Mountain View Area Run Club (MVARC)

Saturday mornings begin promptly at 8:30am (plan to arrive at least 5 minutes before). We meet outside Starbucks (1380 Pear Ave. Mountain View). We start off with introducing ourselves, and then walk a block to warm up. As we make our way to the Stevens Creek Trail (at La Avenida) the organizer leads in a short time of active stretching. Our run is usually just a little over 3 miles, although you could go farther or do a shorter distance if you wish (and you can walk too!). (Directions for the run: From La Avenida turn left onto the Steven's Creek Trail. Run until the first bridge on the right. Cross the bridge and turn left. Run on the dirt trail to the next bridge on the left. Take that bridge. Turn left after crossing it. Run back to La Avenida. Turn right on Inigo Way. Turn left on Pear heading back to Starbucks). After our run we meet back at Starbucks for a fun social time. We have runners of all levels. We look forward to meeting you and running together!

We'll start at the earlier time (7:30AM) again going forward! Come join us for a Sunday morning run along the Bay Trail! We have folks who run 3 miles, and some who run 12+ miles. Our regular group size is 15-20 runners and everyone generally finds someone to run with.

ROUTE
We will run 1/2 mi from Starbucks to connect to Stevens Creek Trail, then connect to the Sunnyvale Bay Trail towards our summer Thursday run location. It is an out and back route. Some portions are paved and the rest is compacted gravel. There is a bathroom @ start (inside Starbucks) and water & bathroom @ mile 5.5 @ Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Default Route:

https://www.strava.com/routes/7465904 this is up to 16 miles, but you can easily turn around and shorten the route, since it's an out and back. If you want to run more, you can keep going south on Stevens Creek Trail on your way back, and add another 6.6 miles.

Monday trail run at Rancho San Antonio (previously the group ran on the Bay Trail). We run every Monday at 5:30pm.

We meet by the lost and found board outside the bathrooms, at the last parking lot as you drive into the park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2fBjnzyT8wz9bNCL8

After the run, we usually go to dinner somewhere nearby, for anyone interested.

Please try to update your RSVP if you can't make it so we know who to wait for.

We adjust the pace and routes based on the experience of the group. Usually, we aim to run 45-60 minutes, regrouping along the way. The routes are not technical, i.e. you'll get by fine with road shoes.

Please be aware of the ongoing Covid situation. To note:

• we'll organize the workout to facilitate social distancing, etc.
• please do not join if you feel unwell or are experiencing any symptoms
• join at your own risk
• please bring a mask for use as appropriate

The Tuesday morning at Rancho torch is passing from Go Far to MVARC. Come and join us ... Rancho is beautiful in the early morning!

Several route options, or you can invent your own:

• 3 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/16837695
• 5 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/10868701
• 7 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/10868688
• 9 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/10868728

Some useful variations previously used when 1-way trails were place:

• 4 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/2741319854323254196
• 6 miles ... https://www.strava.com/routes/2741320210278350682
• 8 miles w/ farm finish ... https://www.strava.com/routes/2741320595981954626
• 8 miles w/ PGE/Abbors Trail finish... https://www.strava.com/routes/2741321048831573570

And you are welcome to create your own variation. While there are variety of routes available, most share at least the first mile to the farm, if not more.