Wednesday Evening, Douglas Fir Trail Run - Wed, Jan 30 2019

Wednesday Evening, Douglas Fir Trail Run (1/30/2019)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Sport - Run

Event Location:

Edworthy Park (Calgary West)

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jan 30 2019 6:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jan 30 2019 3:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Lorrie W
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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The Douglas Fir Trail traverses the escarpment above the Bow River, east of Edworthy Park. This is a short but reasonably strenuous trail run with lots of ups and downs. We will run at a moderately brisk pace.

We will meet on the SOUTH side of the river near where the pathway crosses the train tracks. (OPPOSITE side of the river to Angels Cafe). There is a parking lot right beside.

We will run east, do the hike one way and return the same way. Total distance is approx. 7.5 km return.

Required Items to Bring:

Good trail running shoes
Microspikes (there is ice on the trail!!!)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Water/snack

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

South Access: Drive west on Spruce Cliff Drive and turn right (north) down the access road into Edworthy Park.
North Access: Park in the lot where Shaganappi Trail ends at Bowness Road NW. Walk over the pedestrian bridge, left through the park and cross the railway tracks.
Transit: Bus routes #1 and #40 stop within a couple of blocks of the north parking area.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$3.00 Event Fee for regular COC club members. Event fee is waived for Premier Members and club Volunteers.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: