Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
Morning: December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Point Defiance Park
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course runs from 4-6 miles. You will need to complete 2 course runs per month over Dec, Jan and Feb to graduate.
Contacts
- Sat, Dec 6, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.1 mi
- Elevation Gain: 790 ft
- Pace: 4-5 mph
- 9 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
- Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Bring layers appropriate for the weather. More details will be provided closer to the run.
All paces welcome! Concerns about pace please let me know!
For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.
Meet at 8AM time in the Parking lot along 5 Mile road in Point Defiance Parking. Google Map Link to Parking Lot location. Ready to run following introductions, description of route and current trail conditions. No pass required at trailhead. (current construction may require a different meeting point TBD)
Point Defiance Park
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NOAA Puget Sound: Shilshole Bay to Commencement Bay No. 18474 - See full route/place details.
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