Eldersburg Rogue Runners
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The Eldersburg Rogue Runners (“ERR”) is a nonprofit organization sponsoring running events primarily in Carroll County, Maryland
. The group was founded in 2002 and has grown to include several programs.
ERR is an Affiliate of the Freedom Area Recreation Council (FARC) which is an extension of the Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks.
The organization’s website ( www.errun.org ) is known to contain one of the most robust Running & Fitness Glossaries /list of terms on the Internet.
Season. The Club was founded by area residents Pete Lester & Jack Mull working with several key individuals including area coaches Dan Jones and Bobby Ward (ERR Board Members - Past and Present). The first Board was primarily made up of parents connected with a local high school, Liberty High School. However, the club has worked hard to maintain independence from the Carroll County Department of Education, so as to supplement the activities sponsored by area schools.
Several Area Races (Labor Day Rogue Race, Lion Backer’s 5K, Memorial Day Parkinsons 5k), A Summer Running Retreat,
Foot Locker
Cross Country Championships Trip
(for area HS Athletes) to New York, Saturday Morning Bagel R-U-Ns, and a Summer Youth Track & Field Program.
While the club’s historical relationship to Eldersburg and LHS has been strong, the club continues to reach out to serve the community-at-large. Athletes from all 7 of the County’s high schools have participated in events sponsored by the club, and the club does hope to increase involvement among area high school athletes, particularly in the Southern part of Carroll County, MD where LHS, Century High School and South Carroll High School
are located.
With the increased emphasis in off-season training, the club had a positive influence as Liberty High School won three State Cross Country Championships in-a-row (2003, 2004 & 2005).
Additionally, adult members have fared well in area Relay Marathons particularly the Frederick Marathon Relay - 2006, 2005, where the club’s teams (both Men’s and women’s) placed in the top four 2 years in-a- row. Adult members have also qualified to run in the Boston Marathon
.
Current Leadership: http://www.errun.org/BoardMembers.asp
While many of the people involved with founding the running club are still involved, the Board leadership changes from time-to-time. Additionally, the club has a devoted group of volunteers who assist the club in having a positive impact on the community.
Carroll County, Maryland
Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 167,134. It was named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton , signer of the American Declaration of Independence. Its county seat is Westminster....
. The group was founded in 2002 and has grown to include several programs.
ERR is an Affiliate of the Freedom Area Recreation Council (FARC) which is an extension of the Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks.
The organization’s website ( www.errun.org ) is known to contain one of the most robust Running & Fitness Glossaries /list of terms on the Internet.
History
The Eldersburg Rogue Runners started out as an informal gathering of runners. Initially, the club provided a safe, informal way for area runners to train together during the summer while preparing for the upcoming Cross CountryCross country running
Cross country running is a sport in which people run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road...
Season. The Club was founded by area residents Pete Lester & Jack Mull working with several key individuals including area coaches Dan Jones and Bobby Ward (ERR Board Members - Past and Present). The first Board was primarily made up of parents connected with a local high school, Liberty High School. However, the club has worked hard to maintain independence from the Carroll County Department of Education, so as to supplement the activities sponsored by area schools.
Programs
The club has grown in both membership and activities. Presently the club sponsors:Several Area Races (Labor Day Rogue Race, Lion Backer’s 5K, Memorial Day Parkinsons 5k), A Summer Running Retreat,
Foot Locker
Foot Locker
Foot Locker, Inc. is an American sportswear and footwear retailer, with its headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, and operating in approximately 20 countries worldwide. Formerly known as Venator Group, Inc., it is the successor corporation to the F.W. Woolworth Company , and many of...
Cross Country Championships Trip
Foot Locker Cross Country Championships
The Foot Locker Cross Country Championships are a series of annual cross country running races held in various regions of the United States to determine the premier cross country runner in various age groups, but mainly serves to find the best prep cross country athlete in the country...
(for area HS Athletes) to New York, Saturday Morning Bagel R-U-Ns, and a Summer Youth Track & Field Program.
While the club’s historical relationship to Eldersburg and LHS has been strong, the club continues to reach out to serve the community-at-large. Athletes from all 7 of the County’s high schools have participated in events sponsored by the club, and the club does hope to increase involvement among area high school athletes, particularly in the Southern part of Carroll County, MD where LHS, Century High School and South Carroll High School
South Carroll High School
South Carroll High School is a four-year public high school in Sykesville in Carroll County, Maryland, United States. The school is located near the southwest corner of Carroll County on Liberty Road between Maryland Route 27 and Maryland Route 97....
are located.
With the increased emphasis in off-season training, the club had a positive influence as Liberty High School won three State Cross Country Championships in-a-row (2003, 2004 & 2005).
Additionally, adult members have fared well in area Relay Marathons particularly the Frederick Marathon Relay - 2006, 2005, where the club’s teams (both Men’s and women’s) placed in the top four 2 years in-a- row. Adult members have also qualified to run in the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest...
.
Current Leadership: http://www.errun.org/BoardMembers.asp
While many of the people involved with founding the running club are still involved, the Board leadership changes from time-to-time. Additionally, the club has a devoted group of volunteers who assist the club in having a positive impact on the community.