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Membership Cost & Benefits

Donner Party Mountain Runners’ mission is to inform, inspire and connect mountain runners in Truckee-Tahoe.

The DPMR Board and members strive to continuously create a strong sense of community, camaraderie, and fun for all who enjoy running. Your membership supports a variety of club activities including groups runs, picnics and social events, educational events, race management/support, club trailer and gear, trail maintenance, and much more.

Membership Levels

Our membership options are simple and affordable for all!

1-year Individual Membership: $20
1-year Household Membership: $35

3-year Individual Membership: $50
3-year Household Membership: $95

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Membership Benefits

In addition to the club’s numerous and wonderfully fun running and social benefits, membership is valued at over $100 by simply taking advantage of only a few of the membership benefits listed below:

  • Free organized DPMR Group Runs including speed/hill work with a Run On Dirt Coach, a newbies club, weekend distance runs, even snow shoe runs, and plenty more to fill your running calendar. View the calendar.
    • Note: Some members meet for unofficial group runs (not hosted by DPMR). Please check our calendar and/or Facebook page for updates.
  • Robust race discounts – Receive a discount code once you become a member and get 10-20% off select races.
  • Annual Memorial Day or Labor Day Picnic including Group Runs of varying distances, including a kids’ fun run!
  • End-of-season run and/or DPMR coordinated races/challenges, plus a really fun post-run/race party.
  • Free rentals from our Atlas Run Snowshoe collection.
  • Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Membership.
  • Shop local! As a DPMR member you receive 15% off any single, full price item over $50 at Tahoe Mountain Sports. This is for DPMR members only (discount doesn’t include items for your children, friends, significant others, or family.). Your DPMR discount can be used multiple times throughout the year but only once per visit, per day.
  • Monthly email newsletter highlighting a member a month, upcoming events, race reports, recipes, trail updates, and more!
  • Bragging rights that you’re helping to Inform, Inspire and Connect with fellow runners to have some fun and support one another all while supporting Truckee-Tahoe trails and our running community.

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Unofficial group runs are open to anyone. Everyone is welcome to official club runs as well, but you must sign the DPMR waiver and follow our Code of Conduct. Our calendar also includes “no-host or unofficial” runs as an additional opportunity to join a group run, but there may not be a club leader present. Also check our Facebook group for ad hoc running opportunities.

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Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race

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Feb
7
Tue
5:30 pm Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Feb 7 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weather! DPMR Weekly Social Run & Hangout @ Alibi Public House, Truckee @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Keep an eye on Facebook for cancellation due to weather. And, because of shortening days, our weekly social runs on Tuesday evenings are now meeting at 5:00pm instead of 5:45pm Photo credit: Steve Woo These[...]
Feb
12
Sun
8:00 am The Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race @ Prosser OHV Parking Area, Truckee
The Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race @ Prosser OHV Parking Area, Truckee
Feb 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Racing Gnome Snowshoe Race @ Prosser OHV Parking Area, Truckee
Join us for our annual Racing Gnome Snowshoe on February 12th, 2023! There will be two options – a 5K and a 10K distance race. All experience levels are encouraged to race! Details can be[...]
Feb
14
Tue
5:30 pm Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Feb 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weather! DPMR Weekly Social Run & Hangout @ Alibi Public House, Truckee @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Keep an eye on Facebook for cancellation due to weather. And, because of shortening days, our weekly social runs on Tuesday evenings are now meeting at 5:00pm instead of 5:45pm Photo credit: Steve Woo These[...]
Feb
21
Tue
5:30 pm Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Feb 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weather! DPMR Weekly Social Run & Hangout @ Alibi Public House, Truckee @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Keep an eye on Facebook for cancellation due to weather. And, because of shortening days, our weekly social runs on Tuesday evenings are now meeting at 5:00pm instead of 5:45pm Photo credit: Steve Woo These[...]
Feb
28
Tue
5:30 pm Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weat... @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Feb 28 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Back at 5:30pm! And pending weather! DPMR Weekly Social Run & Hangout @ Alibi Public House, Truckee @ Trout Creek Pocket Park
Keep an eye on Facebook for cancellation due to weather. And, because of shortening days, our weekly social runs on Tuesday evenings are now meeting at 5:00pm instead of 5:45pm Photo credit: Steve Woo These[...]
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What are you waiting for? Register for Racing Gnom What are you waiting for? Register for Racing Gnome now and join the fun! 5k & 10k courses. Check the link in bio for more info!
Get to know Martin Benes, our Member Highlight for Get to know Martin Benes, our Member Highlight for February. Link in Bio. Photo Credit: Scott’s Shots Photography.
The full moon and the fog put on a show for our fi The full moon and the fog put on a show for our first snowshoe run of the year!! What a special evening! 
Did you know we have a snowshoe loaner program? And a snowshoe race in February?

📸 @travelwoo @antoinemcgrath @chrisinouye @justimaginemktg 

#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #snow #snowshoe #fullmoon #fullmoonrunning
January's member highlight is the fabulous Bruna G January's member highlight is the fabulous Bruna Gusmao! Learn more about Bruna and why she is such an integral part of the DPMR community! Link in bio. 

#DPMR #unafraid #donnerpartymountainrunners #weloveourmembers
Full Moon Snowshoe Run tomorrow Jan 6th Join us t Full Moon Snowshoe Run tomorrow Jan 6th

Join us tomorrow for a run lead by our one and only Renee! Just a bit of additional fresh powder to top off the magic of the snowshoe run. No snowshoe... No problem, we will have some that you can borrow.

See link in bio for details.

#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #snow #snowshoe #fullmoon #fullmoonrunning
Join us for our annual Racing Gnome Snowshoe on Fe Join us for our annual Racing Gnome Snowshoe on February 12th, 2023! There will be two events – a 5K and a 10K distance race. All experience levels are encouraged to race!  Learn more and sign up today! https://donnerpartymountainrunners.com/snowshoe-races/
❄️ Explore Winter Wonderland with snowshoes ❄️

Did you know DPMR has a snowshoe loaner program? Learn more in the newsletter (link in bio) and get ready to enjoy the snow.

#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #winterwonderland #snowshoeing #snowrun @atlassnowshoes
Still looking for some holiday gifts? Show off you Still looking for some holiday gifts? Show off your club pride with the newest in DPMR swag. New bandanas and license plate frames have arrived! These items are great for holiday giving or the perfect treat for yourself. Head on over to the store and check out all that’s new (and some super-sale items too)!

#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #swag #bandana #licenseplate #holidaygifts
Looking for some reading while you cosy up inside Looking for some reading while you cosy up inside and watch the snow? Check out our #bookofthemonth by @aude_hofleitner in this month's newsletter. And maybe you'll use the weekend to snooze off!

#whywesleep #snowday #unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #whywesleepmatthewwalker
The DPMR Annual Pub Run is happening on Sunday. Se The DPMR Annual Pub Run is happening on Sunday. See you in Meeks Bay by 8am (come early for coffee!)

As usual when DPMR organizes a party, the weather invites itself. It is going to be chilly 🥶 and there may be a bit of snow towards the top from overnight flurries ❄️ . Dress accordingly and that will make the post run fun in the pub even more enjoyable!

#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning
Our runners are ready to shred! After the usual T Our runners are ready to shred! 
After the usual Tuesday social run, DPMR runners joined "Go With The Flow" organized by @tahoemountainsports and @ortovox at @alibialeworks and are getting ready to hit the slopes this winter. It was a fundraiser for @savycenter and @antoinemcgrath won the BIG prize!! Next one is Nov 15th, block your calendar, and before that, see you on Sunday for the Pub to Pub run.

#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #fundraiser #skiseason #skimo #backcountryskiing
Cheers to the Donner Party! Join us for the Annual Cheers to the Donner Party! Join us for the Annual DPMR Pub Run.

October 23, from Meeks Bay (Meek Creek Trailhead across from the Meeks Bay Resort) to Auld Dubliner in Palisades Village, Olympic Valley. As always, the full course is 50 kilometers. The only “aid” station will be exclusively serving whiskey. More details on the website.

#unafraid #trailrunning #runningcommunity #runninglife #runningmotivation #donnerpartymountainrunners #tahoe #tahoerunners #mountainrunners #DPMR #TruckeeTahoeTrailRunning #WeRunTrails #ultrarunning #pubrun #donnerparty
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