2023 Preview Runs with Running Evolution

As we excitedly leap into a new season of Evergreen trail races, we are thrilled to share a new opportunity for you to experience the courses. We are partnering with Beth Baker and Running Evolution to offer guided preview runs a few weeks before Evergreen races. Our hope is that these preview runs strengthen our already incredible running community while building confidence for those yearning to hit the trails. So if you’re a newbie to the dirt… or you’re simply sitting on the fence about a particular event, this is your chance to nudge your friends, dust off your shoes and give it a shot! We want these Previews to set the stage for you to shine on race day!

The preview runs are not designed to be a race but rather a community-building, free-form run. The route may not be marked, so please download the GPS and/or bring the trail map with you. We accommodate all runners and their various experience levels and speeds, we will have support along the way but please run at your own pace and expect the group to spread out naturally.

Schedule

Lord Hill Preview – February 4 – 5K

Dash Point Preview – March 5 – 10k option

Squak Mtn Preview – April 1 – 12k

Soaring Eagle Preview – May 6 – 5K

Tiger Peak Preview – June 11 – 5 mile

Fidalgo Preview – Sep 10 – 5 mile

Grand Ridge Preview – Oct 21 – 5 mile

Do I have to register for Evergreen races to run these Previews?

No, you do not need to be registered for any particular Evergreen race to participate in a preview run. But you do need to be registered for the preview run to participate.

Is there a cost to participate in these Previews?

Not a penny. Not even a hay penny. In case you were wondering, a hay penny is a variant of the spelling halfpenny, and a halfpenny is a small British coin. It’s a good thing we aren’t charging one, because they were removed from circulation in 1985.

Is there a limit of runners accepted at each Preview?

Yes. We’d like to cap each preview at 20 runners. So don’t dilly dally – they will fill up!

Will food or beverage be provided?

No. Please bring your own nutrition and liquids.

Do I have to run a certain pace to join?

Not at all! You do you. We’ll do our best to keep each run at a conversation pace and comfortable for all.

Questions?

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