Membership

.Click here for the ORC Membership Application.

1. Fun! The motto of the Onteora Runners Club has always been "run for fun." People of all ages and abilities can join and have a great time.
2. Unique Newsletter. Your club membership earns you a subscription to The Onteora Runner, our entertaining newsletter. It's chock full of race results, news about club members and events, and our beloved editor's unique commentary.
3. Best Local Race Calendar. Each issue of our newsletter includes the area's most complete calendar of regional running races. You'll be amazed at how much is going on!
4. Race Applications. Our newsletter also includes copies of the official entry forms for all of the most popular races in the area.
5. Discounts on Entry Fees. Many local races offer a special reduced entry fee for club members. If you run enough races, you can earn back your club membership dues!
6. Training Runs. Club members join together for casual training runs year-round, including popular Saturday breakfast runs all winter long.
7. Trail Runs. If you like to get off the asphalt and into the woods, try our casual weeknight trail rambles in the spring, summer and fall–and snowshoe runs in the winter.
8. Onteora Grand Prix. Club members who run a selection of area races each year are eligible to earn points–and prizes–in our Grand Prix competition.
9. Club Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Each March, you'll be invited to our annual banquet, which features delicious food and drink, tons of fun, and the award presentations to Onteora Grand Prix winners.
10. Even more Fun! The easiest way to stay in shape and become a better runner is to have fun with your running. Joining our club is a great way to start!
11. Fantastic Web Page. See http://www.onteorarunners.org
12. Great People. Young and old, beginners to experienced, sprinters to ultra runners.