Running Club

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The purpose of this organization shall be to provide a community for competitive runners at UIC where new personal records will be set, friendships will be formed, and leaders will be developed. To provide a community for runners at UIC who want to continue running competitively to set new personal records. To reach this goal, the club will compete nationally against other top clubs when possible, including at NIRCA Regionals and Nationals for Cross Country and Track, and at NIRCA sponsored meets or races with NIRCA teams for Cross Country and Track. In addition, the club will also compete against varsity squads from D-I, D- II, D-III, and NAIA as preparation for those major races. Funds for the club will be raised through various other fundraising activities, as well as through funding from the University of Illinois. The club also will maintain its status as a Registered Student Organization (RSO).

National Governing Body

National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA)

Title Member Email
President Colum McNally cmcna2@uic.edu
Vice President Yonik Perez ypere5@uic.edu
Treasurer Fernando Garnica fgarn@uic.edu
Secretary Gerard Wilbert gwilb2@uic.edu
Social Media Daniel Sanchez dsanc35@uic.edu
Advisor Unsal Ozdogru uozdogru@uic.edu

Practice Schedule

  • Tuesdays 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm @ SRF Racquetball Court 3 (3rd Floor)
  • Wednesdays 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm @ SRF Racquetball Court 3 (3rd Floor)
  • Thursdays 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm @ SRF Racquetball Court 3 (3rd Floor)

Connect

Instagram: Runclub_UIC

Club Management