Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
Morning: December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles - Saint Edward State 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.
- Sat, Dec 13, 2025
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy/Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- Pace: All moderate to slow paces welcome
- FULL, 6 on waitlist (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
- Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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We will follow a generally southward route through Saint Edward State Park and into Big Finn Hill Park and then looping back on roughly parallel paths. A final sprint on the Arrowhead trail will finish our run. This route stays high and does not drop down to the lake.
For a complete description of trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.
Meet at 8:00 am at the Arrowhead Elementary School parking lot (6725 NE Arrowhead Drive - Kenmore). Following introductions, description of route, and current trail conditions. No passes required. Total distance: 4.8 miles and 400 feet of elevation.
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