Rockland Road Runners Association

Organizes Team RRR to compete in New York Road Runners’ Club Points races, achieving consistent top-ten finishes across multiple divisions.

Organizes and promotes multiple annual races including the South Nyack 10-Miler (held for at least 36 years), the Rockland Alumni Cross Country Run (40th anniversary in 2023), and the Breathe Easy 5K Run/Walk. These events are part of a calendar of local running activities spanning 5K, 10K, trail runs, and a 24-hour event across Rockland County and surrounding areas.

Hosts regular group runs nearly every day of the year, including weekday and weekend training runs aligned with spring and fall marathons, impromptu runs at Rockland Lake State Park, and structured weekly runs such as The BRUN on Wednesdays across the Tappan Zee Bridge. Offers safe scenic courses with water stops and supports runners of all skill levels.

Provides logistical and motivational support for members participating in major races, including organizing chartered buses and carpools to tri-state area races, and offering a members-only charter bus to the NYC Marathon start with restrooms, fuel supplements, and encouragement.

Runs a 14-week summer track program annually from May through September, featuring weekly coached sessions at locations including Pearl River High School, Dominican University, and Tallman Mountain State Park. Includes structured interval training, speed and endurance development, and concludes with a 3-mile time trial. Programs serve runners of all ages and abilities, averaging 20–30 participants per session.

Offers a youth running program for children in grades K–8 of all fitness levels, providing instruction in running fundamentals through age-appropriate coached workouts and structured evening sessions starting at 6:00 PM.

Funds and awards the Bruce Yang Memorial Scholarship annually, providing two $2,000 scholarships to Rockland County high school seniors who participate in track/cross country and have volunteered at RRR events. Also awards additional runner-up, honorable mention, and finalist scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,500, with discretionary smaller awards given each year.

Provides volunteer opportunities for members to support Rockland Road Runners races and community initiatives, and participates in the Adopt-A-Road program by maintaining a designated stretch of county road at Rockland Lake State Park four times per year.

Raises over $100,000 annually for local charitable organizations through club-sponsored races, with documented annual donations exceeding $25,000 to groups such as United Hospice of Rockland, Rockland Family Shelter, and People to People.

Holds five annual general meetings in Rockland County featuring guest speakers and event updates, hosts a monthly holiday party in December with food, drinks, and raffles, and conducts an annual awards ceremony in January to recognize outstanding member contributions, including the RRR Club Service Award.

Operates an informative website and social media presence, maintains a photo archive of club events, and organizes internal communications and event promotion through digital platforms.