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Carpet Capital Running Club
The Dalton Track Club was formed in 1982 by a group of local runners who wanted a name to go on their shirts at local races. The name was soon changed to the Carpet Capital Running Club and the membership grew to include recreational as well as competitive runners. Now a member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), the club not only manages a number of local races but also holds social events that provide activities for the entire family. And by working with local organizations such as Carter Hope Center , Bradley Wellness Center , and Dalton / Whitfield Education Foundations, helps promote awareness of community services. A calendar of club activities is listed below but be sure to check the website for the latest updates.
Read more about our history
For a full calendar of CCRC events >>click here
Events
March St. Patrick 's Day 2 Mile Run
• Various locations around Dalton
• Emphasis on having fun but awards are still given for overall and age groups winners.
• Drawings for door prizes.
• Pizza and soft drinks served afterward.
• Great for a family outing; Run with your children
Road trip to out of town race
• A selected race within a couple of hours drive.
• Meet in Dalton and travel together.
• Eat lunch together (or maybe brunch) after the race before heading home.
July Summer track meet series
• Geared toward the younger generation but adult participation is strongly encouraged.
• Events range from 50 meters to a 5K including a couple relays.
• Ribbons awarded in age categories for each event.
October Fall festival
• 4-5 mile run for those interested.
• Activities for the kids (hay ride, mini race, trampoline, etc.)
• Hamburger / hot dog cookout (bring a dessert or covered dish).
• Special emphasis on inviting new members and other non-member runners.
December Jingle Bell Run
• Held at City Park School .
• Black Jack competition with cards determined by laps run
• Drawings for door prizes.
• Lasagna and covered dish dinner (lasagna supplied by the club).
• Bring a new toy to be donated as Christmas gifts.
• Election of officers for the following year.
TBA Adopt a Mile (usually quarterly).
• Saturday mornings at 9:00.
• Tibbs from Walnut Avenue to the I-75 bridge.
• Club pays for breakfast afterward.
Meetings
TBA Meetings with a speaker.
• Variety of topics related to running, exercise, nutrition, etc.
• Finger food provided or meet at a restaurant.
January CCRC banquet
• Catered meal, usually held at the Honeywell office building on Reed Road.
• Presentation of awards such as Runners of the Year.
• Sometimes with a speaker or slide show of club activities, both past and present.
• Not suitable for small children.
year round acitivity
All year Runner with highest points total from selected races around the area (11).
• Overall and age groups winners (male and female).
• Must volunteer to help with at least one race where the club is responsible for the timing.
• Prizes awarded at the January banquet.
Sat 7:30 a.m. Old Haig Mill Road from Brad Delay's house in Windemere subdivision.
• 5.65 miles out and back with 2,3, and 4 mile turn arounds marked.
• Moderately rolling except for a couple major hills at the far end turn around.
• Email sent out every week confirming starting time and participation (ask to get on this email list).
T/H 5:30 a.m. Bradley Wellness Center toward downtown Dalton, up Walnut Avenue, back on Greenwood, Tibbs, or College.
• Loops of approximately 6,7 and 8 miles.
• With the exception of Waugh Street hill for the 7 and 8 miles distances, the course is fairly flat.
• Typically, after a mile or so to warm up, runners will vary from a 7-8:30 pace with one stop to regroup.
Races with finish line duties where volunteers are needed (provides income for the club).
April_______Bradley Wellness Center Healthcare Classic 5K - in Dalton on Saturday morning.
August ___Calhoun Unity 5K Run - at Gordon Central High School in Calhoun on Thursday evening.
October____Carter Hope 5K - downtown Dalton on Saturday morning.
December___Silver Bell 5K - downtown Dalton on Friday evening.
Sponsored Race
December Carpet Capital 10 Miler (and 5K)
• Club members handle all race related duties from course setup to registration to finish line management.
• Eat lunch together after the race.
• RRCA state championship race for 10 miles (Road Runners Club of America)
• Member of the Georgia Run & See Grand Prix series.
• Member of the USATF Georgia Grand Prix (only 8 races in the entire state).
• Proceeds to benefit Dalton Education Foundation and Whitfield County Education Foundation.
Club Web Site - www.carpetcapitalrunningclub.com
• Latest news from not only the Dalton area but also from the running world in general.
• Race schedules and club events.
• Runner of the Year updates and points totals.
• Results and photos from races around the area.