Sunday, December 13, 2009

Race #3 takes place at Crystal Cove State Park, which is located five miles south of Newport Beach and/or five miles north of Laguna Beach. The race features two distances - an introductory 5k trail run and a longer 15k trail run for the more experienced runner. This all takes place on fire roads and single track trails in the El Moro area of Crystal Cove State Park. Race field is limited, so enter early.

All participants get a great (seriously, it's not a plain white one) race t-shirt, cool finisher medal, hot breakfast with all the fixin's, coffee, entry into the raffle of swag, and the satisfaction of completing one of the best races around!

Please note that the course closes at 11:00am, so you must finish before then!

Register at active.com.

Download a mail-in entry form here.

15k Start       8:00am
5k Start 8:30am

We recommend that you arrive 1 hour before start of event to allow adequate time for parking, packet pickup and warmup.

Course closes at 11:00am


5k through November 14       $40.00
5k from Nov. 15 - Dec. 11 $45.00
5k Race Day (if available) $50.00
   
15k through November 14 $60.00
15k from Nov. 15 - Dec. 11 $65.00
15k Race Day (if available) $70.00

Register at active.com.

Download a mail-in entry form here.


PDF Course Map

5k Map

5k Topo

5k Elevation Profile

15k Topo

15k Elevation Profile

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The event is at Crystal Cove State Park, just 10 minutes south of Newport Beach in Orange County, CA. The park is located off Pacific Coast Highway between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, California with easy access from I-5, 405 and 73.

From the 405 South, take the 73 South to Macarthur Blvd. Take this to PCH and go south to El Moro/Crystal Cove State Park. Turn left into the park and follow the signs!

From South OC - take PCH to the Park. Or the 73 Toll Road if you wish (exit El Toro and take this to Laguna Beach). Once you reach PCH - turn north to Crystal Cove State Park.

For a map - click here.