Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Point Defiance 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.
- Sat, Dec 14, 2024
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy, Sea Kayak I/II
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 790 ft
- Pace: avg 4 mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the Parking lot along 5 Mile road in Point Defiance Parking at 8AM. Google Map Link to Parking Lot location Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 8:10AM. No pass required at trailhead
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.
For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.
Point Defiance Park
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NOAA Puget Sound: Shilshole Bay to Commencement Bay No. 18474 - See full route/place details.
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