Notch
Race Team
The competitive side. We race the seven event USATF-NE Grand Prix as a club, across every age and gender division. Free coaching, group workouts, and free childcare at every Grand Prix race. All paces welcome.
Formed 2019 · All divisions
Meters for Liters
On the board
Four social runs, every week, all year. No registration, no sign up, no dues. Just turn up.
Know where you’re going
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Short loop or long loop, your call when you get there.
Race team
Seven races.
All paces.
Our race team competes in the USATF-NE Grand Prix, seven races across the season. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to race with us, whatever your pace. We train hard to set PRs and we celebrate every single teammate who does.
Team records
Every club best, in one place
We keep a running sheet of every Notch club record across the distances and divisions. Beat one and your name goes on it.
View team recordsNext season
The USATF-NE Grand Prix schedule for the coming season has not been released yet. When it lands we will post it here and send it to the list.
Do I have to use the Notch coach?
No. We offer free coaching and workouts, but keep your own coach if you want to. Most of us find hard sessions as a group lift everybody up. But sometimes you want that person who just gets you. You do you.
Which divisions are you recruiting?
All of them. Whether you race female 18 to 39 or male 70 to 79, we would love to have you. No age or gender requirements.
Do I have to come to practice?
Nope. It will probably help, but there are no attendance requirements. We do love a great turnout.
Do I have to run all seven races?
No. But they are the primary objective for the team, so come to as many as you can.
Can I join if I belong to another club?
Yes. Lots of us are members of several. The only time you must choose is for USATF races, where you can represent one team only.
Are there non alcoholic options?
Yes. The taprooms where our workouts end serve their own NA beer, alongside GUS sodas and water.
What about childcare?
Free, at every Grand Prix race, at no cost to you. Being a parent shouldn’t mean your career is over. Bring the kids, run your best, and they will be there to cheer you on.
How do I learn more?
Join the email list below, or just show up to one of our social runs and find us.
Leadership
Who runs this
Dan Donato
President
Ran in high school, strayed to rugby in college, came back after. Started the Wednesday social run from Notch Salem in 2016, formed the first race team in 2019, and opened Boston in 2021. Race Director for NorthShore RunFest and Mayor’s Mile.
Jordan Kinley
Coach
Raised on the west coast, ran Division 1 as a miler, then moved up in distance and won Santa Rosa and Thunder Road. Director of Wholesale at Tracksmith. Lives in Salem.
Kristin Gendron
Women’s Captain, Open
Bio coming soon.
Greg Keras
Men’s Captain, Open
Came to running after college baseball. Found Notch after moving to Salem during the pandemic and has got stronger ever since, most recently a marathon PR in Berlin.
JH Forster
Men’s Captain, Master’s
Bio coming soon.
Carrie Furnari
Women’s Captain, Master’s
Grew up in Marblehead and lives there now. Ran track at Marblehead High, class of 2000 with Shalane Flanagan. Marathon PR of 3:06 and chasing the sub three.
Alyssa Arre
Team Archivist
Favorite distance is the mile. Works as a data analyst and is bringing that to the team’s running and racing data.
Chuck Anderson
Athlete Rep, Boston
Bio coming soon.
Chris Mancini
Athlete Rep, Salem
Joined after admiring the singlets from afar. What he lacks in speed he makes up for in enthusiasm. Lives in Swampscott and plays drums in a Halloween themed rockabilly band.
Partners
Who’s supporting
the club?
Notch Run Club is bolstered by businesses who believe in what we’re building. Their support does more than fund a run club. It strengthens the neighborhoods we live in and celebrates the people who show up week after week.
Official Beer Partner
Footwear & Apparel
Official Flooring
Historical Tours
Design Partner
Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
Join the list
Get the
email
One email, not many. Route changes, weather calls, the Grand Prix schedule when it drops, and how to get on the race team. Nothing else, and you can leave any time.
Questions
Send us a message
Anything you want to ask before you turn up, about the social runs, the race team, childcare, partnering with the club. It comes straight to us.
Or just show up
There is no registration for the social runs. If you have friends who have thought about joining us on a Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday, tell them they are welcome regardless of how long it takes them to get from start to finish.
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Meters
for Liters
Our social runs. Four a week, from two Notch taprooms, open to every human and many dogs. We don’t care about your pace. People run the route, people walk the route, and both are just great. There is no registration. You show up.
Wed · Thu · Sat · Sun