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Evanston Running Club (ERC)


Our Mission
The Evanston Running Club is a diverse community of runners of all ages and abilities. Through training, group running experiences, and participation in running events, we encourage and support our members to attain their running goals, foster a spirit of camaraderie, and give back to the local running community.

Our History
The Evanston Running Club was formed in 1973 by a group of Evanston runners at the YMCA indoor track who wanted to connect with other local runners. The club was incorporated in 1975 with Bruce Holmes as president. The club, in addition to helping runners meet other runners, provided monthly educational programs, promoted friendly competitions with Sunday morning races, published a monthly newsletter, organized social events, and worked with other groups to set up larger, local races. Forty years later, the club has about 500 members of all ages and abilities. 

Read more out our MILESTONES here.


Our Leadership Team 2024

President                         Tiffany Williams-Cobleigh                              
Vice President  Amy Kappeler Gingold  
Treasurer  Dan Broughton  
Secretary
 Simon Morris
Board Members  Jerry Brennan
Chris Deeney
Rebecca Devine  
  Mark Forquer
Kathy Henke
Kevin McGirl
Borislava Miltcheva
Elizabeth O’Connor
Ramon Ramos
  Melissa Ramsey  
Scott Siegel
  Lyle Smart  
  Nancy Werner  
   
 

Past Presidents


- Bruce Holmes - 1975

Jesse Bond - 1976

Jim Mitchell - 1977

Howard (Hardy) Will - 1978

Janet Swenson -1979

Jack Snarr - 1980

John Fell - 1981

Hillis Howe - 1982

Eric Swenson - 1983

Allan Giese - 1984

Carle Rollins - 1985 -1986

Horst Steinfels - 1987 - 1989

Milan Adrian - 1990

Chris Nemeth - 1991-1992

Gary Peterson - 1993

Andy Oakley - 1994

Keith Holzmueller - 1995 - 1999

Stefano Mereu - 2000 - 2001

Greg Seeger - 2002 - 2007

Dave Boyce - 2008

Alvah White - 2009 - 2013

Nichelle Pajeau - 2014

Chuck Janczy - 2015 - 2016

Kevin McGirl - 2017-2018
- Melissa Ramsey - 2019-2022
- Rebecca Devine - 2023