About CRRC
The Cedar River Runners Club is dedicated to northeast Iowa’s most active running community – the Cedar Valley! Be a part of the family-friendly atmosphere at CRRC events year-round!
CRRC is an organization of running enthusiasts from Cedar Falls, Waterloo and surrounding areas. The club is committed to promoting the sport of recreational and/or competitive running and to supporting the goals and ambitions of members through activities, programs, and resources. Club membership offers many benefits and opportunities, including:
CRRC Hosted events: Celebrating over 30 years!
Sturgis Falls
CRRC celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the Sturgis Falls 5k and Half-Marathon this 2010. Along with the accompanying 5K, the two late-June races average more than 1,000 entrants. The Half-Marathon is run on Cedar Falls’ expansive paved trail system, while the 5K enjoys the scenery of the city’s shaded residential streets.
The course is USATF certified (TAC # 03003-MF)
Hit the Turkey Trot trail!
The annual Turkey Trot is held at Hartman Reserve in mid-November, and features a course that changes yearly. The approximately three-mile race covers dirt trails, steep climbs and treks through sandy riverbeds.
Hilltoppers
The Hilltoppers Summer running program is supported by the CRRC and designed to prepare junior high and high school runners for cross country, as well as helping local running enthusiasts improve their 5K race times.
The club meets three times a week for seven weeks through June and July. Registration forms are available each Spring at The Runner’s Flat (Cedar Falls), Scheels All Sports (Cedar Falls), Craft Cochran (Waterloo), Iowa Sports Supply (Cedar Falls).
Running Groups
Running groups meet weekly and year-round to train.
Opportunities for everyone regardless of age, speed, or condition.
Training groups meet regularly for marathon and interval training.
Sponsor of Hilltoppers summer running program for high school and college students
Newsletter
The Cedar River Runner is mailed to all club members and includes:
News of upcoming events
Calendar of running events along with race entry forms
Reports from local and regional races
Profiles on local, regional, and national running enthusiasts
Developments in the sport of running
