Field trip: Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series
Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles - Squak Mountain: May Valley Access
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.
Contacts
- Thu, Jan 22, 2026
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
- 8 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
- Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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On this run, we will see the Bullitt Fireplace and Squak Central Peak.
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Meet at Squak Mountain State Park trailhead just off of SE May Valley Road at the south end of the park at [TIME], ready to run. Outhouse in the parking lot. Discover Pass required.
Directions: The park is located just south of Issaquah. Exit I-90 at Exit 15 and turning southbound on Issaquah-Renton Road, drive 4 miles, then turn left on the May Valley Road. Drive 2.5 miles to the Squak Mountain State Park parking lot (21500 May Valley Road) on the left.
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