BaseCamp

08/28/2026

🌟 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Ray Markunas 🌟

Leadership isn’t just about making decisions behind the scenes—it’s about leading from the front, and this week’s spotlight member proves it every single day. We are thrilled to highlight the Chairman of our Board of Directors, Ray Markunas!

The Road Back to the Finish Line 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Ray is having an absolute benchmark year, but his success didn't come without serious grit. After facing a long, tough road following hip surgery, Ray put in the work through endless physical therapy and strength & conditioning sessions to get back to form.

His patience and determination paid off in a massive way: Ray is officially having an outstanding bounce-back year and has already conquered two triathlons post-recovery! 🏅🔥

Leading the Pack 🏔️🚴

As Chairman, Ray leads by example in everything he does. You won't just find him steering the club’s direction—you’ll find him setting the pace out in the field. Whether it’s group cycling rides, mountain hikes, or rugged trail races, Ray is right out front inspiring everyone around him to push harder.

Join us in the comments! 👇 Ray’s comeback story is proof that hard work and consistency pay off. Drop a "WAY TO GO RAY!" or leave a comment celebrating his incredible recovery and leadership below! 👏🎉

08/07/2026

REMINDER

Tomorrow (8/8) there is a Race Series event at the Three Bridges Five Miler. As such, there will be no group run from BaseCamp.

For those cyclist not running the race, we will meet at 8 AM at BaseCamp for our usual 15/30/45 mile road ride.

07/28/2026

Thank you to Kelly Shanklin for taking the time to share your story and preparation for athletics at Rutgers university with our BCAC XC group. It is inspiring to see local athletes come give back to the next generation!

07/20/2026

Where miles meet smiles!

07/15/2026

🌟 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Chris Gartlgruber (aka CEEME RUN) 🌟

If you’ve been anywhere near the track, BaseCamp event or a local race lately, you’ve definitely seen this week’s spotlight member in action. Today, we are celebrating the one and only Chris Gartlgruber—though most of you probably know him by his fitting alter-ego, CEEME RUN! 🏃‍♂️💨

The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete 🏋️‍♂️🏁

Chris is the definition of an all-around accomplished athlete. He doesn't just stick to one lane; he conquers them all. Whether he is crushing his Track Attack workouts, putting in the grueling work for Hyrox training,, or pacing through various community runs, Chris brings 100% effort to everything he does.

The Ultimate Supporter (Now with Backup!) 📣❤️

As impressive as his athletic resume is, what truly sets Chris apart is his heart. Chris is the guy who shows up for everyone. He is always on the sidelines or running alongside teammates to offer encouragement and push others to their limits.

Now that Chris has officially entered retirement, he’s taking his support crew to the next level. Instead of just showing up solo, he has been inviting his entire family out to cheer on and support the rest of the club! Talk about a team player.

Join us in the comments! 👇 Chris has spent so much time cheering for all of us, so let’s flood the comments and cheer for him! Drop a "Thank you, Chris!" or congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement below! 🥂👏

07/10/2026

Check it out, Saturday pacers get ready :) !

Coming soon, our 12 week training plan to help get you ready for the Half! 📈🏃‍♀️

Thanks to Pro-Activity for putting it together, and thanks to BaseCamp run club for supporting with their weekly group long run on Saturdays. They'll be tailoring their weekly runs to help particpants build smartly and perform better.

Keep an eye out here and in our email newsletters for more details!

06/16/2026

🌟 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Today, we are celebrating a massive double milestone! We always say our members are high-achievers, but these two incredible women just took things to a whole new level by earning their postgraduate degrees. Join us in celebrating the brains, strength, and dedication of Stacey and Courtney!

Stacey: The Ultimate Multi-Tasker 🩺🎓

Stacey is already an accomplished Physician Assistant, but she didn’t stop there. She just graduated with her MBA from the Boston University Questrom School of Business! Balancing a demanding healthcare career with rigorous business school is a massive undertaking, but as a Boston Marathon finisher, Stacey clearly knows exactly what it takes to power through a long term grind.

Courtney: The Master of Education (and Juggling!) 🍎🎓

Huge congratulations to Courtney for earning her Master of Arts in Education from Stockton University! Courtney perfectly embodies "getting it all done". She’s been successfully juggling work, her own training, and dedicating her time to serving on the BaseCamp board. Now that the textbooks are officially closed and school is out, we think it’s the perfect time for her to start that marathon training. Who is going to help us hold her to it? 😉

Join us in the comments!

👇 Drop a "Congratulations!" below to celebrate these two powerhouse women. Balancing higher education, careers, community service, and running is no easy feat, and we are incredibly proud to have them in our club! 👏🎉

06/15/2026

Only TWO WEEKS until the start of our youth running program. Don’t miss out, register today!

06/02/2026

Congratulations to this years 2026 John E Schaible Jr Memorial Scholarship award winner Patrick Palma!

05/14/2026

Registration is now open for our BCAC Youth Running program! Head to basecamp31.org/youthrunning to learn more and register!