Youth Trail Project

Please register for an account in Fitvil for the PNW Youth Trail Project group and have a parent or guardian complete a liability waiver. A completed liability waiver is required for any youth participant at a Youth Trail Project Event.
The Youth Trail Project is a collection of coaches and community members creating excitement and enthusiasm behind trail running for 12-18 year olds in the greater Seattle area.
Free runs: We will be offering free group runs in Winter and in Summer. Please see our events page for up to date information.
Summer trail racing series: We are working on our 2025 event series.
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NEXT EVENT
Cougar 5k Course Preview Group Run
Thursday, August 7th at 09:30 AM
A group trail run for 12-18 year olds organized by the Youth Trail Project. There will be multiple route options and pace groups. We require your child to RSVP via Google Forms and sign a waiver if they would like to attend!
RSVP via Google Forms Here. We max out at 50 total participants. If the form is closed, this means that we have reached out max RSVPs. Usually there are cancellations, so message us at info@youthtrailproject.com if you'd like to attend.
Date and Time: Thursday, 8/7 at 9:30AM.
Leader: Scott Sowle scott@mountainrunningraces.com
Location: Sky Country TH at Cougar Mountain. No parking pass needed.
Routes: Route #1 will cover the Cougar 5k course, which will be the final YTP race in August. The course has a mix of forest road and windy single track with runnable climbs. The second route explores further into the Cougar Mountain trail network.
Route #1: ~3.3 miles and ~400' gain. https://www.strava.com/routes/3182028027158797020
Route #2: ~6.2 miles and 1k' gain. https://www.strava.com/routes/3362492388382037854
Still need to sign a waiver?: In addition to RSVP'ing, you must also sign the waiver.
- Go to this URL (the Youth Trail Project Group on Fitvil)
- Click "Register Now" and submit your personal information. A parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver.
- Click submit
Questions? Please reach out to info@youthtrailproject.com
7181 Clay Pit Rd
Bellevue, WA 98006
EVENT SCHEDULE
DAY 1 Grand Ridge Group Run
Thursday, Jul 24th 9:30am
A group trail run for 12-18 year olds organized by the Youth Trail Project. There will be multiple route options and pace groups. We require your child to RSVP via Google Forms and sign a waiver if they would like to attend!
RSVP via Google Forms Here. We max out at 50 total participants. If the form is closed, this means that we have reached out max RSVPs. Usually there are cancellations, so message us at info@youthtrailproject.com if you'd like to attend.
Date and Time: Thursday, 7/24 at 9:30AM.
Leader: Danny Naylor, naylorda@gmail.com
Location: South Playfield Parking at Central Park in Issaquah. No parking pass required.
Routes: At the base of Grand Ridge you'll find the Issaquah-Preston Trail, a wide, flat railroad grade gravel path. With a few hundred feet of climbing, you reach the Grand Ridge which has flowy, runnable trails. Route #1 will take you down to the Issaquah-Preston Trail and back up for a nice loop. Route #2 will have you exploring higher up into Grand Ridge, and Route #3 will combine both these options.
Route #1: ~3.4 miles and ~700' gain. https://www.strava.com/routes/3322373696318410432
Route #2: ~6.2 miles and 900' gain. https://www.strava.com/routes/3326825600087445064
Route #3: ~7.7 mi and 1.2k gain. https://www.strava.com/routes/3322374320899636928
Still need to sign a waiver?: In addition to RSVP'ing, you must also sign the waiver.
- Go to this URL (the Youth Trail Project Group on Fitvil)
- Click "Register Now" and submit your personal information. A parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver.
- Click submit
Questions? Please reach out to pnwyouthtrailproject@gmail.com
When | 9:30am |
Where |
1907 NE Park Dr Issaquah, WA 98029 |
More Information | FAQ |
DAY 2 Cougar 5k Course Preview Group Run
Thursday, Aug 7th 9:30am
A group trail run for 12-18 year olds organized by the Youth Trail Project. There will be multiple route options and pace groups. We require your child to RSVP via Google Forms and sign a waiver if they would like to attend!
RSVP via Google Forms Here. We max out at 50 total participants. If the form is closed, this means that we have reached out max RSVPs. Usually there are cancellations, so message us at info@youthtrailproject.com if you'd like to attend.
Date and Time: Thursday, 8/7 at 9:30AM.
Leader: Scott Sowle scott@mountainrunningraces.com
Location: Sky Country TH at Cougar Mountain. No parking pass needed.
Routes: Route #1 will cover the Cougar 5k course, which will be the final YTP race in August. The course has a mix of forest road and windy single track with runnable climbs. The second route explores further into the Cougar Mountain trail network.
Route #1: ~3.3 miles and ~400' gain. https://www.strava.com/routes/3182028027158797020
Route #2: ~6.2 miles and 1k' gain. https://www.strava.com/routes/3362492388382037854
Still need to sign a waiver?: In addition to RSVP'ing, you must also sign the waiver.
- Go to this URL (the Youth Trail Project Group on Fitvil)
- Click "Register Now" and submit your personal information. A parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver.
- Click submit
Questions? Please reach out to info@youthtrailproject.com
When | 9:30am |
Where |
7181 Clay Pit Rd Bellevue, WA 98006 |
More Information | FAQ |
DAY 3 Tiger Mountain - Final run!
Thursday, Aug 14th 9:30am
A group trail run for 12-18 year olds organized by the Youth Trail Project. There will be multiple route options and pace groups. We require your child to RSVP via Google Forms and sign a waiver if they would like to attend!
RSVP via Google Forms Here. We max out at 50 total participants. If the form is closed, this means that we have reached out max RSVPs. Usually there are cancellations, so message us at info@youthtrailproject.com if you'd like to attend.
Date and Time: Thursday, 8/14 at 9:30AM
Leader: Joe McConaughy, stringbeancoaching@gmail.com
Location: Cable Line TH at Tiger Mountain. No parking pass needed.
Routes: The last YTP run of the season will be a big vert run. Make it halfway up Tiger Mountain with Route #1 and hard earned views can be earned for those who make it all the way to the top of Route #2!
Route #1: ~3.9 miles and ~1.2k gain. https://www.strava.com/routes/3197336128001696092
Route #2: ~6.7 miles and 2.5k gain. https://www.strava.com/routes/3362498828708125492
Still need to sign a waiver?: In addition to RSVP'ing, you must also sign the waiver.
- Go to this URL (the Youth Trail Project Group on Fitvil)
- Click "Register Now" and submit your personal information. A parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver.
- Click submit
Questions? Please reach out to info@youthtrailproject.com
When | 9:30am |
Where |
5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle, WA 98118 |
More Information | FAQ |