9th Annual Winter Run for Regis Trail Fun Run

A Big "Thank you!"

2012-01-27T03:53:00.002-05:00

"Dear Volunteers,

Regis Jr., Shannon, and I want to thank each and everyone of you for all of your efforts and hard work in making the "Run for Regis" event such a success and a great memorial to Regis Sr. We are so grateful for the "Regis Shivers Scholarship" and for the nice donations to the Fisher House. This would not be possible without all your time and hard work!! We appreciate the support and caring hearts of our friends......God bless you all!!!!

Much Love,
Diana Shivers, Regis Shivers Jr., and Shannon Shivers Fry"

2012 Run for Regis RESULTS

2012-01-17T20:36:00.001-05:00

Results can be found here. For corrections, please contact Nick. Thanks again to everyone from the volunteers to the participants. Planning has already began for 2013!

From the Race Director

2012-01-17T03:55:00.001-05:00

"Thanks to all the Volunteers for making this event a reality. Running is fun, but being on the other side of an event is rewarding and eye-opening. Without the volunteers this event could not take place. Runners, thank you for not getting lost, or any incidents requiring the use of 9-1-1 as well as all finishing before dark. Results will be posted by tonight at midnight. Thank you to everyone!"

Tanya Cady
Race Director

Photos and Kudos

2012-01-16T08:16:00.001-05:00

Cathy Gadomski: 968 photos (She labeled the files with peoples bib number so the beginning of the slide show has individual shots. The rest of the sequence shots are in the photo album as well. She uploaded the files in a large file format in case you want to print them.)

John McCarroll: 408 photos

WRTR Facebook Group Share: several runners' photos and you can add your own

Glenn's Photobucket: 35 photos

LT's PicasaWeb: 131 photos (from the Pine Grove intersection)

Mark Shelton: 42 photos

If you have an album and want to share it, please send the link here.

The post-event talk has been great! It really is wonderful to hear how everyone's day went despite the frozen tundra we all ran on. Here are a few of the many comments posted on the event's Facebook page and the Western Reserve Trail Running Facebook page.

B.D.: "many thanks to the RD and all the awesome volunteers! you rock!"

P.M.: "Thanks for a great run today! Thanks to all the runners out there who shared words of encouragement. And, thanks to the volunteers...you guys are great!"

M.P.: "I've been looking at the various pictures that have been posted and noticed almost all of the people in them are smiling. I've been called crazy by more than one person, so when I get around a group of people like this, I'm normal."

D.H.: "Had a GREAT time today and made the trip from Wisconsin well worth it! A HUGE thanks to all the volunteers!"

T.D.W.: "So....when can I find out where I finished and what was my time??? Just kidding. I turned on my "big ass watch" when Tanya told me to, but I was inside and didn't notice the GPS wasn't on until...oh about 2 miles in. Had to restart it. I had a GREAT TIME! You Northeastern Ohio people sure know how to have fun...and make us newbies/Western PA people feel welcome. Thanks so much to all the volunteers and organizers!"

T.S.: "Great time out there today. Near perfect trail conditions, my shoes ended up cleaner than when I started. Thanks for being wrong about the mud! Also many thanks to Tanya, Nick and all of the volunteers!"

E.A.: "Absolutely loved my first R4R. Definetly bringing my wife next year. Great trails great friends and great chili. Couldn't have asked for a better day."

B.K.: "1st R4R for me. Went in kind of nervous. Came out kind of giddy. I had never run that distance in that temperature. (Even dreamed about cold feet. hahahah) I truly had a wonderful run today and want to thank you for the hard work you and your volunteers did to make it happen. Makes me proud and so appreciative to be a trail runner."

M.S.: "Had a GREAT TIME today, thanks! I took quite a few pics --- dont know how to share them with people that aren't "friends" on FB, but if you are able to snag them off mine, feel free :)"

J.W.: "Great job as always Tana! You and your volunteers rock!"

P.L.: "Thanks to all the volunteers at the run today, especially RD Tanya Cady. Thanks for braving the cold to support us!"

S.P.: "Awesome day, awesome people. I love our running community! When we aren't running, we are volunteering or cheering or supporting our friends. Thanks so much to Tanya and Nick for all the hard work directing this race, and to all the volunteers who froze in the cold, either marking the course or working today. I feel re-energized for the new year, just from seeing everyone today. Great job, all!" D.C.: "So agree with you about the "re-energizing", its one of the reasons I love/hate this race, it gets the winter cobwebs out and a chance to see so many of the community that you havent seen over the festive season. It was so beautiful out there this morning."

P.A.P.: "Thank you, Dan Bellinger and every other volunteer for being out there in the cold today so we could have a really great run!! Thank you, also, to Roy, Hugh and all the people that did an outstanding job marking the course. You are appreciated!!"

N.B.: "Many thanks to Tanya, the volunteers and all participants who made this 8th annual event a success. Yes, it was 12F at the start but from Tanya's pre-race brief to the trails, fun was taking the lead and the event's tradition continued on. A big kudos to Tanya and Vertical Runner for the very well done Brooks Nightlife vest, embroidered with the ever-recognizable snowflake and race name...even gender-specific! We're already shopping Brooks' inventory for next year's swag and talking about the 10 year anniversary swag in 2 years...it WILL be great! Friends, we are blessed by incredible natural resources right in our backyard, a booming trail-running community, and an abundance of selfless volunteers. Today was a great example of it all. Let us never forget how blessed we are! Happy Trails to you all and please have a great 2012!"

T.S.: "Awesome event with really really great volunteers and support. I had a frozen blast today! Thank you!"

J.P.: "Had a fun morning doing this event and wanted to say it was so thoughtful that someone realized my birthday was today (day of the event) and wrote it on my bib! I really appreciated it! Thank you!"

B.G.:"Thank you to all the organizers. It was a wonderful event and lots of fun. It was my first time at this race and will not be my last."

W.S.B.: "Thanks everyone for a wonderfully put together race...."

A.B.W.: "Thank you Tanya and all the great volunteers today. We cannot thank you enough. What an amazing event!! The best quote of the day by Tanya: "The longer you are out there running, the better the chili will taste."

FINAL INSTRUCTIONS

2012-01-11T04:12:00.001-05:00

Thanks everyone for participating: runners and volunteers.
Here’s the important information YOU need to know.

Event Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012

Start/Finish: Ledges Shelter in Cuyahoga Valley National Park 701 Truxell Road Peninsula

Bib Pick Up at Start/Finish: Ledges Shelter
Saturday, Jan 14th: 2:00-4:00pm
Sunday, Jan 15th: 6:00-7:00am
Note: You will receive ONLY your bib. Vests will not be given until runner is finished running!

Pre-Run Instructions/Orientation: 7:15am in the Shelter

Run Starts: 7:30am
Mass Start: Half Marathoners turn LEFT following ORANGE, 50k turns RIGHT following GREEN, Marathoners-your choice

Time Limitations: Course Closes at 4:30pm
2:15pm no runner will be allowed to depart S/F for Orange Loop (Kendall Lake)
3:30pm no runner will be allowed to depart S/F for Green Loop (Happy Days)

Changing Distance: Runners may change distance during event without penalty.
We recognize all distances. Listen to your body and don’t be stupid.

There is nothing different about the course this year except the color of markings: Orange for Kendall Lake (reminder: when running Kendall Lake is always on your Left) and Green for Happy Days (reminder: take 2nd trailhead to enter Boston Run).

New Names for Loops: Each loop has its own color and will hence be called by that color.
Orange Loop formerly known as Loop A (Kendall Lake) 8 miles
Green Loop formerly known as Loop B (Happy Days) 5.1 miles

You must always return to Start/Finish upon completing each loop. At that time a volunteer will mark on your bib the loop you just completed. This helps us add up your mileage Ex: 1 Orange (8Miles) + 1 Green (5.1Miles) = 13.1 miles. In the past, runners have had difficulty knowing and telling how many and what loops they did. Hopefully, this will remedy that situation.

Course Markings: We will be marking the course with lime on the ground-(no, just kidding!!!)
We are using different colors for each loop: ORANGE for Kendall Lake Loop and GREEN for Happy Days. Course will be marked with streamers, survey flags, plates w/ arrows and signs.

Aid Stations: there are 3 including Start/ Finish:
Orange Loop: Kendall Lake Shelter approx 7 mile into run and 1 mile to S/F-runners hit it only once-on way the Home (Start/Finish)
Green Loop: Happy Days Parking lot 1.1mile from Start/Finish-runners hit it twice on this loop

Stocked with: PBJ, pretzels, Roman noodle soup, candy, cookies, Coke, Heed, water.
If you have special dietary needs, please carry them with you.
We are NOT providing Gu, gels, power bars, etc.

Please THANK Volunteers when visiting an Aid Station—standing around in sub-freezing weather is not fun especially if it’s raining!

Road Crossings: Runners MUST stop for cars. We are not authorized to stop traffic.
No matter how fast you run or how tough you are, you cannot beat a car. There will be no volunteer at Truxell Road.

Drop Bags. You are welcome to have a bag at the Start/Finish. Please CLEARLY mark your bag.

When you FINISH: a Volunteer will pull your bib tag, record your TIME and DISTANCE.
Bring your Bib into the Shelter to receive your vest.
Enjoy 100% vegan chili, chips, and hot beverages.

Heated Bathrooms are available at the Start/Finish so bring some dry, warm clothes to change into.

Results: will be posted as runners finish the old-fashioned way: on paper taped to the Shelter wall.
I will do my best to post results on the WRTR website by Tuesday, Jan. 17th. Please notify me with any corrections.

Awards: there are no awards-not even to 1st place overall. Our philosophy is every runner paid the same fee, every runner receives the same thing: well-marked course, stocked Aid Stations, outstanding, gender specific cool looking vest, delicious chili.

Lost & Found: Any items left at the end of the event will be distributed by the event coordinator as she deems fit.

Dogs & Small Children: please leave them at home. It’s too cold for little feet and paws and there will be enough chaos and confusion with adults.

Friendly Park Reminders:
No earphones during race.
Littering will not be tolerated!!!!
No alcoholic beverages allowed on park property.
People may be snow shoeing and/or cross country skiing in the field at the S/F, please do not run over them.
Remember: we are all GUESTS of the park, so let’s not wear out our welcome.
Good Luck to All Runners!
Run Strong, Run Smart!
Tanya Cady
cadyrun100@aol.com

Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
NERC, Northeast Running Club Hammer Products Vertical Runner
Western Reserve Trail Runners Wild Bill Shirt Company

Important Reminders

2012-01-10T04:51:00.000-05:00

ALL runners are reminded that they must check in this Sunday morning BEFORE the event.

PRE-RACE Brief by race director, Tanya Cady: 7:15am

Don't Forget!!!: it is YOUR responsibility to check-in with the timekeepers after each loop. Remember > Boston Run/Happy Days is the GREEN loop and Kendall Lake/Salt Run is the ORANGE loop

Many thanks to Vertical Runner in Hudson for the following "Regis-Only" specials, good this Friday thru Sunday ONLY.

2012 Run for Regis Reminders

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ALL RUNNERS MUST CHECK IN THE MORNING OF THE EVENT.
This is for runner safety and accountability.
MASS START at 7:30am
HALF MARATHONERS: left on Orange Loop
MARATHON and 50K: right on Green Loop

This event is full...in fact, beyond full.
No substitutions or cancellation/refund permitted.
Bib Pick Up: at Start/Finish:

Ledges Shelter, CVNP 701 Truxell Road Peninsula, OH

Sat, Jan 14 2:00-4:00pm
Sun, Jan 15^th 6:00-7:00am

You will receive only your bib. Runners will receive Vest when he/she is finished running.

COURSE UPDATE:

The course has not changed but the Loops have been renamed to match the course markings and make it easier for the runner to report his/her distance at the Finish Line.

Loop A is now GREEN (Happy Days)5.1 miles

Loop B is now ORANGE (Kendal Lake, Salt Run) 8 miles

At the end of each Loop, runner must report back to Start/Finish.

Course is marked with streamers, survey flags and signs.

It is the runner’s responsibility to know and follow the course.

Expectations of Runners

Please, because there are so many runners, NO PACERS.
Vehicular traffic has the right of way (Truxell Road). We are not permitted to stop vehicular traffic. LOOK before crossing roads.
NO headphones while running. Runners disobeying may be ineligible to participate in this event in the future.
NO LITTERING!!!
Runners may change distance during the event without penalty.
There is NO REFUND if you shorten your distance and no extra charge is run a longer distance.
All distances are honored.
No Pets-this is a people event-please leave your animals at home.
Please respectful of volunteers. They are volunteering so you can run!

At the FINISH

A volunteer will remove the bottom part of your bib and record your distance and time.

Please be able to tell the volunteer your distance OR how times you did each loop.

Example: 2 Green (5.1 miles x 2) and 1 Orange (8miles) = 18.2 miles

Come inside to receive your packet /Vest and eat some delicious homemade vegan chili.

Course closes at 4:15pm

Questions? Contact Tanya Cady at cadyrun100@aol.com or 216-548-0706

Anyone wishing to VOLUNTEER, please contact Tanya at the above.

CLICK FOR ENTRY LIST
(AS OF JANUARY 4, 2012; 8:42pm)

Wait List and Refunds

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WAIT LIST: if you would like to be added to the Wait List, e-mail Tanya Cady, Race Director, at cadyrun100@aol.com and include your mailing address and Brooks vest size. As entrants drop, she will contact you in the order of the Wait List and offer you the spot. If accepted, you will submit a paper application and the $60 entry fee to her via mail. NOTE: we cannot guarantee vest size. You may get what the dropped runner ordered but we will do our best to accommodate your request. NO GUARANTEES. Only after receiving your completed application and fee will you be entered into the event.

REFUNDS: Deadline to drop is December 20, 2011. If there is still a Wait List when you drop and you drop before this date, you will be refunded $55. If no Wait List exists, no refund will be issued.

SWAPS: Unlike last year, we will NOT be honoring swaps in 2012. The only way to enter now is via the wait list.

2011-10-07T11:30:00.000-04:00

SOLD OUT!

The 8th Annual Winter Run for Regis sold out in 6 days!

Who's Registered? Click here. If you are registered and see an error, please let Nick know.

Registration Opens at 6am, October 1st

2011-09-29T14:21:00.001-04:00

This Saturday at 6am EST, registration will open and will remain open until the race reaches its limit. For the past few years, the limit has been reached within 2 weeks.

Race Limits for the 8th annual event are as follows:

50K: 100
Marathon: 25
Half Marathon: 100

These entry limits are based on last year's entries and the limits of putting on a trail race. As in all past events, you can change your distance on the day of the race. Same fee, same swag, and the same hot chili for all participants regardless of how far you run and how fast you run it. We mean it when we say its a FUN RUN!

Brooks Essential Vests: please note...they are gender-specific. ALL entrants will have the choice of mens or womens in sizes Small through Extra Large. Yes, women can choose a mens vest. Important: vests cannot be exchanged for a different size on race day so please choose your size carefully and view the Brooks website prior to registering.

Registration will be available via Eventbrite ($60 + $4.29 processing fee) or paper application for $60. You will be able to download and print the registration form on Saturday morning. Priority of entry will be based on postmark as the limit of the race is reached.

Familiarization Runs: we hope to have these but also encourage anyone who wants to lead one to step up and volunteer. Please let us know and we'd be happy to spread the word.

Facebook Event Page: RSVP here and meet others and plan training runs.

Western Reserve Trail Running Series and Volunteering: this event is part of the 2012 Series. It is also a race you can volunteer for to gain volunteer points needed for entry into the 2012 Buckeye Trail 50K. Want to volunteer? Please contact the race director.

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Registration will be opening on October 1st at 6am and will be online again this year as well as snail mail.

Also, the swag for 2012 will be the Brooks "Essential Run Vest." Both men and women will receive the Nightlife yellow. As usual, we expect to embroider them as in years past. ($55 retail value)

Men's Essential Run Vest < click for details

Women's Essential Run Vest < click for details

Final Results and Event Photos

2011-01-20T04:45:00.001-05:00

FINAL RESULTS (updated 2/1/2011)

Corrections or problems? Contact Tanya Cady, race director, directly.

If you have a photo album to share, please send the hyperlink to Nick.

Cathy Gadomski / Album #1: 235 photos / Album #2: 938 photos / Album #3: 430 photos / Contact

Brett's Album / 167 photos / Contact

Nick's Album / 175 photos / Contact

Karen's Album / 24 photos / Contact

Joe Kalmar's Album / 34 photos / Contact

Thanks to Cyrus for providing the below video from the Boston Run Trail section of the course.

Great job to all participants today and THANK YOU to all the volunteers! Without you, the Run for Regis wouldn't be possible!

Final Instructions / Reminders

2011-01-13T18:28:00.002-05:00

Thanks everyone for participating: runners and volunteers.

FINAL REGISTRATION LIST

Here’s the important information YOU need to know:

Event Date: Sunday, January 16, 2011

Start/Finish: Ledges Shelter in Cuyahoga Valley National Park 701 Truxell Road Peninsula

Bib Pick Up at Start/Finish: Ledges Shelter
Saturday, Jan 15th: 2:00-5:00pm
Sunday, Jan 16th: 6:30-7:15am
Note: You will receive ONLY your bib. Shirts will not be given until runner is finished running!

Pre-Run Instructions/Orientation: 7:15am in the Shelter

Run Starts: 7:30am
Mass Start: Half Marathoners turn LEFT, 50k turn RIGHT, Marathoners-your choice

Time Limitations: Course Closes at 4:45pm
2:30pm no runner will be allowed to depart S/F for Loop B (Kendall Lake)
3:30pm no runner will be allowed to depart S/F for Loop A (Happy Days)

Changing Distance: Runners may change distance during event without penalty.
We recognize all distances. Listen to your body and don’t be stupid.

Aid Stations: there are 3 including Start/ Finish:

Loop A: Kendall Lake Shelter approx 7 mile into run and 1 mile to S/F-runners hit it only once-on way the Home (S/F)
Loop B: Happy Days Parking lot 1.1 from S/F-runners hit it twice on this loop
Stocked with: PBJ, pretzels, Roman noodle soup, candy, cookies, Coke, Heed, Gatorade, water.

If you have special dietary needs, please carry them with you.
We are NOT providing GU, gels, power bars, etc.
Please THANK Volunteers when visiting an Aid Station—standing around in sub-freezing
weather is not fun!

Course Markings: we will be marking the course with lime on the ground-no just kidding
Orange streamers & orange signs.

Road Crossings: Runners MUST stop for cars. We are not authorized to stop traffic.
No matter how fast you run or how tough you are, you can't beat a car.

COURSE DIFFERENT this YEAR: On Loop A going Out, after crossing Truxell Road immediately entering Kendall Lake parking lot you will turn RIGHT onto Lake Trail. Follow Lake Trail to Salt Run. Follow the orange streamers. Remember: The Lake will always be on your Left.

Drop Bags: You are welcome to have a bag at the S/F. Please CLEARLY mark your bag.

When you FINISH: a Volunteer will pull your bib tag, record your time and ask your DISTANCE. Bring your Bib into the Shelter to receive your shirt.

Enjoy 100% vegan chili, chips, coke and hot beverages.

Heated Bathrooms are available at the S/F so bring some dry, warm clothes to change into.

Results: will be posted as runners completed the old-fashioned on paper taped to the Shelter wall.

I will do my best to post results on the WRTR website and here by Tuesday, Jan. 18th. Please notify me with any corrections.

Awards: there are no awards-not even to 1st place overall. Our philosophy is every runner paid the same fee, every runner receives the same thing: well-marked course, stocked Aid Stations, outstanding, gender specific technical shirt, delicious chili.

Lost & Found: Any items left at the end of the event will be distributed by the event coordinator as she deems fit.

Dogs & Small Children: please leave them at home. It’s too cold for little feet and paws and there will be enough chaos and confusion with adults.

Friendly Park Reminders:
• Littering will not be tolerated!!!!
• No alcoholic beverages allowed on park property.
• People may be snow shoeing and/or cross country skiing in the field at the S/F, please do not run over them.
• Remember: we are all GUESTS of the park, so let’s not wear out our welcome.

Good Luck to All Runners!
Run Strong, Run Smart!

Tanya Cady
cadyrun100@aol.com

Special Thanks to our Sponsors:

Hammer Products
NERC, Northeast Running Club
Playing with Knives & Fire
Vertical Runner
Western Reserve Trail Running
Wild Bill Shirt Company

Course Maps/Turn By Turn Now Online!

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