BRRC Running/Walking Bulletin
for February 20, 2026
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/
“Listen up, you rotten runners!”
I was offended when a state official showed up at a recent Saturday morning Manito Running Club gathering and used the phrase that is the title of this blog post. He made us feel like we’re bottom-feeding, low-life scum ruining things for everyone.
He said that beside being famous for taking up the entire road and crossing against red lights, we are causing higher taxes for everyone and ruining transportation infrastructure.
Since this became an issue, I’ve been cursed a half dozen times while running. The anger and condemnation is out of proportion.
What’s happening is many runners wear studded shoes or attachments in snowy conditions to improve traction. Below are a couple photos of these.
Apparently, these implements are tearing up our streets (and sidewalks) the way studded snow tires do, but with worse effects. The state DOT website shows damage we’re supposedly causing in the Spokane area alone.
Cora Street, a very popular route for runners, at the beginning of winter.
The same section of Cora at present.
The sidewalk above, photographed last spring, leads to a park popular with runners.
The same sidewalk today.
The governor of Washington, Jay Inslee, held a news conference in which he urged runners to stop wearing their traction implements. The spending to repair runner-caused damage has skyrocketed. The state budget is in turmoil, and large tax increases will be needed unless the damage stops now.
(Photo by NPR)
The Manito Running Club politely responded by abandoning its tradition of meeting at the park and switching to trails at Riverside State Park.
After only one run, a state park official showed up at our next gathering with the below photo of damage we supposedly caused. He began his address with, “Listen to me, you worthless runners!”
On a positive note, the Manito Running Club has been hired at very good pay to run single file for a few miles along Highway 2 north of town. A construction company is saving a lot of money hiring us instead of digging a trench for new sewer and water lines.
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BRRC Chilly Chili 5K Run Results
BRRC Website: https://brrc.net/archives/Chilly_Chili_2026/
Runsignup: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/156406#resultSetId-623910;perpage:100
Chilly Chili pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=bloomsdayroadrunnersclub&set=a.1459365062857203
Nominees for 2026 BRRC Board officers
President: Dori Whitford
President Elect: Sharon VanAuch
Running Quotes (New each Week):
The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
Confucius
Record Breaking News
16-year-old Sam Ruthe runs 3:48.88 mile to obliterate U18 world record in Boston.
https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/02/16-year-old-sam-ruthe-runs-348-88-mile-to-obliterate-u18-world-record-in-boston/
Six Minute Mile (New each Week):
https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/smm-new-builder-template-17589795?e=ff960b9e0b
Minute 1: More spring deals on shoes
Minute 2: Quad dominance might be causing your knee pain
Minute 3: The link between sleep quality and injury risk
Minute 4: Cooking methods change the nutritional value of your vegetables
Minute 5: Quick Intervals
Minute 6: Daily Inspiration
BRRC and Race Rag 2026 Events (Save the date!)
March, 6, 2026
BRRC's Annual Awards Dinner
Market Street Pizza
A postcard will be coming in the mail for BRRC members.
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
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
Only Fools Run at Midnight
Medical Lake
11:30 pm
Online signup here
Saturday, April 11, 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, June 13, 2026
Fairfield Flag Flyin' 5K Fun Run
8:00 AM
Fairfield, WA
Online registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Fairfield/FairfieldFlagFlyin5KFunRun?utm_source=platform_find_a_race&utm_medium=referral
Registration is $30 w/shirt or $15 NO SHIRT OPTION.
After 5 pm on 5/24, registration is $15 NO SHIRT.
Day of Race registration is $20 NO SHIRT
Packet Pickup Location
Thiel Park Gazebo
Intersection of 1st Street and E Main Street
Fairfield, WA 99012
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
November 26, 2026
BRRC'S Turkey Trot
BRRC Membership Renewal
BRRC Membership runs from May to May.
The online membership is presently inactive.
If you know a student who is interested in applying for a
BRRC scholarship, download the form here.
BRRC NEWS and OREO Award
This month's Oreo Award goes to:
Jason Moyer for running:
1) a 1:13 1/2 marathon at Portland (PR and 3rd place)
2) 450 miles and 45,000 feet vertical for January
3) Chilly Chili win in 17:01 as well as other BRRC races.
Submit your nomination for the Oreo to Tony Proctor at: anthonyaproctor@yahoo.com .
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
