WILDWOOD E2E - Newberry to the Zoo (30.2-mile trail run or volunteer!)

This event is targeted to those who have run with us in the past. Those who have will be moved from the wait list to the going list. If you haven't, come join a couple of our weekly Tuesday or Saturday runs so we can get to know each other and see if this event is the right fit!

Distance: 30.2 mile trail run
Gain: 2,800 feet
Start: Wildwood Trailhead at Newberry Rd
After: Picnic celebration at the zoo end of Wildwood

Let the training begin! Saturday, September 26th, is our fifth🎉 annual running of Wildwood from end to end. Sign up to run the distance or to volunteer at a treat station - the runners would love your cheers and support!

The Route
We'll head south on Wildwood, going from Newberry to the zoo. Total distance is ~30.2 miles with ~2,800 feet of gain. Here's a map: Newberry to the Zoo.

Volunteering/Treat Stations:
We'll have three main treat stations with water and light snacks plus some other mini-treats along the way. Runners, please ensure you can self-support yourself through the whole distance since we can't guarantee someone/treats will be there when you arrive. This is an informal event so participate at your own risk!

--Trillium Trail Treat Station | mile 11ish | open 9:00am-10:00am
Volunteers: meet at the Springville Road trailhead 40 minutes early for set up. Together we'll walk the 1/2 mile to Wildwood by going down Springville -> Firelane 7 -> Trillium Trail.

--53rd & Wildwood Treat Station | mile 21ish | open 10:45am-12:15pm
Volunteers: meet at the NW 53rd Drive trailhead 30 minutes early for set up. Wildwood is right there.

--Finish Line | mile 30ish | open 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Volunteers: Park at the Washington Park Veterans Parking Lot (paid lot) 30 minutes early for set up. Meet where Wildwood ends, across the street from the pay station.

Transportation
For those who'd like to car shuttle from the end to the start, car shuttles will leave 30 minutes prior to your start time from the Washington Park Veterans Parking Lot which is just north of the zoo (paid lot). We'll have a designated person to drive people to Newberry and will need other volunteers on the day of the event if more seats are needed. We'll work together! Ride at your own risk.

If you have an outlier pace per mile you will need to start earlier or later than the rest of the group and make your own transportation plans. This is to ensure that the runners are not too spread apart and make it to the treat stations/finish close enough together for support and celebration. We'll discuss pace and start times in September. Please be honest with your expected pace per mile as a courtesy to our amazing volunteers.

If you are volunteering please plan your own transportation.

What to bring
- Proper clothing, plenty of food/hydration/safety needs, dry clothes and a blanket/chair to sit on after you finish.
- A great attitude.
- A phone and person you can contact in case you need assistance. We highly recommend having a friend at the ready in case you need a rescue ride.

What we need to know
In early September, Nicole will post a comment and send an email through MeetUp with a link to visit to provide your contact and race day details. Make sure you opt in to receive MeetUp messages/emails from Northwest Trail Runners and check this page often! Respond promptly to remain on the "going" list.

Once Nicole has everyone's info she'll reach out to coordinate and provide starting time, volunteer details, etc.

This has been such a fun annual event thanks to all of the volunteers, runners, and our beloved Wildwood Trail. See you out there!

Hosted by: Nicole 🍪🏃‍♀️🌲 🌳🏃‍♀️🏃🌄
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