Join the Club Then join our March Programs! https://rracmarchprograms.itsyourrace.com/
Get discounts on monthly events and programs all year long.
March Programs registration in live now: https://rracmarchprograms.itsyourrace.com/
We will be adding the March Event soon.
Check out the results page for our February Event and print out a certificate. Thanks for joining us on our first event.
The Back to the Path 5K/15K was a huge success. Not in total numbers, it was a small race. It was a success is that we have established a new club for Riverhead and its surrounding areas that is dedicated to fitness and a safe path to exercise, train and race. Running, biking, walking is hazerdess on roads due to many factors. The Calverton Path and the Riverhead Recreational Athletic Club provides a safe, off road place so that we can continue our passion and encourage others that may be afraid to start, to join us. That’s why we have started the “Start Here” Campaign. We invite you to join us at a discount to our programs, participate in our free programs and invite others to join us as well. Beginners welcome, supported and encouraged!! Join us and join our February Programs at Calverton. Membership remains open for all that missed our event. Join the club and/or join a February program.
All programs and races start and finish at the "Start Here" sign on the South East corner of the Veterans Memorial Park on Rt 25, Calverton (across from the Calverton National Cemetary) unless otherwise stated.
"EPCAL" Town Map Veterans Memorial Park Rt. 25, Calverton
Join the club and/or join a February program:
https://riverheadrecreationathleticclub.itsyourrace.com/register/
Anyone can run with us on Sunday 8:30 am Any pace, Any Distance, beginners and walkers welcome!
Get ready for our March Event!
Take A Hike with us on Wed. and Sun. March 1st-30th at 10:30
This is an introductory course to hiking, tick prevention and proper dress will also be covered.
RRAC Members can join the Peconic Pathfinders club at a discount: https://PeconicPathfinders.itsyourrace.com/
Annual Membership: $25
Programs: $10 Members | $25 non members
Events:15K $25 Members | $35 non members
5K $15 Members | $25 non members
We intend to extend this to hiking and trail running in the Pine Barrens region directly south of the Calverton Path with the Peconic Pathfinders. Peconic Pathfinders has been formed to access and connect existing trails in the Pine Barrens and provide additional safe, marked trails and organized hikes, runs and events in the Peconic and Pine Barrens region. RRAC Members are invited to join the Peconic Pathfinders at a discount. Peconic Pathfinders has bigger plans to start their own races as well to raise funds for further trail development and events promoting the environment and the health of our communities. Join us at
https://PeconicPathfinders.itsyourrace.com/
The Peconic Pathfinders will be working with the town on their events and programs and creating programs and events within and outside Riverhead.
Riverhead Recreational Athletic Club
Join the club for access to bike, run and walk programs and events. We need your support to create programs for all our athletes, young and old. A club will give you a voice. What do you think about our programs and what can we do more of? Join the club, participate and have a voice. You are welcome to join us at monthly meetings, serve on our board and work with us to develop a fit and active Riverhead. You don’t need to be a resident to Join!
$25.00 Annual Membership Fee
Each town program registration will be listed in the town's recreation brochure and registration will be listed on each month’s town events.
BACK ON THE PATH 5K and 15K Run/Walk. February 2nd 8:30am
Members Only Event, FREE with Membership
5K out and back proceeding south to a turnaround just past the Line Road gates and back to the start. The 15K will proceed north and run the full loop clockwise start and finish at the Start Here sign. We all start together. This is a great way to meet up with all of the current members and participate in our very first event at the trail!
February 2nd, Introduction to Hiking and the Peconic Pathfinders 11:00 Noon Free with Membership Feb 2nd.
Take a Hike Program Feb 5-26, RRAC $10 Members $25 Non Members, Every week, Wed. and Sun.
February is hiking month and hunting season has ended. Join us as we explore the trails right here in the Town of Riverhead. This is an introductory course to hiking, tick prevention and proper dress will also be covered. We will be exploring a potential nature trail within the park. Free to participate on Feb2nd. Join the program and hike with us on Feb 5th-29 on Wednessdays and Sundays Register Now: https://riverheadrecreationathleticclub.itsyourrace.com/register/default.aspx
Peconic Pathfinders Founders Day Hike, FREE with Membership Optional 12:00 Noon
At noon you will be invited to join Peconic Pathfinders as we explore trails to the south towards the Peconic River and Paumanok Path. Join Peconic Pathfinders: https://peconicpathfinders.itsyourrace.com/
Peconic Pathfinders is now registered with the state! Find out more and join the new club. We are forming committees. We need you! Join us! Register in both for maximum benefits. Register for RRAC first and Peconic Pathfinders for half price.
Join a committee and be a participating member. We are planning an organizational meeting, place and time tba. more information at: https://PeconicPathfinders.itsyourrace.com/
One of the proposed committees will be for the Riverhead Recreational Athletic Club. Committee chairs will be invited to be board members of the Peconic Pathfinders.
Membership has begun for Peconic Pathfinders to create and maintain a system of trails to connect to the Paumanok Path and the Pine Barrens Trail Center in Manorville. Members of RRAC is offered a discounted membership. We will have an introductory event to the new club on or around Earth Day. Anyone remember the Save the Earth 8K in Southampton? Register and join a committee:
Each town program registration will be listed in the town's recreation brochure and registration will be listed on each month’s town events.
In April we will add cycling to our programs. Beginning and seasoned cyclists will coached on safety and performance. We are considering a bike/run event. As always, club members will be discounted. Starting March, RRAC will have an event every month with different themes. Timing, tee shirts and awards will be provided. Members will be discounted. Running and Run/walk programs will begin to coincide with our free group runs encouraging new and seasoned walkers and runners. Members will be discounted. Hiking, trail running, trail blazing will be continued by Peconic Pathfinders and we will assist in the re-opening of the Pine Barrens Trail Center.
Take a Hike Every Wed, and Sunday in February
February 9th – 26th, Wednesdays & Sundays 11:00 am
February is hiking month and hunting season has ended. Join us as we explore the trails right here in the Town of Riverhead. This is an introductory course to hiking, tick prevention and proper dress will also be covered. Introduction to and trail blazing. We will be exploring a potential nature trail within the park.
At 12:00 Noon join Peconic Pathfinders as we explore the Pine Barrens for potential new paths to the Paumanok Path and the Pine Barrens Trail Center.
Peconic Pathfinders Club will start as an offshoot of Island Running and Riverhead Recreational Athletic Club as a Road and Trail Runners Club. Trail runs will start in April. Members of RRAC can join for reduced price. More info at:
We haven’t opened registration for March yet, but we will soon. You can join the club and/or the February programs and get ready for March as we add new programs. We are looking forward to an exciting year for Riverhead and Eastern Long Island. Join us and share with your friends. Check out the savings if you join now!
Start Here! Walking Couch to 5K with RRAC Programs
Each town program registration will be listed in the town's recreation brocher
March 1- 29th, Wednesdays and Sundays 8:30am
Walking is the best exercise for weight loss and good health. Need help getting started? Walk with us at the newly completed Recreational Trail. All levels welcome, including strollers!
Walking with a group of people will inspire you to keep going. We start with the basics. We start from where you are now. Your pace, your distance. You will be individually coached ad supported. Beginner runners can start with a walk/run program and with training and consistency will walk less and run more.
Start Here! Run with Us
March 1st – 29th, Wednesdays & Sundays 9am-10am
Runners and Race Walkers can join us for a paced run at a set distance. We will work together to build a base distance and/or speed for each individual. Set your goals with our coach and build up slow. Keep a workout log and improve at your own pace.
Bike programs will start again in April. Time TBA
Will be introducing additional events to support new trails and better access to our public lands. We will be looking to do an Earth Day Event in April and more hiking and running events around Suffolk County as the year progresses.
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