One of the greatest trail running races and festivals in the world is happening in Chamonix, France from August 22-28 – the Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc or UTMB, which many consider the de facto World Championship of trail running. Nearly 10,000 athletes will compete over 7 races of various distances throughout the week, culminating […]
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DPMR Weekly Social Run & Hangout @ Alibi Public House, Truckee
We are excited to create even more opportunity for connections for Tahoe/Truckee mountain runners by kicking off a weekly social run on Tuesday evenings starting on May 17th to go through our 2022 running season until sometime mid-Fall. Photo credit: Krissi Polentz These runs will depart from the Trout Creek Pocket Park, northwest corner of Bridge and Jiboom […]
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Where To Go For a Vert Sufferfest
Trail running is often times synonymous with lots of elevation gain, whether that be simply because that's where the trails are (going up and down passes, mountains and drainages), or because it seems to be a point of pride among race directors to make their … Read More... about Where To Go For a Vert Sufferfest

Canyons Endurance Run Cal 2 Aid Station Report
By Carol Patterson Don’t feel like running a 50K? 100K? Need a day off? Feeling a little low, bunky? Lift your spirits: VOLUNTEER to help those your fellow trails mates and have a wonderful time doing it. Aid station (AS) work is a … Read More... about Canyons Endurance Run Cal 2 Aid Station Report

Member Highlight – Christie Jackson
Interview by Chris Cloyd: "Christie Jackson is one of the few DPMR members I knew before we connected through running. I've been so fortunate to meet so many wonderful friends and acquaintances through trail running in general and DPMR, … Read More... about Member Highlight – Christie Jackson

The Lake Sonoma 50 Relentless Roller Coaster
The Facts Location: Lake Sonoma, CADistance: 50 miles (watch recorded 49), 10,200ft elevation gainDate: April 9th, 2021Time: 9h 16minResult: 8th Female, 2nd Age Group, 29th OverallWeather: Sunny (low 40F, high 75F), some breeze.Course: Trail except the first … Read More... about The Lake Sonoma 50 Relentless Roller Coaster

Book of the Month: Eat & Run by Scott Jurek
A couple of months ago, DPMR member Kari Brandt was giving away a few running related books. I hadn't read any of them and thought that they would be great books to have as part of the book of the month series. I will also happily pass them along afterwards! … Read More... about Book of the Month: Eat & Run by Scott Jurek

What if running was the focus of your next vacation?
With borders starting to open, the opportunities for travel are coming back. And why not combine it with running? I love running as a way to discover a new city, checking out some of the sights before they get crowded. More and more, my vacations have taken me … Read More... about What if running was the focus of your next vacation?

Member Highlight: Denver Armstrong
My new neighbor crossed the street into my driveway, holding up the recent issue of the Sierra Sun "Is this you?" Prominently featured on the front page of the newspaper was my 2018 finish at the Western States 100. My wife and I had moved into the small … Read More... about Member Highlight: Denver Armstrong

Book of the Month – A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio
March was Women's History Month, which is set aside to honor women's contributions in American History. I decided that Mirna Valerio (@themirnavator), and her book, A Beautiful Work in Progress fit well within that theme. Mirna has focused her life on … Read More... about Book of the Month – A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio

Broken Arrow introduces Elite Housing Program
If you are familiar with the Broken Arrow Skyrace- and how could you not be- you know how community-minded this race has become for the Truckee-Tahoe area. Every year the race designates a portion of their proceeds to select groups, and in the past this has … Read More... about Broken Arrow introduces Elite Housing Program

The Donner Party Mountain Runners Summer Picnic, presented by Tahoe Mountain Sports
Calling all running friends to our FREE Summer Picnic, Kids Race, and Group Runs!! All members are invited to join us for our Summer Picnic on June 5, 2022 from 11am - 2pm at the Donner Lake West End Beach Pavilion in Truckee (39.320943, -120.290443). We … Read More... about The Donner Party Mountain Runners Summer Picnic, presented by Tahoe Mountain Sports