This clinic will help prepare you for the running events of the Dirty Duo race. Our clinics page has detailed information on what’s included in each clinic and prerequisites for each clinic distance.
Clinic start date: January 10, 2026
Clinic Fee: $150
Race Entry
Your Dirty Duo race entry fee is included in the clinic fee; however, you must register separately for the race. We will send you a code and a reminder one week after the first clinic session.
First Day of Clinic
We meet at our scheduled trailhead (Berkley Road) at 8:15 a.m. on the first day of the clinic for introductions and a short clinic briefing. Come prepared to run.
Weekly Trailhead Meeting Location
The group meets at different locations every week. The following table has weekly trailhead locations, plus maps for each distance.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. For the run: wear appropriate gear for the weather (layers are recommended) and carry hydration and nutrition. If you are not wearing one, carry a jacket. If there is snow/ice on the trails you will need a set of crampons for traction. The following article provides a description of the various types of crampons.
For after the run: bring dry, warm clothes and an extra pair of socks.
Note: 2026 training routes past week #5 will be added shortly.
| Date/Week # (Saturday) | Meeting Place & Directions | Distance/Map |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 Week #1 | 8:15 @ Berkley Road Park beside sports field, not on Hyannis Rd. Translink: Route 214. | Short 7K Route Intermediate 11K Route Long 16K Route |
| Jan 17 Week #2 | 8:15 @ Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Take Lilloet Road past turn-off to Capilano University. Continue approx 3K into park to final parking lot at end on right. Drive past the Watershed Education Centre to the gravel lot. Translink Route 228 Lynn Valley/Lonsdale Quay. At Dempsey Rd, go North a few metres and turn right onto Rice Lake Rd. At bottom, cross foot bridge and head uphill to parking lot past washrooms. | Short 8K Route Intermediate 13K Route Long 20K Route |
| Jan 24 Week #3 | 8:15 @ Old Buck Trailhead. Park early at Parkgate Park and hike up to Anne MacDonald Way. Trailhead is on Anne MacDonald Way just off Mt Seymour Rd. See parking instructions in the route descriptions. Do not park at mall or you could be ticketed. The Old Buck parking lot is always full so don't expect there to be any space. Translink: Route 211 Phibbs/Seymour or Route C15 Phibbs/Indian River. | Short 9K Route Intermediate 16K Route Long 24K Route |
| Jan 31 Week #4 | 8:15 @ Jaycee House. 1251 Lillooet Road. Parking lot by BMX track or at sports fields. Translink: Route 239 Capilano University or Route 255. | Short 10K Route Intermediate 19K Route Long 27K Route |
| Feb 7 Week#5 | 8:15 @ Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Take Lilloet Road past turn-off to Capilano University. Continue approx 3K into park to final parking lot at end on right. Drive past the Watershed Education Centre to the gravel lot. Translink Route 228 Lynn Valley/Lonsdale Quay. At Dempsey Rd, go North a few metres and turn right onto Rice Lake Rd. At bottom, cross foot bridge and head uphill to parking lot past washrooms. | |
| Feb 14 Week #6 | 8:15 @ Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Take Lilloet Road past turn-off to Capilano University. Continue approx 3K into park to final parking lot at end on right. Drive past the Watershed Education Centre to the gravel lot. Translink Route 228 Lynn Valley/Lonsdale Quay. At Dempsey Rd, go North a few metres and turn right onto Rice Lake Rd. At bottom, cross foot bridge and head uphill to parking lot past washrooms. | |
| Feb 21 Week #7 | 8:15 @ Old Buck Trailhead. Park early at Parkgate Park and hike up to Anne MacDonald Way. Trailhead is on Anne MacDonald Way just off Mt Seymour Rd. See parking instructions in the route descriptions. Do not park at mall or you could be ticketed. The Old Buck parking lot is always full so don't expect there to be any space. Translink: Route 211 Phibbs/Seymour or Route C15 Phibbs/Indian River. | |
| Feb 28 Orientation Run Week #8 | 8:15 @ Inter River Park. by BMX Park. From Lilloet Road, turn left onto Inter River Park Drive. Near bottom of hill, turn left onto Premier St, then the first right into the parking lot. The start isnear the bathrooms and the BMX track area. Translink: Route 239 Capilano University or Route 255. | |
| Mar 7 Week #9 | 8:15 @ Inter River Park. by BMX Park. From Lilloet Road, turn left onto Inter River Park Drive. Near bottom of hill, turn left onto Premier St, then the first right into the parking lot. The start isnear the bathrooms and the BMX track area. Translink: Route 239 Capilano University or Route 255. | |
| Mar 14 Week #10 | 8:15 @ Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Take Lilloet Road past turn-off to Capilano University. Continue approx 3K into park to final parking lot at end on right. Drive past the Watershed Education Centre to the gravel lot. Translink Route 228 Lynn Valley/Lonsdale Quay. At Dempsey Rd, go North a few metres and turn right onto Rice Lake Rd. At bottom, cross foot bridge and head uphill to parking lot past washrooms. | |
| Mar 21 DIRTY DUO Race Day | RACE DAY @ Inter River Park. by BMX Park. Parking lots by BMX track and beside sports fields. Translink: Route 239 Capilano University or Route 255. CHECK RACE START TIMES. | Short 15K Route Intermediate 25K Route Long 35K Route Relay 15K/15K |
Clinic Refund Policy
On the first day of the clinic, if you think that trail running is not for you, we will offer a full refund. There are no deferrals or refunds following the first day of clinic. No exceptions. There is a separate Registration Policy for races.