Pt Mariah Trail Marathon Race Reports and Podcast

Aude puts it well: "Point Mariah Trail Marathon is the best race. If you haven’t participated yet (as a runner, volunteer or supporter), I can only recommend you do next year... Seriously, what are other races where you get to go on a swing over stunning canyons?!?"

Congratulations to Helen Mino Faukner for being top female again this year! Here's her race report:

The Pt. Mariah Race was also discussed in the Above the Fog podcast. Listen here:

Mark your calendars - "the best race" will be on August 3rd in 2024!

DPMR Members at UTMB Right Now!

Multiple DPMR members are currently at the “World Summit of Trail Running”, Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) in the week long trailrunning festival in Chamonix that started on August 28th and ends on September 3rd. Steve Woo is in Chamonix supporting and crewing and keeping us updated. You can look for his updates on DPMR’s Facebook page as well as his Instagram: @travelwoo

Book of the Month – The Race that Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB by Doug Mayer

A very timely book review from Aude this month! "As this newsletter is being published, the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) is in full swing in Chamonix, France, drawing thousands of runners and supporters to the small village and millions following online... "

A New John Muir Trail Record

Renee Elsdon Jacobs recently returned from finishing the John Muir Trail with her just turned 6 year-old son, which set a new record for the youngest kid to complete the trail. 

"Despite the difficulties set in place by a record winter, my son and I finished the John Muir Trail on August 19th (right before the hurricane blew in!!). He was 5 when we started in Yosemite Valley and we celebrated his 6th birthday on the trail, shortly after Pinchot Pass..."

Member Highlight-
Geoff Quine

A member highlight that is WAY overdue! Geoff is "one of the OG members of DPMR and has been with us since 2014 when the club first started." He's also a regular at the annual pub run, so there's a good chance you'll see him there!

Join us at the  Annual DPMR Pub to Pub Run!

This year, the Pub Run starts at Alibi Incline, and will end at Alibi Truckee. The date of the run is October 22, and we’ll start at 8 AM. 

Intro to Cross Country Skiing 

Come learn about how to get started with cross-country skiing with local coach Martin Benes. He will cover skate vs. stride, how to get setup with the right equipment and gear for XC skiing, training tips, and more! 

Connect with us at our weekly Group Runs

Join social runs from Alibi Truckee on Tuesday nights and Thursday evening speed work with Martin Benes. Keep an eye on the calendar and DPMR Facebook page, Instagram or our Strava group for last minutes changes and new running opportunities!