WELCOME TO TROY’S CALIFORNIA TRAIL RUNS

Start/Finish:   Almaden/Quicksilver Park, Hacienda entrance.

Courses:   Detailed maps are located under the mileage buttons. The Course is primarily dirt roads.

Elevations 3.5 mi:

Elevations 6 mi:

Elevations 13.1 mi:

4 fully stocked aid stations.

Directions:   Driving Directions to Hacienda Trailhead: From Highway 85, take the Almaden Expressway exit south 4.5 miles to Almaden road. Exit to the right on Almaden Road and drive 3 miles along Almaden Road through the town of New Almaden to the unpaved parking lot on the right. The cross streets are Almaden Road and Bertram Road. PARKING: Free

Entry Fees:$50 /Half Marathon   $45 /6 mile  $35/3.5 mile run mi    Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $13.50 is non-refundable even if the event is canceled but you do get the T-shirt.

Info: Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by Dec 25. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Food will be served to runners after the run.

95% single track 5% dirt road. The course is primarily run on the South Side Trail. All very appealing single track, great running, some technical sections. Gentle rolling hills in El Dorado Hills, trail parallels Folsom Lake, oak trees, lush green grass, nice scenery, views of Folsom Lake, surrounding foothills and some views of the Sierras. 10k, 21 miler out and back. 50k at Salmon Falls aid station does a clockwise loop returning to he South Side Trail. 38 milers at Salmon Falls aid station continue East to the Sweetwater Trail & turnaround at the SRA aid station and return to Salmon Falls aid station looping around back to the South Side Trail returning to the finish.

• Mileage to the 1st aid station 3.1 Mi - Turnaround for 10k
• 2nd aid station 6.5 Mi
• New York Creek (Water Stop) 10.6 Mi - Turnaround for 21 milers
• Salmon Falls 3rd aid station - 15.5 Mi - Turnaround for 50k
• SRA parking lot 4th Aid Station - 19 Mi Turnaround for 38 milers

Course:   detailed course maps coming.

Aid:   Four fully stocked aid stations.  

Directions:   Traveling East on Hwy 50, Exit Folsom Blvd North (left). Right on E. Natoma St. Left on Folsom Point into park. Traveling West on Hwy 50, exit Bidwell North (right). Right on Blue Ravine Rd. Left on Natoma St. Right into park Folsom Point.   Park phone: 916-988-0205

Parking: Ample parking at boat ramp. Cost: $10.00 for day use.

Entry Fees: $70 /38mi      $65 /50K      $55 /21mi      $45 /10K      (Add $10  race day registration fee)   Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $13.50 is non-refundable even if the event is canceled but you do get the T-shirt.

Info:  Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by February 4. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Be sure to bring a chair!

This run is in Sanborn Park situated in the hills above Saratoga. Course description, 95% single track, extremely mountainess, very technical, lushly wooded, mixed evergreen forest, featuring Redwood, Douglass Fir, Oak Madrone, and Tanbark Oak. The address is 16055 Sanborn Rd. Saratoga, CA 95070. You can reach the park office at: (408) 867-9959  

Courses:  Please click above on the distance button for a detailed course map.

Elevations: 13 Mile

Elevations: 9 Mile

Elevations: 4.2 Mile

Aid stations: 2 fully stocked aid stations and a water station for the 9 and 13.1 runs. Two aid stations for the 4.2 mile run.

Trail Briefing: The course will be marked with ribbons on clothes pins. Signs 8x11 on 3ft wooden stakes with distances and direction arrows. Gypsum, white chalk, on the ground showing direction arrows and distances.
13.1 & 9.0Mi follow Pink Ribbons and Signs. At approx. 2.5 miles you split from the 4.2 milers continue up, veer right follow Signs and Pink Ribbons. You will pass through 2 water stops before reaching your 1st aid station.
13.1 milers after passing through your 1st aid station at Skyline Trail you will run 1.5 miles, run through a parking lot; be prepared to turn around at paved road. Do not cross over the paved road. I will have signs posted 13.1 Turn around and a person telling you to turn around. Continue to follow signs and ribbons.
9.0 milers Out and back, follow Pink Ribbons and Signs on clothes pins. At the 1st aid station at Skyline Trail turn around and come back on the exact course following the pink ribbons down.
4.2 milers Follow a counter clockwise loop marked by Orange Ribbons and Signs. Split at approx. 2.5 miles continue to follow Orange Ribbons only and 4.2Mi Signs to Finish.

Directions:   See directions for Sanborn Park

Parking:  $6.00 per car.

Entry Fees: $50 /13.1 mi   $45 /9 mi   $40 /4.2 mi  

Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by February 18 if you want one. Deduct $10 if you do not want a t-shirt. Mail-in applications must be received by the Wednesday before the event. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Info: Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by February 18. T-shirt cost, $13.50 is non-refundable even if the event is canceled but you do get the T-shirt. Bibs handed out on event day.

Food will be served to runners after the run.

13.1 miles   50% dirt roads, 50% single track, very hilly, awesome country, challenging with technical sections and rocky sections; covers most of the park; 4 aid stations.

10k   75% dirt roads, 25% single track; very hilly, steep climbs, tough course, lots of great runnable sections, very enjoyable, 3 Aid stations.

5k   100% dirt road, very hilly, steep climbs, tough course, very rewarding, great downhill run to the finish; 1 Aid Station.

Aid: Four fully stocked aid stations.  

Directions: Santa Teresa County Park is located at the southern end of the Santa Teresa Hills. From Santa Clara Valley, take US 101 or Highway 85 to the Bernal Road exit. Proceed west 1.3 miles on Bernal Road and cross Santa Teresa Boulevard toward the Santa Teresa Hills. Bernal Road continues past the park's Santa Teresa Golf Club, winding up into the hills. The Pueblo Day Use Area is located off Bernal Road in a small open valley in the hills.The Ranger Station for Santa Teresa County Park is located at Hellyer County Park (408) 225-0225.

Parking: There is a $6 parking fee per car.     The parking lot opens at 8:00 am.

Entry Fees: $50 /13.1 mi   $45 /10K  $40 /5k  
Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by March 24 if you want one. Deduct $10 if you do not want a t-shirt. Mail-in applications must be received by the Wednesday before the event. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Other Info: Pre-Register by March 24 to receive a t-shirt. Bib pickup is on Race Day for all events.

Run in the shadow of Mt. Umunhum with the deer and a few of your favorite running pals. Set in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, this one of a kind non-timed running event provides unique access to gorgeous trails and scenery not commonly viewed.  100% trail/fire road.  One of the toughest runs out there, this 50K challenge course has plenty of steep climbs and exposure to make sure you get a fantastic workout.  The 50k course covers the entire park.  You will not be disappointed.

Course:   The courses are out and back along Woods Trail from the Start/Finish line at the Hicks Road intersection. See the course maps on the mileage buttons above. 50k runners when they exit Lexington County Park onto Alma Bridge Road must run only on the shoulder or dirt and must stay off the road at all times until entering Sierra Azul Park.

Aid:   Four fully stocked aid stations located at the course turnarounds.

Directions:   Sierra Azul Mt. Umunhum area is located off of Hicks Road.   Exit Highway 85 at Camden Ave.  (From southbound 85 turn left on Camden Ave.  From northbound 85 turn left on Branham Avenue and then turn left on Camden Ave.)   Travel on Camden Ave. about 1.6 miles.   Turn right on Hicks Road.  Venture church parking lot will be on the right side of the road.

Parking:   The Woods parking lot is fully booked. Runners with reserved parking are being notified by email.
There will be a shuttle service from the lower parking lot of Venture Christian Church located at 16845 Hicks Road in Los Gatos (map). There is a $10 fee for the shuttle that is not covered in the entry fee for the runners. We encourage you to provide exact change for the shuttle fee.
The first shuttle leaves at 6:30am and the last shuttle leaves at 8:15am. Please arrive early so we may start the event on time. 50K and 18.8M runnres will have priority on early shuttles.
No restrooms will be available at Venture Christian Church. There will be two portable toilets at the Start/Finish. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in dealing with this event.

Pick Up/Drop Off:   Although spectators and friends may pick up/drop off runners at the trailhead, spectators may not park at either Woods or Sierra Azul lot to wait for runners. Thank you!

Entry Fees:    $65 for the 50k,   $55 for the 18.8 miles,   $50 for the Half Marathon,   $45 for the 10k,  $40 for the 5k.   Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by April 12 if you want one. Deduct $10 if you do not want a t-shirt. Mail-in applications must be received by the Wednesday before the event. Active Military receive a 15% discount.   The shuttle bus service is $10 not included in the registration fee.

Info:   Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by April 12. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Food will be served to runners after the run.   Spectators/friends should bring sun-protection, chair, and supplies.

Maximum of 130 participants allowed so register early.  This Midpeninsula Open Space area is fragile so the park service has requested that runners minimize impact by running in small groups.  Please allow no more than two runners abreast on the trail.  Follow proper trail etiquette at all times.  See this link for information on common trail etiquette. 50k runners when exiting Lexington County Park please stay on the shoulder of Alma Bridge Road until entering onto the trail into Sierra Azul Park.

Trail Briefing: The course will be marked with ribbons on clothes pins, 8x11 signs with distances and direction arrows.

50K runners

• Follow (Pink Ribbons) the entire course.
• Signs with 50k
• At mile 6.5/the Aid Station/Intersection of (Kennedy & Limekiln)
• Turn right onto Kennedy
• Stay on the Kennedy Trail for 5.3 miles to the (Kennedy Road Aid Station) Turn around at the Aid Station. One portable toilet will be available at this aid station.
• Go back up the Kennedy Trail 3.9 miles
• Turn right onto Priest Rock Trail go DOWN 1.4 miles to the Aid Station located at the intersection of (Priest Rock & Limekiln)
• Continue on Priest Rock 1.2 miles down to (Alma Bridge Road) Clockwise loop
• Turn right at Alma Bridge Road Please only run on the (Right Shoulder) 1/4 mile or so (DO NOT RUN ON THE ROAD OR CROSS THE ROAD)
• You will enter back into Sierra Azul on the Limekiln Trail (ON the RIGHT) running up 1.4 miles to the Aid Station at Limekiln & Priest Rock
• You will continue on the Limekiln Trail 3.0 miles up to the Aid Station located at Limekiln & Kennedy
• Now you will continue down on the Woods Trail 6.5 miles to the finish.

18.8 milers

• Follow the Orange Ribbons for your entire course.
• Follow signs 18.8
• At mile 6.5 you will now do a (Loop counter clockwise) Following ORANGE RIBBONS back to this Aid Station.
• Turn right onto the Kennedy Trail 1.4 miles
• Turn left onto Priest Rock Trail 1.4 miles down to the Aid Station located at the intersection of (Priest Rock & Limekiln)
• Turn left onto Limekiln Trail 3.0 miles up to the Aid Station located at Limekiln & Kennedy
• Now you will run down on the Woods Trail 6.5 miles following (Pink Ribbons) to the finish.

13.0 milers

• Out & back on the Woods Trail
• Follow the Pink Ribbons
• Turn around at the 3rd Aid Station located at Kennedy & Limekiln mile 6.5
• I will have a sign posted (Turn around) for 13.0 milers
• Reverse course back to the finish

10k runners

• Out & back on the Woods Trail
• Follow the Pink Ribbons
• Turn around at mile 3.1 at the 2nd Aid Station
• I will have a sign posted 10k (Turn around)
• Reverse course back to the finish

5k runners

• Out & back on the Woods Trail
• Follow the Pink Ribbons
• Turn around at the first Aid Station (signs posted 5k Turn Around)
• Reverse course back to the finish

Crew Info: If a family or crew would like to follow their runner, they can do so only at the Kennedy aid station. Estimated time for a very fast runners arrival at the Kennedy aid station is 10:30 am which is 1.5 hours running time.
Directions/Parking/Concerns/Conduct Crew directions to the Kennedy aid station. Leaving the start and finish at Hicks Road and Mt Umunhum. Drive North on Hicks Road towards Venture Christian Church, on Camden past Guadalupe reservoir. Turn left onto Shannon Road. Turn left onto Kennedy Road. You will drive up to the top and the Park will be on the left. Please park directly across from the park´s entrance on the residential street. Please obey all parking signs and be especially respectful of the neighborhood we are impacting. Your runner will only utilize this aid station once. Thanks all. Please drive safely.

Other Info: Bib pickup is on Race Day for all events.

13.1 miles   The race is starting at Clay St on the Placerville El Dorado Trail 0.5 miles West of Placerville Station and finishing at the El Dorado Trail head at Mosquito Road directly across from the Placerville Station. The morning of the event, runners will assemble at Placerville Station then Troy will walk them the 0.5 miles to the start. The runners will run East up the historic El Dorado Trail, across Mosquito Road onto the El Dorado Trail to the Placerville bike path, then run the El Dorado Trail out and back. All runners must check in at the Placerville Station the morning of the race. All races will finish 20 yards East of (before) Mosquito Road.
There will be 5 aid stations.

10k
Runners will start at the trail head at Mosquito Road. All paved, some shade, exposure, beautiful setting, exciting course,fun and rewarding.
3 Aid stations.

5k
The runners will start at the trail head at Mosquito Road. All paved, mostly shaded, beautiful trees, gradual climb to turn around all downhill to the finish. Covers most of the park.
1 Aid Station.

Directions: Drivers traveling West on Hwy 50, turn off at exit 47 take immediate right at Mosquito Rd. Race parking is on the left at the yellow building, the Placerville Station. Drivers traveling East turn off at exit 47, turn right onto Broadway, turn right at the Stop sign onto Mosquito Rd, drive underneath Hwy 50, turn left onto Mosquito Rd. Race parking is on your immediate left at the yellow building, the Placerville Station Transfer Center. Start/Finish is at the Placerville Station Transfer Center. 2984 Mosquito Rd Placerville CA 95667

Trail Briefing: The Placerville El Dorado Trail course will be marked with ribbons on clothes pins, 8x11 signs with distances and direction arrows. Runners you will cross over some neighborhood roads. Please cross over these roads using caution. The aid station at mile 2 (2.5 for 10k and 13.1 milers) will have one portible toilet.

Trail briefing at 8:10 for all runners. Check in from 7:30 am. Race day registration is available. T-shirts and bibs are handed out on Race Day. There are different color bibs for each distance.

• 13.1 miles: Yellow bibs
• 10k: Red bibs
• 5k: Black bibs

The trail is marked with colored ribbons.

• 13.1Mi Runners: Follow pink ribbons and "13.1" signs to the 6th aid station indicating your turnaround.
• 10K Runners: Follow orange ribbons and "10k" signs to the 4th aid station indicating your turnaround.
• 5K Runners: Follow blue ribbons and "5k" signs at the 2nd aid station indicating your turnaround.

Parking: Please only park in the (dirt parking) lot next to the Placerville Station located on Mosquito Rd. Do not park in the paved parking lot at the Placerville Station. Overflow parking, if needed, will be at EID on Mosquito Rd 100 yards North from the Start/Finish at the Placerville Station. Please only park at EID if the dirt parking lot is full. Thank you runners.

Entry Fees: $50 /13.1 mi   $45 /10K  $40 /5K  
Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by May 5 if you want one. Deduct $10 if you do not want a t-shirt. Mail-in applications must be received by the Wednesday before the event. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Other Info: Pre-Register by May 5 to receive a t-shirt. Bib pickup is on Race Day for all events.

• Summit Hotel
• located near this event in South San Jose
• 399 Silicon Valley Blvd
• San Jose,CA 95138
• 408 972 7800
• Directions
  Turn right onto Bernal/WEST
  Turn Left onto 101 South
  Drive approximately 2 miles
  Take the Bailey exit
  Turn Right onto Bailey/West
  Take Bailey until it dead ends into McKean Rd approximately 2 miles.
  Turn Left onto McKean Rd
  Drive approximately 1/2 mile
  Turn Right into Calero Park
  Drive into Calero Park/parking is on the Right side
  Drive time approximately 15 minutes.

Beginning at Calero Park this trail run has everything! Experience awesome single track, great hills, dirt paths. It is a challenging, fantastic trainer for Western States that includes oak trees, exposure, good heat training, and panoramic vistas.

Courses:  Please click above on the distance button for a detailed course map.

Elevations:

Four fully stocked aid stations

Directions:  The park is located off McKean Road. Traveling to the park, from central San Jose, take Almaden Expressway south. Turn right onto Harry Road, then left onto McKean Road.  From 101, exit on Bailey Avenue and head west until you reach McKean Road. Turn left onto McKean Road.  Calero Park entrance and parking lot are on the right side 0.5 mile.  Click here for a local map

Parking:  Carpooling is encouraged. Park at Calero Parking Lot on McKean Road.

Latest Info for Trail Briefing: 50Mi and 50k Runners Race day Reg: 5:20 am to 5:50 am check in and receive Pre Reg Runners Shirts. Yellow Bib numbers handed out. Trail Briefing at 5:50 am.
Drop bags at the (Start & Finish)
6:00 am Start for 50Mi and 50k
Time limit 12hrs ½. Cutoff time for Rancho Canada del Oro Aid Station at 4:20 pm to return to Finish Mile 41 in Calero Park.
The Course will be marked with (Pink Ribbons) for your 25k Clockwise loop 25k Signs direction arrows and Gypsum, 25k and direction arrows. In Rancho Canada del Oro you will only follow Pink Ribbons. After running a 25k loop you will return here and then reverse the exact same course returning here again.
Attention! in Calero Park you will continue to follow the Pink Ribbons running a counterclockwise loop. Please follow 50k Signs direction arrows and Gypsum 50k direction arrows. In Rancho Canada del Oro again you will only follow the Pink Ribbons returning here for the 2nd time. 32 milers will be finished.
50 milers will now do a out and back course. Out 9 miles returning the exact same course to the finish, totaling 18 miles. Follow Yellow Ribbons Signs 50Mi and Gypsum 50Mi direction arrows.
25k 8:00 am Start (Trail Briefing) 7:50 am. You receive Red Bibs. You will run a 25k mile clockwise loop returning here for your finish. In Calero Park follow Pink Ribbons 25k Signs Gypsum direction arrows. In Rancho Canada del Oro Pink Ribbons.
15k 8:00 am Start (Trail Briefing) 7:50 am. You will receive Black Bibs. In Calero Park follow 9Mi Signs Gypsum arrows into the Aid Station located in the Rancho Canada del Oro Parking lot. You will turn around at that (Aid Station) after leaving the Aid Station you will take another course returning to the finish here. Follow 15k Signs and Orange Ribbons Gypsum arrows.
5k 8:00 am Start (Trail Briefing) 7:50 am. You will receive Black Bibs. You will stay inside Calero Park. You will run a Clockwise loop. Follow the green ribbons. Follow 5k Signs Gypsum arrows.

1.Drop bags maybe left at the start/finish for the 50 mile and 50k.
A. We will have two drop bag locations for runners.
B. The Start & Finish.
C. Aid Station located at the Rancho Canada del Oro parking lot.
50Mi will be able to access there drop bags at the Start & Finish twice.
32Mi will be able to access there drop bags at the Start & Finish once.

Crew info
Please drive the speed limit and be respectful of the people living on Casa Loma Road.
Please check the course maps to follow your runner.
Crews may follow there runners by driving to Rancho Canada del Oro Aid Station located at Rancho Canada del Oro's parking lot
Directions from Calero Park to Rancho Canada del Oro Aid Station
1. Turn right onto McKean Rd
2. Drive approximately one mile on McKean Rd
3. Turn right onto Casa Loma Road
4. Drive approximately one mile on Casa Loma Road.Rancho Canada del Oro parking lot will be on your left.
5. The Aid Station is located next to the bathroom.
6.Please only park in Rancho Canada del Oro paved parking lot if there is plenty of parking available.
7. A overflow parking lot is available 1/4 mile past the paved parking lot on the left.Please park there & walk back to the Aid Station.

Attention Crews
To return to the Start/Finish location Calero Park
1. Drive on Casa Loma Road approximately one mile.
2. Turn left onto McKean Rd
3. Drive approximately one mile on Mckean Rd
4. Turn left into Calero Park returning to the Start/Finish location
Some crews may want to have these directions to follow there runner.

Entry Fees:  $40 /5k   $45 /15k  $50 /25k   $65 /50k  $80/50 mi    Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners can receive a t-shirt if registered by May 24. Active Military receive a 15% discount. Bibs handed out on event day.

Food will be served to runners after the run.

Maximum of 200 participants allowed so register early.

• Summit Hotel
• located near this event in South San Jose
• 399 Silicon Valley Blvd
• San Jose,CA 95138
• 408 972 7800

Set in Rancho Canada del Oro   Open Space Preserve. 60% dirt roads, 40% single track, flat and hilly sections, ups and downs, oak trees, some exposure.

Courses:  Please click above on the distance button for a detailed course map.

Elevations:

Three fully stocked aid stations

Directions:  The park is located off McKean Rd. 3.5 miles south of Harry Rd. on the right past Calero reservoir on Casa Loma Road.   Traveling to the park, from central San Jose, take Almaden Expressway south.  Turn right onto Harry Rd., then left onto McKean Rd. Traveling to the park from 101, exit Bailey Ave. and head west until you reach McKean Rd. Turn left onto McKean Rd. Calero Parking Lot is half a mile on the right side.  Click here for a local map

Parking:  Currently we are not anticipating the need for overflow parking. In the unlikely event that the overflow is needed, we will post parking instructions.  We have made arrangements for runners to be able to park at a lot 1/4 mile past main paved parking lot on the left (40 car limit).

Rancho Canada del Oro driving directions.

• On McKean Road approximately 1 mile beyond Calero Park/Cinnabar Hills Golf Course driving South.
• Turn right onto Casa Loma Road
• Drive approximately 1 mile until the pavement ends; the park will be on your left.
• Please continue to drive onto the dirt road 1/4 mile to the overflow parking lot located on the left side.
• Please walk back to the staging area located at the paved parking lot & bathroom.

Trail briefing

• 7:50am trail briefing for all distances.
• 8:00 am start for all distances
• 4.2 milers follow Pink Ribbons and Signs - 4.2mi, gypsum numbers and arrows. Enter onto Mayfair Trail. The Finish is at the Aid Station.
• 9.0 milers follow Orange Ribbons and Signs - 9.0mi, gypsum numbers and arrows.
  • Aid Station one (Left turn onto Bald Peaks) Follow Orange ribbons (West)
  • Aid Station two. Right turn onto Mayfair. Follow Orange ribbons West To Finish
  • Aid Station three. Finish at aid station 3 Parking lot
• 14 milers First, complete 9.0 mile course. After leaving the Aid Station follow Blue Ribbons, Signs - 14mi, gypsum numbers and arrows. The Finish is at the Aid Station.
• 24 milers
  1. Complete 9.0 mile course.
  2. Complete 14 mile course
  3. After leaving the Aid Station follow Pink Ribbons, Signs - 24mi, gypsum numbers and arrows. You will be running a 10 mile clockwise loop. The Finish is at the Aid Station.
• 50k runners Complete steps 1,2, and 3 from the 24 mile course. After leaving the Aid Station follow Yellow Ribbons, Signs - 50k, gypsum numbers and arrows. The Finish is at the Aid Station.

Entry Fees:     $40 /4 mi  $45 /9 mi   $50/14 mi  $60 /24 mi   $65 /50k      Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners can receive a t-shirt if registered by June 28. Active Military receive a 15% discount. Bibs handed out on event day.

Maximum of 200 participants allowed so register early.
Food will we served after the race at Rancho Del Oro.

For fabulous trail running at a Higher Level check out this Event in El Dorado County.  The course is 75% single track, 20% dirt road, 5% pavement.  TCTRuns takes you to awesome high elevation in the Sierra where you can experience beautiful trails and spectacular views, plenty of sections for easy passing of runners.   All sections very runnable, some technical, tough sections with very steep, rocky terrain.  This is an extremely rewarding and challenging course. Always be prepared for rain, thundershowers and bring gear.  Temperatures could be cool in the morning.   ATTENTION it will be dark until start of event.  Event will start at first light.

Race Day Registration: Registration Table in parking lot at Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe.
Pick up bib, pins, and t-shirt.

Pre-Race Briefing and Late Registration: On Friday, August 10, 2012: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, the day before the event, late race-registration will be available at Strawberry Lodge.  A race briefing will be held at 6:00 pm.  A pre-race dinner is also available for additional cost at 6:30 pm.  Early reservations recommended.

Aid: Three fully stocked aid stations.  Bathroom and water out on course located at Lovers Leap Campground. Mornings are cold, drop extra layers at first aid station: Sierra at Tahoe Road. Clothes will be returned to start at equipment drop off point.

Directions: Race Central is at Strawberry Lodge , Kyburz, CA and the race starts at the Lake Tahoe Winter Experience Parking lot located here. From Strawberry Lodge or Lovers Leap Campground take Highway 50 East approximately 15 minutes, 8.4 miles East from Strawberry Lodge. At Echo Summit turn right, into Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe parking lot.
The entrance has a large sign: Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe. Under that the sign says: Visitors Center. Under that the sign says: sledding. And finally: El Dorado National Park Permits. .
The event starts/finishes from the parking lot.    If you are coming from the "Sierra at Tahoe" ski resort, take "Sierra at Tahoe" Rd to Hwy 50, turn right continue to drive East 2.8 miles to the Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe aka (Lake Tahoe Winter Experience) parking lot. Find Start and Finish area in the parking lot.   For travel on Highway 50 West, drive until reaching Echo Summit.  Turn left into Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe aka (Lake Tahoe Winter Experience) parking lot. Trail.  Event starts from the parking lot.

Parking: Carpooling is encouraged. There is a $6 parking fee per car.  Please have exact change!   Overnight RV parking is available for a fee of $10 per car. Please make reservations ASAP prior to Event. NO RV hookups but, there are bathrooms available that night. The parking lot opens at 5:00 am.

Entry Fees: $80 /50 mi   $65 /50K  $55 /20 mi   Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners can receive a t-shirt if registered by Aug 2. Active Military receive a 15% discount. Bibs handed out on event day.

Lodging: Lodging is available.  Reserve early; limited rooming.  Operations Manager: Michael Hicks, 17510 Highway 50, Kyburz, CA 95720 (530) 659-7200 Strawberry Lodge

Camping: Camping is also available at Lovers Leap Campground, within 5 minute walking distance from lodge. Bathrooms and water available.  See the Visitor Information (530) 644-6048 Lovers Leap Campground

Trail Briefing Parking lot opens 5:00 am. $6.00 parking fee please have exact change if possible. 5:00 am we will have someone out on Hwy 50 with a flashlight directing people where to turn in.
Race starts/finishes at Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe off of Hwy 50. Signs will be posted - "RACE" and Orange Ribbons at the entrance.
Registration/Runners check in 5:20 am

Bib colors
• Yellow Ultra distances - 50 mile/50k
• Red - 20 mile
• Black - 10 mile

Drop bags: A sign will be posted at the registration area where to place your drop bag which will be delivered to aid station 2.
• Trail briefing - 5:50 am
• Race starts - 6:00 am

Crew Info: Signs will be posted out on Hwy 50 and orange ribbons where you are to turn and how to proceed to follow your runner. Please drive safely. Signs will read "Crews" with direction arrows. Please follow ribbons to aid stations.

1. Sierra at Tahoe Rd (Crew access ok)
2. Bryan Rd.This is a dirt road. Currently NO crew access. We may decide to allow crews in. Our concern is for the runners safety and the runners not breathing in any dust. If allowed please drive VERY SLOWLY. We will update the website and inform all the morning of the race.

Crew Directions: continue up Sierra at Tahoe Rd 1/2 mile Bryan Rd will be on your right. Aid station 2 is located 1.5 miles down the dirt road. This dirt road is in good condition and can be driven by all vehicles. 3.42 mile tract/Packsaddle Pass Rd paved roads. 11N19 is a dirt road off of Packsaddle Pass Rd on the Left Aid station 3 is located a 1/4 mile onto 11N19 driving East (Crew access allowed)

7:50 am trail briefing for the 20 and 10 milers.
8:00 am race starts

Runner Info: Cell phone reception is very good along the 20 mile course for the runners/crews. The 10 mile loop (Bryan Meadow) 50 mile/50k runners there is NO cell phone reception. Please be prepared for Thunder storms. Rain gear/dry clothing/shoes recommended. These items can be delivered to aid station 2. I have completed my trail work raking the entire course & clearing the trail so you may have a safer & faster run. We suggest you put on mosquito repellent after arriving at the race ASAP.

• Attention 50 mile/50k runners: you will encounter TWO different trail splits. Indicating 1st loop. Please take the Right turn following directions for your 1st loop. This is marked with yellow ribbons.
• Attention 50 mile runners: you will encounter these 2 splits again; proceed forward taking the signs indicating 2nd loop.
• Attention 50 mile and 50k runners: your 10 mile loop marked with orange ribbons. Bryan Meadow, up to the PCT trail has some VERY ROOCKY SECTIONS. Please use caution. You are also in a very remote area. For the first loop, go counter clockwise. This route is easier than the clockwise return.

Cutoff times we will be flexible but our concern is for your safety and allowing you the opportunity to complete your race. It will be dark at 8:00 pm. No creek crossings. Attention: DO NOT DRINK ANY OF THE WATER from the streams or creeks.
Prior to entering into Lovers Leap campground you will go through a VERY ROCKY section use caution. At Lovers Leap campground (Parking lot) a bathroom is available & next to the bathrooms is drinking water. 50 milers/50k & 20 milers will be running into Lovers Leap campground please use caution for drivers.You will also briefly run on paved roads in Strawberry. Strawberry Ct and Ln.two trees are down on Lovers Leap mountain you will be able to go around very easily. I will continue to update you.

There is a 13 and ½ hour cut-off. This means 7:30 pm. This will be enforced at the aid stations listed below. Sunset is at around 7:30 pm and daylight for another half hour to 45 minutes.

CUTOFF TIMES :

END OF RACE      7:30pm (13.5 HOURS)

AID STATION 1    6:00pm

AID STATION 2    3:30pm

AID STATION 2 TO FINISH    5:40pm

AID STATION 3 TO FINISH    2:00pm

Drop Bag Information:

• Insect Repellent
• 2nd pair of socks and shoes (50M) Note: WET SECTIONS ON 17E13 (10M LOOP)
• Flashlight / Headlamp REQUIRED
•   for any runner leaving AID STATION 1 at cutoff time    6:00pm
•   for any runner leaving AID STATION 2 at cutoff time    3:30pm
•     pertaining to 10 mile loop (17E13 , PCT , 17E14)
Extra clothing may be dropped at the aid stations and will be returned to the Finish. Make sure your name is on this or any equipment left at the aid station.

• Summit Hotel
• located near this event in South San Jose
• 399 Silicon Valley Blvd
• San Jose,CA 95138
• 408 972 7800

Start/Finish:   Almaden/Quicksilver Park, Hacienda entrance.

Courses:   Detailed maps are located under the mileage buttons. The Course is primarily dirt roads.

Elevations 5k:

Elevations 10k:

Elevations 13.1 mi:

4 fully stocked aid stations.

Directions: Driving Directions to Hacienda Trailhead: From Highway 85, take the Almaden Expressway exit south 4.5 miles to Almaden road. Exit to the right on Almaden Road and drive 3 miles along Almaden Road through the town of New Almaden to the unpaved parking lot on the right. The cross streets are Almaden Road and Bertram Road. PARKING: Free

Entry Fees:$55 /Half Marathon   $50 /10k  $45/5k run mi    Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners can receive a t-shirt if registered by September 13. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Food will be served to runners after the run.

Trail Briefing: Please park in the dirt parking lot in the back of the Hacienda entrance to Almaden Quicksilver Park, in New Almaden near the La Foret restaurant.
All distances may start at 8:30 am. This will depend on the number of runner in the race.
The courses will be marked as indicated below.

• 13.1 - Pink Ribbons
• 10k - Orange Ribbons. Attention 10k runners: you will turn around at the end of the cemetery where a sign will be posted (TURN AROUND)
• 5k - Blue Ribbons

• 13.1 you will access four aid stations English Town twice.
• 10k runners you will access the English Town aid station twice.
• 5k runners you will access the English Town aid station once.

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• Summit Hotel
• located near this event in South San Jose
• 399 Silicon Valley Blvd
• San Jose,CA 95138
• 408 972 7800

There is no street address for the Mockingbird Hill Entrance to Quick Silver Park. However, there is a nearby house, about 100 yards from the gate. So when you get to the house you will still go another 100 yards or so. The entrance is on the left side of Mockingbird Hill Rd. Here is the way point at 7265 Gold Creek Way, San Jose, CA 95120:



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Set in Almaden Quicksilver park. Run in the beautiful hills of Almaden Valley.  60% dirt roads,   40% single track , very hilly,  great views , awesome country, challenging and very fun.

Course:   Click on the above distance buttons for detailed course maps.

Elevations 5k:

Elevations 8 mile - the above 3k course with a branch as indicated:

Elevations Half Marathon:

Elevations 21 mile:

Elevations 50k:

Aid:   Four fully stocked aid stations.  Bathrooms are located at the start/finish, Hacienda Aid station (8.9 and up) and McAbee entrance (50k only).

Directions:    Almaden Quicksilver County Park   is located in south San Jose, in the town of New Almaden.  The Mockingbird Hill entrance is accessed off Mockingbird Hill Lane.   This entrance is accessible to all users, including bicyclists.  You can reach the park office at (408) 268-3883.

Parking:   Parking at the Mockingbird Hill parking lot.  Carpooling is encouraged.

Entry Fees:   $45/5k   $50/8 mile   $55/Half Marathon    $60/21 mile  $70 /50K     Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by Oct 25. Active Military receive a 15% discount. Bibs handed out on event day.

Trail Briefing:

• 7:10 am Registration opens.
• 7:00 am Mockingbird parking lot will be open.
• 7:50 am Trail Briefing for 50k, 21Mi, Half Marathon, 8.6Mi and 5k
• 8:00 am Start of race 50k, 21Mi,1 3.1 and 8.6
• 8:15 am Start of race 5k. However, be prepared for an 8:00 am start time.

• Bib colors for distances.
• Yellow Bibs 50k & 21Mi
• Red Bibs Half Marathon
• Black Bibs 8.6 and 5k

The course will be marked according to the whether conditions to insure all the runners stay on course.

The course will be marked with Distance signs, Gypsum arrows and distance numbers on the ground with White chalk.

1. First 21 miles follow only the 21 mile signs, gypsum arrows and return to Mockingbird Aid Station - The Start/Finish.
2. Final 10 mile loop. After returning to the Mockingbird aid station you will continue follow only the Pink Ribbons, 50k signs, gypsum arrows and 50k numbers.

All distances finish at Mockingbird Start/Finish

Aid Stations

• 50k runners - 8 aid stations and 1 water station.
• 21 milers - 5 aid stations and 1 water station.
• Half marathoners - 2 aid stations and 1 water station.
• 8.6 milers - 1 aid station and 1 water station
• 5k runners - 1 water station.

Splits: Runners SPLIT to go separate ways.

• First split on Hacienda Trail at approximately 1 mile.
  1. 5k runners continue straight ahead on the Hacienda Trail. Signs will be posted and the Course will be marked
  2. All other distances turn right onto Capehorn Pass.
• Second Split occurs after the first aid station. Mile 5.6, approximately, before English town.
  1. 8.6 milers turn RIGHT onto Church Hill. Signs will be posted and theCourse will be marked.
  2. Half Marathoners and 21 milers continue up to English Town and straight ahead onto the Castillero Trail
• Third Split occurs at the 2nd aid station at the intersection of Prospect Trail and Randol Trail. Approximately at mile 8
1. Half marathoners continue straight ahead continuing on the single track on Prospect Trail.
2. 21 Milers turn LEFT onto the Randol Trail. At the 4th aid station, the 21 milers after returning to the Aid Station at the intersection of the Prospect Trail and Randol Trail for the 2nd time, you turn around at the aid station. Approximately mile 15. A sign will be POSTED at the aid station at the 21 milers Turn Around, returning DOWN to the New Almaden Trail and Turning RIGHT towards the finish.

1. The runners run down Mine Hill (Yellow) North/West arrive at the aid station located at Mine Hill & Guadalupe.
2. Continue down Mine Hill Trail (Blue) running the loop counterclockwise returning to the aid station.
3. Next the runner get on the New Almaden Trail (Red) running South/West.Direction arrows are included for the New Almaden Trail.

• Summit Hotel
• located near this event in South San Jose
• 399 Silicon Valley Blvd
• San Jose,CA 95138
• 408 972 7800
• Directions
  Turn right onto Bernal/WEST
  Turn Left onto 101 South
  Drive approximately 2 miles
  Take the Bailey exit
  Turn Right onto Bailey/West
  Take Bailey until it dead ends into McKean Rd approximately 2 miles.
  Turn Left onto McKean Rd
  Drive Approximately 1/2 mile
  Turn Right into Calero Park
  Drive into Calero Park/parking is on the Right side
  Drive time approximately 15 minutes.

Beginning at Calero Park this trail run has everything! Experience awesome single track, great hills, dirt paths. It is a challenging, fantastic trainer for Western States that includes oak trees, exposure, good heat training, and panoramic vistas.

Courses:  Please click above on the distance button for a detailed course map. Because the course has just been changed, these new maps posted.
Note!

Bib Info:

• Yellow 32 miler
• Red 16 miler
• Black 9 miler and 2.8 miler

Elevations:

Trail Briefing:

Attention ALL RUNNERS

You will ALL encounter SPLITS out on the COURSE/Meaning different distances will go separate directions. Please pay attention at ALL INTERSECTIONS.

Attention 32 mile 16 mile and 9 mile runners. You will encounter a CROSSING at Casa Loma Road. Please use CAUTION when crossing. You will first cross this road just before entering into the first Aid Station located in the Rancho Canada del Oro Parking lot.

• Calero Park/
• Rancho Canada del Oro
  • Pink Ribbons will only be used in Rancho Canada del Oro. Only the 32 and 16 milers run in Rancho del Oro.

Drop bags for the 32 miler can be left at the Start/Finish.

Attention 32 milers FIRST RUN THE 16 MILE LOOP only following the 16 mile signs and 16 mile gypsum numbers, direction arrows and Pink Ribbons . 32 milers will return to the Start/Finish at mile 16. You may then access your drop bag. 32 mile runners will then go back out and reverse the exact same course returning back to the finish then completing your 32 mile race. Now follow 32 mile signs and 32 mile gypsum numbers. and direction arrows and Pink Ribbons to Finish. 32 milers you will first run a 16 mile loop counterclockwise returning to the Start/Finish. This is the same loop as the 16 milers.
The course will be marked with the following: Pink Ribbons in Calero Park and Rancho Canada del Oro Calero Park. Pink Ribbons/Signs on a 3ft wooden stake in the ground and Gypsum White Chalk on the ground direction arrows and distance numbers.

32 milers will have 4 Aid Stations 2 Water Stops.

16 mile course markings
You will utilize Calero Park and Rancho Canada del Oro parks and run a 16 mile counterclockwise loop. Follow Pink Ribbons to finish where you started. Signs: 16 mile and Gypsum direction arrows and your distance number on the ground.

You will have 3 aid stations & 2 water stops.

9 mile course markings
You will run this race only inside of Calero Park. 9 milers you will run into the Rancho Canada del Oro Parking lot Aid Station and then turn around returning into Calero Park. You will NOT return back to the finish utilizing the exact course you took into the Aid Station. Instead you will get onto the single track Serpentine Trail crossing over a Wooden Bridge running North/East. Please note the Wooden Bridge is the same wooden bridge that shows me running on the front page of my WEBSITE.
Follow Orange Ribbons, Signs and Gypsum direction arrows with your distance number on the ground.

You will have one aid station.

2.8 mile course markings
You will run this race only inside of Calero Park. Follow Blue Ribbons, Signs/Gypsum direction arrows and your distance numbers on the ground.
1 water stop if needed. I have had the water stop in the past and normally NO runners ever stop especially this time of year.

• If a runner chooses to DROP OUT of the race/event please ALWAYS inform us ASAP. Thanks much.

Entry Fees:  $45 /5k   $50 /15k  $55 /25k   $70 /50k   Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners can receive a t-shirt if registered by Nov 22. Active Military receive a 15% discount. Bibs handed out on event day.

Food will be served to runners after the run.

Maximum of 200 participants allowed so register early.

• Summit Hotel
• located near this event in South San Jose
• 399 Silicon Valley Blvd
• San Jose,CA 95138
• 408 972 7800

Start/Finish:   Almaden/Quicksilver Park, Hacienda entrance.

Courses:   Detailed course maps are located under the mileage buttons. The Course is primarily dirt roads.

Elevations 5k:

Elevations 10k:

Elevations Half Marathon:

4 fully stocked aid stations.

Bib Colors:

• Yellow - 13.1
• Red - 10k
• Black - 5k

95% single track 5% dirt road. The course is primarily run on the South Side Trail. All very appealing single track, great running, some technical sections. Gentle rolling hills in El Dorado Hills, trail parallels Folsom Lake, oak trees, lush green grass, nice scenery, views of Folsom Lake, surrounding foothills and some views of the Sierras. 10k, 21 miler out and back. 50k at Salmon Falls aid station does a clockwise loop returning to the South Side Trail. 38 milers at Salmon Falls aid station continue East to the Sweetwater Trail and turnaround at the SRA aid station and return to Salmon Falls aid station looping around back to the South Side Trail returning to the finish.

• Mileage to the 1st aid station 3.1 Mi - Turnaround for 10k
• 2nd aid station 6.5 Mi
• New York Creek (Water Stop) 10.6 Mi - Turnaround for 21 milers
• Salmon Falls 3rd aid station - 15.5 Mi - Turnaround for 50k
• SRA parking lot 4th Aid Station - 19 Mi Turnaround for 38 milers

Course:   See maps by clicking the mileage buttons.

Aid:   Four fully stocked aid stations.  

Directions:   Traveling East on Hwy 50, Exit Folsom Blvd North (left). Right on E. Natoma St. Left on Folsom Point into park. Traveling West on Hwy 50, exit Bidwell North (right). Right on Blue Ravine Rd. Left on Natoma St. Right into park Folsom Point.   Park phone: 916-988-0205

Parking: Ample parking at boat ramp. Cost: $10.00 for day use.

Entry Fees: $75 /38mi      $70 /50K      $60 /21mi      $50 /10K      Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is canceled but you do get the T-shirt.

Info:  Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by February 1. Deduct $10 if you do not want a t-shirt. Active Military receive a 15% discount. Bibs handed out on event day.

Trial Briefing.

7:00 am park opens

• Entrance to park marked with Pink Ribbons.
• Start/Finish area North/East corner. As you drive in, stay to the right.
• 7:00 am Registration/Runner check in. Pre-registered runners pick up their shirts/Bibs/pins. Bathrooms available next to registration area - Start/Finish.
• 7:50 am Trail Briefing
• 8:00 am Start 38Mi, 50k, 21Mi
• 8:50 am Trail Briefing 10k
• 9:00 am 10k Start

Course and how it will be marked.

• Start/Finish next to registration area.
• Course markings
  • Primarily Pink Ribbons - All distances.
  • Signs on 3ft wooden stakes indicating Distance & Direction Arrows. Gypsum (White powder) on the ground indicating Distance and Direction Arrows.
  • At Aid Station 2, I will have Yellow Ribbons directing the runners into and out of aid station (2). I will also have a SIGN POSTED at Aid Station with a arrow directing you. Aid Station 2 is located 200 yards off of the South Side Trail at the end of Fitch Wy.

• 38 milers Attention at the 3rd Aid Station, mile 15.5, Old Salmon Falls Parking lot, you will begin to follow Orange Ribbons - OUT & BACK, returning to Old Salmon Falls Aid Station. Attention 38 mile runners shortly after leaving Aid Station 3, Old Salmon Falls parking lot at mile 15.5, you will have to cross a low creek but the creek crossing could be risky especially if you try to cross using the rocks which are very unstable. When you come up on the creek to the right a tree has fallen across the creek which might be your best option if you do not want wet feet. It still can be very risky choosing this method. You might want to just cross the creek and get your feet wet. This section is a out and back you will be forced to cross this creek again. 38 mile runners you may want to have a extra pair of socks & shoes at aid station 3 (DROP BAGS) are allowed at aid station 3
• Aid Station 1 has been moved 300 yards further EAST out on the trail than marked on the map.
• 38 milers after returning to Old Salmon Falls Aid Station you will follow Pink Ribbons, returning to the START/FINISH. Runners will run up the paved road 1/4 mile turn left onto dirt road. Follow Pink Ribbons and direction arrows. Runners you will run across the dam. At the end of the dam, turn Left on to the South Side Trail Single track. Pink Ribbons.

• 10k runners will turn around at the Aid Station #1 and return to the Finish. A sign will be posted - 10k Turn Around. The Aid Station was moved 300 yards further East up the trail. Attention 10k runners, you now will cross over the road leading into Browns Ravine. All runners please use caution running both directions crossing the road.

Attention 38Mi, 50k, 21Mi after passing the 1st Aid Station 10k Turn around, you will cross a ROAD. Please use Caution. You will cross this ROAD returning to the finish.

Attention I hope to have a person along the trail directing the runners to the Aid Station then back onto the course.

Attention 38Mi, 50k, 21Mi approximately at mile 6.5 SIGNS will be POSTED to turn RIGHT directing you to the 2nd Aid Station. However, this is optional. You do not have to turn into this Aid Station. The turn into Aid Station 2 will be highlighted with YELLOW RIBBONS.

Attention 38Mi, 50k, 21Mi after leaving the 2nd Aid Station continue the course turning RIGHT where you came in to the Aid Station.

Attention 38Mi, 50k, 21Mi you will return to this Aid Station again returning to the finish.

Attention Returning to this Aid Station turn LEFT to get to the aid station. Leaving this aid station for the LAST TIME returning to the FINISH turn LEFT.

Attention 21 milers. Turn around for 21 milers at New York Creek after crossing over the BRIDGE - a water jug will be there. A sign will be POSTED 21 mile Turnaround. Turn around location will be marked.

Attention 38 milers.

• Runners SPLIT at the 3rd Aid Station Old Salmon Falls parking lot Aid Station.
• 38 milers turn LEFT at the Aid Station following Orange Ribbons, Out and Back, returning to the Old Salmon Falls parking lot.
• 38 milers turn around at the end of the Sweet Water Trail mile 19; an aid station will be there.
• 38 milers after returning to the Old Salmon Falls aid station TURN LEFT up the HILL into the Falcon Crest parking lot please return following the Pink Ribbons.

Attention 50k and 38 milers runners please read below.

• 38 milers, 50k Runners.
• After leaving the Old Salmon Falls aid station continue up the hill to the Falcon Crest dirt parking lot Pink Ribbons you will run a Clockwise Loop returning to the South Side Trail
• 38 milers, 50k run through the dirt parking lot look to the RIGHT - Pink Ribbons, will be hanging to show where to enter onto a single track trail. You will be running a Clockwise loop.
• You will run DOWN a dirt road turning LEFT onto the South Side Trail returning to the finish.

Attention 50k and 38 milers runners and CREWS, please read below. New Info and updates

The 38 milers will utilize the Old Salmon Falls Aid Station twice and the 50k runners once. Aid Station 3 at mile 15.5 is located at Old Salmon Falls parking lot. This year the state parks will have the gates open at Old Salmon Falls parking lot. Crews may drive down into the parking lot to see there runners. Drive slowly please. Attention crews you may also park in the Falcon Crest dirt parking lot and walk down to the aid station. Crews when you turn left into the Falcon Crest parking lot the aid station will be on your right down the hill. Follow the paved road straight down.

• 38 milers, 50k Runners, and CREWS only.
• The 38 milers will utilize the Old Salmon Falls aid station twice and the 50k runners once. Aid Station 3 at mile 15.5 is located at Old Salmon Falls parking lot. This year the state parks will have the gates open at (Old Salmon Falls) parking lot.Crews may drive down into the parking lot to see there runners. Drive slowly please. Attention crews you may also park in the Falcon Crest dirt parking lot and walk down to the aid station. Crews when you turn left into the Falcon Crest parking lot the aid station will be on your right down the hill. Follow the paved road straight down.
• 38 mile crews that would like to see their runners at mile 19 the turn around will have the opportunity this year at the SRA parking lot. The SRA parking lot is the next aid station for the 38 milers.
  • Directions
  • CREWS after leaving aid station 3 Old Salmon Falls parking lot. Turn LEFT onto Salmon Falls Road. Drive approximately two miles - five minutes. The SRA parking lot will be on your LEFT. ATTENTION CREWS - DO NOT CROSS OVER SALMON FALLS BRIDGE. The SRA parking lot will be 1/4 mile before Salmon Falls Bridge on the LEFT. The aid station will be in the very back of the parking lot. You will see the aid station.
• 38 mile CREWS after leaving the SRA Aid Station you may return to Aid Station 2 at Old Salmon Falls parking lot to see your runner for the last time until the finish.
• Directions
• Turn RIGHT onto Salmon Falls Road. Drive for two miles - five minutes. Turn RIGHT into the Falcon Crest parking lot park or drive down to see your runner. To finish Turn RIGHT onto Salmon Falls Road. Please refer to the other more detailed crew directions to the finish.

This run is in Sanborn Park situated in the hills above Saratoga. Course description, 95% single track, extremely mountainous, very technical, lushly wooded, mixed evergreen forest, featuring Redwood, Douglass Fir, Oak Madrone, and Tanbark Oak. The address is 16055 Sanborn Rd. Saratoga, CA 95070. You can reach the park office at: (408) 867-9959  

Courses:  Please click above on the distance button for a detailed course map.

Elevations: 13 Mile

Elevations: 9 Mile

Elevations: 4.2 Mile

On the day of the event.

• 7:00 am Sanborn Park will open.
• 7:30 am Runner check in to receive bib numbers and pins. Race day registration will be available.
• Pre registered runners that paid for shirts will receive them.
• Yellow bibs - 13.1 milers
• Red bibs - 9.0 milers
• Black bibs - 4.2 milers
• 8:20 am trail briefing.

Aid stations: 2 fully stocked aid stations and a water station for the 9 and Half Marathon runs. Two aid stations for the 4.2 mile run.

Course Description

13.1 miler - 90% single track, 10% fire road. Single track beautiful trails, very technical in some sections, plenty of very runnable sections surrounded by towering redwoods and lush green ferns. Extremely mountainous long climb up to the first Aid Station located at mile 4.5. Single track trail levels off at the top, running along the Skyline Ridge Trail. You will now run onto a fire road turning LEFT running a out and back - Clockwise Loop returning to the Skyline Ridge Trail Aid Station. You will now enjoy reversing the course you ran up and fly down to the finish.

9.0 miler please refer to the 13.1 mile course description. Out and back to the first aid station located at mile 4.5. Awesome course very challenging and rewarding. Be safe running back down from your turn around at the Aid Station.

4.2 miler - 70% single track, 30% fire road you will run up a incredible single track trail same course as the 13.1 miler and 9.0 miler. At approximately mile 2.5, you will split from the other two distances turning LEFT onto another single track trail nearing your Aid Station at the end of your single track leading onto a fire road. All down hill. Have a blast. You will first have a very sharp LEFT turn ahead, then a RIGHT nearing the finish. Run safely, especially if it is wet and muddy.

Trail Briefing: The course will be marked with ribbons on clothes pins. Signs 8x11 on 3ft wooden stakes with distances and direction arrows. Gypsum, white chalk, on the ground showing direction arrows and distances.
13.1 & 9.0Mi follow Pink Ribbons and Signs. At approx. 2.5 miles you split from the 4.2 milers continue up, veer right follow Signs and Pink Ribbons. You will pass through 2 water stops before reaching your 1st aid station.
Half Marathoners after passing through your 1st aid station at Skyline Trail you will run 1.5 miles, run through a parking lot; be prepared to turn around at paved road. Do not cross over the paved road. I will have signs posted 13.1 Turn around and a person telling you to turn around. Continue to follow signs and ribbons.
9.0 milers Out and back, follow Pink Ribbons and Signs on clothes pins. At the 1st aid station at Skyline Trail turn around and come back on the exact course following the pink ribbons down.
4.2 milers Follow a counter clockwise loop marked by Orange Ribbons and Signs. Split at approx. 2.5 miles continue to follow Orange Ribbons only and 4.2Mi Signs to Finish.

Directions:   See directions for Sanborn Park

Parking:  $6.00 per car.

Entry Fees: $55 /Half Marathon    $50 /9 mi   $45 /4.2 mi  

Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by February 18 if you want one. Deduct $10 if you do not want a t-shirt. Mail-in applications must be received by the Wednesday before the event. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Info: Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by February 27. T-shirt cost, $13.50 is non-refundable even if the event is canceled but you do get the T-shirt. Bibs handed out on event day.

Food will be served to runners after the run.

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Half Marathon   50% dirt roads, 50% single track, very hilly, awesome country, challenging with technical sections and rocky sections; covers most of the park; 4 aid stations.

10k   75% dirt roads, 25% single track; very hilly, steep climbs, tough course, lots of great runnable sections, very enjoyable, 3 Aid stations.

5k   100% dirt road, very hilly, steep climbs, tough course, very rewarding, great downhill run to the finish; 1 Aid Station.

Aid: Four fully stocked aid stations.  

Directions: Santa Teresa County Park is located at the southern end of the Santa Teresa Hills. From Santa Clara Valley, take US 101 or Highway 85 to the Bernal Road exit. Proceed west 1.3 miles on Bernal Road and cross Santa Teresa Boulevard toward the Santa Teresa Hills. Bernal Road continues past the park's Santa Teresa Golf Club, winding up into the hills. The Pueblo Day Use Area is located off Bernal Road in a small open valley in the hills.The Ranger Station for Santa Teresa County Park is located at Hellyer County Park (408) 225-0225.

Trail Briefing

8:00 am park opens.
8:00 am Runner check in. Race day registration: pick up shirts, bibs and pins
8:35 am Trail briefing at the start/finish.
8:45 am start of race

13.1 mile - Yellow bibs

10k - Red bibs

5k - Black bibs

Course markings:

The course will be marked with the following:
Ribbons will be connected to clothespins on bushes, trees, etc. Keep your head up looking for ribbons. Runners only run in the direction the GYPSUM arrows are indicating. NEVER against the arrows.

Orange ribbons - 5k

Blue ribbons - 10k

Pink ribbons - 13.1 mile

Signs including distances and direction arrows; 8x11 signs connected to 3ft wooden stakes on the side of the trail. Gypsum (white chalk) on the ground including distances and direction arrows. Runners please pay attention at all intersections.

1. Attention ALL runners will first run the 5k course. Following ORANGE RIBBONS/Signs/Gypsum distances and arrows. The 5k runners will run 3.1 miles returning to the start/finish. 5k runners will have one water stop, unmanned.
2. The 13.1 milers and 10k runners will enter into the 2nd Aid Station. Volunteers will be helping at this Aid Station. At this point the 13.1 milers and 10k runners will begin to follow Blue Ribbons. The 13.1 milers and 10k runners after the Aid Station will follow BLUE RIBBONS/Signs/Gypsum distances and arrows. The runners will return to this Aid Station before returning to the start/finish. The 10k runners will finish by returning to the start/finish line.
3. Attention 13.1 milers after returning to the start, you will continue following the PINK RIBBONS/Signs/Gypsum distances and arrows. There is a bathroom at the start/finish. 13.1 milers you will have two Aid Stations for this section. You will utilize the one Aid Station twice.
   Attention 13.1 milers immediately after leaving the Aid Station, you will cross a road please use EXTREME CAUTION returning to this Aid Station. You will cross the road once again.
   Attention 13.1 milers a bathroom is available along this loop; please refer to the course map.

Parking: There is a $6 parking fee per car.     The parking lot opens at 8:00 am.

Entry Fees: $55 /Half Marathon    $50 /10K  $45 /5k  
Add $10 for registration on race day.  Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by March 28 at noon if you want one. Deduct $10 if you do not want a t-shirt. Mail-in applications must be received by the Wednesday before the event. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Other Info: Pre-Register by March 28 to receive a t-shirt. Bib pickup is on Race Day for all events.

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Run in the shadow of Mt. Umunhum with the deer and a few of your favorite running pals. Set in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, this one of a kind running event provides unique access to gorgeous trails and scenery not commonly viewed.  100% trail/fire road.  One of the toughest runs out there, this 50K challenge course has plenty of steep climbs and exposure to make sure you get a fantastic workout.  The 50k course covers the entire park.  You will not be disappointed.

Course:   The courses are out and back along Woods Trail from the Start/Finish line at the Hicks Road intersection. See the course maps on the mileage buttons above. 50k runners when they exit Lexington County Park onto Alma Bridge Road must run only on the shoulder or dirt and must stay off the road at all times until entering Sierra Azul Park.

Aid:   Four fully stocked Aid Stations .

Directions:   Sierra Azul Mt. Umunhum area is located off of Hicks Road.   Exit Highway 85 at Camden Ave.  (From southbound 85 turn left on Camden Ave.  From northbound 85 turn left on Branham Avenue and then turn left on Camden Ave.)   Travel on Camden Ave. about 1.6 miles. Turn right on Hicks Road. Venture church parking lot will be on the right side of the road.

Parking: There will be a shuttle service from the lower parking lot of Venture Christian Church located at 16845 Hicks Road in Los Gatos (map). There is a $10 fee for the shuttle that is not covered in the entry fee for the runners. We encourage you to provide exact change for the shuttle fee.
The first shuttle leaves at 5:00 am and the last shuttle leaves at 7:15am. Please arrive early so we may start the event on time. 50K and 50 milers runners will have priority on early shuttles.

Woods Parking Lot:
1. Reserved parking in the Woods parking lot $10 per vehicle.
2. Priority parking for the 6:00 am start for the 50 mile and 50k runners. In order for these runners to secure a parking spot they must be preregistered by 5:00 pm the Thursday before the race.
3. If any parking spots are available in the Woods parking lot they will be given to the runners in the order they registered.
4. Runners that will be allowed to park in the Woods parking lot will be emailed notifying them on Thursday around 5:30 pm.

No restrooms will be available at Venture Christian Church. There will be two portable toilets at the Start/Finish. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in dealing with this event.

Pick Up/Drop Off:   Although spectators and friends may pick up/drop off runners at the trailhead, spectators may not park at either Woods or Sierra Azul lot to wait for runners. Thank you!

Entry Fees:    $80 for the 50 mi,   $70 for the 50k,   $60 for the 18.8 miles,   $55 for the Half Marathon,   $50 for the 10k,  $45 for the 5k.   Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by April 18 at noon if you want one. Deduct $10 if you do not want a t-shirt. Mail-in applications must be received by the Wednesday before the event. Active Military receive a 15% discount.   The shuttle bus service is $10 not included in the registration fee.

Info:   Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by April 16. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Food will be served to runners after the run.   Spectators/friends should bring sun-protection, chair, and supplies.

Maximum of 130 participants allowed so register early.  This Mid-Peninsula Open Space area is fragile so the park service has requested that runners minimize impact by running in small groups.  Please allow no more than two runners abreast on the trail.  Follow proper trail etiquette at all times.  See this link for information on common trail etiquette. 50k runners when exiting Lexington County Park please stay on the shoulder of Alma Bridge Road until entering onto the trail into Sierra Azul Park.

Drop Bag info:

50 milers and 50k runners: We will pick up your drop bags at the Start/Finish the morning of the race. Drop bags will be delivered to the Aid Station located at Limekiln Trail and Priest Rock Trail. The 50 mile runners will encounter this Aid Station three times. The 50k runners will encounter this Aid Station two times. 50 milers will also be able to leave a Drop Bag at the Start/Finish Aid Station - mile 31.

Trail Briefing:

Mosquito Repellant is highly recommended.

50 milers and 50k runners: It might be cold in the morning. Any extra outer ware can be dropped off at any Aid Station to be returned to the Start/Finish.

50 mile runners

• The 50 milers will first run the 50k course returning to the (Start/Finish) mile 31 at the Woods Trail Head.
• The 50 milers will go back out running the 18.8 mile course except at the 3rd aid station located at the intersection of the Woods Trail,Limekiln Trail & Kennedy Trail. The runners will run a (CLOCKWISE LOOP) running down Limekiln (WEST) for three miles to the aid station located at the intersection of Limekiln & Priest Rock. Attention 50 mile runners the 18.8 milers will run the Limekiln, Priest Rock & Kennedy loop COUNTERCLOCKWISE You will (REVERSE) this loop.
• After leaving the aid station the runners will turn (Right) going up Priest Rock Trail for 1.4 miles.
• Turn Right onto the Kennedy Trail for 1.4 miles returning to the aid station located at the intersection of the Woods,Limekiln & Kennedy Trails.
• After leaving the aid station the runners will run down the Woods Trail for 6.5 miles returning to the finish. Attention 50 milers there is a 12.5 hr time limit. The 50 mile course will be marked with Signs in necessary locations and Yellow Ribbons.

50k runners

• Follow (Pink Ribbons) the entire course.
• Signs with 50k
• At mile 6.5/the Aid Station/Intersection of (Kennedy & Limekiln)
• Turn right onto Kennedy
• Stay on the Kennedy Trail for 5.3 miles to the (Kennedy Road Aid Station) Turn around at the Aid Station. One portable toilet will be available at this aid station.
• Go back up the Kennedy Trail 3.9 miles
• Turn right onto Priest Rock Trail go DOWN 1.4 miles to the Aid Station located at the intersection of (Priest Rock & Limekiln)
• Continue on Priest Rock 1.2 miles down to (Alma Bridge Road) Clockwise loop
• Turn right at Alma Bridge Road Please only run on the (Right Shoulder) 1/4 mile or so DO NOT RUN ON THE ROAD OR CROSS THE ROAD
• You will enter back into Sierra Azul on the Limekiln Trail (ON the RIGHT) running up 1.4 miles to the Aid Station at Limekiln & Priest Rock
• You will continue on the Limekiln Trail 3.0 miles up to the Aid Station located at Limekiln & Kennedy
• Now you will continue down on the Woods Trail 6.5 miles to the finish.

18.8 milers

• Follow the Orange Ribbons for your entire course.
• Follow signs 18.8
• At mile 6.5 you will now do a Loop counter clockwise. Following ORANGE RIBBONS back to this Aid Station.
• Turn right onto the Kennedy Trail 1.4 miles
• Turn left onto Priest Rock Trail 1.4 miles down to the Aid Station located at the intersection of Priest Rock & Limekiln.
• Turn left onto Limekiln Trail 3.0 miles up to the Aid Station located at Limekiln and Kennedy
• Now you will run down on the Woods Trail 6.5 miles following Pink Ribbons to the finish.

13.0 milers

• Out & back on the Woods Trail
• Follow the Pink Ribbons
• Turn around at the 3rd Aid Station located at Kennedy & Limekiln mile 6.5
• I will have a sign posted (Turn around) for 13.0 milers
• Reverse course back to the finish

10k runners

• Out & back on the Woods Trail
• Follow the Pink Ribbons
• Turn around at mile 3.1 at the 2nd Aid Station
• I will have a sign posted 10k (Turn around)
• Reverse course back to the finish

5k runners

• Out & back on the Woods Trail
• Follow the Pink Ribbons
• Turn around at the first Aid Station (signs posted 5k Turn Around)
• Reverse course back to the finish

Cell Phone Info: At the Start/Finish we do have cell phone reception. At every aid station we have cell phone reception.

Crew Info: If a family or crew would like to follow their runner, they can do so only at the Kennedy aid station. Estimated time for a very fast runners arrival at the Kennedy aid station is 10:30 am which is 1.5 hours running time.
Directions/Parking/Concerns/Conduct Crew directions to the Kennedy aid station. Leaving the start and finish at Hicks Road and Mt Umunhum. Drive North on Hicks Road towards Venture Christian Church, on Camden past Guadalupe reservoir. Turn left onto Shannon Road. Turn left onto Kennedy Road. You will drive up to the top and the Park will be on the left. Please park directly across from the park´s entrance on the residential street. Please obey all parking signs and be especially respectful of the neighborhood we are impacting. Your runner will only utilize this aid station once. Thanks all. Please drive safely.

Other Info: Bib pickup is on Race Day for all events.

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Location:

Start/Finish Sly Park Recreation Center Area Event Center.
Run around Sly Park Lake.   Course is primarily single tract run in beautiful Pollock Pines. Great running, some technical sections roots, rocks, very challenging course, no big climbs or long downhills.

1. 50k - 3 loops around the lake.
2. 20 mile - 2 loops
3. 10 mile - 1 loop
4. 5k out and back loops. The 5k runners will run the opposite direction of the other distances, West.

Directions: off of US Hwy 50, exit Sly Park Road, drive South on Sly Park Road 4.9 miles, Turn LEFT onto Mormon Emigrant Trail, drive 0.6 miles turn LEFT into Event Center, drive up road to Event Center. Pollock Pines is located ten minutes East of historic Placerville CA on US Hwy 50 about 30 minutes and 50 miles from South Lake Tahoe.
4771 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This address is close to the start/finish.

Aid Stations Locations at start/finish area and the Hazel Creek Area.

Trail Briefing:

The trail is marked with pink colored ribbons.
On the Equestrian trail, the runners need to yield to the horses!

• Event Center gate opens at 6:45 am.
• Runner check in 7:00 am pick up shirts, bibs, pins
• Trail briefing 7:50 am
• Start time for all races 8:00 am
• Distances: 50k, 20 mi, 10 mi, and 5k
• Elevation: 3,500 ft.

Start/Finish across the street from the Event Center for the safety of all the runners.

• At 7:45 am we will all walk across the street to start the race. Thanks.
• Attention 50k, 20 mile and 10 mile runners you will encounter two road crossings per loop. Please use extreme caution when crossing roads.
• Road crossings at 0.5 mile Mormon Emigrant Trail Road.
• Road crossing approximately at 8 miles, Sly Park Road and Mormon Emigrant Trail Road.
• First loop 50k, 20 mile, 10 mile first loop counterclockwise around the lake on the hiking trail. Two aid stations. Orange ribbons, signs, gypsum arrows.
• 2nd loop 50k, 20 mile - 2nd loop counterclockwise again. 2nd loop will be run on the Equestrian trail on both sides of the lake. 2 Aid Stations. Pink ribbons, signs, gypsum arrows.
• 3rd loop 50k clockwise loop, reverse 2nd loop on Equestrian trail. 2 aid stations. Pink ribbons, signs, gypsum arrows.

Race day registration is available. T-shirts and bibs are handed out on Race Day.

Parking: Parking is available at the Event Center.

Entry Fees: $75 /50k    $65 /20miK   $55 /10mi   $50 /5K  
Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by May 9 at noon if you want one. Deduct $10 if you do not want a t-shirt. Mail-in applications must be received by the Wednesday before the event. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Other Info: Pre-Register by May 9 to receive a t-shirt. Bib pickup is on Race Day for all events.

• Camping Reservations made by www.eid.org or calling 530 295 6810
• Activities at the lake:
• Hiking
• Biking
• Horse back riding
• Boating
• Fishing

Lodging in Pollock Pines
Westhaven Inn 5658 Pony Express Trail 530 644 7800 www.westhaveninn.com

Food/Stores: Directly across the street from the park entrance.

• Sly Park Resort www.slyparkresort.com.
• Country store: Knot Hole Bar & Grill great burgers. Eventbrite.com has a link to the store.
• The historic Sportman's Hall for over 150 years GREAT FOOD 5620 Pony Express Trail-Camino,CA 95709.
• Pizza Factory 6536 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines CA 530 647 1944.
• Fifty Grand Stake House Cocktails-Dinner 530 644 1580 6401 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines CA.
• The Forester Pub & Grill a FUN place 4110 Carson Road 530 644 1818 www.foresterpub
• Gas in Pollock Pines/Camino at exits 55 and 56 Sly Park Road
• Safeway store is located at Sly Park Road & Pony Express Trail.
• A SUBWAY is also located across the street.

• Summit Hotel
• located near this event in South San Jose
• 399 Silicon Valley Blvd
• San Jose,CA 95138
• 408 972 7800
• Directions
  Turn right onto Bernal/WEST
  Turn Left onto 101 South
  Drive approximately 2 miles
  Take the Bailey exit
  Turn Right onto Bailey/West
  Take Bailey until it dead ends into McKean Rd approximately 2 miles.
  Turn Left onto McKean Rd
  Drive approximately 1/2 mile
  Turn Right into Calero Park
  Drive into Calero Park/parking is on the Right side
  Drive time approximately 15 minutes.

Beginning at Calero Park this trail run has everything! Experience awesome single track, great hills, dirt paths. It is a challenging, fantastic trainer for Western States that includes oak trees, exposure, good heat training, and panoramic vistas.

Courses:  Please click above on the distance button for a detailed course map.

Elevations:

Four fully stocked aid stations

Directions:  The park is located off McKean Road. Traveling to the park, from central San Jose, take Almaden Expressway south. Turn right onto Harry Road, then left onto McKean Road.  From 101, exit on Bailey Avenue and head west until you reach McKean Road. Turn left onto McKean Road.  Calero Park entrance and parking lot are on the right side 0.5 mile.  Click here for a local map

Parking:  Carpooling is encouraged. Park at Calero Parking Lot on McKean Road.

Trail Briefing: 50Mi and 50k Runners Race day Reg: 5:20 am to 5:50 am check in and receive Pre Reg Runners Shirts. Yellow Bib numbers handed out. Trail Briefing at 5:50 am.
Drop bags at the Start and Finish

50Mi and 50k: start 6:00 am
Time limit 12hrs ½. Cutoff time for Rancho Canada del Oro Aid Station at 4:20 pm to return to Finish Mile 41 in Calero Park.
The Course will be marked with (Pink Ribbons) for your 25k Clockwise loop 25k Signs direction arrows and Gypsum, 25k and direction arrows. In Rancho Canada del Oro you will only follow Pink Ribbons. After running a 25k loop you will return here and then reverse the exact same course returning here again.
Attention! in Calero Park you will continue to follow the Pink Ribbons running a counterclockwise loop. Please follow 50k Signs direction arrows and Gypsum 50k direction arrows. In Rancho Canada del Oro again you will only follow the Pink Ribbons returning here for the 2nd time. 32 milers will be finished.
50 milers will now do a out and back course. Out 9 miles returning the exact same course to the finish, totaling 18 miles. Follow Yellow Ribbons Signs 50Mi and Gypsum 50Mi direction arrows.

25k 8:00 am Start - Trail Briefing: 7:50 am. You receive Red Bibs.

Half Marathon 8:00 am Start -Trail Briefing: 7:50 am. You receive Red Bibs.

• 13.1 milers run the 15k course into the Rancho Canada del Oro Aid Station.
• 13.1 milers now get onto the 25k course (Mayfair Trail). They run a Clockwise loop approximately 4.2 miles returning to this Aid Station at Rancho Canada del Oro.
1. Clockwise loop leaving the Aid Station at the parking lot located at Rancho Canada del Oro. Runners start out on the Mayfair Trail. Mayfair Trail to the Aid Station located at Mayfair and Longwall.
2. Runners run down the Longwall Trail to the Serpentine Trail returning to the Aid Station located at Rancho Canada del Oro.
• The 13.1 milers turnaround at the aid station return to the finish now using the 15k course on the single track Serpentine Trail.

5k 8:00 am Start - Trail Briefing: 7:50 am. You will receive Black Bibs. You will stay inside Calero Park. You will run a Clockwise loop. Follow the green ribbons. Follow 5k Signs Gypsum arrows.

Drop Bags: Drop bags maybe left at the start/finish for the 50 mile and 50k.
We will have two drop bag locations for runners:
    a. The Start/Finish.
    b. Aid Station located at the Rancho Canada del Oro parking lot.

50mi will be able to access their drop bags at the Start/Finish twice.
50k will be able to access their drop bags at the Start/Finish once.

Crew info:
Please drive the speed limit and be respectful of the people living on Casa Loma Road.
Please check the course maps to follow your runner.
Crews may follow there runners by driving to Rancho Canada del Oro Aid Station located at Rancho Canada del Oro's parking lot

Directions from Calero Park to Rancho Canada del Oro Aid Station
1. Turn right onto McKean Rd
2. Drive approximately one mile on McKean Rd
3. Turn right onto Casa Loma Road
4. Drive approximately one mile on Casa Loma Road.Rancho Canada del Oro parking lot will be on your left.
5. The Aid Station is located next to the bathroom.
6. Please only park in Rancho Canada del Oro paved parking lot if there is plenty of parking available.
7. A overflow parking lot is available 1/4 mile past the paved parking lot on the left. Please park there and walk back to the Aid Station.

Attention Crews
To return to the Start/Finish location Calero Park
1. Drive on Casa Loma Road approximately one mile.
2. Turn left onto McKean Rd
3. Drive approximately one mile on Mckean Rd
4. Turn left into Calero Park returning to the Start/Finish location
Some crews may want to have these directions to follow their runner.

Entry Fees:   $50 /5k   $55 /15k   $60 /Half Marathon   $65 /25k   $75 /50k   $90/50 mi    Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners can receive a t-shirt if registered by May 23 at noon. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Food will be served to runners after the run.

Maximum of 200 participants allowed so register early.

• Summit Hotel
• located near this event in South San Jose
• 399 Silicon Valley Blvd
• San Jose,CA 95138
• 408 972 7800

Set in Rancho Canada del Oro   Open Space Preserve. 60% dirt roads, 40% single track, flat and hilly sections, ups and downs, oak trees, some exposure.

Courses:  Please click above on the distance button for a detailed course map.

Elevations:

Three fully stocked aid stations

Directions:  The park is located off McKean Rd. 3.5 miles south of Harry Rd. on the right past Calero reservoir on Casa Loma Road. Traveling to the park, from central San Jose, take Almaden Expressway south. Turn right onto Harry Rd., then left onto McKean Rd. Traveling to the park from 101, exit Bailey Ave. and head west until you reach McKean Rd. Turn left onto McKean Rd. Calero Parking Lot is half a mile on the right side.  Click here for a local map

Parking:  Carpooling is highly encouraged as there is limited parking available. We have made arrangements for runners to be able to park at two locations 1) small overflow lot 1/4 mile past main parking lot on the left (40 car limit) which will fill up quickly and 2) Calero Park. The two parking lots are 5 minutes apart. From Calero Park you maybe either shuttled over by us or you may carpool from there with other runners. Please inform us if you can pick people up and how many or you would like to be picked up and how many people need a ride by emailing troy@tctruns.com (Subject: "Carpool List Rancho" Body of email: list your name, contact information, whether you need a ride to/from the Calero lot or whether you would be willing to drop off or pick up one or more fellow runners from Calero to the starting line)    Click here for more parking information.

Trail briefing

• 7:50am trail briefing for all distances.
• 8:00 am start for all distances
• 4.2 milers follow Pink Ribbons and Signs - 4.2mi, gypsum numbers and arrows. The Finish is at the Aid Station.
• 9.0 milers follow Orange Ribbons and Signs - 9.0mi, gypsum numbers and arrows. The Finish is at the Aid Station.
• 14 milers First, complete 9.0 mile course. After leaving the Aid Station follow Blue Ribbons, Signs - 14mi, gypsum numbers and arrows. The Finish is at the Aid Station.
• 24 milers
  1. Complete 9.0 mile course.
  2. Complete 14 mile course
  3. After leaving the Aid Station follow Pink Ribbons, Signs - 24mi, gypsum numbers and arrows. You will be running a 10 mile clockwise loop. The Finish is at the Aid Station.
• 50k runners Complete steps 1,2, and 3 from the 24 mile course. After leaving the Aid Station follow Yellow Ribbons, Signs - 50k, gypsum numbers and arrows. The Finish is at the Aid Station.

Entry Fees:     $50 /4 mi   $55 /9 mi   $60 /14 mi   $65 /24 mi   $75 /50k      Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners can receive a t-shirt if registered by June 27 at noon. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Maximum of 200 participants allowed so register early.
Food will we served after the race at Rancho Del Oro.

Lovers Leap of Faith - Strawberry

Strawberry, CA

July 27, 2013

Distances:

6:00 AM start - 50m, 50k      Time limit: 13 hours. 8:00 AM start - 18 miles, 13.1 miles, 10k, and 5k

Click on mileage buttons above for course maps. Elevation profiles are below. Click on the image to get a close up view.

Elevations 50m:

Elevations 50k:

Elevations 18 Mile:

Elevations Half Marathon:

Directions: See this Google map for Strawberry Lodge on HWY 50.

Pre-Race Briefing and Late Registration: Late race-registration will be available at Strawberry Lodge.
Race central Strawberry Lodge.

1. Friday 7/26/13 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm runner check in. Shirts, bibs, pins can be picked up. Registration will be available in the banquet room.
2. 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm trail briefing
3. 6:30 pm dinner at the lodge inside or outside the lodge. The cost of the dinner is not included in the cost of the race. Runners are responsible for paying their own dinners.
4. We encourage runners to stay at the beautiful Strawberry Lodge prior to the race and after.
5. There will be a barbecue after the run. The cost for this is not part of the entry fee.

Lodgings and accommodations. Location Start/Finish at Strawberry Lodge. Registration is on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Registration will either be inside the Strawberry Lodge in the back right side of the lodge or outside on the East side of the lodge. Please be very considerate to the Strawberry neighborhood & run with CAUTION on the road. The neighborhood is very low key and not much road traffic. Course in the beginning for a 1/4 of a mile Strawberry Ln is pavement until reaching 42 Mile Tract cabins. You will run on a dirt road for 100 yards turn LEFT uphill towards a cabin for 20 yards turn RIGHT onto a single track dirt trail. You will return to the finish this way.

Regarding lodging at the Strawberry Lodge, the night before the race we very much encourage anyone that would like to stay at the beautiful Strawberry Lodge to reserve rooms very early. The lodge has a limited capacity. The Strawberry Lodge, rooms, food and service is very impressive. You will enjoy your experience at the historic Strawberry Lodge. Please make sure that if you do reserve a room you will be able to receive a full refund if the event is not approved. You might be able to reserve a room without paying. Strawberry Lodge has showers available for $5 a person. Runners can get a shower before or after the run. Camping is available at the Lovers Leap Campground a few minutes from the Strawberry Lodge Start/Finish. Runners can contact the El Dorado Forest Service.

Race Day
The race will start and finish in front of Strawberry Lodge.

• 5:00 am Runner check in/Race day registration.
• 5:50 am Trail Briefing
• 6:00 am 50 mile 50k
• 7:50 am Trail Briefing
• 8:00 am 18 mile, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k

Bib colors:

• Yellow bibs - 50 milers, 50k, and 18 miler runners.
• Red bibs - 13.1 mile runners.
• Black bibs - 10k and 5k.

After the event we will have food and refreshments on the lawn in the back of the Strawberry Lodge a beautiful setting. We will have a barbecue for an additional cost. Regarding the barbecue please let us know prior to the event if possible, but it is not required so that the Strawberry Lodge will have a better idea of how many people to prepare for. Families and friends are more than welcome to join in the barbecue. We would like to make a family friendly atmosphere a party. The cost for the barbecue will be paid directly to the Strawberry Lodge. Food: chicken and burgers. When registration opens up please, let us know if your interested in the barbecue so the Strawberry Lodge will be prepared. We hope a lot of runners will be interested.

Course: All of the course except for the 5k are primarily single track. You will love these courses running in our beautiful Sierra's Great country, awesome views, lakes, creeks, rivers, great air quality, high elevation, very challenging, appealing courses, lots of exposure, some shaded sections. The 50 mile, 50k and 18 mile courses will parallel the South Fork of the American River in a section of the course before and after Aid Station 2.

Parking: Parking will only be allowed in designated areas. Please do not park in front of the Strawberry lodge unless you are a guest there. Please use EXTREME CAUTION if you walk across Hwy 50.

Trail Briefing

Please be prepared for mosquitos. We will have repellent at all Aid Stations. Please have your sunscreen for the High Sierra sun.

Course markings:

• 50 mile course: PINK RIBBONS until Buck Pasture/YELLOW RIBBONS out and back section until returning to Buck Pasture/Turn RIGHT into Buck Pasture following PINK RIBBONS returning to the Strawberry Lodge. 50 milers Continue leaving the Strawberry Lodge following ORANGE RIBBONS a OUT and BACK section up & over Lovers Leap Mtn passing through a aid station located at Sayels Canyon. At 0.5 mile after the aid station you will turn around at a dirt road Bryan Road a SIGN will be posted TURN AROUND 50 mile/13.1. Reverse course returning to the Strawberry Lodge for your finish.
• 50k PINK RIBBONS the entire course.
• 18 mile PINK RIBBONS the entire course.
• 13.1 mile ORANGE RIBBONS the entire course.You will run up and over Lovers Leap Mtn passing through a aid station located at Sayles Canyon. At 0.5 mile after the aid station you will turn around at a dirt road Bryan Road a SIGN will be posted TURN AROUND 50 mile/13.1. Reverse course running down to the bottom of Lovers Leap 11N19 aid station you will turn LEFT going up 11N19 there will be a designated turn around location. After the turn around you will return to the Strawberry Lodge following ORANGE RIBBONS after passing the aid station at the bottom of Lovers Leap.
• 10k ORANGE RIBBONS out & back course you will run up & over the top of Lovers Leap Mtn & turn around at a designated location.
• 5k ORANGE RIBBONS out and back

The courses will be marked with ribbons and signs indicating distances and direction using arrows and gypsum on the ground. White chalk.

ATTENTION 50k and 50 mile runners. You will have one creek crossing after the Aid Station.

ATTENTION ALL RUNNERS - Please have a course map with you on the course in case the course is disturbed.

Weather - Please be prepared for anything. Heat, cold, snow, rain, thunderstorms, wind

Drop bags

Drop bags for 50mi, 50k and 18 mile runners.

At the start the morning of the race we will have drop bag locations indicated. We will deliver the drop bags and return them to the finish.

• 50 mile/50k drop bag info/drop bags will be picked up the morning of the race at the start.
• Drop bag locations
  • 50 mile/50k Negro Canyon AID STATION/Runners you will pass through this aid station 2 times.
  • 50 mile Radio Tower AID STATION/Runners you will pass through this aid station 2 times.

• 18 mile runners one location.
• Silverfork TH - 2nd Aid Station

Crews instructions and directions 50k and 18 mile runners.
Start/Finish Strawberry Lodge. Please get a El Dorado County map; this will help a lot. Please pay attention to how your driving the roads landmarks. You will return to the finish reversing your route. Signs AID STATION and BLUE RIBBONS will indicate where crews will turn to access the Aid Stations. ATTENTION CREWS these Aid Stations will only be marked for Aid Station 2 and the Aid Station located at 11N19 & 17E12 near LOVERS LEAP.

Information/Directions for the 50k and 18 mile crews to see their runner at 11N19 & 17E12 Aid Station.

<Directions to Silverfork TH Aid Station 2

This only pertains to 50k and 18 mile runners/crews

Directions to 11N19 & 17E12 Aid Station. Next Aid Station for 18 milers
18 mile runners/crews.

• Turn RIGHT down Silverfork Road North West.
• Turn RIGHT onto Packsaddle Pass Road. Please refer to the bottom of the page the 50k crew directions to 11N19 & 17E12 Aid Station.

Directions to Schneider Camp

This only pertains to the 50k runners/CREWS

Leaving Silverfork Aid Station to Schnieder Camp. Continue up Silverfork Road 10 minutes to Mormon Immigrant Road/Iron Mtn Road. Turn LEFT onto Mormon Immigrant Road drive for five to ten minutes to Hwy 88. Turn LEFT onto Hwy 88 drive for fifteen to twenty minutes passing Silver Lake,Kirkwood & Caples Lake. Turn LEFT at the CAL TRANS MAINTENANCE STATION. Drive up the paved road passed the maintenance station onto the dirt road. Drive for a few minutes to Schneider Camp. Your runner will run pass you up a single track trail to the PCT trail. Turn around at the PCT trail return to where you are parked & then reverse there course.

Directions to the next Aid Station to see your runner.

• Turn Right onto Hwy 88 West drive fifteen to twenty minutes.
• Turn RIGHT onto Mormon Immigrant Road drive for five minutes.
• Turn Right onto Silverfork Road drive for ten minutes.
• Turn Right onto Packsaddle Pass Road fifteen minutes.
• ATTENTION you will come to a FORK; go LEFT down continuing on Packsaddle Pass Road. Please refer to the directions below to 11N19 & 17E12 Aid Station.

Thanks crews & runners any questions email or call.
Start/Finish Walt Gasper 408 533 2671
RD Troy Limb 530 409 2989

Entry Fees:   $50 /5k   $55 /10k   $60 /13.1 mi   $65 /18 mi   $75 /50k   $90 /50 mi   Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $17.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners can receive a t-shirt if registered by July 18 at noon. Active Military receive a 15% discount. No penalty for race day registration.

Event registration for Lovers Leap of Faith - Strawberry powered by Eventbrite

For fabulous trail running at a Higher Level check out this event in El Dorado County.  The course is 75% single track, 20% dirt road, 5% pavement.  TCTRuns takes you to awesome high elevation in the Sierra where you can experience beautiful trails and spectacular views, plenty of sections for easy passing of runners.   All sections very runnable, some technical, tough sections with very steep, rocky terrain.  This is an extremely rewarding and challenging course. Always be prepared for rain, thundershowers and bring gear.  Temperatures could be cool in the morning.   ATTENTION it will be dark until start of event.  Event will start at first light.

Race Day Registration: Registration Table in parking lot at Snow Mountain Adventure Park.
Pick up bib, pins, and t-shirt.

Pre-Race Briefing and Late Registration: Late race-registration will be available at Strawberry Lodge.
Race central Strawberry Lodge.

1. Friday 8/9/13 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm runner check in. Shirts, bibs, pins can be picked up. Registration will be available in the banquet room.
2. 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm trail briefing
3. 6:30 pm dinner at the lodge inside or outside the lodge. The cost of the dinner is not included in the cost of the race. Runners are responsible for paying their own dinners.
4. We encourage runners to stay at the beautiful Strawberry Lodge prior to the race and after.

Course Description: Half Marathon Course: Course out and back primarily single tract some fire road. Two aid stations. Runners turnaround at the 2nd aid station located on Bryan Road. You will have a road crossing at a Aid Station located at Sierra at Tahoe Road. Please use caution both times crossing. The course will be marked with ribbons, signs, gypsum arrows on the ground.

Aid: Three fully stocked aid stations.  Bathroom and water out on course located at Lovers Leap Campground. Mornings are cold, drop extra layers at first aid station: Sierra at Tahoe Road. Clothes will be returned to start at equipment drop off point. The course now has an added Aid Station for the 10 mile loop for the 50 milers and 50k runners.

Bibs colors:

• Yellow Bibs: 50Mi, 50k, 18Mi
• Red Bibs: 13.1
• Black Bibs 10k, 5k

Crews instructions and directions

50k crews: they see their runner at the Silverfork TH Aid Station first. Second location, the Aid Station located at 11N19 & 17E12. 50k crews will then return to the Strawberry Lodge for their runners finish.

18 mile crews: they see there runner at the Aid Station located at 11N19 & 17E12, the bottom of Lovers Leap. After seeing their runner, crews return to the Strawberry Lodge for their runner's finish.

All families, friends, and spectators can see their runners by driving to the Aid Station located at 11N19 & 17E12.

Directions from the Strawberry Lodge. Please drive slowly when entering into the 42 mile tract summer home area.

1. Turn LEFT/WEST onto Hwy 50 ¼, approximately.
2. Turn LEFT at 42 mile tract summer homes.
3. Cross over the bridge veer RIGHT; continue up the paved road 1/2 mile, approximately, 11N19. Dirt road will be on your LEFT. I will have a SIGN POSTED AID STATION/BLUE RIBBONS
4. You may park on the side of the road always allowing emergency vehicles access through. Or you may drive into 11N19 300 yards and park on the right side.
5. The Aid Station is located up 11N19 1/4 mile. The dirt road is dusty. Have appropriate shoes, clothing. Bring a chair, drinks, food, mosquito repellent, supplies, sunscreen etc.

Crew Parking: In all locations, please park in safe designated parking locations always allowing plenty of room for EMERGENCY VEHICLES to drive through.

Attention crews turning into 11N19 dirt road. Please drive very safe and slowly. You will only be allowed to drive into 11N19 300 yards. Please only park on the right side ALWAYS allowing room for emergency vehicles to drive through.

Drop Bags: The race director will be picking up drop bags the morning of the race at the start before the 50 mile/50k race starts at 6:00 am. The drop bags will be taken to Aid Station 2. He will return to the start for the 8:00 am start for the 20 mile, 10 mile and 5k races. He will give a trail briefing and take drop bags for the 20 milers to Aid Station 2 after starting the race.

Directions: Race Central is at Strawberry Lodge , Kyburz, CA and the race starts at the Lake Tahoe Winter Experience Parking lot located here. From Strawberry Lodge or Lovers Leap Campground take Highway 50 East approximately 15 minutes, 8.4 miles East from Strawberry Lodge. At Echo Summit turn right, into Adventure Mountain Snow Park parking lot. The event starts/finishes from the parking lot. Find the signs for Pacific Crest Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail.    If you are coming from the "Sierra at Tahoe" ski resort, take "Sierra at Tahoe" Rd to Hwy 50, turn right continue to drive East 2.8 miles to the Adventure Mountain Snow Park aka (Lake Tahoe Winter Experience) parking lot. Find Start & Finish area.   For travel on Highway 50 West, drive until reaching Echo Summit.  Turn left into Adventure Mountain Snow Park aka (Lake Tahoe Winter Experience) parking lot, find the signs for Pacific Crest Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail.  Event starts from the parking lot.

Parking: Carpooling is encouraged.  There is a $5 parking fee per car.  Please have exact change!   Overnight RV parking is available for a fee of $10 per car.  Please make reservations ASAP prior to Event.   NO RV hookups but, there are bathrooms available that night.  The parking lot opens at 4:30 am.

crew Info:

Entry Fees:   $50 /5k   $55 /10 mi   $60 /13.1 mi   $65 /20 mi   $75 /50k   $85 50 mi.
Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners can receive a t-shirt if registered by August 1 at noon. Active Military receive a 15% discount. No penalty for race day registration.

Lodging: Lodging is available.  Reserve early; limited rooming.  Operations Manager: Michael Hicks, 17510 Highway 50, Kyburz, CA 95720 (530) 659-7200 Strawberry Lodge

Camping: Camping is also available at Lovers Leap Campground, within 5 minute walking distance from lodge. Bathrooms and water available.  See the Visitor Information (530) 644-6048 Lovers Leap Campground

Safty Concerns: Thunderstorms possible always in the Sierra. Be prepared. ATTENTION - The 50 mile, 50k, and 20 mile runners after running through campground will enter into Strawberry neighborhood.   PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR CARS!   After the campground Runners will be on PAVEMENT via Strawberry Court then Lane, and then onto 42mile tract resume on the DIRT.  Following that, on Packsaddle Pass Road, PAVEMENT again.  Although there should be very very little traffic, cars could be traveling both directions.   Please run on the shoulders.  Signs warning drivers "Runners on Road" will be posted and course monitors will be present.
Attention 50 milers. There is a new aid station for your part of the course.

There is a 13 and ½ hour cut-off. This means 7:30 pm. This will be enforced at the aid stations listed below. Sunset is at around 7:30 pm and daylight for another half hour to 45 minutes.

CUTOFF TIMES :

Drop Bag Information:

• Insect Repellent
• 2nd pair of socks and shoes for 50M. Note: WET SECTIONS ON 17E13 (10M LOOP)
• Flashlight / Headlamp REQUIRED
  1. for any runner leaving AID STATION 1 at cutoff time    6:00pm
  2.   for any runner leaving AID STATION 2 at cutoff time    3:30pm
  3. pertaining to 10 mile loop (17E13 , PCT , 17E14)

Starting at 6:00 am and closing at 9:00 pm. 15 hr time limit possibly. (Yet to be determined)

Location - Henry Coe State Park. Start/Finish at Hunting Hollow Entrance, Gilroy CA

Course Information:  We will also possibly include some shorter distances. Please help spread the word about this event. This park is extremely challenging and awesome. We are very hopeful in time this event will be one of the most challenging 50 mi and 50k in the country.

When we have the course map completed; we will post the map on the website.

Attention: this is an Event NOT A RACE. We may be allowed to time it. The park Superintendent does not allow races in the park. You may run as hard and fast as you please. Thanks for understanding.

We may allow 15hrs for this event because of the extremely challenging terrain. Runners will be required to carry lights after a certain mileage and time. We are also trying to design a course to allow runners and crews to get together along the course. Crews will have plenty of driving to follow your runner. Weather could be a big factor for this event. It could be very HOT/COLD/RAINY?WINDY but most important there are creeks in the park that can become RAGING STREAMS with a lot of rain. Please proceed with extreme caution. Loaded with incredible single track. We guarantee this will be some of the most enjoyable trail running you have ever encountered. Great trainer for WS100/AC100/Pines to Palms ect... Please always inform us if you DROP ASAP. Thanks! Please come prepared for the course and conditions. We will be constantly updating the website when more info is available. We will also update Drop Bag Info ASAP. We hope to start registration soon!

Thanks Runners

Course goes threw these areas: Kirkwood area to Hwy-88 to Silverfork campground to Hwy-50 to 42 mile tract to Packsaddle Pass Road to Strawberry area and returning to Kirkwood Lodge for Finish.

Points of interest and concern: Runners crossing Hwy 88 Twice. CHP for Traffic Control

Number of radio personal required 7, all Aid Stations.

The course will be marked with ribbons on clothes pens on branches, bushes and signs on a 3 ft wooden stakes driven in the ground.

Aug 24, 2012 Friday, Kirkwood Lodge upstairs greet runners: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Pass out shirts and bib numbers and register more runners.

• 6:00 pm Trail Briefing
• 6:30 dinner Pasta feed
• Morning of race: 5:00 am
• Kirkwood Lodge up stairs
• Food and Coffee.

Rules & Regulations

• All runners off the trail before dark.
• Pacers may pick up there runner at Aid Station 4, Thunder Mountain Trailhead, 50 and 37 milers only.

• 5:50 am trail briefing 50 & 37 milers,6:10 am start
• 7:45 am trail briefing 22 & 11 milers,8:00 am start

• Yellow Bib numbers for 50 and 37 milers
• Red Bib for 22 milers
• Black Bibs for 11 milers

Crews Please obey all speed limits and be careful driving into Aid Stations and out onto highway 88 and other roads. Thanks. We will mark the roads for crews with ribbons to Aid Stations - PINK on clothes pens.
Drop bag - Aid Stations 4 and 7
Flashlights, headlamps, lights required starting at Aid Station 4. Cutoff time 4:20 pm
Please be considerate of cutoff times. We want you to finish but not in the dark. Glo sticks from Aid Station 2 to the Finish. Please be prepared for a very cold morning and evening, clothing drop off at any aid station.
Please be prepared for rain and thundershowers with ponchos, dry clothing. Course is extremely RADICAL with extreme elevation changes and extreme mountains. One easy creek crossing for 50 and 37 milers at Convict Meadow. Highway 88 crossing for 50 and 37 milers twice out and back near Thunder Mountain Trailhead area. Please obey CHP instructions. Please be considerate of other people on the trail. Sunscreen and Bug spray are provided at aid stations. Do not drink any water out on the course other than at the aid stations.

• Aid Station 1 - Open 6:20 am to 7:30 pm. The person at aid station in the morning needs to direct runners starting at 6:00 am and 8:00 am off of 10N10 and onto single track trail at Emigrant Valley up to Covered Wagon Peak. Aid Station 2. - 50,37 & 22 milers will return exact same route. I predict the first runner will return to aid station at 11:30 am at the earliest. Please utilize communications at other aid stations.
• Aid Station 2 - Open 6:45 am to 6:00 pm. Covered Wagon Pk intersection, Horse Canyon Trail and Squaw Ridge Trail. Runners must have lights to continue at 6:00 pm. Glo sticks will be utilized from Aid Station 2 to the finish.
• Aid Station 3 - Open 7:00 am to 5:10 pm. Location of aid station is at top of chairlift 5, runners will exit off of Thunder Mountain Trail to aid station 3.Then return to trail,course,signs will be posted on trail to aid station. Runners must have lights to continue at 5:10 pm. Mike and Ricky please let me know if you would allow crews,families,friends to ride up the chairlift to see and assist their runner. 50,37, and 22 milers will pass through this aid station twice.
• Directions to Aid Station 4
  At highway 88 LEFT turn, West, drive 1.5 miles turn LEFT into dirt parking lot
  Aid Station 4 - Open 7:30 am to 4:20 pm. Thunder Mtn Trailhead at Highway 88, Crew Access and Drop Bags. Parking controlled, parking limited to 20 cars. Runners must have lights to continue at 4:20 pm. 50 and 37 milers continue. Attention 22 milers - turnaround at aid station 4 and return exact route back to Start/Finish Kirkwood Lodge.
• Directions to Martin Meadows - Not an aid station
  At highway 88 (LEFT) turn,West drive 1 mile turn RIGHT into campground area. Park and find trailhead for your runner. Martin Meadow - Open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Not an Aid Station - Crew Access and Bathrooms. Parking controlled, limited parking. Please be considerate of the campers. Please drive slowly and be quite. Trailhead Course is near bathrooms. It will be marked with ribbons.
• Directions to Aid Station 5- Silver Fork Aid Station.
  At highway 88 RIGHT turn,West, drive 10 minutes to Mormon Immigrant Road RIGHT turn. Drive 5 minutes RIGHT turn Silver Fork Road. Drive down Silver Fork Road 10 to 15 minutes to Aid Station on RIGHT. Cannot see Aid Station from Silver Fork Road. Park at Silver Fork American River on RIGHT side of road or dirt road. You may drive up dirt road to aid station short distance.
• Water drop for runners - 9:00 am for runners returning to Martin Meadow, Aid Station 4, Location 10N16 at the end of the dirt road.
• Aid Station 5 - Open 8:30 am to 12:00 pm - Silverfork TH,
  On RIGHT after crossing over the Silver Fork American River, at the end of dirt road short distance from Silver Fork Road. Crew Access Parking controlled. Please park on the RIGHT shoulder off of the road or dirt road allowing emergency vehicles access at all times. Bathrooms located at Silver Fork campground 1/2 mile past aid station on LEFT. Please be considerate of campers.
• Directions to Aid Station 7
  Continue down Silver Fork Road a few minutes RIGHT turn onto 1st paved road, Packsaddle Pass Road, NO SIGNS, Always stay on paved road 10 to 15 minutes. Aid Station on RIGHT you cannot miss the Aid Station.
• Aid Station 6 - Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at 17E51-Hay Flat intersection and 10N14 dirt road.
• Aid Station 7 - Open 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at Packsaddle Pass Rd, Strawberry Tract & 11N19 dirt road - Crew Access, Drop Bags Parking controlled. Crews please drive slowly on Packsaddle Pass Road, Crews aid station is on RIGHT. Easy to see. Please park off of road on dirt shoulder, turnouts or dirt road 11N19 on RIGHT. Please drive slowly on 11N19 runners on that road and keep dust down. Thank You
• Directions to Martin Meadow to see your runner next
  Reverse exact route out. Back up Packsaddle Pass Road 10 to 15 minutes
  • Turn LEFT onto Silver Fork Road 10 to 15 minutes to Mormon Immigrant Road
  • Turn LEFT onto Mormon Immigrant Road 5 minutes to highway 88
  • Turn LEFT onto highway 88 drive 10 minutes to Martin Meadow
  • Turn LEFT into Martin Meadow please drive slowly, Campers
• Directions to Aid Station 4
  • Turn LEFT onto highway 88 - 1 mile
  • Turn RIGHT into dirt parking lot please drive slowly
• Directions to the Finish
  • Turn RIGHT onto highway 88 1.5 miles
  • Turn RIGHT into Kirkwood,return to Kirkwood Lodge to Finish
• Water drop for runners, 9:45 am,Location 11N19 & 17E49

Course clean up, All aid stations will be cleaned up the day of the event. The course may take a few days.

• Summit Hotel
• located near this event in South San Jose
• 399 Silicon Valley Blvd
• San Jose,CA 95138
• 408 972 7800

Set in Almaden Quicksilver park. Run in the beautiful hills of Almaden Valley.  60% dirt roads,   40% single track , very hilly,  great views , awesome country, challenging and very fun.

Course:   Click on the above distance buttons for detailed course maps.

Elevations:

Aid:   Four fully stocked aid stations.  Bathrooms are located at the start/finish, Hacienda Aid station (8.9 and up) and McAbee entrance (50k only).

Directions:    Almaden Quicksilver County Park   is located in south San Jose, in the town of New Almaden.   The Mockingbird Hill entrance is accessed off Mockingbird Hill Lane.   This entrance is accessible to all users, including bicyclists.  You can reach the park office at (408) 268-3883.

Parking:   Parking at the Mockingbird Hill parking lot.  Carpooling is encouraged.

Entry Fees:   $30/3 mile   $45/8 mile   $50/13 mile   $55/21 mile  $65 /50K     Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt if registered by Oct 24. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Food will be served to runners after the run.  Be sure to bring a chair!

• Summit Hotel
• located near this event in South San Jose
• 399 Silicon Valley Blvd
• San Jose,CA 95138
• 408 972 7800
• Directions
  Turn right onto Bernal/WEST
  Turn Left onto 101 South
  Drive approximately 2 miles
  Take the Bailey exit
  Turn Right onto Bailey/West
  Take Bailey until it dead ends into McKean Rd approximately 2 miles.
  Turn Left onto McKean Rd
  Drive approximately 1/2 mile
  Turn Right into Calero Park
  Drive into Calero Park/parking is on the Right side
  Drive time approximately 15 minutes.

Beginning at Calero Park this trail run has everything! Experience awesome single track, great hills, dirt paths. It is a challenging, fantastic trainer for Western States that includes oak trees, exposure, good heat training, and panoramic vistas.

Courses:  Please click above on the distance button for a detailed course map.

Elevations:

Four fully stocked aid stations

Directions:  The park is located off McKean Road. Traveling to the park, from central San Jose, take Almaden Expressway south. Turn right onto Harry Road, then left onto McKean Road.  From 101, exit on Bailey Avenue and head west until you reach McKean Road. Turn left onto McKean Road.  Calero Park entrance and parking lot are on the right side 0.5 mile.  Click here for a local map

Parking:  Carpooling is encouraged. Park at Calero Parking Lot on McKean Road.

Entry Fees:  $40 /5k   $45 /15k  $50 /25k   $65 /50k   Entry fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. T-shirt cost, $10.00 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled but you do get the T-shirt if you ordered one.

Info: Pre-registered runners can receive a t-shirt if registered by Nov 28. Active Military receive a 15% discount.

Food will be served to runners after the run.

Maximum of 200 participants allowed so register early.