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Orlando Runners Club News
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College Scholarship Program 2021 Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship The Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 1983 by the Orlando Runners Club in memory of one of our members, “Chuck” Rowson, who died unexpectedly at age 29. The first two scholarships totaling $500 were presented in 1987; the ORC has provided scholarships each year since to local high school athletes, now providing a total of $6,000 in 2021 for up to four students ($1,500 per student). The Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Scholarship has become recognized as one of Central Florida’s most prestigious awards given to graduating seniors with an interest in running. The winners are selected by the Club based on their academic achievements, athletic abilities, school and community involvement and financial need. Scholarships are presented each year at a Club event. Scholarship Requirements (2021) Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Orange, Osceola, or Seminole counties. A completed scholarship application and letters of recommendation must be received by the ORC by Thursday, April 5, 2021. The Rowson scholarship program is funded in part by the volunteer efforts of our club members and their families at the annual IOA Corporate 5K event in Orlando and by proceeds from our annual Race into Summer 5k. The ORC respectfully requests that all scholarship recipients and/or their families volunteer to assist with Race Into Summer 5k (date to be determined dependent upon COVID limitations). We will begin accepting scholarship applications on March 8th, 2021. Please download and complete the application by clicking here. Submit your application and the following documents to the Orlando Runners Club by Thursday, April 8, 2021.
Completed application form (use separate paper if necessary) Letter of recommendation from a cross country or track coach, outlining applicant’s abilities and accomplishments. Discuss applicant’s contribution to team spirit and sportsmanship and influence on the betterment of the sport of running. Letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor, discussing the applicant’s contribution to academics in terms of interpersonal skills, cooperation and leadership. Signed Statement of Support from Guidance Counselor (or parent, if home-schooled)
Donate to the ORC Urayasu Fund by shopping on Amazon Help the Orlando Runners Club grow the Urayasu Fund by shopping on Smile.Amazon.com. Amazon will donate 0.5% of qualifying purchases to ORC. Much like the Rowson Scholarship, which is self-sustaining, we are trying to do the same for the Urayasu Fund. But in order to do that we need to raise more additional capital for the fund. The first step to doing that is super easy!. Step 1: Click this link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-1855308. By clicking this link, it will setup the Orlando Runners Club as your preferred charity on Amazon. You may need to log into your Amazon account to complete the step. Step 2: Shop on Smile.Amazon.com. It's the same website, but it lets Amazon know you want to do something good with your online shopping. It really is that easy! Please take a few seconds right now to set up your selection with Amazon.Smile.com and help us grow the fund!
 Orlando Runners Club logo gear can be yours for $10 per item. We have t-shirts, singlets, and trucker caps for sale. If interested, please email president@orlandorunnersclub.org to place your order. |
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Weekly - Mellow Monday Fun Run
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Join the Orlando Runners Club every Monday for
the Mellow Monday
Fun Run at Mellow Mushroom. This is a fun run with
a 3 mile or 5 mile course. Then following the run, you can reward yourself with 20% off pies and happy hour drink prices! Meet at 7:00
p.m. at the Winter Park Mellow Mushroom (2015
Aloma Avenue, Winter Park).
We welcome runners of all paces. And we run rain or shine.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Ertel
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Monthly 1st Tuesday - Brewsday Tuesday Run - Resumes February 2021
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It's the 1st Tuesday so we're meeting at the Roque Pub for the Brewsday Tuesday Run. Come out and run a 3 mile
course. After the run, we'll enjoy food and drinks inside
this nice smoke-free pub! Meet at 7:00pm at the Roque Pub (3076 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando). We welcome runners of all paces. And we run rain or shine.
Questions? Contact Dave Berry
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Weekly - Wednesday Morning Run
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Come join the ORC at our
weekly Wednesday morning Get out of Bed Group Fun
Run on Wednesday, in
the College Park area. We will be meeting at 6:00 am at Einsteins Bagels, 2817 Edgewater Drive,
Orlando, 32804. This is the
perfect opportunity for those of you who are unable to attend
the evening runs.
We will run a 3 mile loop in College Park starting East on King
St, right on Elizabeth, right on Rugby, right on Edgewater, left on Rugby,
right on Holly, left on Bryn Mawr, right on Ardsley Dr, right on Maury Rd,
right on Edgewater Dr, and finish at King St and Edgewater (back at
Einsteins). After the run, join us at Einsteins for some morning coffee and
bagels.
Meet at 6:00 am at Einsteins Bagels in College Park (2817 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, 32804).
We welcome runners of all paces.
Contact Victor Hung for directions or questions.
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Weekly - Wednesday PM Fun Run
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This social group run occurs on Wednesday at 7:00 pm. It
will be about miles and open to runners of all ability levels. The mid-week run is also a great opportunity to learn about, and
hopefully join, the Orlando Runners Club.
There is a public water fountain at the start and finish or bring your own. Public restrooms are available.
Stay tuned to Facebook in case of inclement weather.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before for sign-in and announcements.
Location & Parking:
Cady Way Pool
Meet in pavilion to the right as you enter the parking lot.
2529 Cady Way
Winter Park, FL 32792
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Weekly - Sunday Long Run in Winter Park
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Get your long run in with Jack and the rest of the Sunday crew.
This social group run occurs Sunday morning at 7:00 am. There are
distances of 3, 6, 7 or 10 miles and open to runners and walkers of all
ability levels. This run will take you through the streets of winter park
passing by many of the beautiful lakes and homes.
After the run join the crew for breakfast, conversation, bad jokes and maybe
even some trivia at Panera just up the street..
Location:
Meet on the corner of Park Ave and Welbourne Ave in Winter Park.
Group leaves promptly at 7am.
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Monthly - Third Thursday Run
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This month’s run will be held at Sanford Brewing Company - Maitland. We will run a three mile course, then have drinks and a turkey hat contest. Prizes will be awarded for best male and female turkey hats. Remember, the first beer is on the club for all ORC members! Location: Sanford Brewing Company - Maitland, 160 Independence Ln Suite B, Maitland, FL 32751 Time: Meet @ 6:45, Run to start at 7pm
Contact Tom Matusch for directions or questions.
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Challenge Series 2020-2021 | 9/19/2020 | VIRTUAL | Battle of the Bands 5K
| VIRTUAL | | 10/18/2020 | VIRTUAL | U Can Finish 5-Miler
| VIRTUAL | | 11/1/2020 | 7:00 am | Clermont Clay 15K | Clermont, FL | | 11/29/2020 | 6:00 am | Space Coast Marathon | Cocoa, FL | | 12/5/2020 | 7:30 am | OUC Orlando Half Marathon | Orlando, FL | | 12/13/2020 | VIRTUAL | Jingle Bell 5K | VIRTUAL | | 12/20/2020 | 7:00 am | Mount Dora Half-Marathon | Mount Dora, FL | | 1/23/2021 | 7:30 am | Park Avenue 5K | Winter Park, FL | | 2/6/2021 | 6:00 am | Publix Florida Marathon | Melbourne, FL | | 2/13/2021 | 7:30 am | Run 4 Love 4 Mile | Winter Park, FL | | 2/27/2021 | 8:30 am | Real Florida 10K | Apopka, FL | 3/06/2021 | 7:05 am | Best Damn Race 10K | Orlando, FL | 3/13/2021
| 7:00 am | Winter Park Road Race 10K | Winter Park, FL | | 4/3/2021 | 6:00 am | Tomoka Marathon | Debary, FL | | 4/24/2021 | 7:30 am | Run For The Trees 5K | Winter Park, FL |
New for 2020: One (1) point will be awarded for participating in a Virtual race and counts towards the four (4) races minimum to score in the series. Registration in the Virtual race is required to count towards scoring.
The rules are simple. All members are automatically entered and scored. - Must be a current member of the ORC.
- Run the designated minimum number of races.
- Points are awarded based on how you finish in your age group among other ORC members. Points are awarded 10 deep in each age group.
Challenge Series results will be scored on races only. While the ORC still needs your help as volunteers at the Corporate 5K in April, and the OUC Orlando Half Marathon in December, no volunteer points will be given towards the Challenge Series.
2020 Charles M. Rowson Jr. Orlando Runners Club Scholarship Winners Announced!
2020 Charles M. Rowson Jr. Scholarship Winners
The Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 1983 by the Orlando Runners Club in memory of one of our members, Chuck Rowson, who died unexpectedly at age 29. The ORC has provided scholarships each year since to local high school athletes, now providing a $1,500 scholarship to up to four students. The winners are selected by the Club based on their academic achievements, athletic abilities, school and community involvement and financial need. Scholarships are presented each year at a Club event.
There were a lot of great candidates, but we have identified the 4 winners this year and they are...- Erin Clark of Evans High School
- Eyana Dixon of Timber Creek High School
- Ashley Klingenberg of Lake Brantley High School
- Munulesh Parker of Circle Christian School
Due to Covid-19, the Orlando Runners Club was not able to hold the annual picnic for the scholarship winners, but the winners recorded the videos above expressing their thanks to the club. Best wishes to the winners in their upcoming freshman year!
ORC's Cultural Exchange Program Each year the ORC sponsors 3 to 4 runners for a trip of a lifetime. Hosted by our sister running club in Urayasu for a week they meet with the Mayor, visit local landmarks, drink some saki and even sing some Karaoke. All members in good standing and who have not previously been selected are eligible. Applications are made available towards the end of the year and selections are announced at the Annual Holiday Banquet.
AND THE WINNERS ARE... Kelly Himel, Cheri Dickinson, and Dawn Panny Congratulations to Cheri, Kelly and Dawn for being selected as the ORC representatives going to Japan to run the Tokyo Bay Urayasu City Half Marathon.
2019 Charles M. Rowson Jr. Orlando Runners Club Scholarship Winners Announced!
2019 Charles M. Rowson Jr. Scholarship Winners
The Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 1983 by the Orlando Runners Club in memory of one of our members, Chuck Rowson, who died unexpectedly at age 29. The ORC has provided scholarships each year since to local high school athletes, now providing a $1,500 scholarship to up to four students. The winners are selected by the Club based on their academic achievements, athletic abilities, school and community involvement and financial need. Scholarships are presented each year at a Club event.
There were a lot of great candidates, but we have identified the 4 winners this year and they are...- Chloe Hyde of Lake Brantley High School
- Luke Metcalf of Bishop Moore High School
- Jennifer Salinas of Edgewater High School
- Sagan Simmons of Edgewater High School
The winners were presented with the scholarship checks and coveted ORC truckers caps at a picnic on Thursday May 30th.
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