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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 - Saint Edward, Big Finn Hill, McDonald Preserve & O.O. Denny

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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Andy Cahn
Andy Cahn
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 760 ft
  • Pace: 12-15 minutes per mile except when going uphill
  • 10 (10 capacity)
  • 1 (2 capacity)
  • Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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This route will cover 4 parks: Saint Edward, Big Finn Hill, MacDonald Preserve, and O.O. Denny.

We will cover ~ 7 1/2 miles, with 763 feet of elevation gain. Almost the entire run is on trails -- we will have two sections, each three blocks long, of pavement.  Our goal is to run for between an hour and 45 minutes and two hours and explore four parks.

Meet at the parking lot for Arrowhead Elementary School, 6725 NE Arrowhead Drive, at 5:00 pm. No passes required.

Route/Place

Saint Edward State Park

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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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