Welcome Trail Runners!

Location
Burlington, VT 44.49-73.23 05401US
Meetups
67 so far
Rating
Long Trail Running Club 5.00 5.0021

There's a lack of organization in the greater Burlington area when it comes to trail running, which makes no sense. We are surrounded by beautiful trails, mountains, hills, lakes, ponds, streams, meadows, and mud puddles just asking for us to play in and around them.

The Long Trail Running Club is being organized to build a community of trail lovin' runners; providing us a place to communicate, coordinate, socialize, share stories, trail and race reports, and get dirty while doing something healthy.

Any aspiring or experienced runner with a passion for trails should check us out. If you hate the environment, are anti-social, and won't share your beer...stay away :)

Once this gets up and running, the club will plan a couple weekday runs (morning or night), weekend longer runs (some destination runs exploring Vermont), and we'll put together a list of upcoming regional races for people to choose from and train for. Depending on interest and experience levels, we may organize some entry level trail runs and clinics for people to ask questions and gain some experience. Lastly, but equally important, the club will plan some events that give back to the trail community through volunteer work - whether it be trail work days, volunteering at local trail races, or partnering with trail races to help them better manage their recycling efforts. We believe it makes sense to give back, it's good karma :)

In terms of distance, weekday runs will include a 5k loop - this will provide the beginner the opportunity to bail early while building endurance, while also offering the more experienced the opportunity to continue on and build mileage.

I will also be working on getting sponsorships once the group gets large enough. Atayne, a new line of planet and people friendly athletic apparel (check out the sponsorship link to the right), will be the primary sponsor and Long Trail Brewing Company just makes too much sense :)

Mud & Cheers,

Mike

Our next MeetupTuesday Mornin' Long Run

Where?
60 Lake St
Burlington, VT 05401
Who’s coming?
2 Yes

Want to attend?

I need the miles and I want some company. Get your arse out of bed and join me. I'm planning on 10, but we'll have a 5 mile route as well. What a way to start the day.

Your humble and nuttin' to do but run trailhead,
Mike

What members are saying

 'Cause it'll make ya strongah! 

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Our Sponsors

Atayne, LLC.

Athletic apparel sponsor, volunteer coordinator, mission consultant :)

irunfar.com

Excellent source of information

Dion Snowshoes

Great local Vermont Snowshoe Company with specials for LTRC members

What's new?

  • Feb 3
    • New member
      “My love of running trails has grown on its own, and in many ways has been a solitary sport for me- I would love to meet some people who share my passion and get to run with them, share my enthusiasm and swap info about trails, fuel, and training.”
    • New member
  • Jan 30
  • Jan 29
    • New Greeting for
      “Hi Mary! I noticed that you are from Alberta! I grew up in Alberta too. My fiance and I just moved to VT a year ago, but I have been living in the states for about 9 years now.”
      posted by Deanna Stoppler
    • New Greeting for
      “If you want to go 100, this is the right group for you :) Welcome”
      posted by Michael
    • New member
      “'Cause trail running rocks!”
  • Jan 28
    • New file
      Terrible 10 Challenge Log Book & Route. You must start and finish at Skinny Pancake - that is also where the clock begins and ends. Please log on and share your times. Honor system. Have fun! Mike
      Uploaded by Michael