Trail Running Course

Winter Trail Running Conditioning Series

Don't let the winter months get you down! Join us for a series of progressive runs in Dec, Jan and Feb with optional timed runs at start and end of course. Get in shape - Stay in shape - Be the shape!

Thu, Nov 14, 2024 - Sun, Mar 16, 2025
Committee: Foothills Trail Running Committee
Members: $85.00 Guests: $105.00
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Availability: FULL, 13 on waitlist (70 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 December to March.

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 course kick-off
Complete a minimum of 2 course runs per month for Dec, Jan and Feb
Complete Low-Impact Recreation training and earn Low-Impact Recreation badge

Course Agenda

Nov: Virtual Course Kick-off: Nov weekday evening
Dec: 4-6 miles (complete 2)
Jan: 5-7 miles (complete 2)
Jan: Virtual Course Check-In and Strength Training for Runners Presentation
Feb: 6+ miles (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
December Winter Conditioning Runs: 4-6 miles (optional)
Saint Edward State Park	Sun, Dec 22, 2024 Registration closed Dec 4	2 participants	Andy Cahn
Carkeek Park	Mon, Dec 23, 2024 Registration closes Dec 21	2 participants 1 instructor	Linsey Hansen
Little Si & Boulder Garden Loop	Tue, Dec 24, 2024 Registration closes Dec 22	0 participants 0 instructors	John Murphy
Tiger Mountain Lowlands	Thu, Dec 26, 2024 Registration closes Dec 24	0 participants 0 instructors	Nataliya Semez
Saint Edward State Park	Sat, Dec 28, 2024 Registration closes Dec 27	1 participant on waitlist 0 instructors	Andy Cahn
Tiger Mountain Lowlands	Sun, Dec 29, 2024 Registration closes Dec 26	2 participants on waitlist 0 instructors	Alex Bendig
Lake to Lake Trail and Greenway	Mon, Dec 30, 2024 Registration closes Dec 28	1 participant on waitlist 1 instructor	Anisa Daher
January Winter Conditioning Runs: 5-7 miles (optional)
Grand Ridge Park (Snoqualmie)	Thu, Jan 2, 2025 Registration closes Dec 31	1 participant on waitlist 0 instructors	Amalija Kopac
Dash Point State Park	Fri, Jan 3, 2025 Registration closes Jan 1	8 participants 0 instructors	Ryan Mansfield
Teneriffe (Kamikaze) Falls	Sat, Jan 4, 2025 Registration closes Jan 2	3 participants 1 instructor	Linsey Hansen
Discovery Park	Sun, Jan 5, 2025 Registration closes Jan 10	0 participants 0 instructors	Jennifer Bell
West Tiger Mountain No. 3 Cable Line	Mon, Jan 6, 2025 Registration closes Jan 4	9 participants 0 instructors	Amalija Kopac
East Sunset Way Trailhead	Tue, Jan 7, 2025 Registration closes Jan 5	5 participants 1 instructor	Nataliya Semez
Saint Edward State Park	Wed, Jan 8, 2025 Registration closes Jan 6	3 participants 1 instructor	Matt Davey
Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead	Wed, Jan 8, 2025 Registration closes Jan 6	4 participants 1 instructor	Alex Bendig
Cougar Mountain Loop	Sat, Jan 11, 2025 Registration closes Jan 9	0 participants 1 instructor	Brad Peacock
Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead	Mon, Jan 13, 2025 Registration closes Jan 12	3 participants 1 instructor	Alex Bendig
Squak Mountain: Bullitt Fireplace Access	Mon, Jan 13, 2025 Registration closes Jan 11	6 participants 0 instructors	Erin Shannon-Starup
West Tiger Mountain No. 3	Wed, Jan 15, 2025 Registration closes Jan 13	6 participants 1 instructor	Tom Girard
Phantom Lake Loop & Weowna Park	Thu, Jan 16, 2025 Registration closes Jan 14	2 participants 1 instructor	Christina Black
Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead	Thu, Jan 16, 2025 Registration closes Jan 14	8 participants 0 instructors	Nataliya Semez
Spring Lake & McGarvey Open Space	Sat, Jan 18, 2025 Registration closes Jan 16	6 participants 0 instructors	Jennifer Bell
Dirty Harry's Peak, Balcony & East Balcony	Sun, Jan 19, 2025 Registration closes Jan 17	5 participants 1 instructor	Ryan Mansfield
Soaring Eagle Regional Park	Mon, Jan 20, 2025 Registration closes Jan 18	7 participants 1 instructor	Linsey Hansen
Tiger Mountain Lowlands	Tue, Jan 21, 2025 Registration closes Jan 19	4 participants 0 instructors	Nataliya Semez
Bridle Trails State Park	Wed, Jan 22, 2025 Registration closes Jan 21	1 participant on waitlist 0 instructors	Erin Shannon-Starup
Paradise Valley Conservation Area	Thu, Jan 23, 2025 Registration closes Jan 21	10 participants 0 instructors	Tom Girard
Washington Park Arboretum	Fri, Jan 24, 2025 Registration closes Jan 22	6 participants 1 instructor	Christina Black
Lord Hill Regional Park	Sat, Jan 25, 2025 Registration closes Jan 19	5 participants 0 instructors	Dan Renfrow
Little Si & Boulder Garden Loop	Sun, Jan 26, 2025 Registration closes Jan 24	5 participants 0 instructors	Caroline Fox
Seward Park	Wed, Jan 29, 2025 Registration closes Jan 7	0 participants 0 instructors	TJ King
Winter Trail Running Conditioning Mid-Course Check-in (optional)
Online Classroom	Tue, Jan 14, 2025 Registration closes Jan 12	36 participants 10 instructors	Jennifer Bell
February Winter Conditioning Run: 6+ miles (optional)
Around South Tiger Mountain	Sat, Feb 1, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 0 instructors	TJ King
Deception Pass State Park	Sun, Feb 2, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	8 participants 0 instructors	Jennifer Bell
Green Lake (Seattle)	Mon, Feb 3, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 0 instructors	Linsey Hansen
Paradise Valley Conservation Area	Wed, Feb 5, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 0 instructors	Erin Shannon-Starup
Bridle Trails State Park	Fri, Feb 7, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 0 instructors	Jennifer Bell
Cougar Mountain: Terrace Trail Trailhead	Sat, Feb 8, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 1 instructor	Brad Peacock
Point Defiance Park	Sun, Feb 9, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 0 instructors	Ryan Mansfield
Washington Park Arboretum	Mon, Feb 10, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 0 instructors	Anisa Daher
Issaquah-Preston Trail	Tue, Feb 11, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 0 instructors	Alex Bendig
Redmond Watershed Preserve	Wed, Feb 12, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 1 instructor	Matt Davey
Licorice Fern Trail	Thu, Feb 13, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 0 instructors	Tom Girard
Paradise Valley Conservation Area	Fri, Feb 14, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	7 participants 1 instructor	Jennifer Bell
West Tiger Mountain No. 3	Sat, Feb 15, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 1 instructor	Luciana (Lu) Wright
West Tiger Mountain 1-2-3	Sun, Feb 16, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 1 instructor	Alex Bendig
Bridle Trails to Marymoor Park	Mon, Feb 17, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	10 participants 1 instructor	Andy Cahn
Squak Mountain: Bullitt Fireplace Access	Tue, Feb 18, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 1 instructor	Caroline Fox
Cougar Mountain: Sky Country Trailhead	Wed, Feb 19, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 1 instructor	Amalija Kopac
Poo Poo Point via High School Trail	Thu, Feb 20, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 1 instructor	Rich Leggett
Saint Edward, Big Finn Hill, McDonald Preserve & O.O. Denny	Sat, Feb 22, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 0 instructors	Andy Cahn
Bridle Trails to Marymoor Park	Tue, Feb 25, 2025 Registration opens Jan 15; Instructor registration open now	6 participants 0 instructors	Dan Renfrow