Why Join the Frederick Steeplechasers???
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For the Fun!
- Be a part of the active Frederick running scene and meet dynamic folks who share a common interest in running!
- Group training runs - opportunities to run with others every day of the week. And stick around afterward for coffee/drinks/socializing!
- Low-key fun runs - often with great food!
- Social activities: picnics, annual awards night, & various impromptu events
- Former club president, Mark Lawrence, describes the personal,intangible benefits of being a Steeplechaser.
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Training and Competition
- Regardless of your running ability or experience, we can help you become the runner you'd like to be!
- FSRC race opportunities throughout the year! See our Race Calendar
- Grand Prix series - Exciting collection of races from sprint to ultra including the "sprint" and "endurance" mini-series.
- Regional team events
- Summer Decathlon -- the Summer Decathlon is not 10 events like the Olympics. It is 10 track races of varying distances run on 10 Wednesdays during the summer. Afterwards, training or fun relays follow.
- Group training runs: various distances, paces, places and times!
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Money -- Yeah, we know, money talks. Want something to show for your $20 investment?
- Free Races! There are several local races per year that FSRC members can run for free! These typically include: The Lewis Run 10-Miler, the Run for Pie, the Covered Bridge Run, and more! Run a few of these and the Steeplechasers might as well be paying you to join!
- Discounts!
- Equipment discounts - save money on running shoes at If the Shoe Fits in Frederick.
- Runner's World subscription savings! Why pay $25 to renew your subscription when you can get in our annual subscription drive and get your new or renewal subscription for just $18 per year!
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Online Forum
- Just see what's going on or jump right into the lively talks and banter on various running (or non-running) topics! Anyone can view the discussions, but only Steeplechasers can post!
- Looking for someone to run with??? This is a fabulous way to find out! Runners are always posting their training plans, whether they are for short jogs around Baker Park , 20-mile marathon training runs along the C&O Canal, or any distance in between! Fast, slow, long, short, hilly, flat, road or trail -- you name it we've got somebody running it!
- Need advice about training, injuries, race strategies, hydration, equipment, etc? With well over 100 club members, we've got plenty of tips and answers!
- Info about social events, club business, community announcements and more!
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Intervals Quarterly Newsletter
- Great articles covering local races, club events, and running in general!
- Have a look at our newsletter: Click Here
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Road Runners Club of America affiliation
- The Frederick Steeplechasers are THE RRCA affiliate for Frederick County. The RRCA offers classes, clinics and other benefits and is a major resource to all runners.
Membership Committee - The Frederick Steeplechasers currently have close to 300 members, but this is only a percentage of the runners and potential runners in the Frederick area. Help promote the club by joining the Membership Committee! Interested in making the club a more rewarding experience for runners? Join the Membership Committee!
Annual Membership Dates - Membership runs from January 1 to December 31 for each calendar year. If you join after Oct. 1, your membership will be good for the following year. If you participate in the Grand Prix race series (see Competition link), you must renew your membership prior to your first race of the calendar year for the race to be counted.
Mission Statement: To attract and welcome new members to the organization and develop ideas for new benefits to organization members.