FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2024
Loop de 'Ville Trail Fest - Registration is OPEN!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Registration is now open for Loop de 'Ville (LDV) Fest on September 28th and t-shirts and raffle tickets are available for pre-order. Learn more and register now at loopdeville.org.
There are several ways to participate:
- Run, hike or bike the Loop with a guided group (20 miles, all paces).
- New: do a section of the Loop — self-guide or hop in with the guided group at any of the seven on-course Cheer Zones (any distance of your choice).
- Celebrate with Rivanna Trails Foundation (RTF) at the After Party — FREE and open to the public. This year's entertainment is Ebony Groove with DJ Double U. There will be food trucks, beer & wine, merch available for purchase, and an epic raffle featuring $11k in prizes! Alcohol, merch, and raffle ticket sales will directly benefit LDV/RTF.
- Volunteer — RTF needs folks to help with registration/check-in, the many Cheer Zones, parking, raffle ticket sales, leading/sweeping hiking groups, and more. Volunteer sign-up is opening soon!
- Sponsor / Donate — Help RTF put on an amazing, safe and enjoyable event for everyone!
LEARN MORE & REGISTER
History of Loop de 'Ville:
More than 20 years ago, RTF members decided to lead a guided hike on the ~20-mile loop of the Rivanna Trail that encircles the City (now known as the Loop). It became an annual tradition that continued for decades but was only open to members of the RTF. A few years ago, they decided to open the event to the public and turn it into a festival to celebrate the trail, connect with the community, and introduce newcomers to this incredible resource right here in our backyards.
RTF's goal is to put on a great event and remove barriers to attract community members to join LDV in a way that feels inviting and safe. If that means just attending the free concert and after party, that's great! RTF will be happy to share what LDV is all about. They are counting on you to help make this the best Loop de 'Ville Fest yet!
Please note that t-shirts and raffle tickets are currently only available for pre-order during registration. Sign up for LDV-specific emails to be notified when pre-orders are open to non-registrants.
Media Contact
Tommy Safranek
Bike & Pedestrian Coordinator
City of Charlottesville
safranekt@charlottesville.gov