Trail Running Course

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Don’t let the dark winter months and rain get you down! Join us for progressive trail runs in December, January, and February. Explore new local trails and connect with other runners along the way.

Sat, Nov 15, 2025 - Sat, Mar 14, 2026
Committee: Foothills Trail Running Committee
Members: $95.00 Guests: $180.00
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Availability: FULL, 14 on waitlist (80 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

This course aims to help participants develop their fitness and connect with other trail runners during the winter months. It is structured as a series of progressive frontcountry runs that will slightly increase in distance and/or elevation from Jan to Feb to Mar.

Whether you are new to trail running or an experienced runner, we invite you to join us to get out more in a friendly, group environment while challenging yourself, discovering new trails, and meeting other runners.

Graduation Requirements

Attend virtual or in-person course kick-off
Complete 2 course runs per month for Dec, Jan and Feb
Complete Low-Impact Recreation training and earn Low-Impact Recreation badge

Course Agenda

Virtual or In-Person Course Kick-off: Nov weekday evening
Dec: 4-6 miles with up to 2,000 ft elevation gain (complete 2)
Jan: 5-7 miles with up to 3,000 ft elevation gain (complete 2)
Feb: 6+ miles with up to 4,000 ft elevation gain (complete 2)
Mar: In-person graduation get-together (optional)

Badges you will earn:

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Course

Course Requirements

Course Activity	Date	Availability	Leader
Evening: February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ Miles (optional)
Discovery Park	Wed, Feb 25, 2026 Registration closed Feb 21	0 participants 0 instructors	Luke Lampe
Point Defiance Park	Wed, Feb 25, 2026 Registration closed Feb 23	7 participants 0 instructors	Anna Valiavska
Licorice Fern Trail	Thu, Feb 26, 2026 Registration closed Feb 24	2 participants 0 instructors	Jessica Umayam
Saint Edward, Big Finn Hill, McDonald Preserve & O.O. Denny	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 Registration closes Feb 25	6 participants 0 instructors	Andy Cahn
Morning: February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles (optional)
Green Lake (Seattle)	Sat, Feb 28, 2026 Registration closes Feb 26	2 participants 1 instructor	Matt Davey
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Graduation Celebration (optional)
Formula Brewing	Thu, Mar 12, 2026 Registration closes Mar 10	5 participants 0 instructors	Jennifer Shenanigans