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27 July 2025 - A Historic Day for Armenian Endurance: Half Everesting Conquered!

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  A Historic Day for Armenian Endurance: Half Everesting Conquered! On July 27 , a milestone event took place — not only for Trialeti Vanadzor as a club, but for the entire history of endurance sports in Armenia. The team organized its first official attempt at a Half Everesting — that means gaining 4424 meters of vertical elevation in a single trail running activity. Just like during the Quarter Everesting challenge, the chosen peak was Mount Yeghjervasar , located in the stunning Dilijan National Park. Early in the morning, Ivan Biryukov and Egor Smirnov set off on their first ascent. The weather was kind to them — the first two climbs were shaded by alternating clouds, making the effort more bearable. During the second ascent, they were joined by Shushanik Saakyan , who brought amazing energy and support to the team. In addition, a small group of three athletes from Yerevan joined the challenge — each completing one full ascent as part of the event. After the third ...

Quarter Everesting on Yeghjervasar — 2212 meters of vertical in one day

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On July 12, our Trialeti Vanadzor team took on a serious challenge — a Quarter Everesting : 2212 meters of vertical gain, all on foot, all on trails. This wasn’t just a training run — it was a test of endurance, mindset, and love for the mountains. We chose Mount Yeghjervasar (elevation 2559 m) for the route — a rugged but accessible peak, perfect for mountain running. At 7:00 AM, a group of runners left Vanadzor and headed to the trailhead, where we met the mastermind behind this challenge — Egor from Dilijan. At 8:00 AM, the climb began. And, in true trail fashion, we were soon joined by two stray dogs who decided this wild adventure was theirs too — and they ran the entire route with us like true pros . 🌲 About the Route We have to highlight the trail itself — a true summer gem . Roughly 50% of the climb winds through forest , offering shade and soft footing. Around the halfway point, there’s a cold mountain stream — perfect for a mid-ascent cooldown. Of the seven runners who ...

Quarter Everesting Challenge - 12.07.2025 (Dilijan)

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  Quarter Everesting Challenge- July 12, 2025  8:00 AM Dilijan, Armenia Hosted by Trialeti Vanadzor We’re planning a Quarter Everesting Challenge this Saturday – and you're welcome to join! 📌 What’s Quarter Everesting? It’s a personal endurance challenge inspired by the full Everesting format. Your goal is to climb 2,212 vertical meters in a single session on a selected Strava segment. Learn more at https://everesting.com 📍 Route Details: We’ll be climbing Mount Yeghjervasar, starting from this point: 👉 Yandex Maps Start Point https://yandex.ru/maps/?whatshere%5Bzoom%5D=19&whatshere%5Bpoint%5D=44.886212,40.742167&si=wzzjtw6r9e4a95cju16zv51nv4 Here’s a preview from a previous training session: 👉 Strava Activity https://www.strava.com/segments/39599529 🔥 Strava Segment for the Challenge: 👉 Yeghjervasar Quarter Everesting Segment (1,106 meters of vertical gain per lap) https://www.strava.com/segments/39599529 🧭 The trail is clear and runnable throughout...

Poodle Run (ParkRun Vanadzor) - June 2025

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On June 21, 2025, the first ParkRun in Vanadzor took place under the name "Poodle Run," organized by the sports club Trialeti Vanadzor. The run was held in Sayat-Nova Park and gathered 21 participants, including guests from Dilijan and Yerevan. After the run, participants enjoyed a tea gathering at Poodle Coffee ! We will continue working to establish a strong ParkRun culture here in Vanadzor.

What is Discovery Run?

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  🌄 What is a Discovery Run? At Trialeti Vanadzor , we love exploring and discovering new routes in our beautiful city Vanadzor. Running becomes even more exciting when every trail is a new adventure! That’s why every Friday we host a Discovery Run — a special session where we explore new corners of Vanadzor and the Lori region on the move. It’s a great way to see the city from a different perspective — whether you're a local or a visitor. Want to discover Vanadzor in a unique way? Join us for a run — everyone’s welcome! 🌲 Discovery Run – May 23 🌲 This Friday, May 23, we're heading out on an adventure straight from Vanadzor’s main square — and within just 10 minutes, we’ll find ourselves deep in the forest! That’s one of the best things about life in Vanadzor — nature is always closer than you think. We'll cover an 8 km route through shady forest trails circling the city, and finish near Shamam Café , where we can treat ourselves to their legendary croissants ...

New Schedule Summer 2025

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 🔥 New Training Schedule from Trialeti Vanadzor! 🔥 Everyone is welcome — our sessions are always free, and beginners are especially encouraged to join! Summer is almost here in Vanadzor, and mornings are perfect for running 🏃‍♀️🌿 📅 Starting May 19 : Monday 7:30 AM — Strength workout (Lcher) Tuesday 5:00 PM — Easy run to Kilisa Wednesday 7:30 AM — Easy run + Running drills (Lcher) Friday 7:30 AM — Discovery Run (exploring Vanadzor and new routes on the move) Saturday — Hiking or cycling day 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Sunday 8:00 AM — Sunday Run (Town Square) See you on the run! #TrialetiVanadzor #VanadzorRunning #GroupTraining #FreeRunning

Autumn with Trialeti Vanadzor

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  Starting running in the fall is a real achievement! The days are getting shorter, the morning coolness is not energizing, but freezing :) But! If you get up and head to Lcher at 8:30 am, you won't be alone! Joint training gives a boost of energy and positivity for the whole day! Running is against the autumn blues!;) #vanadzor #runnig #Trialeti #autumn #autumnmood