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Hello PARC members and guests.

Passing along info about an upcoming run that looks like it will be a lot of fun, the City Beer Runs 5K/10K BrewFest on 6/23. There is a team competition as well. More details below.

Date: June 23rd

Location: Coyote Point Park – San Mateo

Start Time: 10K @ 11AM and 5K @11:25AM

Website:…

Hello PARC members.



Come join PARC runners to celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early on Wednesday, May 1.



Come run . . . learn . . . and eat burritos!



We will meet at Peers Park at 6:15 pm on Wednesday, May 1. After the run and a little ‘activity’ we’ll enjoy some yummy burritos.…

The Palo Alto Run Club Board invites you to join us at our annual holiday party!



When: Thursday, December 13th from 6:30-9:30 PM 

Where: JCC in Palo Alto located at 3921 Fabian Way, Room E104



This event always promises to be a fun evening and wonderful way to end a year of great running, racing, and socializing with one another, so we certainly hope you can be a part of it. The night will feature yummy appetizers, a delicious…

For Halloween, we'll do a costume run starting at Lucy Stern as usual, then afterward we'll do our monthly dinner at the nut house (and maybe get some PARC funds for snacks or drinks??). Costumes encouraged!

Hello PARC Members and Guests,

It’s that time again . . . the club’s anniversary morning run followed by breakfast!!

We will be having the event again at Hidden Villa on Sunday, October 14.  We will start the fun at…

Dear PARC Members,

The Palo Alto Run Club Board invites you to join us at PARC's annual holiday party on Thursday, December 14th from 6:30-9:30 PM at the JCC in Palo Alto located at 3921 Fabian Way. This event always promises to be a fun evening and wonderful way to end a year of great running, racing, and socializing with one another, so we certainly hope you can be a part of it. The night will feature yummy appetizers, a delicious catered dinner, wine and non-alcoholic drinks,…

Our final summer social event, our annual BBQ, is coming up this month on Wednesday, August 16th. This is always such a blast. We will have unique fun activities planned that will involve running, teamwork and exciting competition, and winners will be awarded generously with Fleet Feet gift cards. After the run, PARC board members will be grilling up some delicious burgers and veggies burgers for everyone to indulge in. We'll also host our annual dessert competition in which we invite…

Hi PARC-ers!

Next Wednesday, July 12th will be our annual summer Sandwich Night.

Plan to start the run from Peers Park (6:10 PM). Details about the run/route will be sent separately.

Join us after the run at the picnic tables in the back for sandwiches and some fun. We also have a little game after the run as well with prizes to the winners.

Hope to see you!

PARC Board

Join us for PARC's Pre-Pi Day Redux tomorrow. 

This Saturday (2/11/17) we scout the West half of Sierra Azul Open Space. It's 12 mile wide stretch of remote wilderness with no public roads or (I think) homes. Wow! 



Join us for 6 or 9 mile loops. Or add on as much as you like (a 13 mile route is mapped).



I'll be hiking the 6. Other walkers welcome to join in that!



All details at: …

We are on for this weekend's run at Stevens Creek County Park where we join The Striders on their weekly routes. Trails there are hilly but rolling rather than endless climbs. Forecast is for cool & clear. However, many of those trail are sloppy when wet, & they will be wet, so wear your most grippy shoes. Next Saturday with brunch at Hobbies to follow. Other details at: …

This Sunday (11/20) PARC's Monthly Trail Run heads to scenic Pacifica to run magnificent and geologically interesting Montara Mtn. All details at: http://www.parunclub.com/page/nov-2016-trail-run-montara including a video(!) of the crew running this route in 2015. Join us!

Hikers Welcome: I'll be walking the intermediate route, other hikers are most welcome to join us.

The web page for next Sunday's trail run is up and the FB & Meetup events have been posted. RSVPs not required, but encouraged. David Flexo will be the day-of organizer for this run. Thanks David!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1663560923883150/…

Join us for PARC's next Monthly Trail run on Sunday July 10th, when we run (or walk) Windy Hill's shaded switch-backed and runnable trails summiting at one…

Everything is in place for PARC's Saturday morning trail run and gathering at R & W Vineyards​. You are most welcome to join us whether running or not. Indeed, if not running, consider joining us before the event to help shuttle runners to the trailhead. You can then stay at the Vineyards for coffee (etc) and enjoy the astounding view of Silicon Valley. And then, whether running or not, PARC members and guests are welcome to join for the very special post run gathering (about…