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Volunteer
The Rochester Running Club is always looking for volunteers! Fill out a volunteer form to tell us about your interests or skills and be added to our volunteer mailing list.
As a thank you, each volunteer will be automatically entered into our volunteer appreciation program.
Each time you volunteer, please fill out the following form (also can be found HERE):
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Save the Track
Soldiers Memorial Field Track
During the summer of 2019 the over 90-year-old historic cinder track was in danger of being paved. A grassroots effort engaged with the City of Rochester to preserve and maintain a soft surface regulation track at Soldiers Memorial Field Park. Construction was completed June 2020.
The Save the Track design included several improvements and upgrades:
- Transitioned the material to a mixture used on the warning tracks at professional ballfields. This allows for appropriate and affordable maintenance.
- Installed a geogrid in the track to help support the weight of vehicles and trailers and prevent rutting during events like Rochesterfest.
- Improved and added drainage around the track. This will help drain the water away from the track, returning it to use much quicker and also help prevent rutting.
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