Hello
Come out and join us for our first Summer Concert Series on Sunday, June 30 at Bellevue State Park at 6:00 pm. The band is Jimmy & the Parrots – Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band. For those of us running prior to concert meet at 5:15. Bring your blankets, chairs, food and your favorite beverage.
PCVRC will be providing some munchies as well.
One side note the ramp from 95 is closed…
Let us know if you’ll attend by clicking at our Facebook Event.
Group Run starts 6:00pm at start/finish line at Delcastle Recreation Area path. 1 or 2 or more laps of the 1.75 mile path around the park. Then walk or drive over to socialize. If not running, arrive at house anytime after 6:45pm.
Delcastle: Look for yellow PCVRC sign at the exercise area near the northern (Tennis parking) entrance to park. We start together and gradually break into groups by pace, so you won’t be alone.
Parking: Good parking is on the street shown in map between park and Ray’s house. It’s just a 400 meter walk between them.
Cost: Free to club members, $5 to non-members (or family can join club for $15 for remainder of 2019)
Bring: Lawn chair (optional), salad / side dish (if you don’t eat pizza)
Club is providing pizza, beer, water, soda.
RSVP to or call 302-633-1482 if likely to attend or if questions. Child friendly event.
New members and guests are encouraged to run or socialize or both.
Please join us for our annual Pub Crawl on Sunday, October 20th. Sports themed and we will be moving from pub to pub in Trolley Square – moving during each quarter of the afternoon football games.
First stop is Kid Shelleen’s at 1pm
Next will be Logan House, then Trolley Oyster House and will end at Trolley Tap House.
The club will pick up First round, wherever that may be depending on when you can join!
We will plan to post when we are moving locations on our Facebook group page.
Club Sponsor Performance Physical Therapy + Fitness is hosting a FREE Injury Prevention Seminar for Runners at their Hockessin location.
Please RSVP Here (select Runners Injury event)
- Learn the 3 things you should be doing to stay healthy this racing season!
- The worst exercises runners do
- Get tips from a professional running coach
- Everyone attending will be entered into a raffle for a FREE 10 minute stretching session by one of our Certified Personal Trainers!
Please RSVP Here (select Runners Injury event)
PCVRC members welcome to join us for a fun run and then lunch and drinks at Constitution Yards.
(date changed from 2/20)
Run starts at noon at the old smoke stack in front of Planet Fitness and the Shipyard Shops and our “cool down” at Constitution Yards begins at 1:00pm.
Club will buy your first drink (must be an active paid 2021 member). This is primarily an outdoor activity so dress appropriately. For venue details, click HERE.
PCVRC Spring Social
Please join us for a social distancing Happy Hour at Dew Point Brewing Co. in Yorklyn on Friday 5/7.
Watch for details at our Facebook Page.
Saturday Group Run at Carousel Park (Limestone Rd)
Please join us for a no drop 3-4 mile trail run at Carousel Park. Our own Dwight Swaney will be leading the group.
Following, we will be headed to Chuck Lagers for a beverage and bite to eat.
Park at Chuck Lager off Limestone Rd at 4500 New Linden Hill Rd,
Wilmington, DE 19808
— just a short walk/jog to the park.
Please RSVP at Facebook Event if you are likely to attend.
Our annual PCVRC Holiday party is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13th 6-9pm at Klondike Kates on Main Street, Newark. We are hoping you will join us for some merriment and cheer to celebrate a great year of running, races and fun.
Please RSVP so we know you are coming!! Either at:
Holiday Party Facebook Event or Email with name and number in party.
Also a good time to renew membership!!!
2024 Discount Delaware Parks Passes will likely be available for p/u at party, but limited to the first 50 so order now.
All members are invited to join us at Timothy’s in Newark where we’ll recap 2023, present awards, elect officers (President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer) and preview coming events.
Food will be provided by PCVRC and there will be a Cash Bar. Members are free, guests are welcome for $10. For those who have not renewed, we can plan to process membership dues at the meeting or in advance via the PCVRC website.
RSVP Here or Email if you’re not on Facebook
We hope to see all of our members and sponsors there!
PCVRC Awards
One of the exciting parts of the annual meeting is the yearly awards that are given based on nominations. Awards are below. If you would like to nominate someone for one of the awards below, please send the name of the person you are nominating and a brief write up (see requirements and optional details under each award) by Feb 22.
Runner of the Year (male and/or female). These are people we admire for their outstanding running and athletic abilities.
- Required: Outstanding athlete (running first but not necessarily just running), prolific competitor
- Optional: Running for PCVRC in USATF, encouraging of or example for others, “body of work” – years racing
Member of the Year. These are people we admire for their contributions to PCVRC and the running community.
- Required: Contributions to PCVRC, especially from a leadership or volunteer perspective
- Optional: Contributions to running in Delaware, the person who did the most to raise the visibility of PCVRC this year
Rookie of the Year. This is the new person on the running scene.
- Required: New to PCVRC (may be new runner overall but not necessarily, especially if they are a re-start). Rapid improvement in abilities, distance or challenges
Volunteer of the Year. This is the person who we can count on to “be there.”
- Required: Active participant, not necessarily running. The “thankless” worker, and perhaps not always appreciated.
Outstanding Achievement Award (multiple)
- These can be anything – “spirit”, “comeback”, prolific runner, most improved, incredible feat
Hall of Fame, In Memorian, Special Achievement
- As needed and appropriate
Club members and Boston runners are invited to our brunch Boston sendoff hosted by Delaware Running Company.
Brunch approximately 10 – 11:30 am (DRC opens at noon)
Beverages and light food provided by PCVRC.
Group Run 8:30am or anytime
Shakeout run, jog, or walk beforehand. Rt 52 has a wide shoulder, but always run facing traffic.
Post on our Facebook page the time you plan to start your run so others can get in touch to join you (8am, 830, 9am).