Running/Walking Bulletin for January 16, 2026
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
BRRC Chilly Chili 5K Run and Run Club Awards Banquet
2:00 PM
Onsite packet pick-up starts at 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM.
Moran Prairie Grange
6030 S Palouse Hwy
Registration is now open on Run Sign Up at the link below:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCChillyChili5K
The event includes Chili Cook-off Competition and Awards Ceremony for the 5K run and the Chili cook-off and the Cross Country team competition.
We will have frosted cinnamon rolls again this year!
BRRC 2026 Events (Save the date!)
Mark your calendar with the 2026 BRRC running events that are listed in this bulletin.
Make sure to enter the BRRC Race Series in 2026 to qualify for the T-shirt and awards.
Here is what our BRRC proceeds are doing for the Spokane Community.
2025 BRRC Community Support
$31,245
Donations to Local Schools
$12,376 was donated by BRRC
to the following school programs:
Central Valley High School Cross Country
Deer Park High School Cross Country
Ferris High School Cross Country
Flett Middle School sports
Gonzaga Prep High School Cross Country
Liberty High School Cross Country
Lakeside High School Cross Country
Lewis and Clark High School Cross Country
Mead High School Cross Country
Mead High School Cheerleading
Medical Lake High School Cross Country
Mt. Spokane High School Cross Country
Ridgeline High School Cross Country
University High School Cross Country
West Valley High School Cross Country
Youth Running Program
$1,809.70 was raised through
donations and race proceeds to
help area high school athletes
pay for running shoes.
2nd Harvest Donations
* Turkey Trot: $16,318.67
* July 4th run: $741
$95,693 in community support since January 2023!
Running Quotes (New each Week):
Confidence is not some nonphysical quality snatched from the spiritual dimension and installed in the mind. It is the feeling that arises when the body's knowledge of itself is in harmony with a person's dreams.
Matt Fitzgerald
Six Minute Mile (New each Week):
https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/smm-new-builder-template-17589583?e=ff960b9e0b
Minute 1: Finding your running motivation in the freezing cold
Minute 2: Is your rest day disturbing your sleep?
Minute 3: Neglecting your shoulders could be slowing you down
Minute 4: Shoe Review The IceBug Myr BUGrip ($150) is an Ideal Shoe for Running in Wintry Conditions
Minute 5: Quick Intervals
Minute 6: Daily Inspiration
The Spectacular Spokane River on the Thursday morning BRRC run.
(Click on the picture to see the movie.)
BRRC 2026 Events (Save the date!)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
BRRC Chilly Chili 5K Run and Run Club Awards Banquet
2:00 PM
Onsite packet pick-up starts at 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM.
Moran Prairie Grange
6030 S Palouse Hwy
Registration is now open on Run Sign Up at the link below:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCChillyChili5K
The event includes Chili Cook-off Competition and Awards Ceremony for the 5K run and the Chili cook-off and the Cross Country team competition.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
BRRC's Partners in Pain
PARTNERS = A fun run for couples, with awards to teams with the fastest combined times.
IN
PAIN = The crazy desire to run in the middle of winter, without regard to seasonal hazards.
INDIVIDUALS WELCOME AS WELL!
Packet Pickup:
Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Race Day)
West Central Community Center
1603 N Belt
Spokane WA 99205
8:30am - 9:45am
Race Start Time:
10:00am - 5K
$25 per runner for Individual, Coed Team, Male Team, Female Team or Virtual 5K
$15 for long sleeve T-shirt
Remember, Partners in Pain is open to individuals too!
Information and Online Registration:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/PartnersInPain?utm_source=platform_find_a_race&utm_medium=referral
March, 6, 2026
BRRC's Annual Awards Dinner
Market Street Pizza
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Snake River Half Marathon
10:00 am
Online signup: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=131522
Registration fee is $50, but will go up to $60 on December 31, 2025. Shirts for this year's race are available for purchase ($15) to those who register before February 1st. Registration closes Wed, Feb 25 @ 11:59 PM PT.
The start and finish are at Wawawai Landing. This is a beautiful river canyon out-and-back flat and paved course along the Snake River.
New this year, they are offering cash prizes of $200, $150 and $100 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, to the overall women's, men's and non-binary winners.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
BRRC 43rd St. Paddy's Five Miler
9:00 AM
Spokane Community College
Online signup: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/StPaddysFiveMiler
Packet pick-up is on March 7, 2026 at MUV Fitness from 10:00 to 2:00 PM.
The registration fee is $35 and includes t-shirt (there is a NO SHIRT OPTION) until February 20, 2026 at which time registration fee goes to $20 with no shirt.
Race day registration goes to $30 with no shirt.
There will be a FREE Leprechaun Jig for kids 6 years and younger with shirts available at an extra charge of $13.
This is a second seed qualifier for the 50th running of Bloomsday held in May 2026.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Rapid Rabbit Run
5 mile road race (Second Seed Qualifier)
3 mile fun run (Places only)
10:00 am
East Valley High School
15711 E Wellesly
Spokane Valley, WA
Online Registration:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110482/rapid-rabbit-run-live-and-virtual-2026
BRRC Recycle Fun Run
4 Miles
9:00 AM
Fish Lake Trailhead
Packet pick-up on race day starting at 7:30 AM
This fun run is an estimated 4-Mile run on a paved trail, with the turn-around and water station at about 2-Miles.
Registration fee is $30 w/shirt or $20 for NO SHIRT option. After March 23, 2026, registration fee is $20 with NO SHIRT. Day of Race registration is $30 with NO SHIRT.
Please bring your gently used shoes and clothing for donation to high school athletes in the area.
The race starts and ends at the Fish Lake Trail Head which is near Government Way and Sunset Hwy.
Online signup: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCsRecycleFunRun
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Bloomsday Run
12 Kilometers (7.46 Miles)
Spokane, Washington
https://bloomsdayrun.org/bloomsday-registration/
Thursday, June 11, 2026
BRRC's Pizza and Beer Run
Saturday, July 4, 2026
BRRC's 4th of July Fun Run
Thursday, July 9, 2026
BRRC's Picnic and BBQ
Comstock Park
Sunday, September 6, 2026
BRRC's Audubon Cross Country
Sunday, September 13, 2026
BRRC's Sundae Sunday
Saturday, September 26, 2026
BRRC's Colbert Autumn Classic
Sunday, October 4, 2026
BRRC's Qualchan Cross Country
Sunday, October 11, 2026
BRRC's The Spokane Marathon
Sunday, October 18, 2026
BRRC's 7-Mile Cross Country
Saturday, October 24, 2026
BRRC's Mead Cross Country
BRRC Membership Renewal
BRRC Membership runs from May to May.
The online membership is presently inactive.
I Must Run Everywhere
I'm happy to introduce a new/old runner who is a prolific writer with a unique sense
of humor. Jim Johnson offered to republish a few of his articles from his blog, "I must Run Everywhere."
https://imustruneverywhere.com/
Running in Outer Space
Whenever I travel, my runs tend to be more interesting and longer as I explore a new area. However, there’s one place I’ve never run – outer space. I thought it wasn’t possible until now.
With advances in technology and several new space travel firms offering trips, the unthinkable’s become real. I found out SpaceX will soon offer packages for runners who want to workout in the perfect vacuum of space.
Plenty of astronauts have gone on space walks, so going for a run isn’t much of a stretch. Thanks to a newly developed system that creates a gravitation field around the ship to keep objects from floating away, runners will be able to go outside untethered and put in some quality miles.
With just a slight shove out the hatch and by going through the motions of running, space runners can cover great distances in a really fast time.
I talked to Tanisha Harrison, a SpaceX astronaut who has done testing in orbit. She says she’s had some great workouts.
“My first time I was able to run 30 miles in just under an hour. I was very happy, but felt I could go faster. The next day, I really gutted it out and covered 47 miles in almost the same time!”
When I asked if going through the motion of running while floating in space can make you go faster, she said that’s what it’s all about. However, she admitted asking for a stronger push out the hatch on her second space run.
When I remarked that I wouldn’t need to pack my running shoes, Tanisha said to the contrary, specialized apparel is necessary for space runners, including shoes that increase “traction” during interstellar workouts. A wind breaker for solar wind is required, as is outer space sunscreen. Another important accessory is a bright, high-visibility cape to prevent runner/UFO collisions.
Tanisha also says plans are in the works for the first outer space fun run, A space-based marathon is also on the drawing board. If all goes well, SpaceX plans to organized an ultra-distance run from near earth orbit to the moon.
BRRC NEWS and OREO Award
Karen and Bruce (Moose) Mathews and Crystal Dorris (with an honorable mention to about a dozen others), for your high attendance at our monthly meetings! Without you we may have never reached a quorum.
BRRC Website:
http://www.brrc.net/
BRRC Officers:
President: Tony Proctor brrcpresident@gmail.com
President Elect: open presidentelectbrrc@gmail.com
Past President: Brett Danielson pastpresidentbrrc@gmail.com
Treasurer: Kevin Boercker treasurerbrrc@gmail.com
Secretary: Paul Fitzpatrick secretarybrrc@gmail.com
