A few Thursday runs became a community. A shared love of the mountains made it feel like home.
The story so far
Curiosity, a shared passion,
and a big heart.
DNA Trails started in May 2023 with a small group of Dutch and German expats. We knew how much sport had helped us connect after moving to Innsbruck. The city had athletes everywhere, but accessible trail running communities were harder to find.
So we started meeting on Thursdays. No club fees, no complicated sign-ups. Just a run, and a way to meet like-minded people.
After we started sharing our runs on Instagram in summer 2023, more and more people joined. Sometimes over 50 runners would turn up.
The name DNA Trails reflects what we believe: the urge to run in the mountains lives in our DNA, and that DNA connects us all.
Our community is run by volunteers. We still believe a good run starts with a warm welcome, and that the best pace is the one that lets everyone belong.
Meet our crewNo membership fees. No profit. Just a shared love of the trails.
We run in groups and look out for each other. English is our shared language, so everyone can join in.
Skip a week. Join last-minute. Show up and smile. We will be there.
Lead a group, host a workshop, share an idea, or ask your burning questions.
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