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California > Woodside King's Mountain Half Marathon
& 5-Mile Run
Woodside, CA
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Date
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Event
Details
Hilly and challenging with more than 1,800 feet of climbing and
descending terrain over the course of the race, the Woodside King's
Mountain Half Marathon & 5-Mile Run gives runners the chance to
run one of Northern California's first trail half marathons of the year
through Huddart County Park, whose 973 acres are nestled in the Santa
Cruz Mountains just
south of San Francisco. Shaded by towering redwood and oak trees and
bordered by abundant wildflowers along the way, the out-and-back route
takes runners on a winding trail from the park's picnic area to the
turnaround on King's Mountain Road and back.
From the race starting line, the course follows a mostly uphill route
all the way to the halfway point at the 6.5-mile marker, with the
exception of a nice, flat stretch between the third mile marker and
midway between the 4th and 5th miles. After that brief respite, it's
back along the uphill toward the midway point, after which it's mostly
downhill as runners run back toward the park picnic area along the
route they've just run.
Just over 280 runners crossed the finish line in both the 13.1-mile
race and the 5-mile race at the 2009 running of the event, which is
limited to 300 entrants each year. While there is an aid &
water station at the half-way turnaround point for runners in the
half-marathon, those running the 5-mile race will have their only aid
station at the start/finish area, so 5-mile runners are encouraged to
carry water bottles with them during the race.
The area through which the race is run borders some of Northern
California's wealthiest and most exclusive neighborhoods and
residential areas, and is home to such business and entertainment
luminaries as Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, actress Michelle Pfeiffer and
rock and roll musician Neil Young. The area is known for its forests of
redwood and oak trees, and its mountainous terrain is no accident --
the infamous San Andreas Fault runs through the town, which has been a
major cause of this area's earthquake activity over the past century.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located in the Bay Area about 31 miles from nearby San Francisco, the
town of Woodside lies just up the slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains
from Redwood City, which tends to experience cool to mild conditions in
the early spring, with plenty of wet weather. In March, average monthly
temperatures range between 65°F and 44°F, while
rainfall totals average about 3.37 inches for the month.
Fees
$30 for both races if registered by February 12, 2010
$35 after Feb. 12
Registration
To sign up for for the late winter 2010 running of the Woodside King's
Mountain Half Marathon, register online at AthletesLounge.com.
Websites
www.envirosports.com
San Mateo Parks - Huddart County Park
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