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Welcome to the club

The Charlottesville Area Trail Runners (CATs) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011. Over the years, the club has grown to include hundreds of members from the Charlottesville area. We offer a variety of events and programs for runners of all abilities, from beginner to experienced.

Upcoming Events

Events Calendar
Mint Springs Trail 5K
May 3
Mint Springs Trail 5K
O'H!lly Trail 5K
Jun 3
O'H!lly Trail 5K
Boars Head Turn & Burn
Jul 12
Boars Head Turn & Burn
Late Summer Meltdown 4-miler (Copy)
Aug 12
Late Summer Meltdown 4-miler (Copy)

Latest News

News
Registration for the Mint Springs Trail 5k is now open!
Registration for the Mint Springs Trail 5k is now open!
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10th Annual Summer trail Series 2025 Registration is open!
10th Annual Summer trail Series 2025 Registration is open!
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2025 Trail Running Film Festival
2025 Trail Running Film Festival
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naked creek registration is open!
naked creek registration is open!

The CATs are excited to partner with Panorama Farms and title sponsor Formula Complete Fitness for the 3rd annual Naked Creek Trail Race on March 8, 2025!

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25k and 50k training programs begin!
25k and 50k training programs begin!

It's time for the 9th annual CATS 50k Training Program! Trail/ultra curious? Time to join the CATS on some laid back group runs in the mountains and join us at the Promise Land 50k in April!

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Walnut Creek 5 & Dime Registration is open!
Walnut Creek 5 & Dime Registration is open!
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Burke Creek Barn Burner-5K & 15K ! Registration is open !!
Burke Creek Barn Burner-5K & 15K ! Registration is open !!
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late summer meltdonw 4-miler registration open!
late summer meltdonw 4-miler registration open!
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boar’s Head Turn & Burn Registration open!
boar’s Head Turn & Burn Registration open!
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Mint Springs Trail 5k Race Director's Report - 10 years!
Mint Springs Trail 5k Race Director's Report - 10 years!
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OH!LLY TRAIL 5K Registration is Open !
OH!LLY TRAIL 5K Registration is Open !
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Safety & Self-Defense Workshop
Safety & Self-Defense Workshop
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Registration for the Mint Springs Trail 5k is now open!
Registration for the Mint Springs Trail 5k is now open!
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2024 Trail Running Film Festival
2024 Trail Running Film Festival
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Summer trail Series 2024 Registration is open!
Summer trail Series 2024 Registration is open!
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become a member

We strive to welcome runners of all types into the world of trail running! Individual membership only costs $15 per year and gives you special discounts on gear and race entry fees.

Come Experience nature with us

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