Happy Thanksgiving to all,
If you need a reason to run on Thanksgiving morning, here are a couple of local options:
“Give back to the Community” charity Run/walk hosted by Paul Dallguardia,
Thanksgiving Morning, 8am, City Park Pool parking lot, 5k course and 2 mile course. Non-timed event.
How much does it cost? FREE… All he asks is a donation of non-perishable food items or warm clothing. Hats, coats, socks, gloves etc. Food items will be delivered to Care and Share and clothing will be taken to Pueblo Cooperative Care. You may be a winner of a delicious pumpkin pie!!
…or if you prefer a more traditional race, the Pueblo YMCA will be hosting their annual YMCA of Pueblo 5K Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving morning, 9am, starting in front of the Pueblo YMCA, 3200 Spaulding. More info HERE
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Dec 7 Sun 8:30am Rock Canyon Half Marathon
- Dec 13 Sat 9am Nelson’s Raffle Run 2, 4 or 5 miles
- Dec 27 Sat 9am YMCA of Pueblo Hot Chocolate 5K
- Jan 1 Thu 9:30am Resolution Run 10K/5K Canon City
- Jan 31 Sat 5pm SCR Awards Banquet Brue’s Alehouse on the Riverwalk Great Food, Great Beer. Registration Details soon.
- Apr 26 Sun 9am Pueblo Spring Runoff 5K, 10K, 10M Dutch Clark Stadium
Save the Date
Our annual SCR Awards Banquet will be held Sat, Jan. 31, 2026, 5-10 pm at Brues Alehouse on the Riverwalk. 2026 Registration details HERE.
A note from Eric medina, our Banquet co-coordinator:
We have a lot of great members that have accomplished great things this year and over the years. We have 5 categories of awards (listed below); please recognize your fellow members by nominating them for one or more of the SCR Annual Service Awards. The Nominations are due by December 20th. Please send your nominations to Eric Medina via email to medxpres1@msn.com. Please include in the email:
- Your name
- The name of the member being nominated
- The award for which you are nominating
- A narrative of why you feel the member is deserving
- Send to Eric Medina via email medxpres1@msn.com by Dec 20
- A selection committee will then select the winner of each award.
SCR Annual Service Award Categories:
(1) Long Distance Award: Recognize a club member for distinguished and dedicated service to the club over an extended period.
(2) Most Valuable Club member award: Recognizes a club member that routinely goes above and beyond serving in a variety of roles and is someone that is a dedicated volunteer and stands out among the other volunteers in the club.
(3) Male and Female Runners of the Year: Recognize the running and racing experiences of a male and female member that is an influential member of our running club, promotes SCR, and is involved in the community and beyond. Please mention if he/she has been a positive role model for others or has coached others. Mention any obstacles the runner has overcome to reach a new level in his/her own running.
(4) Male and Female Youth Runners of the Year: Recognize the running and racing accomplishments of a male and female youth (age 19 or under) that stands out as a runner and/or advocate for running in the community.
(5) Triathlete of the Year: Recognizes A triathlete for their athletic accomplishments as a triathlete in terms of racing, improvement, inspiration to others, overcoming challenges and promoting SOCOT2.
A committee of SCR members will be chosen to go over all nominations. Please nominate someone that you believe deserves an award for his or her accomplishments. You can also send in any unique awards nominations as in the past years for someone special or for an accomplishment that goes over and beyond.
That’s it for now, see you on the trail,
Dave Diaz
Keeper of the SCR Calendar