Woodland Park Zoom
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Woodland Park Zoom
The Woodland Park Zoom is a trail running event held in Seattle, Washington. The course takes place within Woodland Park and is designed to have a savanna-like feel, utilizing open and lightly-wooded areas rather than dense forest. The terrain includes grassy sections, sparse forest, and trails through wooded ravines.
Participants can choose from two distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km
The route consists of a 5 km loop that the 10 km participants complete twice. The profile of the course ranges from flat ground and gently-rolling sections to short, steep climbs and descents. Specific features of the route include loops around sports fields, a crossing of a ravine, and paths near the lawn bowling greens and horseshoe pits. Portions of the run also follow the paved soapbox derby hill and trails near the off-leash area.
An aid station is located near the start and finish area, providing water, electrolyte drinks, and various snacks such as energy bars, fruit, and salty foods. The event is part of a larger series where participants can earn a commemorative item for completing four or more races. Post-event activities include snacks like hot dogs and watermelon, along with a raffle. A gravel parking lot is available near the corner of Whitman Ave N and N 50th St. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
