by: Naomi Plasterer Maybe you’ve seen this sticker around town. On the back of cars. On water bottles. On laptops. To some people, it’s a nice sticker of local Castle Peak or their favorite animal the wolf. I’ve had strangers at trailheads ask about the sticker. I’ve given strangers at trailheads stickers. But to me […]
Race Report: Leadville Trail 100 Run – My First Hundred Miler
By Rebekah McWin Running a hundred miler had been on my bucket list since getting into trail running back in 2018, but living in the flatlands of Memphis with only 3 or 4 trail running options left me with feelings of inadequacy in regards to distance, vert and terrain. Even with the limitations I felt, […]
Broken Arrow Skyrace: Pancake Breakfast & Aid Station Volunteers Needed!
One of our favorite fall events is back and scheduled for 3 days of running fun on Oct 1-3!Come lend a hand at the Broken Arrow Skyrace- we have 2 unique volunteering opportunities to choose from. New this year is a pancake breakfast and DPMR will be flipping flapjacks and earning tips. Or head on […]
Race Report by Angela Stark: Castle Peak 100K
In the winter of 2021, while there was still snow on the ground, I decided I needed a new challenge. I stumbled on the Castle Peak 100K website while looking for spring/summer ultras in California. I thought it was an auspicious sign when I saw the event was being held on my birthday and I […]
Race Report: Western States 2021, by Steve Rowbury
June 27, 3:50am This is it. The culmination of more than 18 months of anticipation and preparation. I can’t quite believe it but I’m climbing out from Robie Point and feeling strong. 18 days earlier I had run this section, visualizing this moment with 3 main hopes: that it will still be dark, that I […]
Summer is here and so is Trail Bingo!
DPMR and Reno Running Company have teamed up to bring you a great summer trail challenge and a chance to win some cool prizes. It’s simple- here’s how it works: Sign up at Reno Running Company’s website HERE. They’ll email you the rules, routes and that all-important Bingo card (sorry- no sneak peeks). Then get […]
Starting June 8th: DPMR Speedwork for Beginners on Mt. Rose co-hosted by Reno Running Company!
Get ready to up your speed game! Did you know that if you want to run faster then you have to practice running faster? Speed workouts train you how to output more effort, maintain a higher cadence, and mentally cope with some physical discomfort while running. If you practice this skill once or twice per […]
Trailwork is back this June 17th!
Trail stewardship is at the core of what we believe at Donner Party Mountain Runners- to give back to the trails that we all use and love. Join us as we partner with Truckee Donner Land Trust for a trail maintenance day on June 17th, 2021. Space is limited; please register HERE.
Castle Peak 100K Registration is now open!
Mark your calendar and start training for one of the most epic races out there- the Castle Peak 100K. Proudly produced by Donner Party Mountain Runners; race date is set for August 14th, 2021. Your finish will earn you 4 UTMB Points and a WSER qualifier for 2022! There’s a new course for 2021, more […]
New in the DPMR Store- Winter Gear
There’s new winter DPMR gear in stock! Check out the Men’s and Women’s long-sleeve Rabbit shirts or the new fleece-lined beanie that are guaranteed to keep you cozy on your next chilly adventure. Click your way over to the online store and check out the new goods or grab yourself a deal on last season’s […]
