
Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Carkeek Park
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 4-6 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.
- Mon, Dec 23, 2024
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 3.87 mi
- Elevation Gain: 834 ft
- High Point Elevation: 233 ft
- Pace: avg 4 mph
- 3 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a casual run through a few trails in Carkeek Park, covering ~4.5 miles and 834 feet of elevation gain. We will look to do an average pace of 4 mph: moderate to fast (depending on group comfort) hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill. Please bring a headlamp!
For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.
Meet at 6:00 AM in the south end of the park at the Eddie McAbbie Entrance, ready to run. After introductions and quick discussion, plan to start running by 6:10AM. Bathrooms in the park and at the QFC across the street.
Required Equipment
Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities for this course's activities.
- Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses; running-specific gaiters recommended
- Warm mid-weight layer (e.g. down vest or wool long sleeve)
- Trail running shoes
- A small day pack suitable for trail running
- Bring snacks and water
- Trail running-adapted ten essentials