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From social runners to competitive marathoners and everyone in-between, New Haven Road Runners has someone for you to train with. Check out our calendar for upcoming group runs, races, and social events. NEW HAVEN ROAD RUNNERS A USATF-certified running club based in New Haven, CT About Us Join the Club Welcome WELCOME TO NEW HAVEN ROAD RUNNERS From social runners to competitive marathoners, and everyone in between. Check out our calendar for upcoming group runs, races, and social events. If you have any questions please be in touch. We look forward to running with you! Last weekend several members of our team took on an extremely competitive race ~Project 13.1~ This race isn’t called the fastest half in the country for nothing, and we had many superb races from the team! PRs included: @tigercheesehippo 1:15:27, Lizzie Mundell-Perkins 1:14:28, @ziz_ch 1:17:40, and @gavinarnold1 1:19:23, PLUS this was Aziza’s debut half marathon race! @maxoccupancy lead the charge with an extremely impressive 1:11:34 finish. @itsamarython had her fastest half in 9 years, 1:26:49! @runyourlife_ finished strong with a crazy pregnancy PR of 1:26:33. @t.cannata managed to race with good spirits despite battling an injury and @josie.jayworth made the most of it still completing two very strong laps and then cheering on the team even with also recovering from an injury. NHRR alum @kidan_zerufael had an amazing race PB finishing at 1:12:24! But also, name a more photogenic team… we’ll wait 😍 Thanks to @meteredexposure for capturing so many wonderful photos for us! NHRR showed up in bitterly cold conditions and defended our home turf at the Shamrock N’ Roll 5k last weekend! 🥶🥇 Both our mens’ and womens’ teams won the team competition to make it a clean sweep! We also continued our streak of fielding complete Masters Male (4th place) and Female teams (2nd place). A few individual highlights: ☘️Our women’s team showed off their impressive depth, going 3-4-5-6: @court.marathon.runner (3rd, 18:28), @mattiecwebb (4th, 18:47), @livprovance (5th, 18:48), & Katie Overstrum (6th, 18:50) ☘️ @jake.jayworth was our top male (7th, 15:58) followed by @runner102.5 (8th, 16:00) ☘️ @michevarbutus (19:40) claiming top spot in the nonbinary category! ☘️Age group honors for @maxoccupancy (2nd, 16:16), @jonathanbriskman (3rd, 16:33), @boverstrum (1st, 19:19) @pheebini (2nd, 20:15), @ariannavessicchio (3rd, 20:38), and @kathryn.mj (1st, 21:53) ☘️A tremendous 45 second PR for @marcopirazz (21:22)!!! @alllieeekat also set a new PR (22:42)!! Thanks for the photos @meteredexposure @mycelium.rhizome and @maxhonig 📸 Next Up: The Bolton Road Race (5 Miler) is next weekend! Howdy runners! 🎉🤠 We started off this year strong with record-breaking turnout at our kick off party! We are beyond excited for how much our community is growing and can’t wait to see what this next year has in store! Your votes are in and these are this year’s superlative winners: ⭐Most Dynamic Duo Award: Aziza Chigatayeva @ziz_ch and Katie Wojnowski @katiewojnowski ⭐Most Likely to Need a Porta Potty Award: Tiger Lu @tigercheesehippo ⭐Most Improved Award (aka Training Works): Phoebe Liu @pheebini ⭐When the Going Gets Tough Award: Omar Radwan ⭐Breakfast Club Award: Pranav Pandharipande @soundsandlights ⭐Best Dressed Award: Allie Konrad @alllieeekat A huge thank you to @orangetheory and @athleticbrewing for giving us some goodies! And a special shout out to @jiaji___ma for capturing so many amazing moments for us! Strong racing from the team this weekend at the first circuit race of 2025, the Winter Wonderland 5 Miler!❄️ Highlights include: 🏃♂️ For the first time ever we had a men’s masters team! A special shoutout goes to Tom Messer, Aaron King, James Cormie, Alex Rosenthal, and Håvard Skjellegrind for making this happen! 🏅 Courtney Kitchen – 4th Overall Female 🥇 Britt Battis – 1st in 30–34 AG 🥇 Monica Brackney – 1st in 50–54 AG 🥉 Stephen Fengler – 3rd Overall Male 🥈 Jake Jayworth – 2nd in 25–29 AG 🥉 Jonathan Briskman – 3rd in 30–34 AG 🥇 Miche Palmer – 1st in Nonbinary Category 26 NHRR teammates showed up, raced hard, and enjoyed a perfect winter race day. Next up on the circuit: Shamrock 5K in New Haven on March 2! 🍀 It’s almost time to par-tay! Our annual kick off party is on Friday, January 31st so make sure to get your tickets to attend asap (link in our bio)! The event is catered and we have some prizes and superlatives you don’t wanna miss. Plus it’s one of the few times you’ll see your fellow comrades not in running clothes. DM us with any questions and hope to see you there! 💚🎉 And on the final day of NHRRmas our true love gave to us… this continually growing club!! These numbers show our official membership continues to rise, and we know our community extends to include our wonderful alumni, “friends of the club”, and everyone in the greater CT running community who make running and racing here so much fun. So thank you to everyone who has made this team such a special group to be a part of. Here’s to another year of green heart emojis and so many smiling faces 💚💚😃😃 🎁🎊NHRRmas day TWO! Summit runs!🎊🎁 Nothing says friendship quite like running to the top of a hill for fun, and if you have any breath left at the top, the view will take it away. These runs are Thursdays at 6:30am starting at Nica’s, but it’s such a hit people plan summit runs or even double summits runs together all the time. On the 3rd day of NHRRmas, we hit the track for our summer track meet! 🏃♀️🔥 Our meet featured an Equalizer Mile where @grace.c.klise took home the win 🥇, followed by a 4x4 relay victory by lizzie, @flor_parra, @katiewojnowski, and @kidan_zerufael 🏆💨 & we wrapped it all up with a team BBQ🍔🎉 NHRRmas Day 4, Wednesday Fun Runs!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let’s be honest it’s ALWAYS a beautiful day for a Wednesday night fun run and clearly all of you agree! This is by far our most popular run, and definitely a good one to come to for your first time! There are so many different paces and we have a 3mile and 5mile option but you could always extend or shorten to what you need. In the summer we start at @pmorangest and for the winter we start at @thetrinitybar so we can hide from the cold after and maybe even enjoy a few cold ones while we’re at it… oh and can’t forget about the nachos 🤤 Another successful year for NHRR in the USATF-CT Road Circuit! Our men’s and women’s teams both battled hard to place 2nd, while our masters team earned a strong 4th. A huge thank you to all 33 runners who scored for us this season! 🙌 We’d love to have more of you join us next year! The first race of 2025 is the Winter Wonderland 5-Mile on 1/26 — come run with us! And what is the most wonderful time of the year?? The New Haven Road Race of course!! We are unable to count the number of people from the before race picture, but we showed up and had fun!! We had runners in all 4 races and many more friends cheering around the course. Always a great day to be be from New Haven 💚💚 Big thanks to @jbsportsevents and @newhavenroadrace for making our favorite day possible!! See you all again on Labor Day :) This year we continued our book club with 7 more books, and even expanded past books about running to include a book about New Haven! It has been a lovely way to get together and discuss topics covering many different aspects of our sport. All are welcome to join! Sprit Run by Noé Álvarez will be our book for January. Save the date for the one night a year we all get together in non-running clothes!! More details to come soon, but mark your calendars 🗓️🗓️It will be a good time 🥳 Another beautiful day of NHRRmas 🎄, coming in at Day 8 are our Friday bar/brewery runs at @armadabrewing and in Downtown New Haven! We loved our summer Friday Armada runs so much that we had to start up a winter Friday run downtown and have been going to @oldheidelbergbar after! These runs are our favorite way to kick off the weekend, and we get to socialize with some delicious drinks afterwards 🍻 maybe we will see you there this Friday 👀 For the 9th day of NHRRmas we celebrate our 2nd annual in person meet up of the @pride5k 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 This year’s run was made even better through partnership with our friends at @lululemon, @newhavenpridecenter, and @edgewoodrunners!! We had a great time, and look forward to even more community runs next year! Big thanks to our DEIB chairs @michevarbutus and @pheebini for making this event happen ❤️💚 🎄 On the 10th day of NHRRmas, NHRR gave to me... track workouts with my running family! 🎄 Whether you’re a morning or evening runner, our Tuesday track groups have you covered! We work hard, chase PRs, and have a blast while doing it. There’s nothing better than hitting the track with friends who push and support you every step of the way. 💚 🤍 Day 11 of our 12 Days of NHRRmas❤️💚 Despite the rainy, chilly morning, our runners braved the elements and crushed their Turkey Trot races! 🦃🏃♂️ A special shout-out to @t.cannata and @tigercheesehippo for taking the win in their races—way to go! Happy Holidays from the NHRR family! 💚♥️💚 It’s been another wonderful year for our team, with so many things to celebrate. We are thrilled to once again bring you the “12 days of NHRRmas”! This will show our top 12 highlights from the year. To start us off at #12 is the one and only Christopher Martins 5k! This festive race is on our home turf and boy do we thrive in the streets of New Haven! It was a great day for PRs, both human and canine, we also had several members win age group awards 🤩, one might even say we ~sleighed- this race 😉 Huge congratulations to our New Haven Road Runners who crushed it at the California International Marathon @runcim262 last weekend! Everyone walked away with a shiny PR! 🏅 Lizzie ran an amazing 2:38:51 (a 6 minute PR!), earning an impressive 29th place overall. The stars aligned for @tigercheesehippo who had his long time coming marathon breakthrough. He crossed the line in 2:41:56, a 10+ minute PR! @andiecondie also absolutely smashed her personal best by nearly 10 minutes, running 2:48:54!! @gavinarnold1 rounded out the crew with an impressive 2:51:11. Another 10+ minute PR! Your hard work and determination paid off in a big way—what an inspiration to us all! 🏃♀️🏃♂️💨 🤎❤️💛🧡 It’s not about the destination but the friends we’ve made along the way. So grateful for our running community and wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving! 💚 NHRR Club Run Schedule 💚🗓️ General information on the groups runs 🏃🏃♀️🏃♂️ For current club members, come check out a run you don’t usually attend! Let’s have morning runners meeting evening runners and and our track workout regulars join for a fun run ☀️🌙💚 For perspective members, come join us any time! You are always welcome to join for a run or two before officially becoming a member. Pace information is based on current attendance to give runners a sense of who else will be there, but all are welcome to come!! 😊😊 If you ever have any questions our DMs are open! This past weekend, NHRRs fought bravely at the @philly_marathon weekend. They have kept their honor! In the half marathon, @me_cara_ree, a small-town girl who would have died somewhere on the mean streets of Philly without the sage guidance of Tiger, ran a personal best of 1:27:21, even while feeling mostly confused. @avafowler crushed her race with a time of 1:30:18 and is knocking on the door of breaking 1:30 — we know she’ll get there soon! @ahnooj took on the ambitious Patriot Challenge, first setting a PR in the half marathon (1:38:15) and then tackling the 8K with stellar effort. In the 8K, @esb.eats ran super strong in just his second race back from injury, finishing with a huge smile. @tigercheesehippo was also there. The marathon was filled with standout performances. @crossan_the_street, perhaps the largest New Haven Road Runner, embodied the meme, “Time for marathon, I am not prepared but I will do it,” and delivered an impressive 3:04:15 for a 15 minute PR. @lexicafiero showed incredible resilience in the face of race-week sickness and IT band agony, finishing in 3:11:56 in the name of DEATH AND GLORY. Jeremy Provance ran a determined 3:32:58 for his third marathon in three months, while Omar Radwan gutted out a PR despite not knowing he was running until two days prior! The absolute hero of the weekend. Let’s give a special shoutout to our unforgettable marathon debutants who tackled this immense challenge with bright smiles the whole way: @flor_parra (3:43:28), @lia_us (3:53:45) and @sarahhelen28 (4:11:13). Finally, @court.marathon.runner selflessly supported her friend throughout the entire race. Frodo never could have done it without Sam! A special shoutout to our NHRR alumni @dgoutos (3:26:04), @jeeeeeke (2:45:54) and @cait_elise (1:34:09) as well! And another special shoutout to @nickmarmann_14, who shattered his previous best with a PR of nearly an hour, executing perfect negative splits to finish in 2:57:53 to earn official “friend of the club” status. We’re all just small-town girls and city boys who won’t stop believing! New York New York!! 💚🍏💚🍏💚 So proud of all of our @nycmarathon runners! Some great races from Jacob Azoulay @jacobazoulay and Marco Pirazzini @marcopirazz in their marathon debuts, as well as Kathryn Miller-Jensen @kathryn.mj and Bruce Ma @jiaji___ma who both set amazing PRs. We also had Christian Stockinger @stockingerchristian , Robin Bonomi @runformedicine , and NHRR alum Jack Donahue @jdonahue24 out there flying through the boroughs! We’re almost as good at cheering as we are running, so of course we had many of the NHRR family out in the city supporting our fearless runners! While the elm leaf is still our favorite, these come in a close second 🍁🍂 📍 East Rock, New Haven 📍 West Rock, New Haven 📍 Pequonnock River Trail, Trumbull 📍 Airline trail, Colchester/East Hampton Yet another wonderful day at the @hmf_events Hartford marathon weekend! With world record conditions on offer, NHRR runners in all four races (5k, Half, Full, Relay) did not let the opportunity slip. By our count 38 runners repped NHRR’s elm leaf and we racked up over 16 PRs (including many debuts) on the day! It was a beautiful day and a wonderful gathering of the CT running community. A pleasure to draw swords with you all! A huge thank you to @hmf_events for another amazing event. We already can’t wait for next year! NHRR takes on the Windy City! We are ~blown~ away by so many amazing races at the Chicago Marathon! Tim Cannata @t.cannata led the way with a 2:49:42 finish, battling a cold but still managed to hang on to goal pace for 17 miles. Daniel Jordan Viray @danieljordanviray showed incredible resilience despite having a tough injury for much of his training block, while Brittany Battis @runyourlife_ made an inspiring return to the marathon after three years! Jeremy Provance tackled his second fall marathon and Bruce Ma @jiaji___ma delivered a solid performance even with an unexpected caffeine surge. Liv Provance @livprovance achieved a personal best of 3:05:58 with her consistent pacing and strong finish. Zachary Haas @zjhaas was cruising and also set an amazing PR with a time of 2:54:48. Lufeng Zou @lucio_run_fitness, Meg Geschwind @meg_geschwind , and James Cormie @cormie.james also all had strong races, contributing to a memorable day for our team! 💚 The New Haven meet up of the @pride5k will be happening alongside other runners nationwide on October 12th at 9:30 am. We will start at the New Haven Pride Center (50 Orange Street) and walk/ run a 5k together, starting and ending on the rainbow road 🌈🌈 This run is to support queer and trans youth in need of health and wellness care and all proceeds go to @pointofprideorg The registration link in our bio and while registering is encouraged all are welcome to join us! There will be music, snacks, and a raffle sponsored by @lululemon We are excited to see you there!! Mark your calendars!! There are some super fun events coming up we don’t want you to miss. Feel free to shoot us a DM if you have any questions! 9/27 at 6 p.m. Event: Final Armada run (social 5k + drinks) Location: Armada Brewing (190 River St, New Haven, CT) Signup link: None needed 9/28 at 10 a.m. Event: Run Across New Haven (Library Edition) Location: Fair Haven Branch (182 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT) Signup link: None needed Why: September is national library card sign-up month, and we will be running to every branch of the New Haven Free Public Library 9/29 at 8:30 a.m. Event: Run/Walk to Save a Life (5k) Location: 109 Sanford St, Unit G, Hamden, CT Signup link: https://findarace.com/us/events/run-walk-to-save-a-life-5k Why: Honoring the memory of Chris Andreozzi 10/6 at 9 a.m. Event: ¡Anda! 5k Location: Edgewood Park, the entrance by Whalley Ave. Signup link: https://www.wizathon.com/anda5k/?p=register. Why: Celebrating 20 years of the HAVEN Free Clinic, which primary care to people without insurance in New Haven 10/12 at 9:30 a.m. Event: Pride 5k Location: New Haven Pride Center (50 Orange Street, New Haven, CT) Signup link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Pride5k2022/Page-3 Why: To support queer and trans youth in need of health and wellness care On Wednesdays we fun run. Video credit: @mycelium.rhizome Follow us on Instagram @newhavenroadrunners Load More OUR PARTNERS GET IN TOUCH Feel free to reach out by email: newhavenroadrunners@gmail.com Also connect with us on: Facebook and Instagram

RACING New Haven Road Runners (NHRR) is a non-profit club committed to promoting running and racing by helping individuals achieve their running potential in a supportive team environment. The racing team is made up of members of the club who are interested in running road races either socially or competitively. Anyone who loves to race, or wants to give it a try, is welcome to join! There are no time requirements for the racing team and all are welcome! NHRR participates in the USATF Connecticut Grand Prix which has races varying in distance from the mile to half-marathon. To join the racing team you must first become a NHRR club member. Membership is $24 for club dues per year, but we also provide an option to waive these fees if this is a financial barrier. To join the team please join our Heylo group and indicate that you are interested in racing. To join the racing team, please register with the team through the USATF website (be sure to enter code 304 in the “USATF-Registered Club” box). Registering as a racing member also comes with a free NHRR racing team uniform!

BENEFITS Benefits New Haven Road Runners (NHRR) is an all-volunteer organization that unites runners in the Southern Connecticut Area. In addition to competing in numerous races, we offer year-round training runs, interval training, track workouts, and social gatherings. We’re dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and enduring friendships. Reasons to Join 1. Regularly scheduled interval, tempo, long, track, and hill group runs at various distances for all abilities 2. Group participation in various races – USATF Road Grand Prix 3. Fun social activities 4. Team discount at Woodbridge Running Company 5. Complimentary singlet for racing members 6. Club race series with a wide variety of distances 7. Inexpensive yearly dues – just $24 to join (think of this as $2/month) 8. Customized training workout schedule available exclusively to members, created by our coach 9. Friendly, warm, and welcoming community If you still have questions please email us at newhavenroadrunners@gmail.com

Leadership of the New Haven Road Runners BOARD MEMBERS President Josie Jayworth she/her Joined the club in January 2020. Outside of running I love backpacking, skiing, and science outreach. Passionate about environmental innovation and convince people New Haven is amazing. Alumna of Fordham track & field. Director Zachary Haas he/him Joined the club in Fall 2020. Passionate about many things - but above all else Mariah Carey and Pop-Tarts®. Turned to running as a respite from the lifestyle of a professional musician. Racing Team Captain Tiger Lu he/him Joined the club in Fall 2021. Current fifth year astronomy PhD student at Yale: likes running, planets, kpop, dyeing my hair & board games! Grew up in Shanghai, China, alumni of Caltech XCTF. Racing Team Captain Cara DeAngelis she/her Joined the club in July 2023. Extremely excitable over books, candy, her cats, and anyone else's pets. Originally from Akron, Ohio, and currently Research Liaison for a Lyme disease nonprofit. Communications Coordinator Crossan Cooper he/him Joined the club in Fall 2021. Likes to hike, climb, ski, and otherwise get outdoors. Pleasantly surprised by running in the northeast after avoiding it while growing up in Alabama. PhD student in the Economics department at Yale. Communications Coordinator Tim Cannata he/him Joined the club in Spring 2023, looking to get into racing shape and have running buddies! Local to CT, did club running at UConn. Outside of running enjoys hiking, cooking and playing with my dogs! Coach Jake Jayworth he/him Joined the club in January 2020. Outside of running enjoys backpacking, cooking, and reading. Current coach of the Fairfield University Men's and Women's cross country teams, holds a masters degree in exercise science from Southern Connecticut State, alum of Fordham track & field. Read more here . Coach Mary Johnson she/her Joined the club in summer 2023. Is a mom of 2 and a chocolate chip cookie enthusiast. Started coaching full-time in 2015 and owns Lift.Run.Perform. Originally from Skaneateles, NY, and also rowed crew in college. Read more here . Social Events Coordinator Joey Stawiarski he/him Joined the club in Winter 2024, hoping to have more accountability to a running routine (because his computer chair was starting to get too comfy) and to meet some friendly faces along the way. With a genuine interest in connecting people, he's like a social matchmaker for runners. He’s also on the hunt for his next business idea, which may or may not involve turning marathons into mobile dance parties. (If you have an idea, feel free to reach out!) Social Events Coordinator Omar Radwan he/him Joined the club in the Fall of 2023 looking for long run company while training for my first marathon. The company was so good that I was inspired to continue running races of all distances. Some of my hobbies include exploring the wilderness, studying science, skateboarding, and cooking. DEIB Officer Miche Palmer they/them Ran with the club during grad school in 2016, left Elm City for the Big Apple, and then returned in 2022. Has run competitively for teams in MA, VT, SF, and NYC. Outside of running, Miche can be found planting trees for environmental equity, listening to music while cruising around on their vintage bicycle, and looking for trails to explore. DEIB Officer Phoebe Liu she/her Joined the club in May 2023, shortly after evolving (learning to run after many years of swimming). She is a business reporter and violinist hoping to make NHRR as welcoming to everyone as it has been to her! Public Relations Officer Allie Konrad she/her Joined the club in Spring 2023. Current biomedical engineer at Medtronic, and UConn RunUC alumni. Outside of running I love skiing, hiking, painting, traveling, and I’m a big foodie! Public Relations Officer Courtney Kitchen she/her Joined the club in summer 2023. Outside of running enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, ice cream and playing with her dog. Current assistant coach of the Fairfield University Men’s and Women’s cross country team (& alum of the program). Finance Officer Drew McDonald he/him Joined the club in June 2022 with my wife Kelsey and our son Colin. I've been running since I was 13 and my favorite distance is the marathon. I'm also into good beer, cooking, and cycling. Apparel Coordinator Katie Wojnowski she/her Joined the club in late summer of 2023 right after moving to the New Haven area for first job as a Data Engineer. Other than running I am passionate about skiing, cooking, art, and shopping.

Running Routes Below are some of the running routes we take on a regular basis. They are subject to change at any time but are useful for familiarizing yourself with the routes we run and planning your own training.

Coach Jake writes workouts for the New Haven Road Runners racing team and helps runners work toward the team goals ABOUT OUR COACHES Jake Jayworth Contact Me Jake has been a competitive distance runner since joining his middle school cross country team. He graduated from Fordham University in 2017, where he competed on the Rams’ Division I Cross Country/Track and Field teams. Jake has completed the USATF Level I Coaching Certification and holds a Masters degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Human Performance from Southern Connecticut State University. He is the head coach of Fairfield University's Division I Men's and Women's Cross Country teams. Jake has experience coaching individuals in distances ranging from the mile to the marathon, and writes weekly workouts for the NHRR racing team. In addition to coaching, Jake continues to compete as a member of the NHRR racing team and is currently training to run marathons. Mary Johnson Contact Me Mary started running track as a senior in high school (to get out of gym class), and was immediately hooked. She rowed 4 years of D1 crew at Fairfield University, and then returned to running in 2010 and has run 9 marathons since then. She started coaching in 2015, first starting in strength & conditioning, and started online run coaching one year later. She founded her online coaching business, Lift.Run.Perform, in 2017, and has been fully immersed in the running community ever since. She's certified for coaching under USATF and VDOT, and has worked with all levels of athletes in a variety of distances. She joined NHRR in 2023 after taking some time off to have kids and having hip surgery, and is excited to be co-coaching the club while continuing to train for marathons and half marathons herself.

MERCHANDISE If you join the USATF racing team we will provide you with a complimentary NHRR racing singlet. These singlets are also available for purchase upon request. We also have trucker hats (see below) for sale. Additional gear can be purchased via SquadLocker . This merchandise is not subsidized by the club, nor does the club make any profits from purchases. It is simply a way to show some team spirit!

New Haven Road Runners (NHRR) is a non-profit club committed to promoting running and racing by helping individuals achieve their running potential in a supportive team environment. NHRR hosts several weekly runs of varying levels (see calendar), provides forums for communication between local runners, and hosts social events throughout the year. Interested runners are welcome to join NHRR at any of our weekly workouts, social events, and races throughout the year. ABOUT THE CLUB New Haven Road Runners (NHRR) is a non-profit club committed to promoting running and racing by helping individuals achieve their running potential in a supportive team environment. NHRR hosts several weekly runs of varying levels (see calendar), provides forums for communication between local runners, and hosts social events throughout the year. Interested runners are welcome to join NHRR at any of our weekly workouts, social events, and races throughout the year. We look forward to meeting you! Membership is $24 for club dues per year, but we also provide an option to waive these fees if this is a financial barrier. To become a member of the team please join our Heylo group here . For runners interested in racing, please check our Racing page. Statement of Inclusion: New Haven Road Runners strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, or any other aspect of their identity. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable, valued, and respected and we are committed to continuously educating ourselves and taking actions promoting diversity and inclusion within our club. Land Acknowledgment: New Haven Road Runners honors that our community gathers on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded homelands of the Quinnipiac, Paugussett, and Wappinger peoples who have cared for and stewarded this land for thousands of years. We recognize that our running routes cross through the lands of multiple Indigenous communities. As we move through these spaces, we acknowledge the histories of displacement and resilience that shape them. This acknowledgment is only a starting point. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are committed to learning from Indigenous voices, building relationships with local communities, and taking meaningful and sustainable action. We give thanks that we are able to run, connect with nature, and build community on this land—and we strive to do so with care, respect, and accountability. JOIN OUR RUNNING CLUB If you are interested in joining as either a social or racing member, and/or for more information about the club, contact us at newhavenroadrunners@gmail.com FIND OUT MORE

New Haven Road Runners (NHRR) is a non-profit club committed to promoting running and racing by helping individuals achieve their running potential in a supportive team environment. NHRR hosts several weekly runs of varying levels (see calendar), provides forums for communication between local runners, and hosts social events throughout the year. Interested runners are welcome to join NHRR at any of our weekly workouts, social events, and races throughout the year. JOIN OUR RUNNING CLUB If you are interested in joining as either a social or racing member, and/or learning more information about the club, contact us at newhavenroadrunners@gmail.com FIND OUT MORE

TERMS & CONDITIONS VALUES OF RESPECT, INCLUSI VITY, AND SAFETY New Haven Road Runners is committed to promoting a culture of respect, inclusivity, and safety for all its members and participants. Our organization is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported. Respect: Respect is one of the core values of our organization. We believe in treating everyone with dignity and fairness, regardless of their background, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or ability. We are committed to fostering an environment where all members and participants feel respected and appreciated. Inclusivity: We believe that everyone should have access to the benefits of running and exercise. Our organization strives to be inclusive and welcoming to all individuals, regardless of their experience level, fitness level, or other factors that may be perceived as barriers. We work to create a supportive community that celebrates diversity and promotes social equity. Safety: Safety is of the utmost importance to us. We believe that every participant should feel safe and secure while participating in our events and activities. We are committed to creating a safe environment through the implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures that promote physical, emotional, and psychological safety. Our values of respect, inclusivity, and safety guide all our decisions and actions. We are committed to upholding these values in all our interactions with members, participants, volunteers, and the community at large. We believe that by working together, we can create a healthier, stronger, and more inclusive community for all. TERMS & CONDITIONS AND LIABILITY WAIVER FOR NEW HAVEN ROAD RUNNERS Please read these terms and conditions carefully before participating in any New Haven Road Runners (hereafter referred to as "the Club") activities. By participating in any Club activity, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Membership: 1.1 Membership to the Club is open to individuals over the age of 18 and of all abilities who are interested in participating in Club activities. 1.2 Membership fees are due on an annual basis from the date joined and are non-refundable. 1.3 Members are expected to abide by the Club's rules and regulations and to act in accordance with the Club's values of respect, inclusivity, and safety (see below). 1.4 Membership can be terminated at any time by the Club in the event of any breach of the Club's rules and regulations or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the Club. Participation in Club Activities: 2.1 Participation in Club activities is voluntary and at the individual's own risk. 2.2 Participants are responsible for ensuring that they are physically fit to safely participate in Club activities. 2.3 Participants are responsible for their own safety and well-being while participating in Club activities. 2.4 Participants should follow the instructions of the Club's organizers and coaches at all times. 2.5 Participants should respect the safety and well-being of other participants and members of the public while participating in Club activities. Liability Waiver: 3.1 I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge that participation in Club activities involves risks and hazards, including but not limited to the risk of bodily injury, illness, and property damage. 3.2 I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for my own safety and well-being while participating in Club activities. 3.3 I acknowledge that I am aware of the strenuous and potentially dangerous nature of running, including the risk of falling, collisions with other participants, or hazards on the course. 3.4 I acknowledge that the Club, its leadership, coaches, and volunteers are not responsible for any injury, illness, or property damage that I may suffer while participating in Club activities. 3.5 I hereby waive any and all claims that I may have against the Club, its leadership, coaches, and volunteers for any injury, illness, or property damage that I may suffer while participating in Club activities. 3.6 I hereby release the Club, its leadership, coaches, and volunteers from any and all liability for any injury, illness, or property damage that I may suffer while participating in Club activities. 3.7 I understand that this waiver and release of liability is binding on myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns. Miscellaneous: 4.1 These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Connecticut without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. 4.2 These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements. 4.3 These terms and conditions may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by both parties. 4.4 If any provision of these terms and conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 4.5 Any notice required or permitted to be given under these terms and conditions shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered in person, by email, or by registered mail. By participating in any Club activity, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms and conditions and agree to be bound by them.

New Haven Road Runners (NHRR) is a non-profit club committed to promoting running and racing by helping individuals achieve their running potential in a supportive team environment. NHRR hosts several weekly runs of varying levels (see calendar), provides forums for communication between local runners, and hosts social events throughout the year. Interested runners are welcome to join NHRR at any of our weekly workouts, social events, and races throughout the year. BYLAWS of the NEW HAVEN ROAD RUNNERS, INC. CONTENTS: I. NAME II. PURPOSE III. AFFILIATION IV. MEMBERSHIP V. FINANCES VI. MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE VII. MEETINGS VIII. ELECTIONS IX. CLUB EVENTS X. PUBLICATIONS XI. INDEMNIFICATION XII. AMENDMENTS XIII. EFFECTIVE DATE I. NAME The name of the corporation shall be New Haven Road Runners, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "NHRR"). II. PURPOSE NHRR was formed by runners looking for a community-oriented club that provides motivation, structure, and camaraderie. We welcome runners of all levels and backgrounds, ensuring that participation is accessible to all, regardless of ability or experience. Through group runs, organized workouts, and racing opportunities, we foster a supportive and inclusive environment. Beyond running, NHRR is committed to promoting health and wellness by supporting local nonprofit initiatives through volunteering and providing opportunities for the broader community to engage with the sport of running. III. AFFILIATION NHRR maintains an active relationship with USA Track & Field (USATF) and may participate in programs, races, and initiatives aligned with its mission. NHRR may consider measures adopted by USATF when relevant to club operations, but retains autonomy in governance and decision-making. IV. MEMBERSHIP 1. Eligibility and Requirements Membership is open to all individuals 18 years of age and older regardless of ability or background. Membership becomes active upon completion of all of the following: Paying annual dues. Signing and agreeing to NHRR’s Code of Conduct and Waiver of Liability. 2. Responsibilities of Membership Members are encouraged to support NHRR’s mission by participating in club events, volunteering, and engaging with club initiatives. To maintain the integrity of team-based competition, voting members of NHRR shall not hold voting membership in another local, competitive running club. 3. Termination of Membership Membership may be terminated by a vote of the Board for failure to meet the above requirements or for conduct deemed detrimental to NHRR, as determined in the Code of Conduct. V. FINANCES 1. Dues NHRR may collect annual dues as determined by the Board of Directors. Membership dues shall be used exclusively to support the club’s purposes, including but not limited to organizing community events, training programs, and maintaining club operations. The Board may establish waivers or reduced dues for members with financial hardship to ensure accessibility. Dues do not entitle members to any personal financial benefit or commercial service. 2. Fiscal Policies A. Fiscal Year – NHRR’s fiscal year shall run from July 1 to June 30. B. Nonprofit Status – NHRR operates as a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. No part of the net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any individual member, officer, or director. C. Accounting for Expenditures – All expenditures must be accounted for and reported to the Board. D. Fundraising – NHRR is authorized to conduct fundraising activities in support of its mission. E. Financial Approvals – Any expenditure of club funds, regardless of amount or payment method, shall require documented approval and/or signatures from at least two officers, one of whom must be the President or Director. F. Annual Budget and Financial Transparency – Senior leadership shall determine a budget at annual finance meetings and present a proposed budget to the Board for approval. Financial summaries and budget updates shall be made available to members and discussed at Board and membership meetings as needed to ensure transparency. G. Dissolution Clause – Upon dissolution, all remaining assets shall be distributed to one or more 501(c)(3) organizations that promote community wellness, health education, or fitness. No assets shall be distributed to any individual or for-profit entity. 3. Club Merchandise and Member Benefits NHRR may provide apparel and gear to board members and members as part of its mission to promote visibility, community engagement, and team participation. Such items shall be distributed equitably and in support of club programming. No club funds, including membership dues, shall be used to provide personal financial benefit to individuals. Club gear and race-related apparel shall be funded through sponsorships, designated fundraising, USATF race winnings, or donated goods. VI. MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE 1. Board of Directors The management of NHRR shall be vested in a Board of Directors, which has the authority to conduct the business of the organization and ensure compliance with its mission. 2. Composition and Election The Board shall consist of elected officers, with specific roles and titles as determined by the Board. Officers must be at least 18 years of age and active members of NHRR. Officers shall be elected annually in accordance with Article VIII and serve a one-year term with no term limits. 3. Vacancies If a Board position becomes vacant, the President may appoint a replacement with Board approval for the remainder of the term. 4. Removal of Board Members The Board may remove an officer or director for failure to perform duties or for conduct deemed prejudicial to NHRR, following a majority vote of the Board. VII. MEETINGS 1. Annual and Board Meetings The Board shall meet at least quarterly, and an annual finance meeting shall be held to review the organization’s progress and finances. A January Membership Meeting and a July Membership Meeting shall be held annually, with the July meeting used for board elections. Nominations and voting may be conducted in person or electronically to ensure the greatest participation. 2. Special Meetings A special meeting may be called by any Board member or by a General member with the support of a Board member. 3. Voting on Proposals Proposals may be brought by any Board member or by a General member with the support of a Board member. To be considered for a vote, a proposal must be motioned and seconded. Approval requires a majority vote. Board meetings may be conducted in person or electronically to ensure accessibility and participation. VIII. ELECTIONS Elections shall be decided by plurality vote through an anonymous voting process. IX. CLUB EVENTS Members proposing a club event must submit a written proposal to the Board for review and approval. X. PUBLICATIONS The Board shall oversee all publications, social media, and communications related to NHRR activities. XI. INDEMNIFICATION To the full extent authorized by law, NHRR shall indemnify any person, made or threatened to be made, a party in any action or proceeding, whether civil or criminal, by reason of the fact that the person is or was a Board Member of NHRR or served in any capacity at the request of NHRR for another entity. The foregoing shall not obligate NHRR to purchase liability insurance, but should applicable law permit, NHRR may purchase such insurance if authorized and approved by the Board. XII. AMENDMENTS The Bylaws may be adopted, amended, or repealed by the board members at any Board Meeting or Special Meeting. The affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the board shall be required to approve amendments or repeal these Bylaws. An amendment becomes effective upon adoption unless another date is specified as part of the amendment. The Board may renumber, revise, codify, and correct any provision in these Bylaws to eliminate errors, correct spelling and grammar, ensure consistent numbering, and improve order and sequence. However, these changes may not alter the meaning of any provision. XIII. EFFECTIVE DATE These bylaws, as amended, are effective as of [02/01/2025]. Last amended: [02/03/2025]

RUN WITH US New Haven Road Runners (NHRR) is a volunteer-run organization that unites runners in Southern Connecticut. In addition to competing in numerous races, we offer year-round group runs, interval training, track workouts, and social gatherings. We’re dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and enduring friendships. Additionally, we have some members who choose to race in the USATF-CT Road Grand Prix against other clubs in Connecticut. If you would like to race with us please register for a USATF membership and enter code 304 in the "USATF-Registered Club" box. If you would like to join New Haven Road Runners please sign up below! If the cost is a barrier to you please send us an email and we can work something out. Join Us