Trail Races

New year, fresh energy… and the perfect excuse to get out, meet people, and ease back into social life after the holidays 🥂 We’re kicking off **2026** with a relaxed, feel-good meetup at **Le Ginette**, one of our favourite spots in Versailles — cozy, lively, and always a good time. Whether you’re new to the group or a familiar face, this night is all about **easy conversations, laughs, and that warm “I’m glad I came” feeling**. 🍹 **Special Happy Hour for our group:** 🍺 Beers: Fischer, Affligem, Ciney, Gallia Blanche, Gallia NEPA 🍹 Cocktails: Mojito, Spritz, Sex on the Beach, Le Pink, Planteur 🍷 Wines: Rosé & White 🧃 Soft drinks available as well **What to expect:** • A friendly, welcoming crowd (locals & internationals) • No awkward icebreakers — just natural conversations • Come solo or with friends, both work perfectly • Stay for one drink… or end up closing the bar 😉 January can feel long and cold — but nights like this make it warmer. So grab your coat, step out, and come start the year **with good people and good vibes**. 🥂 **Here’s to new faces, new stories, and many more meetups in 2026!** See you there! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Nouvelle année, nouvelle énergie… et surtout une très bonne excuse pour sortir, rencontrer du monde et reprendre doucement le rythme après les fêtes 🥂 On lance **2026** avec un meetup convivial à **Le Ginette**, l’un de nos spots préférés à Versailles : chaleureux, animé et toujours agréable. Que tu viennes pour la première fois ou que tu sois déjà un habitué, cette soirée est placée sous le signe de la **simplicité, des échanges naturels et de la bonne humeur**. 🍹 **Happy Hour spécial pour notre groupe :** 🍺 Bières : Fischer, Affligem, Ciney, Gallia Blanche, Gallia NEPA 🍹 Cocktails : Mojito, Spritz, Sex on the Beach, Le Pink, Planteur 🍷 Vins : Rosé & Blanc 🧃 Boissons sans alcool disponibles également **Au programme :** • Une ambiance détendue et accueillante (locaux & internationaux) • Pas de jeux forcés ni de malaise — juste des discussions spontanées • Tu peux venir seul(e) ou accompagné(e), les deux fonctionnent très bien • Passer boire un verre… ou finir par fermer le bar 😉 Janvier peut sembler long et froid — mais des soirées comme celle-ci réchauffent tout. Alors enfile ton manteau, sors de chez toi et viens **bien commencer l’année, entouré(e) de bonnes personnes**. A vendredi !

Bonjour, À ceux que ça intéresse, on peut se retrouver ce soir à 19h pour une balade à Saint-Cucufa. Le point de rendez-vous se fera à l’entrée de la forêt côte Vaucresson pour une petite balade d’une heure et demi. Pensez à ramener une bouteille d’eau, une lampe torche et des chaussures de running pour les amoureux de la nature. Vive la nature et j’espère vous voir nombreux, Tom

**Join hashers for Paris H3 R\*n 1125: the Kings** 🐰 Hares: King Gasbag 👣 Trail: A-to-A trail, with bag drop 📍 Meeting Point: Torcy RER Station 🧭 Directions: Exit/Sortie 1, Jean Moulin (bus station), follow the chalk markings **Come and follow Gasbag’s marks to the Galette and maybe become a Hash king or queen yourself!** 💶 Hash Cash: 5 € (Hash cash is collected to keep our club active, and also to pay for your beer.) Bring what you need. Up to you, but this could include water, sunblock, snow goggles, survival snack, chalk to back mark, a whistle if you can’t shout, brand new running shoes, a virgin, shiggy socks, a hash hymnal, a bag of tea, a bag of wine, wax, and/or extra cash. Dress appropriately - we run, and we may get into some shiggy (mud, puddles, scratchy bushes, wet paint, ...) On on! 👣🍻 https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh

Rejoignez-nous chaque samedi pour les Run Up ! Des runs conviviaux, gratuits et pour tous niveaux dans les parcs des 13 et 14ème arrondissements parisiens. On compte sur vous ✌️ N'hésitez pas à rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp Run Up pour avoir toutes les annonces concernant les runs : https://chat.whatsapp.com/D25iKPrawdjEeTbn8Bd4V9

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

🥾 🌿 🥂 Join us for a spring hike through forest and park. We will start by crossing the hilly forest of Verrières. We will then continue in the Parc de la Noisette along the river des Godets, a Bièvre affluent. We will come out on the green corridor before joining the magnificent park of Sceaux, designed by Le Nôtre, the Palace of Versailles gardener. 📌 **INFO:** * Level: Intermediate (blue) * Distance: 14 km * Duration: Around 4 hours * Starting point: At Massy Palaiseau station, RER B, Exit 2 (Massy Vilmorin) * Finishing point: La Croix de Berny, RER B * Meeting time: 10:30 a.m. * Departure time: 10:45 a.m. Fee: 10 EUR (cash or with the app. Lydia at 0685237028) Hiking leader: Valérie, mobile: 06 85 23 70 28,[ ](http://intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com)email: [intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 **WHAT TO BRING:** * Water (at least 1.5 litre), * Pack lunch, * Umbrella or poncho, * Suitable clothing, * Hiking shoes. If you signed up, but can't make it, remember to change your reservation to "Not Going", thank you. For payments by Lydia, here the refund policy: [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) To learn more about the hike level of difficulty, see here: [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/en/) Please read the terms and conditions carefully before making a reservation: [https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d](https://tinyurl.com/tfkub43d) *** 🥾 🌿 🥂 Rejoignez-nous pour une randonnée printanière à travers forêt et parc. Nous commencerons par traverser la vallonnée forêt de Verrières. Nous continuerons ensuite dans le parc de la Noisette en longeant le ru des Godets, affluent de la Bièvre. Nous déboucherons sur la coulée verte avant de rejoindre le magnifique parc de Sceaux, dessiné par Le Nôtre, le jardinier du château de Versailles. 📌 **INFO:** * Niveau : Intermédiaire (bleu) * Distance : 14 km * Durée : Environ 4 heures * Point de départ : A la gare de Massy Palaiseau, RER B, sortie 2 (Massy Vilmorin). * Point d’arrivée : La Croix de Berny, RER B * Heure du rendez-vous : 10h30 * Départ à : 10h45 Prix : 10 EUR (espèces ou avec l’app. Lydia au 0685237028) Accompagnatrice : Valérie, mobile : 06 85 23 70 28, email : [intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com](http://mailto:intrepidhikersfr@gmail.com) 🎒 **CE QU'IL FAUT APPORTER :** • de l’eau (au moins 1.5 litre), • un pique-nique, • parapluie ou poncho, • des vêtements adaptés, • des chaussures de randonnée. Si vous vous êtes inscrit, mais que vous ne pouvez pas venir, n’oubliez pas de changer votre réservation sur "N'y va pas", merci. Pour les paiements par Lydia, voir ici les conditions de remboursement : [https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j](https://tinyurl.com/mt7sa23j) Pour en savoir plus sur le niveau de difficulté de la randonnée, voir ici : [https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/](https://www.ibpindex.com/index.php/fr/) Veuillez lire attentivement les termes et conditions avant de faire une réservation : [https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez](https://tinyurl.com/262n4uez)

L’improvisation, c’est un peu comme sauter dans le vide… mais avec un trampoline en dessous. Ce que vous allez découvrir ici, c’est que vous avez déjà tout ce qu’il faut en vous : de la créativité, de l’écoute, de l’imagination… et surtout, une bonne dose de courage. L’impro, c’est aussi un formidable outil pour développer la confiance en soi, l’écoute des autres et la capacité à lâcher prise. Et oui, ça veut dire qu’on va sortir un peu de notre zone de confort. Mais rassurez-vous : on est tous là pour la même chose, et ce que vous direz, ferez, tenterez ici, restera dans un cadre bienveillant et sans jugement. Alors, faites-vous confiance, faites confiance au groupe… et surtout, amusez-vous ! Prêts à plonger ? Allez, c’est parti ! Les modalités vous seront communiquées par mp. Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité, en cas d’incident. L’équipe d’organisation

**History** [Blacklick Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blacklick-woods/), established in 1949, holds the distinction of being the first Columbus Metro Park. Its creation stemmed from a post-World War II push to preserve natural areas amid rapid suburban growth. The land, originally farmland and woodlots along Blacklick Creek, was acquired by the Columbus Metropolitan Park Board through donations and purchases. Early efforts focused on basic trail development and reforestation to combat erosion. The park's name derives from the creek, which early settlers called "Black Lick" due to its dark, mineral-rich waters. By the 1950s, it served as a model for the expanding Metro Parks system. In the 1960s, Blacklick Woods expanded significantly with additional land acquisitions, reaching over 600 acres. A golf course was added in 1964, one of the first public courses in the region, designed to generate revenue for park maintenance. Native American artifacts, including arrowheads from the Adena culture, were discovered during construction, highlighting the area's prehistoric use as hunting grounds. The park introduced interpretive programs to educate visitors on local ecology and history. Flood control measures along the creek became a priority after heavy rains caused damage. These developments solidified its role as a recreational hub. The 1970s and 1980s brought environmental awareness, leading to habitat restoration projects at Blacklick Woods. Invasive species were removed, and native wildflowers were planted in the meadows. A nature center opened in 1976, featuring exhibits on wetlands and forests. The park's slate-covered bridge, a remnant of 19th-century infrastructure, was preserved as a historic feature. Birdwatching gained popularity with the addition of observation decks. Community volunteers played a key role in trail maintenance and cleanups. During the 1990s, Blacklick Woods underwent major upgrades, including paved multi-use trails for biking and hiking. The Walter A. Tucker Nature Preserve, a 53-acre old-growth forest within the park, was dedicated in 1995 to protect rare beech-maple woodlands. Educational partnerships with local schools introduced field trips on topics like stream ecology. The golf course was renovated to improve playability while minimizing environmental impact. Annual events, such as the fall festival, drew thousands to celebrate the park's natural beauty. These enhancements balanced recreation with conservation. In the 21st century, Blacklick Woods has adapted to increasing visitation with sustainable practices. Solar panels were installed at facilities in the 2010s to reduce energy costs. The park now spans 643 acres, offering diverse habitats from wetlands to uplands. Recent initiatives include pollinator gardens and prescribed burns to maintain prairie areas. It remains a flagship for the Metro Parks, inspiring similar preservations system-wide. Ongoing archaeological surveys continue to uncover traces of early inhabitants. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Blacklick Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLK-map-May-2025-with-extended-greenway_1980px.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike about 4.5 miles by doing a couple loops of the Buttonbush, Tucker, Maple Loop, and Beech trails. Blacklick Woods is a very nice park, but it is generally flat and not strenuous, so this will be one of the easier hikes that we do. **Where We'll Meet** Drive all the way to the back of the park to the parking lot that is nearest the Nature Center. There are restrooms here next to the Canopy Walk. We'll meet near these restrooms. Speaking of the [Canopy Walk](https://www.metroparks.net/blog/canopy-walk-is-your-gateway-to-the-sky/), it's not officially part of the event this time. However, if interested people want to freelance and check it out after the hike (before heading to the brewery), that's okay. **After the Hike** After we're done with the trails, we'll head to [Prost Beer & Wine Café](https://prostcafe.com/) for drinks and [food](https://prostcafe.com/reynoldsburg-prost-beer-and-wine-cafe-food-menu). The actual address of the brewery is [7354 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068](https://www.google.com/maps/place/7354+E+Main+St,+Reynoldsburg,+OH+43068/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8838648cfb8d2dbb:0x545274bab130e9bb?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and we should be there by 5:00 if you just want to do that and skip the hike.

***FREE TOUR TICKET FOR ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL MEETUP MEMBERS*** Use Promo Code **MEETUP2025** to get your free ticket and route smart guide at [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197) You can do the tour solo/with your favorite peeps, or try to generate a group ride of Meetup CycleNuts by RSVPing here and posting the day and time you are interested in others joining you. Either way, have fun on your memory-making adventure, and thank you for being a CycleNut! ### SOL in Columbus, OH \- A Smart\-guided Short One\-way Loop Bikeway Tour Short One-way Loop (SOL) in Columbus on bikeways. The smart-guided tour is mostly through scenic riverside parks with a quick downtown peek. All of that in 10 miles! 83% of the route is bikeway, and the rest is Google Maps designated "bicycle-friendly roads". This short ride passes through several beautiful riverside parks. Passing through downtown the route runs alongside Huntington Park baseball stadium, Nationwide Arena hockey stadium, near North Market (worth a stop if you enjoy markets with lots of tasty treats), within a few blocks of the state capitol, convention center, art museum, center of science and industry, several first-class hotels, and much more (see Points of Interest list below). Easily, anywhere along the way, the tour can be detoured to nearby points of interest. This smart-guided route comes with CycleNuts' 50% downhill guarantee. Sweating is optional. If your bike has gears, you might use them to climb in a few spots. All bikes are appropriate for this smart-guided tour (even a single-speed if you do not mind walking your bike up the spots mentioned). The route is shaded about 50% of the way. Sweating is optional - you set your pace, starting time, and touring agenda. Points of interest: COSI Scioto River North Market German Village The Scioto Mile Brewery District Huntington Park Nationwide Arena Columbus Union Station Arch Greater Columbus Convention Center **The Meetup plan = Show up, Rally with whoever else shows up, and Roll following the smart-guided instructions.** This is a smart guided tour route that can be ridden any day or time, solo or with others. It is only posted with a repeating set time and date with a tour leader to fit the Meetup format, and, more importantly, to encourage you to get out and ride when it is convenient for you. **If you are going to ride it and would like the company of others, then simply RSVP and post in the comments when it is that you are going to ride - date and time.** Take pictures/videos and share. Have fun! ***This is a repeating event on the calendar***\*, but the date and time do not necessarily need to be what is posted. **If you are interested in riding with a group, then simply RSVP and leave a message in the comment section** giving the date and time you would like others to join you. If you are interested in riding by yourself or with your private group of friends, then simply do it.\* ***The mission of this format is to create a catalog*** *of free group tour routes available for CycleNuts to ride as a group, or solo, in an area spanning several states. **The goal is to get people out cycling** either in groups or solo. **The vision is a cycling community with resources** available for bike tours, bike talk, and a format for lives experienced at the speed of bike.*