RUNNING & WALKING IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
There are dozens of quiet and scenic places to run in our beautiful neck of the woods!
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RUNNING QUICKLINKS
WALKING ROUTES
SAFETY
RUNNING & WALKING SAFELY: BE ALERT, BE AWARE, AND BE DILIGENT
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Unplug especially in areas of heavy traffic – bikes and cars
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Buddy Up (safety in numbers) – Join a running/walking group or find a buddy to train with you
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Face traffic when running/walking so you can see cars coming towards you
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Obey traffic signals and always assume the driver cannot see you
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Carry a cell phone so you have the ability to call for help if needed
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Let someone know your route and/or let them know if you change it during your run/walk
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Ignore/don’t engage with any verbal harassment
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Have a plan in case you need to get defensive. If you carry something with you be sure you know how to use it and use it quickly.
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Carry ID with your name, emergency contact info, and medical info
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If running/walking in poor visibility
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Wear light-colored and/or reflective clothing. Reflective clothing between the waist and shoulders on the front and back that covers at least 50 square inches is ideal.
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Wear a head lamp, but also remember to wear a light on your back as vehicles traveling behind you cannot see you. A strobe style, continuously flashing at least 2” in diameter is the best.
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GROUP RUN OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday Morning Community Speed Workouts
Open to all abilities but your long run must be a minimum of five to six miles in length. The group works out in separate pace groups, starting at 5:30 a.m. at the UVA Track. Free! Signup HERE.
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Marathon/Half Marathon Training Program
Meets starting in May for weekly group long runs every Saturday at 6:15 a.m. All abilities welcome. The run is divided into separate pace groups. Text Coach Mark at 434-962-1694 for more information.
Ten Miler Training Program
Meets Saturday mornings Oct.-March. Check here for more information.
Sunday Morning Social Run
Meets every Sunday morning at 6:45 a.m. next to Greenberry’s in the Barracks Road Shopping Center. Four to five relaxed miles at paces varying from 9:00-11:00 minutes/mile. Coffee and fellowship afterwards. Free! For the run. (Coffee is extra 😊 )
Wolfpack
Sunday mornings at 7 a.m. at the UVA Track for an easy five miles.
Prolyfyck Run Crew
Holds a community building run, about four miles with varying paces. All are welcome! M, W, F at 6:00 a.m. at the Jefferson School. Walkers welcome. Staggered start. Walkers often leave about 5:50 a.m.; fastest runners leave at 6:15 a.m. Following the run is an inspirational talk. @prolyfyckruncreww
Random Row Run
Tuesday evenings, team@randomrow.com
Charlottesville Area Trail Club
Facebook.com/cvilleareatrailrunners
Rivanna Trail Foundation (RTF)
rivannatrails.org
Looking for a Running Partner?
Join our Facebook Community Group—Send a note to our Facebook page and we’ll try to help out.