The prime object of Hughesville Running Club shall be the promotion and encouragement of long distance running or walking and the education of the public to its benefits and hold championships, races on the road or track, lectures, fun runs, other educational activities, demonstrations, clinics and social events; to print and publish books, magazines and newsletter; make awards; and do all such other things as may be conducive to the encouragement of running.
Other objectives are to engage in community activities, to publicize by appropriate means the benefits of long distance running or walking as a means of physical fitness.
Hughesville Running Club will be a chapter of the Road Runners Club Of America and all measures adopted by that body will be considered by this organization.
Individuals who wish to participate in the activities of this organization shall submit dues and an application for membership.
This is a non-profit organization. Dues, entry fees, and other monies received by the organization will be spent entirely for carrying out the stated purpose to the organization and will be empowered to participate in fund-raising activities.
All we require is heart and desire. Ability is not a consideration.
Questions or comments? Contact:
Craig Barrett, president
301-751-6094
craig@hughesvillerunningclub.com
Craig,
Do you know if anyone has logged the distance for the three notch trail in Charlotte Hall. I did map the route on mapmyrun.com, but it was only a guess. It’s a great trail for a quick run or a good out and back.
Thanks,
Jim Martin
Hi Jim,
According to the trail website, it looks like the section from Hughesville to Charlotte Hall is about 2.5 miles. I’m looking forward to using it myself. It beats running up and down Route 231 and Route 5.
Here’s the trail website —>
http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/facilities/threenotchtrail.asp
Here’s a map of the trail —>
http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/docs/threenotchmap.pdf
Here’s a fact sheet on the trail —>
http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/docs/threenotchtrailhandoutb.pdf
I plan on writing about it and taking pictures after the Festival.
See you on September 6th!
Craig
Craig,
I attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for completion of Phase II of the Three Notch Trail yesterday.
After the ceremony some of us ran the new portion of the trail.
According to my Garmin Forerunner, the distance from the Senior Center to Deborah Drive was 2.06 miles, making a nice 4 mile run down and back.
This could be extended if I had started from closer to the Library.
Hi Jeff,
That’s good to know. I’ve drove over to the Senior Center to check the trail out last week. I also called the Dept of Parks about the No Parking signs at Deborah Dr. I found out one could park at the Senior or the Visitors Center, but not at Deborah Dr.
Ray Mertz’s project, Hughesville Station, has plans for a trail to connect to the Three Notch Trail. I think that’s good news. I don’t know where the proposed trail in Charles County will be. When I find out, I’ll post it.
See you Saturday!
Craig
A week and a half ago, I think, I drove up on a whim and did my evening run on the trail. I think I had 3mi from the northern end to the library, or to the south end — it goes south of the library actually. I also ran the residential cul-de-sacs at the north end, and around the path outside the Veterans’ home. Picked up almost a 12mi run out of it, and enjoyed it.