DATES: Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, April 15th – May 20th, 2025
TIME: 5:15 pm on for demos, 6 pm run, followed by socializing after!
WHERE: Locations to vary each week (see below, updated based on conditions)
COST: Free
CONTACT: Krissi Polentz, 415-518-4632, krissi@donnerpartymountainrunners.com
Some of our most fun events every year, the Newbies Runs in partnership with Tahoe Mountain Sports return for another edition! Expect this series to kickstart your stoke for the incoming running season, whether you’re transitioning from snow to dirt or picking up running for the first time. Shake up your running routine with local and maybe new-to-you locations during this six week long series. If you’re looking for training partners, accountabilibuddies, or just people to enjoy post-activity beers with, the DPMR Newbies Runs are for you! This group run is truly designed for ALL running levels.
Locations: these are subject to change as conditions evolve closer to each week – keep an eye out on this page & social media for updates
- April 15th: Farad Tahoe Pyramid Trail
- April 22nd: Donner Picnic Area, off Hwy 89
- April 29th: Prosser Dam
- May 6th: Carpenter Valley, Tahoe Donner
- May 13th: Waddle Ranch
- May 20th: Glacier Way Trailhead, Tahoe Donner
What to bring? Running shoes and a desire to have fun! You’re welcome to bring any hydration or other running gear that will make the run comfortable for you. Be laced up and ready to go as the run starts at 6:00 PM sharp! The first run will be exactly 30 minutes, regardless of how fast you run. And if you have the time, hang out afterwards to socialize over beverages (beverages compliments of DPMR).
Demos and prizes:
As with each year, we are also planning to have shoe & gear demos, as well as shoe facilitated by Tahoe Mountain Sports. All events will also be sponsored by Gnarly Nutrition, who will be providing their Hydrate and Fuel2O products!
The weekly shoe and gear demos are the following (subject to change):
- April 15th: Nnormal
- April 22nd: Salomon
- April 29th: Altra, Instinct (vests)
- May 6th: Hoka
- May 13th: Dynafit, Julbo, Rab
- May 20th: On Running, OOfos, Black Diamond (poles)
As a DPMR sponsored group run, and in order to make these runs fun and safe for everyone, we ask all participants to abide by the DPMR Code of Conduct. This includes being respectful and welcoming of everyone and, please, leave furry friends at home.
See you there!
Donner Party Mountain Runners is a grassroots non-profit running club with a mission to inform, inspire, and connect mountain runners in Truckee-Tahoe. The Newbies Run Club is free to everyone, but please consider joining the club to help support this group run and take advantage of a wide range of membership perks. Join online today at http://donnerpartymountainrunners.com/join-now/
Can’t wait to start! And see you, guys!