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October 2024 Update: We've got some fun events coming up this fall. Our annual Halloween Run will be on Tuesday October 29 during our regular 6:30pm timeframe with Mizuno as sponsor. On Tuesday December 17 we will have Brooks sponsoring our tastiest run of the year, the Holiday Cookie Run. See the details in the event schedule.
Plus, for the second year, VRC is participating in the Town of Vienna's annual Halloween Parade on Wednesday, October 23, approximately 6:30pm. Last year we had a lot of fun running around our VRC-bannered truck with a headless runner perched on a treadmill in the back. We invite anyone who has participated in one of our runs to join us. You'll have to be on our email list to get the details as we don't post this special event on MeetUp.
Our bi-monthly Saturday Long Runs will now start at 8:00am to get a bit more light and warmth as we go into the cooler months. And don't forget to bring lights to see and be seen on our Tuesday runs -- it's already too dark to run without them with a 6:30pm start.
Please check out our website at ViennaRunClub.com!
Kick off your week with the Vienna Run Club (VRC) in Vienna, Virginia, USA (no, not Vienna Austria!) Our regular Tuesday runs meet at Potomac River Run and Walk, 111 Maple Ave West, Vienna VA 22180. Join us there every Tuesday @ 6:30pm for a 3-5 mile run with longer and shorter options. ALL paces and ages are welcome! We also meet the on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month for a longer run, gathering at the Vienna Depot (the former Vienna Train Station) off Ayr Hill Ave. along the W&OD trail just west of the red caboose in Vienna. The long runs meet at 8am in the cooler months and 7am in the warmer.
The group’s goal is to be an all-inclusive Meetup that promotes a fun way to workout and bring people and community together. Run leaders will go over the route before each run, though paper maps will not be provided. To review the weekly route in advance or load it into your mobile phone, Garmin, Apple watch or other GPS enabled device, please join the VRC email list below. Post-workout, VRC members will often head out to the best eats of Vienna for a happy hour to refuel and socialize!
KEY THINGS TO REMEMBER
The weekly events are FREE.
VRC events are for all-comers looking for fun and enjoyment rather than competition. Occasionally, in-line brands like Nike, NB, ON, etc. that PRR carries will sponsor a weekly event where participants can try-out shoes or other products at no cost AND win FREE prizes.
Parking is available on Tuesday in the lot directly across the street from Potomac River Run and Walk behind Mattress Firm. With the high number of Tuesday VRC participants, we discourage parking in the lot adjacent to the store to keep those spaces available for customers. Parking for Saturday Long Runs is in the lot adjacent to the W&OD trail with the entrance off Ayr Hill Ave.
Do not let the relaxed pace fool you. The social experience will be high-energy to keep you moving.
JOIN THE VRC EMAIL LIST -- Click on this link to sign up for our weekly emails containing routes and other important information about our events: VRC Email Signup
Aaaaaaaaaaaaah! It's the VRC's 8th Annual Halloween Run!
Get in the spirit of Halloween on Tuesday October 29 as we costume-up for a scary and sweet evening run of 3-5 miles followed by refreshments (candy, anyone?) and some fun prizes for our best-costumed attendees. Mizuno is this year's sponsor so you'll be able to demo their latest and greatest running shoes plus Mizuno always has the best swag for those who demo.
Subscribe to our email list for more details as the event approaches. Our emails not only have more details but also provide maps of the weekly Tuesday routes in advance. Fill out the form using this link: VRC Email Sign-Up We will never spam you and every email has an "unsubscribe" link!
SAFETY NOTES:
We want everyone to be safe when participating. Bring lights and wear reflective gear to see and be seen, as our runs are now in the dark. If you are feeling under the weather or have been exposed to others who are not feeling well, please use your best judgment about attending the run.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- VRC Saturday Long RunVienna Train Station, Vienna, VA
Get a running start to your weekend with our bi-monthly long run on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month now at 8am for the fall through spring.
We will review the basic route of about 7.5 miles prior to starting. Routes do vary so sign up for our email distro (below) to receive and review them in advance. Shorter options are available and you can always add more distance along the W&OD trail.
Afterward join us all for post-run conviviality, coffee, and breakfast at Caboose Tavern by mile marker 12.
Please subscribe to our email list and receive notices on all VRC events plus maps of the Saturday run in advance. Fill out the form using this link: VRC Email Sign-Up We will never spam you and every email has an "unsubscribe" link!
- VRC Halloween Run sponsored by Mizuno!Potomac River Running Store, Vienna, VA
Aaaaaaaaaaaaah! It's the VRC's 8th Annual Halloween Run!
Get in the spirit of Halloween on Tuesday October 29 as we costume-up for a scary and sweet evening run of 3-5 miles followed by refreshments (candy, anyone?) and some fun prizes for our best-costumed attendees. Mizuno is this year's sponsor so you'll be able to demo their latest and greatest running shoes plus Mizuno always has the best swag for those who demo.Subscribe to our email list for more details as the event approaches. Our emails not only have more details but also provide maps of the weekly Tuesday routes in advance. Fill out the form using this link: VRC Email Sign-Up We will never spam you and every email has an "unsubscribe" link!
SAFETY NOTES:
We want everyone to be safe when participating. Bring lights and wear reflective gear to see and be seen, as our runs are now in the dark. If you are feeling under the weather or have been exposed to others who are not feeling well, please use your best judgment about attending the run. - Vienna Run Club Tuesday Group RunPotomac River Running Store, Vienna, VA
Come and join our friendly and fun VRC runners for a weekly 3, 4, or 5 mile social run at our regular Tuesday evening group run. All paces are welcome! We regularly have 15-30 runners participating each week though you won't see many RSVPs on Meetup.
Prior to starting we will review directions for the routes but do not provide paper maps. We post maps on Garmin Connect which anyone can view. Runners who wish to go longer than 5 miles are encouraged to add extra distance along the W&OD after completing the scheduled route. Shorter distances and walk/run options will be accommodated too.
Post-run socializing with food and drink usually happens just a block away at Taco Bamba for any interested runners.Subscribe to our email list for updated information on our Tuesday and Saturday runs plus special events not always published on MeetUp. Our emails also provide maps of the weekly Tuesday and Saturday routes in advance. Fill out the form using this link: VRC Email Sign-Up We will never spam you and every email has an "unsubscribe" link!
SAFETY NOTES:
We want everyone to be safe when participating. Bring lights and wear reflective gear to see and be seen, particularly when our runs are in the dark. If you are feeling under the weather or have been exposed to others who are not feeling well, please use your best judgment about attending the run. - VRC Saturday Long RunVienna Train Station, Vienna, VA
Get a running start to your weekend with our bi-monthly long run on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month now at 8am for the fall through spring.
We will review the basic route of about 7.5 miles prior to starting. Routes do vary so sign up for our email distro (below) to receive and review them in advance. Shorter options are available and you can always add more distance along the W&OD trail.
Afterward join us all for post-run conviviality, coffee, and breakfast at Caboose Tavern by mile marker 12.
Please subscribe to our email list and receive notices on all VRC events plus maps of the Saturday run in advance. Fill out the form using this link: VRC Email Sign-Up We will never spam you and every email has an "unsubscribe" link!
