Donner Party Mountain Runners

Imagine the satisfaction of running on a trail you helped create! Sign up to join DPMR, NNormal, and The Kilian Jornet Foundation as we team up with the Truckee Trails Foundation to help build a new trail in the Sawtooth area of Truckee. Join us on June 26th from 9:00am - 1:00pm. For more details and to sign up, see the link in the comments.

The DPMR Mountain Running Fest is in full swing! Get ready for the Broken Arrow Skyrace festivities kicking off tonight at 5:30pm. Join DPMR, Alpenglow Sports, and Tim Tollefson for a shakeout run through Olympic Valley, featuring pole use instruction while you demo Leki running poles and the latest Salomon trail shoes. Check the link in our bio for the full schedule and details. Don’t miss out!

Today at the Mountain Running Fest, join us at 8am at the PCT Trailhead @ HWY 40 for a group run led by local pro trail runner Adam Kimble. Choose between a 12-mile or 5-mile route. Tahoe Mountain Sports and Dynafit will be there with demo shoes for the run, and afterward, you can try out Oofos recovery sandals.
Broken Arrow Skyrace festivities kick off Thursday evening at 5:30 pm as DPMR, Alpenglow Sports, and Tim Tollefson lead a shakeout run through Olympic Valley that includes pole use instruction while you demo Leki running poles and the latest Salomon trail shoes.
All are welcome! For the full Mountain Running Fest schedule, visit the link in the bio.

Mountain Running Fest kicks off today! Join DPMR and Tahoe Mountain Sports at 6pm for a group social run starting and ending at Alibi Ale House in Truckee. ARC’TERYX will be there to demo their new mountain shoes, and you can try out Oofos recovery sandals after the run. Choose from routes ranging from 3 to 8 miles on a mix of pavement and dirt trails. Stay afterward for food, drinks, and a running community social.

The join us on Wednesday at 8am at the PCT Trailhead @ HWY 40 for a group run led by local pro trail runner Adam Kimble. You can choose between a 12-mile and a 5-mile route. Tahoe Mountain Sports and Dynafit will be there, offering shoes to demo during the run. Afterward, try out Oofos recovery sandals. All are welcome! For the full Mountain Running Fest schedule, visit the link in our bio.

Get ready for the DPMR Mountain Running Fest starting next week! 🏔️ Kicking off with a group run and social on Tuesday with our partner Tahoe Mountain Sports and featuring ARC’TERYX and Oofos recovery sandals. Next up – a group run led by local pro trail runner Adam Kimble on Wednesday. TMS will join us again with Oofos and Dynafit. Don’t miss the “How to run with poles clinic” on Thursday, led by the incredible Tim Tollefson and sponsored by our partners at Alpenglow Sports where you will have the opportunity to demo Leki running poles and the latest Solomon trail shoes. All leading up to the epic start of the Broken Arrow Skyrace on Friday. Join us for a week of mountain running excitement with more in store! Full schedule and details can be found at the link in our bio. 🏃‍♂️🔥

Our upcoming DPMR member picnic is just a few weeks away! It’s a family-friendly gathering filled with food, drinks, games, and opportunities to socialize with fellow DPMR members. This event marks a fantastic start to the summer season and offers a chance to reconnect with your trail running buddies. RSVP now through the link provided in our bio. And YES, there will be optional group runs leaving from Commons Beach earlier in the morning if you want to work up an appetite!

Not yet a member? You can join today for as little as $20 per year. By becoming a member, you not only support our mission to inform, inspire, and connect mountain runners in Truckee-Tahoe but also gain access to exclusive member-only events like this picnic, along with great discounts on races and retail items, and significant bragging rights.

Join us on a run with attendees of the Trails & Greenways conference on Wednesday (May 1st) in Olympic Valley.

📍 : palisades parking lot near Plumpjack
⏰ : May 1st, 6pm
🏃‍♀️🏃: out and back on granite chief trail

Congratulations to Courtney Dauwalter on absolutely shattering the women’s course record at Western States 100 today! Such an inspiration to all. We know you are the GOAT but tell us the truth Courtney… is your secret weapon the DPMR pancakes?!?

Have you been on the lookout for an inclusive and welcoming trail marathon? Well, search no more because the Pt. Mariah Marathon is here to fulfill your dreams! This incredible event is happening on August 5, 2023, and it offers a multi-loop course that will take you through five enchanting segments of the breathtaking Royal Gorge terrain. And guess what? You have options! You can tackle it alone like a lone wolf, or bring your friends and form a relay team of two or five! The choice is yours! So, don't wait any longer. Lace up your running shoes and register today for an unforgettable experience! Link in bio.