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.
Contacts
- Sat, Nov 15, 2025 - Sat, Mar 14, 2026
- Committee: Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Members: $95.00 Guests: $180.00
- 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
This course has no scheduled activities.
Low Impact Recreation
Please wear layers of breathable, technical clothing suitable for outdoor aerobic activities for this course's activities.
- Waterproof jacket, hat, buff, gloves, sunglasses
- Trail running shoes
- A small day pack suitable for trail running
- Bring snacks and water
- Trail running-adapted ten essentials
- Optional: poles, running micro-spikes, and running-specific gaiters
There are no materials for this course.