The Wildwood trail runs about 30 miles through Forrest park. We’ll be going North to South. We plan to run/walk it in a day. Some people say any distance is possible when you take it slow and steady. Others say it’s impossible without loads of training. Still others just give it a try and see what happens. This event is for those last people.
Date: Friday, April 19th
Meeting Time: 6:00 AM meet at Zoo, Uber to the trail at Newberry Road
Run Time: 6:30 AM
End Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington Park
Detailed info from Shane: https://nwdirtchurners.com/wildwood-trail/
Wildwood is closed at Burnside to build a much-needed bridge over the road. I found a work around the closure using White Pine trail to Fischer Ln. Go down Fischer to Burnside. Turn right on Burnside and take the road up to Pittock Mansion. The Wildwood trail continues once you reach Pittock parking lot.
Suggestions:
- Train only if absolutely necessary, we don’t want injuries before the event
- Wear a runners backpack with water, snacks and band-aids
- If you get tired, catch an Uber for a quick cheat
- Tape your feet in advance – watch Youtube video’s to see how
Aid Stations
- ~12 Miles : Fritz will park is car as he needs to bail at 9am. Let’s have him leave some stuff for the group there. TBD
- 21 Miles : Margo will drop a box with supplies and a balloon to mark it at the 53rd street Wildwood Trailhead.
Post Event Celebration
- Winner gets to pick tavern for post-race beer and must keep drinking until the last racer arrives. Racers falling hours behind the leader are encouraged to take short cuts / Uber / find creative ways to accelerate.
Who?
- Eric
- Josh
- Nate
- Bobby
- Julianne
- Fritz (Until 9am)
- Mike
- Kenzie
The Global Explorers Club 