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Buckin’ It: A short mountain run adventure
Short, sweet, and STEEEEP. Bucks Elbow Mountain. Crozet. Come experience the legendary Crozet Classic, Carlos, a 2-mile up, 2-mile down beast. With about 2,000 feet of gain, its mostly a hike on the way up and a skid, slide, and soar on the way down. Despite the difficulty, this trail run is open to all people up for the challenge. …
MOAB 2026: THE CHRONICLES OF GNARNIA
Enthusiasts of nature, lovers of life, dirtbags, rats, and slugs: this is what you’ve been waiting for all semester. Behold, the most epic, only ONCE in a pretty regularly-timed revolution of the earth around the sun GNAR JOURNEY. We’re awakening from our East Coast hibernation, crawling out of our dens, overstuffing cars with loose bagels, and migrating to the ultimate …
Beginner Ohill Trail Run
OHill’s 13,242 miles of trail are a resource highly underutilized by UVA students. Many are discouraged by its complex labyrinth of trails that gets reshuffled every day and its plethora of hostile magical creatures. Additionally, treacherous rickety hanging bridges over enormous chasms and puzzles where failure results in death pose challenges for new ohill trail enthusiasts. No longer shall these …
Jovial Wednesday Morning Trot
Abstract: I’m trapped inside a tiny bottle. The air turns grim, and my vision is washed out, distorted through the surrealist blur of the glass walls that surround me. Everything I knew before this time was an illusion, deceiving me from what was most important in my time of existence. The effect of belonging. Belonging to the sea shells that …
RAINBOW ROAD (Queer Affinity Trail Run)
This will be just like Rainbow Road in Mario Kart, except we will be on a trail and producing our OWN rainbows. Yup that’s right. We are spreading JOY in this dismal political, social, academic, rapidly degrading ecological climate. Let’s gather as queer people, put some rainbows down as we run, and have a good time. This will be a …
THE BEST 21st BIRTHDAY ON TWO FEET (NRGE RUN)
HOWDY NRGELINGS You can’t see it but I am GRINNING as I post this trip (i’m writing this almost a month before it actually happens). The universe smiled upon me and said I WILL give you the best luck ever, and thus planted New River Gorge Extravaganza over my birthday weekend. For those who don’t know me, I have a …
Let’s go trail running
WELCOME BACK little forest gremlins! It’s time to get dirty again with the unique soil profile of ohill dirt (I have no idea what I’m talking about, just go with it). So let’s go trail running! This will be beginner-friendly and no-drop kind of run to get everyone interested. That being said, Ohill is hilly (duh) and challenging so be …
summer run
come join me on the rivanna trail for a run! we will go whatever pace and am open to distance suggestions. i had in mind at least three or four miles but we can adjust. bring water if you so choose and appropriate running clothes! here’s the plan 4pm meet at echols 4:10ish get goinggggggg ~~ couple miles later~~ return …
Running from responsibilities during finals
Come run 10 miles at a chill pace – this will help us not study for finals!!!!!! I am happy doing anything from a 9 minute pace to a 12 minute pace – we can play this by ear. We will be doing around 7mi on the rivanna trail and around 3mi on sidewalks. bring- good shoes/clothes to run in!
Queer People Moving Quick: Affinity Running
Howdy! My legs are tired from a few too many weekend backpacking trips and the cville 10 miler so I want to slow down and chill out with queer people in ODC. The plan is a slow few miles, we can decide on the day anywhere from 3-5 at a very chill no-drop pace (think 9 min/mile to 11 min/mile). …
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TRAIL TROT 2: TOASTIER TOES TODAY
Howdy folks! I am hosting (mostly) weekly trail long(ish) runs for my Cville 10 miler training, but is open to everyone who wants to do a Sunday jog. The plan is 6-8 miles on the Rivanna this week at a chill, no-drop, party pace for EVERYONE who wants to join. I left the time long just so nobody is intimidated; …
Back to School Trail Run!
Howdy folks! I going to start hosting (mostly) weekly trail long(ish) runs on the Rivanna and potentially some other trails. This is the FIRST installment of what I am considering my Cville 10 miler training, but is open to everyone who wants to do a Sunday jog. The plan is 6-8 miles at a chill, no-drop, party pace with allllll …
MOAB 2025: THE RETURN OF THE GNAR TRAIN
Ski bums, dirtbag climbers, river rats, and trail blazers: this is what you’ve been waiting for all semester. Behold, the most EPIC, only ONCE-in-a-trip-around-the-sun GNAR JOURNEY. We’re awakening from our East Coast slumber, overstuffing cars with loose bagels, and migrating to the ultimate desert mecca: MOAB, UTAH. It’s time to venture into bottomless canyons, conquer slickrock playgrounds, and become one …
Tuesday Mornin’ Ohill Trail Trot
Hey Nature Freaks! As I’m writing this, it’s not even Thanksgiving break yet, but I’m already anticipating my desire to hit the Ohill Trails upon my return to grounds. Come jog with me on the trails! I am listing this as a beginner trip, but you really just need to be willing to take it slowwwwww with us (10-11 minute …
Light Jog Geocaching at Creekathon!
Are you eagerly waiting to geocache (trying to find cool hidden caches outside)? Are you dying to go on a slow-paced jog around Walnut Creek Park for a run plus conversation? This might be the perfect combination… We will not be running fast so don’t worry if you’re not at marathon pace yet. Unsure of the mileage but should be …
HeyWORD Community Forest Trail Jaunt
Join for a mega chill trail run at this guy’s (aka me aka Colin Walsh’s) favorite Cville trail running locale. Approximately 4-6 miles at a light conversational pace. Walking will be occurring on steeper sections or whenever anyone wants to chillax. Touch grass, crush some miles, get a little verty, and become one with the adjacent sounds of I-64. We …
Midweek Morning Trail Run
Hellloooo!! I hope everyone is having a Monday and is enjoying this cooler fall weather that is starting to roll in! The run this week will be about 5 miles and will be beginner friendly, hoping to run a pace of around 9:30ish per mile (but we will gauge the speed based on people’s preferences)! If you have never run/hiked …
Blue Hole Run
Howdy! Want to try trail running? Don’t mind squishy shoes? Come to Sugar Hollow Road for an easy trail run. We will run up Sugar Hollow Road for about a mile and 1.5 down a trail to get to Blue Hole. It might be too cold to take a real swim, but could still feel refreshing as a little dip! …
Rriday Rad Ragged Running
Look… maybe it’s something in the lovely autumnal air, but I’m just so stoked on running with other people recently. My brain craves it. Anyway, let’s go to Ragged the Friday!! We’ll be doing the main loop which is vaguely 6 miles? (give or take 1) and, like basically all of my runs, this’ll be party pace (i.e. whatever the …
Monday Morning Ohill Trail Run
Hellloooo!! I hope everyone is having a great semester so far and is surviving through this really mucky weather. Now that both the rain is starting to give up and it’s going to be a bit cooler, I am going to start having monday morning trail runs! The run this week will be beginner friendly, hoping to run a pace …
Beginner O’Hill Trail Run!
Woop woop!!! My lab has been cancelled on Wednesday so we’re gonna do a chill O’Hill trail run. We’re going to be doing maybe 2-3 miles, at a party pace (i.e. no drops, however slow the group needs). I’m ecstatic to jaunt around the trails w y’all. You bring: -water/snacks if you want -clothing/shoes appropriate for running -fun stories or …
afternoon rivanna 10 miler
if you have nothing going on thursday the 26th you should definitely come run the rivanna with me! i have a 10 mile route planned out that includes roughly 3 miles of road running and 7 miles of trail running. i have no particular pace in mind but am happy with anything between 7 minute and 12 minute miles. i …
friday morning trail trot
well hello there ! its fall and thus, my favorite type of weather to shred up some outdoor activities. my plan is to do 4-6 miles depending on what the gang wants at around a 9:45 pace (varying with terrain). we will be mostly on the ohill trails & rivanna. i’ve never been to either for trail running so i’m …
CRAZY PAIN FEST: a double crown adventure
It was the most beautiful of days, it was the most painful of days. What if we ran 30 miles and around 6k feet of gain all in one day? I want to, and would love some company! The triple crown loop is a beautifully scenic route, with around 1/2 of it being on the AT and the rest on …
Thursday Morning Trail Trot – Intermediate
It’ssssssss trail running time!!! My plan is to do 3-5 miles depending on what the group wants at a hoppy 8:30-9:30 pace varying with terrain. Happy to take walk breaks too! We will be mostly on the Ohill trails & Rivanna, so first years: come see why I love Ohill so much (hint- it’s not because of the dining hall). …
Three Ridges – Finals week Tues trail run
These next few days of exams are gonna be heinous so Owen and I are going for a little mental sanity run on Tuesday. If you’re also feeling like you need to get outside come join us for the Three Ridges Loop. It’s super scenic and has some fun techy sections. The loop (linked below) is listed as 13.5mi and …
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St. Mary’s Walkin and Jumpin in Water
hello odc, I went to this spot once on one of my first ODC trips. It is awesome, let me tell you. It’s also gonna be hot as shit this next week. Last time I went here it was cold as shit and it was still awesome. If you have any doubts, please refer to the youtube thumbnail photo. I …
SLOWEST TRAIL RUN EVER
Katie and I are yearning for a nice slow slow slow very slow trail run that we will be running quite slowly. This is a perfect opportunity to get some nature appreciation + exercise in honor of this fine day which is the 20th of April. We are aiming to do about 2-3 miles but could quite possibly end up …
JOYFUL MOVEMENT RETURNS AT DA CREEK (Creekathon jog / hop / jump / swim!!)
Hello helloo fellow nutty folks!!! Anyone else feeling super pumped for Creekathon?? More specifically, anyone else feeling so pumped that energy is bursting forth from their soul and they want to hop and jump and skip and swim and ramble through the woods in eternal celebration of such a momentous occasion??? I am!!!! (hehe). In an ode to this excitement, …
four hundred twentieth biannual CREEKATHON!!!
IT’S CREEKATHON TIME WOOOO!! Come one, come all to Creekathon, A day of adventure, fun, and song. With a pavilion as our base camp, We’ll eat, hammock, slackline, and chill like champs. Trips will depart from our central ground, Paddle boarding, hiking, frisbeeing all around. Leaders, get wild, take charge of the day, Make memories that will forever stay. Food …
PISGAH mega trip (MAIN CARPOOL!!)
pisgah peoples, **PLEASE REFER TO THE PISGAH CLUB EMAIL (sent 3/25) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** Another club megatrip?? PISGAH!!! This is NOT an actual PISGAH adventure. This is the CARPOOL for PISGAH. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier and follow instructions, please. DO NOT …
Run at Ragged…Again!!
I had so much fun running last week so let’s do it again!! YAY! Join me for a beginner friendly 6ish mile loop at Ragged mountain reservoir! My pace will likely be 12ish (I learned this last week) – and I will definitely take a walking break or two (or more! I also learned this last week). If we’re feeling …
Queer/Trans Affinity 5k Trail Run
LETS GO RUN ! I am not a super fast trail runner, but I do love suffering on our glorious O’Hill trails. I will probably be running 10:30 pace or slower. Join me this SUNDAY MORNING for a quick trail run. The extra cool thing is you can also sign up for a virtual 5k where the proceeds go to …
Wednesday Trail Run at Ragged! (TLDR: Too Lovely Destined to Run)
Hello lovely people! I admittedly have been slacking off on my trail running, but had a lovely run recently that left me ~inspired~ to hit the trails once again. No early, early morning classes on Wednesday?? Join me for a beginner friendly 6ish mile loop at Ragged mountain reservoir! My pace will likely be 10ish – and I will definitely …
SUGAR HOLLAAA — extended foot-powered trail gallump!!
Helloooo grags n griggs of da outdoors beyond!!!! Idk about you but this wondrous sunshine has put some jiggle in Max’s and my step, and we excitedly announce THE RETURN OF THE RIDGE RUNNING (long-distance foot-powered locomotion through da mountains!!!! Aka one of the purest, sheer awesome expressions of humanity). Anywho, we’re gonna keep this trip relatively local and bop …
RIVANNA TRAIL FULL PULL
Hey y’all!! It is that magical time of year where the birds are singing, peepers are chirping, and the trees and plants are budding. What better way to celebrate spring than spend a morning running the whole Rivanna trail?? This has been a bucket list item for me for a while and I’d love to share the experience with anyone …
ultra-extreme aid station volunteering (volunteer at a 50 mile race!)
First of all, if you didn’t look too closely at the trip times… you really, really should (Also the fact that this is technically during Spring Break). I was like “hm I should volunteer at some ultras, that’d be fun,” so I emailed the race organizers being like “u need help?” and before I knew it, I was assigned to …
Monday trail jog – BEG friendly
I’ve got way too much going on but hey there’s always time for a jog. Beginner friendly, planning to do around 4 miles on the Rivanna. Will take a chill pace and Rivanna is easy to drop off whenever so feel free to sign up regardless of experience. You should wear running shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and don’t need to …
Start your Saturday off RIGHT with a ragged trail jog & YOGA!!
I love Ragged Mountain Reservoir. I also love going on jogs and then stretching for a nice long while after, but I rarely take the time to do that. On this trail run I am very purposefully building that time in by planning to do some yoga afterwards!! We can run around for a bit, then when we’re feeling nice …
Pre-Partayyy O’Hill Run
An O’Hill trail run is precisely what I’m going to need post-exam and pre- ODC x Swap party, and you should join me (on the run, at the party, both, take ur pick the world is your oyster). Here’s the plan: Meet at SRC at 5:15PM (We’ll wait like 5-8 min for any folks who r late and then we …
Saturday ADV? Sugar Hollow mountain run
Haven’t seen a lot of trail runs posted in the last year or so – we gotta bring that back. What’s not to love about a good mountain run? I put the level as ADV? cause I’m really not a particularly advanced trail runner. I tend to find myself walking up much anything more than a slight incline. But, at …
Beginner O’Hill run!
Howdy folks! Let’s go on a little chill run on the O’Hill trails. Here’s the plan: Meet at 2:15 outside of Slaughter, run/jaunt for roughly 3 miles (but people r welcome to do more or less as they please), and then be on our merry ways! Its supposed to be like 50 deg, so it’s going to be perfect trail …
TRAIL JOGGING, MAYBE RUNNING @ KEMPER PARK OF MONTICELLO + CATCHING SUNSET AFTER
Hi y’all Christmas is upon us and there will be nothing but fooding, I need to do some cardio before the winter starts, come join me for a chill 3 mile run at Kemper park, all trial link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/hartman-orchard-and-mountain-trail-loop it will be very chill, you can even walk if you want, I am hoping for a slow pace, chitchatting run …
Monday Funday (trail) Runday
Wake up and run out your finals feelings in the Ohill trails with me! The plan is to run 3-5 miles and I am good with going at any pace, so we can gauge with the group. It’s fairly hilly terrain so I imagine it will be on the slow end of an easy, conversational pace. I may even go …
MOAB 2024: THE CALL of THE GNAR
Shredders, senders, and aspiring desert sand frolickers, welcome to the last week of fall classes. Your reward: the glorious emergence of the most LEGENDARY, only ONCE an earth revolution, GNAR JOURNEY. We begin preparing now to rise from east coast hibernation and mass migrate to the land of canyons, red rocks, ultimate gritty-ness and cryptobiotic crust: MOAB, UTAH. Approximately 44 …
morning ohill trail run
last friday morning trail run of the semester?? the loop I have in mind is around 3 miles, but we will go slow and probably stop to walk a few times so don’t feel like you need to be a great runner to sign up. you bring: – yourself – water (optional) – weather appropriate clothing (gloves) — its supposed …
Trail jogging, maybe running @ Kemper Park of Monticello
Hi y’all Thanksgiving is upon us and I am dating a person whose family run 5k on Thanksgiving, to keep my dating status, I need to train for 5k, come join me for a chill 3 mile run at Kemper park, all trial link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/hartman-orchard-and-mountain-trail-loop it will be very chill, you can even walk if you want, I am hoping …
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beginner o’hill trail jaunt (mostly hiking, a tiny bit of jogging)
PSA: This is going to be more hiking than running… I’m vaguely injured and should not run, but really want to so I might do a barely jog for a mile ish. If you want a longer/faster run, this is prob not the trip for you! I plan on jogging for like 10-15 mins max but mostly just having a …
Election Day Morning Ragged Trail Run!
Hello outdoorsy friends! Do you want to enjoy the wonderful outdoors tomorrow with our day off of classes and beautiful weather? Do you like to make yourself moderately suffer by pushing the limits of your cardiovascular abilities? Then join us for a trail run tomorrow morning at Ragged Reservoir!! Ragged is just 10 minutes away from UVA, has a bunch …