Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
Morning: February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles - Deception Pass State Park
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
- Sun, Feb 15, 2026
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Easy, Easy/Moderate
- Challenging
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,527 ft
- High Point Elevation: 475 ft
- Pace: 12-15 min/mi
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Fri, Feb 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
This route will cover Deception Pass, both north and south of the bridge. It has gorgeous views on well-maintained trails, and is similar to the Deception Pass 25/50K.
This is a long run, so please be sure you have done similar distances recently.
All paces welcome, we will
Meet at TIME at Ash Way Park & Ride (16327 Ash Way - Lynnwood) OR at [TIME] at the Scenic Vista parking lot, just south of Deception Pass Bridge in Oak Harbor. Note that parking at Scenic Vista is limited. Plan to start running by [TIME]. Discover Pass required. Bathroom available at trailhead.
Starting coordinates: 48.40472157410005, -122.64485059349877
Google Map Directions to Ash Way Park & Ride: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HvSKQdyGQ6oRcV9a9
Google Map Directions to Scenic Vista : https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKpEseuAADYJmWgM8
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