakefront 511 N. Columbus Dr. Chicago, IL 60611 312-836-5900 A special room rate of $179/night for quadruple occupancy in standard two room suite is extended to all convention attendees. Be sure to tell them it is for the RRCA Convention when you book your room. Visit www.EmbassySuites.com. FLY OUR OFFICIAL AIRLINE: UNITED AIRLINES Book your discounted ticket by calling 800.521.4041, and be sure to use the RRCA Convention Code: 565YB The Official 2007 Convention website has been launched at http://www.RRCAConvention2007.org. On-line registration is open at RRCA.org. Keep your eyes open for the paper registration in the next issue of Inside Track or download and print it now at RRCA.org. It is never too late to sponsor the RRCA Convention. For more information on sponsorship visit RRCA.org. The Road Runners Club of America is a non-profit organization of over 700 running clubs and 175,000 members across the United States. The RRCA chapters organize races, have training runs, provide safety guidelines, promote children's and masters fitness running programs, and have social programs. (RRCA.org)

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