Training Routes

Running Routes

Manageable

https://www.strava.com/routes/3129771135233092196

A classic easy 3 mile Monday route that bring you on the backside of campus with not too many of the hills.

Shadow Lake

https://www.strava.com/routes/3129770754679524796

A challenging fast 10k+ route with some punchy hills and fast descends, this route brings you to the beautiful Heritage Park and back.

Draper Loop

https://www.strava.com/routes/3129771330689079514

The most classic 10k route in Blacksburg. Used for our Man Run progressive tempo this route includes dreaded Chicken Hill and the speedy Draper Mile.

Less than 20 miles

Harding-Cedar

https://www.strava.com/routes/3129612964009533658

This is a beautiful 12 mile ride into the valley, that starts with a big descent down Harding, nice roll across Lusters Gate, and to finish it off with a climb up Cedar Run.

SAYG

https://www.strava.com/routes/3129613288782379226

Short for "Slow As Your Grandma", this is a relaxed 15 mile route with rolling hills that most use as a recovery/chill ride.

20-50 miles

Dry Run

https://www.strava.com/routes/3129770339408147900

With a descent down Cedar Run, across Lusters Gate and up Blacksburg Rd, this 23 mile ride brings you to Dry Run which is a short "not too steep" gravel climb.

Reesedale

https://www.strava.com/routes/3129772762756874684

This 27-mile ride is a fun rolling ride with a rollercoaster on Reesedale Rd, where you can hit some top speeds.

Tabor Loop

https://www.strava.com/routes/3129613416051119716

One of the most popular Blacksburg routes, this 32-mile ride starts with scenic rolling hills on Mt Tabor Rd, then descend Sandy Ridge and cruise the Blacksburg Rd false flat to Harding for a final climb!

Mt Pleasant

https://www.strava.com/routes/3134859613507257536

This 45-mile scenic route takes you out of Blacksburg by North Fork Rd to Mt Pleasant, and then you will return through Christiansburg and the Huckleberry Trail.

50+ miles

Bradshaw

https://www.strava.com/routes/3129241299559589476

Bradshaw is a 52-mile rolling loop, with one major climb at the halfway point. This route will challenge your legs with the false flats and steep climbs.

Craig Creek

https://www.strava.com/routes/3129241263504921818

Craig Creek is another flat and rolling route, with a 20+ mile false flat downhill stretch on Craigs Creek Rd.