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Evening: February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ Miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Evening: February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ Miles - Issaquah-Preston Trail

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 6+ miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

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Amalija Kopac
Amalija Kopac
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 579 ft
  • Pace: 12-15 mins/mile
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • FULL, 1 on waitlist (2 capacity)
  • Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Sun, Feb 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Longer run (6mi) from the Issaquah-Preston trail up towards Grand Ridge. The run has 2 larger hills with almost 1400ft of total gain. We'll power hike the up and run the flats and downhills.

  • Pace: 12-15mins/mile. Prioritizing steady movement and keeping the group together.

Link to GAIA route

5:30PM at the Issaqauh-Preston Trail High Point Trailhead (link here), Exit 20 off of I90.

Route/Place

Issaquah-Preston Trail

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Required Equipment

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
  • Headlamp with spare batteries

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