Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles

Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Point Defiance 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.

  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.3 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 400 ft
  • Pace: 4-5 mph
  • 10 (10 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
  • Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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This route will cover the outer loop of Point Defiance Park.

We will be covering ~5 3/8 miles and 393 feet of elevation gain. 

All paces welcome! Concerns about pace please let me know!

Link to GAIA route 

Link to Strava route

Meet at 8:00am (ready to run) at tennis courts. https://goo.gl/maps/DUgkuCaP99zXrypZ6 There are public bathrooms in the park - we will pass one soon after we start. City park - no parking passes needed.

Route/Place

Point Defiance 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
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