Evening: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Evening: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Washington Park Arboretum

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 5-7 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 400 ft
  • Pace: All Paces Welcome
  • 10 (10 capacity)
  • 1 (3 capacity)
  • Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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This route covers the Washington Park Arboretum.

We will do two loops of the park. All Paces Welcome! We will look to consistently run the route given the low elevation gain, although we will slow down somewhat on hills.  

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Meet at 5:00 pm at Parking Lot 14. Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:10 pm. No passes required. 

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(e) with spare batteries
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