Welcome
to The Greater
Evansville Runners/Walkers Club (GERWC) - serving runners
and
competitive
walkers throughout the southwest Indiana Tri-State area.
Goal of 700 members for 2010 - 211 so far!
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What 5 great accomplishments
did GERWC do in 2009?
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1.
Gave Four $500 scholorships to HS students to attend a College of their choice.
2. Raised $488 for Tri-State Food Bank with Starbucks 5K race.
3. Four Free Track Meets every year.
4. First Class Timing to 29 races in 2009.
5. STEP UP CLUB- Helps schools set-up fitness programs for KIDS.
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The
Greater Evansville
Runners and Walkers Club is a non-profit organization whose purpose is
to promote competitive and recreational running, race walking, and
walking.
This webpage is meant to inform and educate runners and walkers on
events,
accomplishments, and issues related to their interest.
With
a another new record of 480+
memberships
for
2009!
GERWC benefits include access to club-based training,
participation in club pizza runs,
and our bi-monthly newsletter which will keep you informed of races and
events in the area.
Club
events include the
annual picnic and awards dinner. Past speakers have included
Bob
Kennedy and Bill Rodgers. The 2002 speaker was Jonathan
Matthews,
a nationally recognized racewalker. The 2004 Banquet featured John "the
Penguin" Bingham.
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