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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 - Washington Park Arboretum

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.

Contacts

Anna Valiavska
Anna Valiavska
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 7.9 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 242 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 151 ft
  • Pace: 12-15 min/mil
  • 8 (8 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This route will cover the Washington Park Arboretum up to Foster Island.

We will do two counter-clockwise loops for ~7 9/10 miles total distance with 242 ft elevation gain, stopping briefly each time at the north point on Foster Island. 

Bring your headlamp (and check that it works!)

We will do our best to stay as a group

Link to GAIA route 

Link to Strava route

Meet at 5:30pm  in the Boyer Parking Lot of the Washington Arboretum, on the west side of the park just north of the Japanese Garden. Google Maps Location Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:40pm. No passes required. Bathroom available on route soon after starting

Route/Place

Washington Park Arboretum

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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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