In 2019, we wrote a newsletter answering the question, "What exactly is Woodlands Running Co.? (that blog post found HERE). In it, we shared what we are and are not, our mission statement to Celebrate the Adventure of Running, and how there is no one group owner. Woodlands is for the collective 'us', and that 'us' includes all kinds of humans and pets. We all (and that all includes you) think it's cool to do cool shit for cool shit's sake, not for a profit or for relevance but because it feels so damn good to run around like we're kids again.
In this playful spirit, we are excited to announce the creation of the Woodlands Running Co. Endurance Team. Putting our business and community partnerships where our proverbial mouth is, this team reflects our values as it is meant for everyone, regardless of experience, pace, race results, distance, etc. If you love running and want to give back to the running community, you should apply.
As a member of the Woodlands Endurance Team, you pledge to participate in the following activities:
Trail Work: Volunteer for a minimum of 2 AWTA trail workdays each calendar year. Depending on the 2021 trail work calendar, participation in an AWTA race (Mt. Ashland Hillclimb, Bandersnatch/Lewis Loop) as a participant or volunteer will fulfill one required day.
Local Race Participation: Run in a minimum of 3 local races each calendar year, with one being a trail race.
Local Race Volunteer: Volunteer at a minimum of 1 local race each calendar year.
Social Media Engagement
Group Run Engagement
As a member of the Woodlands Endurance Team, you will have access to the following perks:
Sporthill race & training gear
Entry into WRC races, and priority access to free/discounted entries to other local (RVR) and regional races
Team Discount on additional gear from Sporthill
Team Discount on running gear from Rogue Valley Runners
Exclusive team benefits from team sponsors
Priority access to team discounts from race sponsors (Hoka One One, Tailwind, etc)
Team Discount on Woodlands Running Co. Gear
Free race/training plans from Woodlands Endurance Coaching
Your running adventures shared through various social media channels
The opportunity to shape the future and broaden the connections of the Southern Oregon running community
A team filled with camaraderie, training partners, shared goals, and support for one another and for our communities.
For this first year, we will be selecting up to 10 men and 10 women to be a part of the 2021 team. Our goal is to expand the team to more members, new sports, and more locations in the near future. The application process is found HERE and will run through March 7. We will announce the new team the week of March 8.
The days are longer, March is bringing warmer weather, Roxy Ann is opening earlier and closing later, a Saturday group run is planned for the 20th in Ashland - more adventures indeed.