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 […]
Member Highlight- Jeff Reifers
Introduction by Steve Rowbury:“I first met Jeff running with DPMR about 5 years ago, and since then he has quickly become a great friend, and also someone I often look up to for guidance…both in ultra running and life in general. Affectionately known as Quadzilla (if you know him, you know why!), over the years […]
Spring Trail Conditions Update
It’s that time again! Our local trails are melting out quickly. Use the google sheet below to check out current conditions or update after your run. Spring 2020 Trail Conditions Please keep yourself informed of the current restrictions and guidelines from the CDC and state and local governments regarding social distancing, area closures, recreating close […]
30 days of 10 milers
By: Jesse Ellis “the Trailwhisperer” I have been honored to represent the Club at TRT 100 Miler & have been training hard to ensure a healthy solid performance at TRT. My two prep events have been canceled or moved. With the uncertainty of the next 60-90 days I have decided to challenge myself to completing […]
Update from Truckee Donner Land Trust Trail Ops 2020
From our friends at the Land Trust – Watch for TDLT/DPMR Trail Work Days on the calendar coming soon. It’s shaping up to be another full summer of trail work for the Truckee Donner Land Trust (TDLT)! Last year we saw the completion of four new miles of Donner Lake Rim Trail connecting from the […]
Castle Peak 100k Recap – By JoAnn Ellero
It’s 11 PM. When I look ahead to where the trail is marked, I can’t tell if the lights I see above are headlamps from other runners or stars in the California sky. I shine my light to the left and hear a voice: “grab the rope……welcome to the Palisades” Three hours earlier, I […]
Castle Peak 100K Recap by Dan Brounstein
It was a bit of a strange prep week before the race. I wasn’t that nervous and to be honest, I hadn’t really prepped mentally like I had in the past for other first-time race distances. I was in great running shape, but had no idea what I was going to do for nutrition, pace, […]
How I Came to Face the Brunt – CP100k race report – By Brandon Galvez
My First 100k, First Western States Qualifier, Castle Peak 100k Race Report Written by: Brandon Galvez Their website boldly states, “Facing the brunt of fate. Indomitable. Unafraid.” I won’t lie, I was afraid. I’m not a morning person and have no problem sleeping 8-9 hours everyday given the opportunity. The week leading up to the […]
Castle Peak 2019 – A Race Report by Stacie Riddle
What a wonderful weekend for a long run around Truckee! I drove my truck over to Sugar Bowl on Friday to sign a couple of acknowledgements about the course being difficult/dangerous and enjoy the company of the lovely DPMR group. We left my truck there at the finish so I could run to it at […]
