The GRRC Summer Picnic & Membership Meeting starts at 10:30 AM on August 9, 2026, giving you a reasonable window to arrive at the Pond View Rd venue in Henrietta, New York without an extremely early departure. This is a free event, so there's no entry fee to manage. Classified as a non-traditional running event, this gathering combines social and organizational elements with the running community. If you're traveling to upstate New York during peak summer, this offers a low-pressure opportunity to connect with local runners and the Genesee Road Runners Club. Check with the organizers in advance about specific activities planned and any amenities available at the venue, as details beyond the basic event structure aren't specified.
From the Race Organizer
The GRRC summer picnic and membership meeting will be at the Hopkins Point Lodge at Mendon Ponds Park. Open to members, members' guests, and potential members. This does include a membership meeting, which might be unappealing to children. There are no children's amenities at or near the lodge. The club will provide grilled items, and attendees are asked to bring a dish or drink to share. Registration will be open through the day of the picnic, but to ensure we have the right amount of food, members are urged to register in advance. We don't want to over or under order! *We do our best to ensure everyone can eat something from the club offerings. If you have severe dietary restrictions or allergies, please contact us BEFORE you register, and we'll try to accommodate you. Please understand, we may not be able to meet everyone's needs, despite our best efforts and the dish-to-share nature of the event may mean needing to confirm ingredients before choosing something you didn't bring. Activities Times are approximate. 10:30 a.m.: Welcome & Check-in 10:45 a.m.: Choice of trails, road, or hybrid to Wild Wings Center * ; there will be some route slips and maps 12:30 p.m.: Bring dishes and drinks to share to the buffet table while the grilled items get started 1:00 p.m. : First of the grilled items become available! Membership meeting occurs during lunch. Throughout Event: Lawn games and tabletop activities available for those who may not want to do a workout or who may be done earlier than others. Participants are welcome to bring their own games to add to the mix! *Wild Wings Center is free, but they are funded by donations and product sales, so please consider contributing, if you visit and are able. Directions: Option A From Clover St./65, turn onto Hopkins Point Road (east side of Clover, between Tobin Rd. and Sasan Pkwy. (both on west side of Clover)) Stay to right where it becomes Pond View Road (Hopkins Point veers left at that point) Take right into driveway to Hopkins Point Lodge (if you miss it, you'll end up at a shelter, not the lodge) Option B From Clover St./65, turn onto Canfield Road (east side of Clover, between Reeves Rd. and Tobin Rd. (both on west side of Clover)) Take first right onto Hopkins Point Rd. Turn left onto Pond View Road (Hopkins Point veers right at that point) Take right into driveway to Hopkins Point Lodge (if you miss it, you'll end up at a shelter, not the lodge) Meeting Agenda State of the Club Call for Directors
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When is GRRC Summer Picnic & Membership Meeting 2026 — Henrietta, NY?
GRRC Summer Picnic & Membership Meeting 2026 — Henrietta, NY takes place on August 9, 2026. The race is held in Henrietta, New York.
Where is GRRC Summer Picnic & Membership Meeting 2026 — Henrietta, NY held?
GRRC Summer Picnic & Membership Meeting 2026 — Henrietta, NY is held at Pond View Rd in Henrietta, New York.
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