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California > Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Run 21K, 10K, 29K
& 50K
Santa Cruz,
CA
Date
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Event
Details
One of a series of trail races that take place throughout the year that
include running events at distances as short as 10Ks to as long as
100-mile ultramarathons, the Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Run takes
runners through the lush redwood forests of Harvey West Park and Henry
Cowell Redwoods State Park, which lie just a few miles outside town
near the University of Santa Cruz. Challenging as well as spectacularly
beautiful, the race features a run through trails with 1,500-year-old
redwood trees as well as gorgeous views overlooking the water of
Monterey Bay.
All four of the trail races in this event -- including the 10K, 29K,
50K and the 21K, which is the half-marathon distance race -- start and
finish at the picnic area at Harvey West Park, which lies just to the
south of Henry Cowell Redwoods Park. From there, runners follow a
number of trails that wind through canyons, wide open meadows and
through oak and pinewood forests on the way out to the turnaround point
near North Big Trees Park Road, taking trails along the way including
Lookout Trail, Spring Trail, Harvey West Trail and the Rincon Connector
Trail.
Prospective participants need to be ready for a high-elevation race
with plenty of steep climbs, as the 21K race will challenge runners
with an overall climb of about 2,490 feet, according to the race
organizers Pacific Coast Trail Runs. Aid stations will be provided at
approximately every 7 to 11 kilometers -- stocked with water, fresh
fruit, boiled potatoes and salt, and Clif shots and nutrient bars --
but runners are encouraged to carry water bottles with them between
stations.
Just over 370 runners crossed the finish line in all four races in
2007, with about 115 runners in the 21K alone. The 50K and 29K races
are scheduled to start runners off at 8:30 AM, while the 21K and 10K
will start at 8:40 AM and 8:50 AM, respectively.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located along the coast of Northern California, between the town of
Monterey to the south and San Francisco to the north, Santa Cruz enjoys
generally mild to moderately warm weather conditions in the late summer
and early fall, with very little rainfall compared to the rest of the
year. In September, average monthly temperatures range between
76°F and 52°F, while rainfall totals average around
0.41 inches for the month.
Fees
On or before September 13, 2008:
$35 for the 21K (half marathon distance)
$25 for the 10K
$40 for the 29K
$55 for the 50K
After Sept. 13:
$40 for the 21K
$30 for the 10K
$45 for the 29K
$60 for the 50K
On the day of the race:
$50 for the 21K
$40 for the 10K
$55 for the 29K
$70 for the 50K
Registration
Online registration is not yet available for the fall 2008 running of
the Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Run. Please check back later for updated
information on how to sign up for the race.
Website
www.pctrailruns.com
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