Cedar River Trail Field Trip Long Run

Our next field trip long run is all about ~fall~ and that means Madeline and scoured the Seattle area for a trail with ~leaves~ that is ~mostly flat~ for optimal cross country and marathon recovery. I think we all know fall for runners revolves around XC recovery. Leaves are a bonus here.

To promote said recovery, our next field trip long run will be on the Cedar River Trail! This trail and this FTLR has everything: 1 week before the Emerald City Classic, perfect spot for our Chicago runners to get one final run in, out and back for zero guessing on mileage, ~leaves~ and a ~river~

Features of this route:

• Out and back route along the river
• Leaves
• Flat

Logistics

• Parking: Landsburg Park - Landsburg Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038. Meet at the picnic shelter. There should be plenty of parking and restrooms.

• Start time: 8:00 AM

• Route: Out and back, distance of your choosing on the Cedar River Trail
• Transportation: Please carpool if possible! There are also several transit options to get to the park. Check our FB group for carpooling or reach out to Claire Wendle or Madeline Westerhoff if you need a ride.
• Food: Post-run snacks and coffee! GF and vegan options will be provided.
• Drinks: Water, chocolate milk (dairy + non-dairy)
• Please RSVP to this event so we know how much food to get and how many people to expect!

What are field trip long runs?

This is a social long run that happens every 4-6 weeks, where we meet at a scenic, soft-surface location near Seattle. Post-run food and drinks provided. Mitch helped to start this event during 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?

Long runs are better together! Enjoy the energy of running with a big group, the scenery outside of Green Lake and the Burke-Gilman Trail, soft surfaces, and doughnuts! Friends-of-CNW members welcome.

What can I contribute?

If you have enjoyed these events, consider chipping in a few bucks to help us cover food costs! Donation page: clubnorthwest.wildapricot.org/donate

-Claire Wendle + Madeline Westerhoff