Slowpoke Trail Run - Douglas Fir - Sun, Aug 28 2011

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Slowpoke Trail Run - Douglas Fir (8/28/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Sport - Run

Event Location:

Calgary SW (Central)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 28 2011 8:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 27 2011 12:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1.5 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Dicte (Benn)
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

9 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This group is targeted for runners who have some experience running and can do 10's and 1's or 5's and 1's. Our pace will be somewhat relaxed but steady.
We will be doing one round trip on the trail with 2 nice hills you get to go over twice for added oomph and fun!
We will begin at the southeastern edge of Edworthy Park at the train crossing and take The Douglas Fir Trail along the escarpment, up and down that hill, pick up Quarry Trail eastward, head up towards the Cedar Crescent Hill, then back down towards the train tracks, cross the tracks, eastward along the bicycle path, reach Crowchild Trail underpass, turn around come back the way we came.
We'll hang around Edworthy Park a bit to cool off after the run.

The Douglas Fir Trail is located in the eastern portion of Edworthy Park and is one of the most easterly stands of Douglas Fir in Canada. Undulating along an escarpment created by an ancient and much mightier Bow River, this natural area is just minutes from downtown. The Douglas Fir Trail, a reasonably short but strenuous hike up and down a series of steps and walkways placed between the bases of beautiful, towering fir trees.

Distance: 7.7 km
Total Elevation gain: about 200m (2 hills twice!)

Required Items to Bring:
- Good trail or running shoes
- A big smile and a huge sense of humor

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- water
- snacks
- spare change of clothes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet on the SOUTH side of the river in the parking lot at Edworthy Park. (OPPOSITE side of the river to "Angels.")

Bus routes #1 and #40 stop within a couple of blocks of the north parking area.

The Douglas Fir Trail

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: