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: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles (optional)
Washington Park Arboretum	Fri, Jan 16, 2026 Registration closed Jan 14	4 participants 0 instructors	Devin Lampe
Bridle Trails to Marymoor Park	Tue, Jan 20, 2026 Registration closes Jan 18	0 participants 0 instructors	Andy Cahn
Discovery Park	Mon, Jan 26, 2026 Registration closes Jan 24	1 participant on waitlist 0 instructors	Anna Valiavska
Golden Gardens Park	Wed, Jan 28, 2026 Registration closes Jan 25	0 participants 0 instructors	Devin Lampe
Morning: January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles (optional)
Paradise Valley Conservation Area	Sat, Jan 17, 2026 Registration closes Jan 15	3 participants 0 instructors	Andy Cahn
Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead	Sun, Jan 18, 2026 Registration closes Jan 16	1 participant 1 instructor	Alex Bendig
Teneriffe (Kamikaze) Falls	Sun, Jan 18, 2026 Registration closes Jan 16	0 participants 0 instructors	Jessica Umayam
Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead	Wed, Jan 21, 2026 Registration closes Jan 19	6 participants 0 instructors	Alex Bendig
Squak Mountain: May Valley Access	Thu, Jan 22, 2026 Registration closes Jan 20	0 participants 0 instructors	Nataliya Semez
Discovery Park	Fri, Jan 23, 2026 Registration closes Jan 23	5 participants 0 instructors	Luke Lampe
Soaring Eagle Regional Park	Sun, Jan 25, 2026 Registration closed Jan 7	8 participants on waitlist 0 instructors	Jennifer Shenanigans
Seward Park	Fri, Jan 30, 2026 Registration closes Jan 28	4 participants 1 instructor	Luke Lampe
Morning: February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles (optional)
Golden Gardens	Mon, Feb 2, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 1 instructor	Devin Lampe
Around South Tiger Mountain	Tue, Feb 3, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	8 participants 1 instructor	Caroline Fox
Squak Mountain: May Valley Access	Sat, Feb 7, 2026 Registration closes Feb 5	8 participants 1 instructor	Ryan Mansfield
Redmond Watershed Preserve	Sun, Feb 8, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	8 participants 1 instructor	Jennifer Shenanigans
Golden Gardens	Mon, Feb 9, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 1 instructor	Luke Lampe
Bridle Trails to Marymoor Park	Fri, Feb 13, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 0 instructors	Andy Cahn
West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3	Sat, Feb 14, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 0 instructors	Alex Bendig
Deception Pass State Park	Sun, Feb 15, 2026 Registration opens Jan 16; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 0 instructors	Jennifer Shenanigans
Lord Hill Regional Park	Sun, Feb 15, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 1 instructor	Anna Valiavska
Squak Mountain: May Valley Access	Tue, Feb 17, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	8 participants 0 instructors	Caroline Fox
Discovery Park, Locks & Golden Gardens	Fri, Feb 20, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 1 instructor	Devin Lampe
Cougar Mountain: Terrace Trail Trailhead	Sat, Feb 21, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 0 instructors	Ryan Mansfield
Lord Hill Regional Park	Sun, Feb 22, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	9 participants 0 instructors	Andy Cahn
Washington Park Arboretum	Tue, Feb 24, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 0 instructors	Aaron Terrazas
Green Lake (Seattle)	Sat, Feb 28, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	8 participants 1 instructor	Matt Davey
Evening: February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ Miles (optional)
Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead	Mon, Feb 2, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	8 participants 0 instructors	Jessica Umayam
Green Lake (Seattle)	Wed, Feb 4, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 0 instructors	Aaron Terrazas
Poo Poo Point via High School Trail	Thu, Feb 5, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	8 participants 0 instructors	Amalija Kopac
Washington Park Arboretum	Mon, Feb 9, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 0 instructors	Anna Valiavska
Issaquah-Preston Trail	Tue, Feb 10, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 1 instructor on waitlist	Amalija Kopac
Sammamish River Trail	Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 1 instructor on waitlist	Jennifer Shenanigans
Washington Park Arboretum	Wed, Feb 18, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 1 instructor	Aaron Terrazas
West Tiger Mountain No. 3	Thu, Feb 19, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 0 instructors	Alex Bendig
Discovery Park	Wed, Feb 25, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 0 instructors	Luke Lampe
Point Defiance Park	Wed, Feb 25, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	8 participants 0 instructors	Anna Valiavska
Licorice Fern Trail	Thu, Feb 26, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	8 participants 0 instructors	Jessica Umayam
Saint Edward, Big Finn Hill, McDonald Preserve & O.O. Denny	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 1 instructor	Andy Cahn
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Graduation Celebration (optional)
Formula Brewing	Thu, Mar 12, 2026 Registration closes Mar 10	3 participants 0 instructors	Jennifer Shenanigans