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The Washington Running Club (WRC) is a long-distance running club, incorporated as non-profit organization in Washington, DC. The club is steeped in tradition dating back to 1974 when some members of the precedent Washington Sports Club split to develop a distinct club with a greater focus on running. For more history on the WRC go to the History & Recognition page.
 
As a non-profit, the WRC is run by volunteer efforts. As such, officers and members volunteer their time and efforts to make the club fun and operate effectively. Thus, they are not paid in any way in their dealings with the WRC and do not seek to profit financially from the goodwill and running efforts of its members. This extends to all functions of the club and its membership, such as presidential and officer duties, website development and administration, running group organization, coaching or workout advice, etc. In other words, members belong to the club and participate on its behalf simply because they enjoy the sport of distance running and the comaraderie it involves!
WRC members strive to train hard, run fast, and partake in the running community. This does not imply that we're only a club to elite runners as we have people of all abilities. Some are in their prime, some in the twilight of their careers, but most fall somewhere in between. Overall, we work to maintain and improve our running, keep healthy and fit, and have fun enjoying the sport.
To get a better feel for WRC, feel free to visit our club news pages. They will help provide you with a better idea of the competitive, comaraderie, and social apects of WRC.
WRC Member Activities
  • Meet for track workouts at Washington & Lee High School in Arlington one weeknight a week. Track Info  
  • Receive club and running information on a regular basis through a weekly email update and bimonthly website club news. 
  • Enter races individually and race together on WRC teams in a number of races. 
  • Wear WRC racing tops in races if they prefer (race tops, tshirts, and running shirts are available to be purchased at subsidized prices). 
  • Meet for happy hours every so often. 
  • Gather for an annual summer pool party & cook out (sometimes more than one). 
  •  Meet at an annual year-end party to socialize, recognize individual member and club team running achievements, and to elect officers. 
  • Meet for various other fun outings once in a while (a tubing trip in Harpers Ferry is a recent example). 
  • Give aid and comfort to their fellow members...and solicited running advice too! 
Most social events, except happy hours, are partially subsidized by the club when possible.
Becoming a Member of the WRC

To join WRC one simply needs to register (through the mail or online).   Mail In      Online
DUES: Annual dues are $15 for individual and $25 for family membership, due in January (explained more fully on the application page).
Dues are used to effectively operate the club to the benefit of its members, its only reason for existence. 
Such operations include, but are not limited to:
  • City registration and running organization affiliation fees 
  • Website and member communication costs 
  • Subsidization of annual pool and year-end parties (including awards when applicable) 
  • Subsidization of select WRC team races 
  • Subsidization of WRC clothing (e.g., race tops, ballcaps) 
  • Miscellaneous expenses (bank fees, postage, etc.) 
  • Other associated operational costs when appropriate and necessary
The ultimate financial management and control of the WRC is under the jurisdiction of the WRC President.
WRC Officers
President: Adina Wadsworth
Vice President: Elyse Braner
Secretary: Bart Forsyth
Treasurer: James Scarborough
Director: Dan Simonds
Information Officer: Jim Wadsworth
Representative to USA Track & Field, Potomac Valley Association: Norman Brand

Club Address for Membership Info: 
WRC
c/o Jim Wadsworth
301 11th St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
 
If you have questions about the club: wrc03dc@yahoo.com
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