Message from the President (by Steve Spakes

A Message from the President

By Steve Spakes

I want to thank everyone who participated in the 2020 Winter Off-Road Series. We had a moderately wet but not-so-cold season. Our participation rate was very good, not only for the series but for individual races. Congratulations to the overall winners, Karey Conway and David Cooper.

Details soon, but there will be a party after the last race and we will run across the bridge. But please take note: The first Half will be on Sunday at 7 a.m. as always BUT the second Half will be on a Saturday and as plans come together, you will understand why and probably be pleased.

Finally, we are staying up to date with any communications from the CDC, Shelby County Health Dept., UTCHS, and other authorities concerning the coronavirus. We will follow any guidelines or suggestions given to us to maintain as safe an environment as we possibly can.

That’s it for this month. We appreciate all of you!

Runners in the 10K, the final event of the 2020 WORS.

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I was asked by a participant why we don’t distribute finisher awards. The first reason is to keep the registration fee low. The second is that until last year, we gave awards at the end of the last race and it would be impossible to calculate which runners did all four races as they crossed the finish line.

Now, of course, we have an awards party one week after the last race but it would still be a very difficult task. And, thanks to all who were able to attend the WORS awards party, thanks to Growler’s for giving us the room, and thanks to Blackwater Trio for once again entertaining us.

Breaking News! The Road Race Series Half Marathons will have a new location Downtown!

Congratulations to the overall winners, Karey Conway and David Cooper.