Field Trip Long Run, February 18 (SVT and Cowgill collab!)

Hi everyone,

Our first field trip long run of 2024 will be on Sunday, February 18th starting at Tolt-Macdonald Park! We are partnering with our local neighborhood trailgrazers, Cowgill, for this field trip long run! We hope you will join us to meet and run with some of the Cowgill runners. They dominate the trail running scene around here! In the spirit of this collaboration and our trail running compatriots, this run will feature some trail running and it will be fun!!

UPDATED DESCRIPTION!! PLEASE READ:

We will meet at Tolt-Macdonald Park in Carnation and run on the nearby trails as a group. Anyone who wants to add onto their run can hop onto the Snoqualmie Valley Trail for extra mileage. 

What are field trip long runs?

This is a social long run that happens every 4-6 weeks, where we meet at a special, scenic, soft-surface spot somewhere outside Seattle. Post-run breakfast will be provided! We started this event after COVID with the goal of creating opportunities to socialize with each other and experience the amazing scenery we have around Western Washington.

Why should I come?

Because long runs are better together! It is scientifically proven! Enjoy the camaraderie of running with ya teammates, the scenery and soft surfaces, free doughnuts, and chocolate milk. Bring your friends and long run buddies and make it a party! (friends-of-CNW members welcome)

For this trip, we will be running on the trails surrounding Tolt-Macdonald Park and adding on at the SVT if desired. Features include:

• Trails! Elevation! Expand your comfort zone!
• Portapotties, plenty of parking
• Free breakfast, coffee, pastries, snackies

Logistics

• Parking / meeting location: Tolt-Macdonald Park
• Run start time: 8:30 am
• Route: Trail run in nearby trails, route will be created by Cowgill (trail runners extraordinaire), followed by SVT mileage if you so choose.
• Transportation: Drive yourself - no great public transportation options. Carpooling highly encouraged. Check our FB group for carpooling options or reach out to Claire Wendle, Madeline Westerhoff, (or any of your CNW buddies) if you need a ride.
• Food: Delicious breakfast, coffee, hot chocolate, carb-y things perfect for post long run! Vegetarians + vegan friendly!
• RSVP: Please RSVP to this event to attend breakfast and so we know how many people we will be feeding!

We hope to see you there!

- Claire Wendle and Madeline Westerhoff