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The LIRRC is proud to announce the purchase of the IPICO Chip Timing System. We looked at various systems, and IPICO was found to be reliable and affordable. It has been used on Long Island in many road races. The credit card thin chip will attach to your shoe, it is not disposable, so we will be collecting them when you cross the finish line.

It has been a long time since we have raised our race fees. We try to keep our fees stable, but with ever increasing costs for awards, race supplies and now out new chip system, we find it necessary to increase our fees for 2010.

However, compared to other races we still give you the best bang per mile anywhere, and remember, we will now have a Chip Timing System.

$5 for club members
$4 for members over 60 years old
$9 for non-members
For family members, the fee will now be:
$5 for the first family member (same household), and $2 for each additional family member.
Our kid's summer fun run fees will stay the same $1.

To keep with USATF Registration Rules, we will be closing registration 15 minutes before race time. That means for Sunday races starting at 9 AM registration will close at 8:45 AM, and the Wednesday Night Summer Series races starting at 7PM registration will close at 6:45 PM.

All competitors are responsible for knowing the starting time of the event(s), for knowing the registration or check-in method utilized at the start, and for being at the starting line at the appointed time for instructions and the start of the race. Ten to fifteen minutes (or as otherwise specified) before the start of the race, all entries should be closed and the athletes directed to the starting line for final instructions and the start of the race.

Please don't come late and beg us to register you. If you miss registration, you can always help out. These registration rules are common at other races, and are necessary because our races are always day-of-race, and all registrants have to be entered into the database prior to the race. Please plan to get to the race leaving you time to register. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Throughout our country's history, there have been selfless people who have stepped up to answer America's call. Let us not forget our men and women in uniform, and let us always let them know they are appreciated for the sacrifices they and their families make for us. What can we do to show our support of our men and women in uniform? There are many ways, and the Long Island Road Runners Club has decided to partner with Senator Dean Skelos in the "Cell Phones for Soldiers" program. Each week at our races, a collection box will be available to collect old cell phones. This is a close-to-home cause, as LIRRC President Fred Haslett's son, Staff Sgt. Fred "Rick" Haslett of the NC Army National Guard, is currently at a base in southern Baghdad, on his second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Our soldier's calls home are not free, even from Iraq and Afghanistan, and especially from their coming and going stays in Kuwait. They can pay as much as $5 per minute to call loved ones. Our collection helps them stay in touch with loved ones. Let's do out part.

Dr. Monaco, first time author, long time veterinarian and Long Island Road Runner Club member will take you on a journey through the exciting world of veterinary medicine and racing. Never before has this been done. So, lace up your sneakers, grab your pet and start reading!

Informative and funny, ER to PR: Veterinary Medicine on the Run is like a modern day James Herriot novel with New York wit and supercharged with adrenaline. If you love pets, running or just enjoy a good laugh, you will love this book. Critics give it two paws up!

“The idea for ER to PR: Veterinary Medicine on the Run came to me on Christmas Eve 2008,” Dr. Monaco says. “Maybe it was Divine Inspiration, but more likely it was just a midlife crisis! I always knew I had a book in me – it was supposed to be a retirement project. But, much like an unexpected early morning C-section in a dog, it came sooner than expected and here you have it."

For more information about Bob's Book visit:

http://ertopr.com

New Race Fees and Other Changes

Welcome to the Long Island Road Runners Club. The LIRRC has been serving runners for thirty-three years with over 60 events in scenic Eisenhower Park. Our club features:

Please make sure to check the events listed on our Race Schedule. If you haven't yet joined the club, we have included a Membership Application link for you. If you want to know more about the club, make sure to check out the About Us page.