Gate City Striders

Freeze Your Buns - January & February - Nashua, NH
A Classic New England Traditional Winter 5k Road Race Series. Flat, open, paved course; wonderful camaraderie; accurate timing by GCS; mile markers; prizes for Series winners in each 10-year age group at series end. Hot beverages and light refreshments after the race for runners and volunteers! A cool weather event for everyone in the whole family. People who are interested in volunteering for these races should contact Leeann Ward

Pack Monadnock - June - Wilton, NH
The Pack Monadnock Ten Miler hill-climb is an ideal training race for Mount Washington, scheduled two weeks before the famous race to the clouds. It's a memorable experience and a unique challenge - mountain and distance running at it’s best. If you can volunteer for this race, please email Laura Joyce  or Sue Donovan 

Summer Trail Series - June, July & August - Nashua, NH
A fun, no-frills 12-Week series scored in two segments and run from Stellos Stadium along the scenic trails of Mine Falls Park in Nashua, New Hampshire. 5k & 5m races are held at 6:30 pm on Monday nights during the summer.People who are interested in volunteering for these races should contact Michael Wade

Fitness University - June & July - Various Locations
Fitness University is a free running fitness program for children ages 3 to 14. Fitness University is dedicated to promoting the importance of fitness, fun and good health. Clinics run through June and into July, and are held in Nashua & surrounding towns. The fun culminates on Finals Day with games, prizes, and plenty of laughter for all. People who are interested in volunteering for these clinics should contact Fitness U. Director Leeann Ward

Mount Washington Road Race - June - Pinkham Notch, NH
This classic one-hill race is a rare opportunity for volunteers to give back to the club and enjoy a great post-race team barbeque in the process. Race organizers donate 20 lottery by-passes to our club as a direct result of the work our volunteers do at this event year after year. People who are interested in volunteering for this race should contact Skip Cleaver

Chase Corporate Challenge 5k - June - Boston, MA
This week-day evening race is not only a fun event to volunteer for, it's also a profitable one. Race organizers actually pay the club cash for each volunteer we provide. So, make sure you come join us for this one. And, bring a friend too! People who are interested in volunteering for this event should contact Rich Stockdale

Cigna/Elliot Corporate 5k - August - Manchester, NH
This is another profitable, week-day race as the club receives cash for each volunteer we provide. GCS members typically man the water stop at this race (the state's largest) and generally have as much fun as the runners, if not more! People who are interested in volunteering for this event should contact Dave Delay

Applefest Half Marathon - September - Hollis, NH
This award winning race is our club's biggest event of the year. And, therefore requires the biggest number of GCS volunteers. In addition to feeling like you've done something good for the club, volunteering for this race also comes with a few more perks. Volunteers typically receive commemorative Applefest hats and/or pins. Plus, the post-race apple crisp is to die for! People who are interested in volunteering for this event should contact Michelle Poublon.