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March 2023 Update: Daylight savings time started March 12 so we're running in daylight again, hooray! We still encourage participants to wear reflective gear and bring lights for safety.
Weather related cancellations due to thunderstorms can be made up to an hour before the run and will be posted to MeetUp.
Post-run socializing is up to individual members. Over the spring and summer VRC runners frequently gather at Taco Bamba for socializing and refreshment after the Tuesday evening runs. We always meet at Caboose Tavern after the Saturday morning runs.
Kick off your week with the Vienna Run Club (VRC) in Vienna, Virginia (no, not Vienna Austria!) Our regular Tuesday runs meet at Potomac River Run and Walk, 111 Maple Ave West, Vienna VA 22180. Join us there every Tuesday @ 6:30pm for a 3-5 mile run with longer and shorter options. ALL paces and ages are welcome! We also meet the on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month for a longer run, gathering at the Vienna Depot off Ayr Hill Ave., along the W&OD trail just west of the red caboose in Vienna. The long runs meet at 8am in the cooler months and 7am in the warmer.
The group’s goal is to be an all-inclusive Meetup that promotes a fun way to workout and bring people and community together. Run leaders will go over the route before each run, though paper maps will not be provided. To review the weekly route in advance or load it into your mobile phone, Garmin, Apple watch or other GPS enabled device, please join the VRC email list below. Post-workout, the VRC will head out to the best eats of Vienna for a happy hour to refuel and socialize!
KEY THINGS TO REMEMBER
The weekly events are FREE.
VRC events are for all-comers looking for fun and enjoyment rather than competition. Occasionally, in-line brands like Nike, NB, ON, etc. that PRR carries will sponsor a weekly event where participants can try-out shoes or other products at no cost AND win FREE prizes.
On-site parking is available on Tuesday in the lot adjacent to PR Vienna, with more parking directly across the street behind Mattress Firm. Parking for Saturday Long Runs is in the lot adjacent to the W&OD trail with the entrance off Ayr Hill Ave.
Do not let the relaxed pace fool you. The social experience will be high-energy to keep you moving.
JOIN THE VRC EMAIL LIST -- Click on this link to sign up for our weekly emails containing routes and other important information about our events: VRC Email Signup
Upcoming events (4+)
Come and join with our friendly and fun VRC runners for a weekly 3, 4, or 5 mile social run at our regular Tuesday evening group run. All paces are welcome! We regularly have 15-20 runners participating each week though you won't see many RSVPs on Meetup.
Prior to starting we will review directions for the routes but usually do not provide maps. Runners who wish to go longer than 5 miles are encouraged to add extra distance along the W&OD after completing the scheduled route. Shorter distances and walk/run options will be accommodated too.
We have resumed post-run socializing with food and drink usually at Taco Bamba or Caboose for any interested runners.
Please subscribe to our email list and receive notices on VRC events plus maps of the weekly Tuesday routes in advance. Fill out the form using this link: VRC Email Sign-Up We will never spam you and every email has an "unsubscribe" link!
SAFETY NOTES:
We want everyone to be safe when participating. Please bring lights and wear reflective gear to see and be seen, particularly during seasons when our runs are in the dusk or dark. If you are feeling under the weather or have been exposed to others who have had a positive COVID test or are not feeling well, please do not attend the run. Masks are not required for running.
- Lauren B.
- Bob G.
- 2 attendees
Come and join with our friendly and fun VRC runners for a weekly 3, 4, or 5 mile social run at our regular Tuesday evening group run. All paces are welcome! We regularly have 15-20 runners participating each week though you won't see many RSVPs on Meetup.
Prior to starting we will review directions for the routes but usually do not provide maps. Runners who wish to go longer than 5 miles are encouraged to add extra distance along the W&OD after completing the scheduled route. Shorter distances and walk/run options will be accommodated too.
We have resumed post-run socializing with food and drink usually at Taco Bamba or Caboose for any interested runners.
Please subscribe to our email list and receive notices on VRC events plus maps of the weekly Tuesday routes in advance. Fill out the form using this link: VRC Email Sign-Up We will never spam you and every email has an "unsubscribe" link!
SAFETY NOTES:
We want everyone to be safe when participating. Please bring lights and wear reflective gear to see and be seen, particularly during seasons when our runs are in the dusk or dark. If you are feeling under the weather or have been exposed to others who have had a positive COVID test or are not feeling well, please do not attend the run. Masks are not required for running.
- Lauren B.
- Bob G.
- 2 attendees
Get a running start to your weekend with our bi-monthly long run on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month at 8am.
We will review the basic route of about 7.5 miles prior to starting. Shorter options are available and you can always add more distance along the W&OD trail.
Afterward join us all for post-run conviviality, coffee, and breakfast at Caboose Tavern, by mile marker 12.
Please subscribe to our email list and receive notices on all VRC events plus maps of the Saturday run in advance. Fill out the form using this link: VRC Email Sign-Up We will never spam you and every email has an "unsubscribe" link!
- Peter
- Bob G.
- 2 attendees
Come and join with our friendly and fun VRC runners for a weekly 3, 4, or 5 mile social run at our regular Tuesday evening group run. All paces are welcome! We regularly have 15-20 runners participating each week though you won't see many RSVPs on Meetup.
Prior to starting we will review directions for the routes but usually do not provide maps. Runners who wish to go longer than 5 miles are encouraged to add extra distance along the W&OD after completing the scheduled route. Shorter distances and walk/run options will be accommodated too.
We have resumed post-run socializing with food and drink usually at Taco Bamba or Caboose for any interested runners.
Please subscribe to our email list and receive notices on VRC events plus maps of the weekly Tuesday routes in advance. Fill out the form using this link: VRC Email Sign-Up We will never spam you and every email has an "unsubscribe" link!
SAFETY NOTES:
We want everyone to be safe when participating. Please bring lights and wear reflective gear to see and be seen, particularly during seasons when our runs are in the dusk or dark. If you are feeling under the weather or have been exposed to others who have had a positive COVID test or are not feeling well, please do not attend the run. Masks are not required for running.
- Lauren B.
- Bob G.
- 2 attendees
Past events (288)
- Bob G.
- Peter
- 2 attendees
