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California > Mount Diablo Trail Adventure & Summit
Run
Walnut
Creek, CA
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Date
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Event
Details
Race organizers say runners need to be ready to "get dirty on Diablo"
when they climb the sometimes steep hills and valleys at the Mount
Diablo Trail Adventure & Summit Run, which includes a full,
26.2-mile marathon, a 13.1-mile half marathon, a 10K run and a "summit
run" that takes runners to the peak of Mount Diablo, at an elevation of
about 3,849 feet above sea level in the middle of California's Mount
Diablo State Park. One of the San Francisco Bay area's most beautiful
parks, Mount Diablo is known for its distinctive rock formations and
filled with miles of trails for hiking, walking, horseback riding and
camping.
The half marathon, full marathon and 10K races share the same starting
line at the Castle Rock Park area of the park, just off Castle Rock
Road in the northwest corner of the park. From there, the course
follows a course that takes runners southward and westward along the
fire roads that lead through mountainous terrain, with plenty of water
crossings and muddy and rocky areas, all the way up the slopes of Mount
Diablo. The course follows an out-and-back loop route, and returns back
to the starting line for the finish along Pine Ridge and through Pine
Canyon.
While there will be three aid stations set up along the course, runners
are encouraged to carry their own water bottle or hydration pack, as
this is a trail race and they will need to stay hydrated. All races
start at 9:00 AM, and on-site registration opens at 7:00 AM.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located in Northern California, just across the mountains beyond San
Francisco Bay from the city by the same name, the town of Walnut Creek
typically experiences warm, dry summers and cooler, wetter autumn and
winter seasons. In November, average monthly temperatures range between
63°F and 43°F, while rainfall totals average around
2.59 inches for the month.
Fees
$35 if registered by October 22, 2008
$40 after Oct. 22
Registration
Online registration is not yet available for the fall 2009 running of
the half marathon at the Mount Diablo Adventure Trail & Summit
Run. Please check back later for updated information on how to
register.
Website
www.savemountdiablo.org
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