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Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Carkeek Park

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.

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Devin Lampe
Devin Lampe
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.5
  • Elevation Gain: 1,050 ft
  • Pace: 12–15 min/mi
  • 10 (10 capacity)
  • 1 (3 capacity)
  • Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Sat, Jan 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This is a casual run through a few trails in Carkeek Park covering ~5.5 miles and 1050 feet of elevation gain. 

Below are links to the route. We will be doing a slight variation where we will do the small internal loop twice. 

Link to GAIA route 

Link to Strava route 

We will run the straights and downhill, power walk up the uphill! Average pace should be 12–15 min/mi.

For a complete description of  trail running with the Mountaineers, please consult the Trail Running Standards.

Meet at 7:00 AM in the south end of the park at the Eddie McAbbie Entrance. Parking is limited at this entrance, but you can park at the QFC across the street.  Bathrooms in the park and at the QFC store.

Route/Place

Carkeek Park

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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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