NoMa Run Club Trail Run

Overview

Join us for a run along some of Rock Creek Park's scenic trails! NoMa Run Club, in collaboration with Altra Running, the Running Industry Diversity Coalition, and Haraka Run and Walk, is excited to bring you this trail running experience in the heart of Rock Creek Park.

This is not a race. In fact, taking your time will probably make for a better time! This event is designed to get you acquainted with some of the many trails that are right here in DC and to introduce you to other folks in the area who are also interested in trail running.

Never been trail running before? No problem! We all start somewhere, and this could be the beginning of a whole new chapter in the story of your running career.

Runners will check in at Picnic Grove #6, receive a brief overview of the route and safety considerations for the run, split up into small groups, and begin the 3.8-mile Main Loop. Upon returning to Picnic Grove #6, runners will have the option to complete the 1.6-mile Extra Loop or remain in Picnic Grove #6, where light refreshments will be available.

Altra will have trail running shoes available for runners to demo on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required. Space is limited. See you there!

Schedule

• 9:30am: Check-in begins
• 10:00am: Announcements, route overview, safety briefing, and split into groups
• 10:10am: The run begins
• 1:15pm: All remaining runners have finished and must begin departing from Picnic Grove #6
• 1:30pm: All runners and volunteers have departed, and Picnic Grove #6 is left as it was found

Where we'll be running

Beginning just southeast of Picnic Grove #6, the 3.8-mile Main Loop (elevation gain: 408ft) follows the Valley Trail north, takes the fork to the right at the Holly Trail, and turns left at the T with the Pine Trail. The route continues straight onto the Valley Trail, which leads back to Picnic Grove #6.

Main Loop map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3415531614640214150

Starting just northwest of Picnic Grove #6, the 1.6-mile Extra Loop (elevation gain: 208ft) heads west on Cross Trail #5, follows the Western Ridge Trail to the left, then turns left at the T with the White Horse Trail, and turns left again at the T with the Black Horse Trail. This will return runners to the point at which they entered the Extra Loop.

Extra Loop Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3415500684971961476

Combined Loop Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3415759382613731462

We strongly recommend reviewing the maps before the event and having them available during the event.

Cancellation policy

NoMa Run Club's event cancellation policy is available on our website. NoMa Run Club prioritizes the safety of participants and encourages responsible running practices whenever possible. Please note that it is ultimately you who decides to participate in group run functions and events – be sure you feel safe and comfortable with the current weather conditions before participating.

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Category: Sports & Fitness, Running