Trail Running Course
Trail Running Weekend
Join us for the third annual Trail Running Weekend at Baker Lodge! Enjoy great food, make new friends, and run some of the most scenic trails in the Mount Baker Wilderness. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, you'll leave feeling invigorated and inspired.
Contacts
- Fri, Aug 15, 2025 - Sun, Aug 17, 2025
- Committee: Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Members: $250.00 Guests: $350.00
- Availability: 6 (35 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Trail running weekend retreat full of adventures and fun activities suitable for all levels and paces!
The weekend will include:
- Stay at the lodge (2 nights)
- Fri night: snacks (bring your own dinner)
- Sat: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Sun: breakfast + snacks to go
- Runs for different distances and abilities on Fri afternoon, Sat all day, and Sun morning
- Stretching and mobility sessions throughout the weekend
- The Mountaineers Trail Running t-shirts and hats
- Fun games!
Trails where we will be running are iconic and have amazing views. The distances will vary from 4 to 15mi and will accommodate various paces and abilities. This list includes available options and will depend on instructors and participants' interest and abilities:
- Excelsior Peak - 8.4 miles (or 15 point-to-point option), strenuous
- Yellow Aster Butte - 7.6 miles, moderate
- Bagley and Chain Lakes loop - 8 miles, moderate
- Artist Point - 5 miles, easy
- Lake Ann - 8.2 miles, moderate
- Ptarmigan ridge - 11.5 miles, hard
- Goat lake via Ptarmigan ridge trail - 9.5 miles, moderate
- Panorama dome trail - 4.3 miles, easy
NOTE: More activities will be scheduled after participants register for the weekend and we can better assess the level of interest and abilities. All activities will have a sign-up opportunity at the lodge!
This course has no scheduled activities.
For the lodge stay:
- Sleeping bag + a pillow (only matrasses are provided in a bunk-style sleeping arrangements)
- Indoor shoes (outside shoes are not allowed inside the lodge)
- Toiletry + towel (we have toilets and showers with running water, toilet paper, and feminine hygiene items available)
- Yoga mat for optional mobility and stretching sessions
Recommended gear list:
- Appropriate shoes, socks, shorts/pants and/or other apparel in technical/synthetic/wool fabrics for trail running
- 10 Essentials adapted for trail running
- Lightweight rain-resistant or waterproof jacket
- Pack or waist belt or equivalent to hold required items and personal possessions such as medications, cell phone, keys, etc.
- Water and snacks for your runs
- Map (printed or digital)
Weather dependent items (optional):
- Gloves
- Watch
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat or warm hat
- Extra layers in in technical/synthetic/wool fabrics, e.g., an extra long-sleeved shirt
There are no materials for this course.