Empire One Running Club

RACE UPDATE: 6/11/26

To mitigate the elevated risks associated with today's high temperatures and humidity, tonight's race will start at the BOTTOM instead of the TOP as originally scheduled. This will allow finishers to be closer to more water/aid/air conditioning. We will have a jug of water and a jug of gatorade at the finish.

The race start will be pushed to 6:35 to give people time to get down to the start line.

The direction is still left.

The WGBT is forecasted to be 79F at race start (higher in the direct sun). That is at the high end of RED FLAG conditions, so please be aware of that and adjust your pace accordingly.

-Matt Geanacopoulos, Race Director

REMINDER: The Stanley Park races start tomorrow.

This weekly 𝟯-𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 is located entirely within scenic 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 in Westfield, MA.

The course consists of field, trails, and approximately 10% paved road.

The race is 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 and attracts 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.

Age records are kept and prizes are awarded weekly to winners in selected male and female categories. The remaining prizes are distributed in a lottery drawing.

𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 & 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦
Weekly runs are held 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 at 𝟲:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 (registration starts at 5:30pm) from April 27 through Aug. 31, with a friendly 8-week “Point Series” competition (May 4 – June 29). There is no race on Memorial Day, May 25.

𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Stanley Park
400 Western Ave
Westfield, MA 01086

Registration at the Children’s Pavilion ( #45 on this map: https://www.stanleypark.org/park-maps).

𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧
$5 for current EORC members (membership paid for 2026)
$7 for non-members
Free for ages 16 and under and 70+
$2 for new and replacement bibs (you can use your Elks/Ashley Race bib at the Stanley races)
𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦
Commencing on Monday, May 4, the 8-Week “Points” Race Series will held through June 29. Awards will be presented on Monday, July 6.

Trophies will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Finishers. In addition, Trophies will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Age Division Finishers.

Competitors must complete a minimum of 7 races to be eligible for a Trophy.

Age Divisions:
• 1–16
• 17–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60–69
• 70+

Points in the series are scored as follows:

The First Place Finisher in each weekly race receives 1000 Points. The remaining finishers receive points based on this formula: Each competitor’s time is divided in to the First Place Finishers time and then that time is multiplied by 1000. All weekly points are cumulative for eight weeks and the competitors with the highest amount of points after eight weeks, will determine our Awards Winners.

Hope to see you there!

Park Maps at Stanley Park of Westfield Download and view park maps and get directions to Stanley Park in Westfield Massachusetts.

Congratulations to our club runners who completed the 130th Boston Marathon:

Hiram Cruz & Angel Robles
Finish Net: 03:23:59
Pace: 07:47..............
Christine Dunn
Time: 03:30:44
Pace: 08:03..............
Debra Hevey
Finish Net: 03:59:17
Pace: 09:08..............
Brian Farmer
Time: 04:23:33
Pace: 10:04..............
Michael Kent
Finish Net: 04:27:55
Pace: 10:14..............
Olivia Bischoff
Finish Net: 4:54:41
Pace: 11:15..............
William Romito
Finish Net: 05:35:39
Pace: 12:49

🌲🏃‍♂️ Let’s goooooo!

After a long, cold winter, there’s nothing better than getting back outside—fresh air, warm sun, and beautiful miles around Ashley Reservoir.

Join us this Thursday night for the Holyoke Elks 5K/8K series.
⏰ 6:30 PM start | 📍 Ashley Reservoir
💲 $5 members / $7 non-members

Stick around after at the Elks for results and some post-run socializing!