What we’re about
The Virginia Happy Trails Running Club is composed of people who like to run on dirt trails. Though based in northern Virginia, most club members live within the metropolitan DC area, with several others scattered in many other states. The club members are of varying running abilities and ages. Many run ultramarathons, but some don't run at all. The VHTRC holds regular Sunday runs in and around the Rock Creek Park trails in Washington, DC, as well as at Great Falls National Park in Virginia, and also holds runs of varying distances elsewhere in DC, Maryland and Virginia. (The Wednesday night runs at Great Falls are held in partnership with the DC Capital Striders running group.) Details on regularly scheduled training runs will be posted here, as well as on the VHTRC site: https://new.vhtrc.org
**DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ALL TRAINING RUNS ARE CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**
We hope to see you at a run soon ... Happy Trails!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wolfpack Wednesday Evening Trail Runs - in partnership with DCCSGreat Falls National Park (Virginia), McLean, VA
Our Wednesday Evening Trail Runs in partnership with DC Capital Striders!
🔦 BRING A HEADLAMP!!! It's starting to get dark out there!!! 🔦
LOCATION: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fMk3xxC4engDVEo46
*In November (post-DST) since the park closes at dark, we'll have a location change to the Difficult Run parking lot (on RT-193 Georgetown Pike). After a few more runs from there we'll end the official season right before Thanksgiving.*We'll do some quick introductions, answer any questions, talk about where everyone wants to run and then take a group photo (light or lighting permitting) before heading off!
Numerous options for out and backs, loops and variations are in Great Falls Park and Difficult Run Trail. Sometimes the entire group does the same route, other times their may be 2 or 3 different group routes to chose from.
Open to all paces and experience levels, complete a distance that is good for you. Not everyone runs the same distance in the group but typically they run from 3-7 miles depending on the time of season and who shows up that evening.
**DISCLAIMER** This run is open to all runners, however we hope that you have some experience with trail running. There are times that you may be running by yourself and we can't always guarantee that you'll have another runner near you. We will certainly make sure you understand the course and try to pair you up with another experienced runner before we start, but it all depends on who shows up.
For more info: dccapitalstriders@gmail.com
Other details about the weekly schedule can be found on our FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1247843909245674 - Wolfpack Wednesday Evening Trail Runs - in partnership with DCCSGreat Falls National Park (Virginia), McLean, VA
Our Wednesday Evening Trail Runs in partnership with DC Capital Striders!
🔦 BRING A HEADLAMP!!! It's starting to get dark out there!!! 🔦
LOCATION: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fMk3xxC4engDVEo46
*In November (post-DST) since the park closes at dark, we'll have a location change to the Difficult Run parking lot (on RT-193 Georgetown Pike). After a few more runs from there we'll end the official season right before Thanksgiving.*We'll do some quick introductions, answer any questions, talk about where everyone wants to run and then take a group photo (light or lighting permitting) before heading off!
Numerous options for out and backs, loops and variations are in Great Falls Park and Difficult Run Trail. Sometimes the entire group does the same route, other times their may be 2 or 3 different group routes to chose from.
Open to all paces and experience levels, complete a distance that is good for you. Not everyone runs the same distance in the group but typically they run from 3-7 miles depending on the time of season and who shows up that evening.
**DISCLAIMER** This run is open to all runners, however we hope that you have some experience with trail running. There are times that you may be running by yourself and we can't always guarantee that you'll have another runner near you. We will certainly make sure you understand the course and try to pair you up with another experienced runner before we start, but it all depends on who shows up.
For more info: dccapitalstriders@gmail.com
Other details about the weekly schedule can be found on our FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1247843909245674
