Terwillegar Trail Run/Walk
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Terwillegar Trail Run and Walk
The event offers two routes that begin at the trailhead at the end of Riddell Street at the top of Terwillegar Park, with volunteers escorting participants from Riverbend Community Hall to the start. Package pickup and a group photo take place outside the hall before participants walk to the trailhead.
Distances:
- 7.5 km walk
- 10 km run
The 7.5 km walk follows a wide, smooth gravel descent into the park, crosses an open field and then uses the perimeter trail for about 4 km. That section is wide and well maintained and is suitable for trail-style strollers. Aid stations are located at 1.5 km and 5.5 km. The route returns the same way, then continues through residential streets back to the hall where a hot buffet breakfast will be served. The walk is dog friendly since Terwillegar Park is an off leash area. Race volunteers are present on course.
The 10 km run drops quickly into the river valley along narrow, rugged trails with roots and rocks, opens into a field, and weaves along perimeter and single-track trails. Around 3.5 km the course moves onto single-track that circles ponds and includes short steep climbs. An aid station is at 6.3 km after a sustained climb, followed by an out and back and a long descent that crosses the park entrance road. The final stretch climbs out of the park back to the start area, then returns to Riverbend Community Hall for breakfast. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
