Registration open for Loop de Ville

In one month, the Rivanna Trail Foundation and other groups will celebrate the pathway that encircles the city of Charlottesville during the annual Loop de ‘Ville Trail Fest on September 27.

“Previously open only to members of the RTF, the event eventually opened to the public and has since turned into a festival to celebrate the trail, connect the community and introduce newcomers to this incredible resource in our backyards,” reads a press release sent out on August 11.

Registration is now open online.

People are invited to run, hike, or bike the 20 mile at any pace. But this year there are many other ways to get moving.

• The Rivanna River Company will shuttle people from their base off of East High Street to the Fontaine Research Park to run or hike half of the loop.
• The Piedmont Environmental Council will also have a mini loop of three miles along the Rivanna River for people of all abilities.

The Rivanna River Company will hold a free party at the finish line with DJ Double U performing all day. There will be food trucks and beverages for sale with proceeds going to the Rivanna Trails Foundation.

The RTF is also looking for volunteers to help out with many facets of the festival from registration to cheer zones to parking support and more. For more information, take a look here.

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