In the meantime, I have some of your clothes. Do not be embarrassed to let me know what you lost and where you live. Maybe we can meet or I can mail items to you. I honestly do not want your stuff but If you see me on the trail and I am wearing your favorite jacket, sentimental race shirt or expensive gloves do not get irritated, you were warned.

I noticed while I was riding around that the runners really did acknowledge the volunteers and thank them This is really appreciated. Some, probably more than half, have volunteered for this race for ten years, no small feat since most have to give up close to a full day, some several days. This is very different than passing out water at a 5K. I honestly think I could write a story about each and every volunteer. Some work all year long on the trail, keeping the maintenance up and helping to build new trails. Others man aide stations and plan weeks in advance, refuse to be reimbursed for their expenses even though the race can afford it and some take on key management jobs like handling all the data, all the start and finish operations, the website, and the entire picnic. Quite a few have emailed me with their plans for next year. Their enthusiasm and support is contagious.

The runners have been wonderful as well. After the first year or two, most runners tended to ‘get’ the race. There was little discussion about the distance, what would be at aide stations and what would happen if it got cold or wet. Instead, I see young ladies bragging about blood on their legs and now runners drinking Vodka at somewhere near 25 miles. I think half of you are probably closet adventure racers and just do not know it yet. You certainly have made it fun and rewarding to be involved with the race.

We have been a great group and have initiated a trail marathon in Montgomery County Maryland. Consider helping Harvey as he plans for the 2013 version.

Thanks much.

Below is the current list of volunteers who made this years event possible, If I have omitted your name please let me know:

Brian Miller
Richard Pires
Harvey Sugar
George Tarrico
Ken Kelly
Vicki Capone
Rich Szwerc
Rich Pires
Mark Nelson
Brian O'Connor
Bob Coyne
Laren Rusin
Kimberly Price
Thomas Young
Frank Iiardi
Maithili Daphtary
Alan Deegen
Stephanie Bates
Jane Godfrey
Linda Wack
Karen Craney
Linda Hanson
Adam Watkins
Jack McMahon
Stephanie Coffin
Beth Dobson
Glen and Sophie McLeod
Paul Dobson
Jenny Charkhoudian
Jill Broderick
Don Shulman
Debbie Shulman
Brenda Flory
Sara Watt
Richard Pires
Linda Yarr
Glen McLeod
Bill Pavan
Jessica Armstrong
Amy Martinez
Ken Kelly
Don Libes
Tim Mossman
Ellen Smith
Mildred Leider
John Kinnaman
Jon Loweus-Deitch
Adam Watkins
Marcia Gottesman
Amy Shields
Joseph Kotroba
Amy Rosenblum
Anna Enriquez-Robinson
Jerome Brown
Sheila Patel
Pete Alexander
Susan Joy
Linda Hanson
Hank Williams
kathleen Clawson
Diana Haddad
Dan Morgan
Lisa Viera
Claudia Brown
Bill Harral
Colleen Connelly
Teresita Cuesta
Christina Copty
James Snee
Hai Nguyen
Paul Robichaux
Belinda Simmons
Miriam Mintzer
Christian C. Michel
Shannon Ross
Joe Clapper
Michele Harmon
Ashish Gupta
Julie Copty
Neil Levin
David Landau
Michael Lieder
Pamela de los Reyes
Kathryn Brown
Thomas Young
Brian Donaldson
Barry Smith
Herbert Walker
Caren Jew
Ted Hsu
Robert Ochs
Ernie Villacarlos
Kate Nicholson
Alan Landay
kathleen Cook
Mayra Fairbairn
Kim Tribou
Ann Rosenthal
Jeff Byers
Gail Edwards
Christina Caravoulias
Jaime Lopez
Lisa Viera
Meg and Eli McCormick
Miles and Marsha Abramson
Brooke and Carrie Daughtry
Libby Snowden
Alison Welles
Paul and Stephanie Coffin
Kenna Libes
Kathleen Clawson
James Clawson
Tim Mossman
Megan Mossman
Mandy Mossman
Mildred Lieder
Robin King

Punxsutawney Phil Says Spring Will Come Early

"Phil surveyed his surroundings and found no shadow, so an early spring it will be!"

Jan 16, 2012: For the 2012 version of the race, we will use the new State trails below Riffleford Road as far as the Black Rock Mill. These trails are in excellent condition and will provide runners a real treat. Runners will also be running a longer course than in the past. The views and new trails are worth it.

Jan 10, 2012: Brian Donaldson has created a Seneca Creek runner's forum. Check it out.

Jan 10, 2012: Website updated for 2012.

Training runs announced. See the training run page for more details.

January 7th Saturday 8:00 AM at Riley' Lock
January 21th Saturday 7:30 AM at Damascus Regional Park.
February 4th, Saturday 7:30 AM at Watkins Mill Road
February 18th Saturday 7:30 AM at Route 355