The Sum of Our Parts: Missing Julia
By: Helen Pelster

The whole of our running community is so much stronger than the sum of our parts. The inverse is also true: the loss of one member is catastrophic. And the loss of Julia Millon is most devastating to the core.

June Newsletter

Committed to Inspire, Inform and Connect

This month we celebrate our running family. The joy of our 5th Memorial Day together was soon shattered by the tragic news that we lost one of our own to a car crash Monday night.

We will honor Julia Millon's UNAFRAID spirit at the Roller Coaster Half in Kings Beach this Saturday, June 2, 2018. Click here for free registration.

Let’s remember our strength when we come together as a community. Exuberant children racing, happy friends running the trails, and all enjoying a meal together are captured in this photo gallery

Member News

Remembering Julia

By: Sean Flanagan

On Monday, May 28, 2018, we suffered a tragic loss. Our dear friend Julia Million passed away in a car accident in her hometown of Winters California. Julia was a friend to many, but to most she was much more than that.

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2018 DPMR Memorial Day Picnic
By: Helen Pelster

Donner Party Mountain Runners' 5th Annual Memorial Day Picnic presented by Tahoe Mountain Sports and On Running. May 28, 2018. Copyright 2018 by Helen Pelster. Feel free to download for personal use only! No commercial, marketing or other use.

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Highlights from the 5th Annual Congress on Medicine and Science in Ultra-Endurance Sports
By: Dr. Andy Pasternak

Since 2013, a group of medical professionals and researchers have come together annually to discuss the best science and research regarding ultra endurance sports. I have been fortunate to attend four of the 5 meetings (I am still kicking myself for missing two years ago in Chamonix.)

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DPMR: Volunteer with us at Broken Arrow race weekend
By: Helen Pelster

Experience a world-class Skyrace up-close with the Donner Party Mountain Runners! Volunteer with us at the Broken Arrow Race events June 15 - 17, 2018 at Squaw Valley. The fun starts with the Trails in Motion Film Festival ~ volunteers gain entry to this sold-out event!

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DPMR Trail work - Friday, June 8, 2018
By: Betsy Nye

Our second DPMR - TDLT (Truckee Donner Land Trust) Trail Work Day is coming up on Friday, June 8, 2018! Location TBD - please sign up on this link if you're available, and when Kevin from the Land Trust finalizes the details he will email you with meeting place, time, and instructions.

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Member Highlight

Member Highlight - Holly Ryerson
By: Jenelle Potvin

You might recognize our June Member Highlight, Holly Ryerson, from her many hours of volunteering at the Cal 2 Aid Station during the Canyons Endurance Runs, or serving food at the Memorial Day Picnic. We are very excited to welcome Holly to our DPMR family, and super grateful for the energy and enthusiasm she puts into volunteering.

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Race/ Adventure Reports

The Miwok Live Wire Fun Run
By: Gretchen Brugman

The last few years of my ultrarunning "career" have seen slowing times and fewer races on my schedule. I could chalk this diminishing display up to age and let that take the full burden of excuse.

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Robinson Flat to Drivers Flat
By: Jenelle Potvin

Saturday, May 19, 2018, Gretchen and I met in Auburn at 6am to begin the chain of carpools that would get us to Robinson Flat, a campground located at mile 30.3 of the Western States 100 mile endurance run.

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