GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR RUN GROUPS
On Saturday mornings we offer two pace groups. If you're new to the capra run groups, we recommend that you first see how the Social Group feels, before jumping in with the Speedy Group.
We run all year round. It is rare to cancel, but it does happen on occasion due to unsafe trail or weather conditions. Each Friday we send updates and run plans out in a specific 'Run Club Updates' email. You can sign up by clicking item #2 in the menu on the left , or if you already receive our regular newsletter, just click "edit your email preferences" at the very bottom
We’ve included some pace approximations below to give you an idea of our speeds and distances. These metrics will vary depending on the technicality of the route, the elevation gain, and the overall group that shows up. All group runs are on trails, and these numbers are estimates.
You will need to sign a waiver, in-store, before your first outing with us. If you'd like to save a minute or two, a blank waiver can also be dowloaded here
SATURDAYS
SATURDAY SOCIAL GROUP - 9am at capra
Our Saturday Social is all about moving together in nature and creating community through conversations and movement - it is not about the pace at which we're moving. The group does between 9 & 14km in 1.5 - 2 hours, and re-groups at every intersection and viewpoints along the way (photo ops). The group will hike up all inclines and cruise along all flats and downhills at a conversational pace. The best indicators of pace are a road 10km at 60 minutes, up and down the First Peak of the Chief in under 90 minutes, up the Sea to Summit trail in under 2:30, or up EVAC in under 2 hours.
Well behaved off-leash trail dogs are welcome, but if you're new to the group, we ask that you come out solo to start to make sure it's a good fit. Not all dogs are comfortable at running in a group and there is an expectation that dogs will not impede other runners with their bodies, or carrying sticks, or interactions with other trail users.
SATURDAY QUICK PACE - *8am start at capra
The Speedy group is a more intense group run. They are running most hills, keeping a quicker overall pace and covering 17-22km, with 600+ m of gain in their 2 - 2.5 hour time slot. The pace per km will depend on the route, but they are averaging a 6:00-7:00km
on trails.
Some good indicators of speed are that you can go up and down 1st Peak of the Chief in under an hour, up Sea to Summit in under 1:30, or EVAC in an hour. This group does not re-group at every intersection and runners are expected to have a responsibility and familiarity with the trail system if they can't keep pace.
If you’re new to run club and unsure of which group to join, we suggest hopping in the social group first and then seeing how you feel; but if you know you’re thirsty for a bit more speed, then come and give it a go.
No dogs allowed in the speedy group.
SUNDAYS
TRAILS 101 : STARTING YOUR OFF-ROAD JOURNEY
TRAILS 101 is a beginner friendly group, whihc heads out for about an hour, each Sunday.
WEDNESDAYS
WEDNESDAY EVENING SOCIAL RUN - 6:15pm at capra
This one is a Social Run, and not about the pace at which we're moving. The group does approximately 75-90 minutes
Well behaved off-leash trail dogs are welcome, but if you're new to the group, we ask that you come out solo to start to make sure it's a good fit. Not all dogs are comfortable at running in a group and there is an expectation that dogs will not impede other runners with their bodies, or carrying sticks, or interactions with other trail users.
DEMO SHOE SERIES INFO
Throughout spring and summer we will hold trail shoe demo runs. Each demo run will take place on a Sunday, and will be hosted by one of our shoe brands.
We also have a fleet of The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4 at capra. They are with us for the next couple months, so you can sign out a pair, anytime, to take on a run
LA SPORTIVA
Saturday March 15, 8:45am at Alice Lake
This coincides with the 5Peaks Sport Course orientation run
Sunday March 2, 8:45am at Alice Lake
This coincides with the 5Peaks Enduro Course orientation run
THE NORTH FACE
Sunday April 13, 8:45am at capra
SALOMON - TRAIL
Sunday MAY 4, 8:45am at capra
TOPO ATHLETICS - MTN RACER
Sunday JUNE 29, 8:45am at capra
HOKA - ALTRA - SAUCONY
Each of these dates are still to be set
RUN CLUB FIELD TRIP INFO
Approximately once a month we will plan a field trip for the Saturday Run Groups. It will require meeting somewhere other than capra. Routes will vary.
We will give plenty of notice for these days, on social media and in the Run Club Updates newsletter