
Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Redmond Watershed Preserve
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.
- Wed, Feb 12, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 450 ft
- High Point Elevation: 587 ft
- Pace: avg 4 mph
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will follow a clockwise loop for ~5.9 miles total distance with 689 ft elevation gain, starting with the Trout Loop. We will then enter the main park and head north until we get to Seidel Creek, do a brief jog on Old Pond Trail, then turn around and continue our loop through the rest of the park. We will look to do an avg pace of 4 mph: moderate to fast (depending on group comfort) hike uphill and 4.5-5.0 mph straightaway and downhill. Please bring headlamp since we will be starting in the dark!
For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.
Meet at 5:30 pm the Redmond Watershed Preserve main parking lot (21760 NE Novelty Hill Road - Redmond). Following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions, plan to start running by 5:40 pm. No passes required. Bathroom available at trailhead.
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