Ayala Cove Trail Run

Location

Driving Directions

Ferry Information

10:00 a.m. at Tiburon. Round-trip ferry ride cost is $13.50 and is not included in your entry fee. Ferry returns hourly at 20 minutes past the hour.
Click here to purchase your ticket in advance.

Course

Angel Island is a hilly, grass- and forest-covered island that provides spectacular views of Marin County, San Francisco, and the Golden Gate. Trails and roads circle the entire island and climb Mount Livermore. Bring the whole family and enjoy a post-run picnic at beautiful Ayala Cove.
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)

Weather

Belvedere Tiburon

Lodging

Hotels

Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. at the Tiburon Ferry dock for those taking the Tiburon Ferry.

Time Limit

There is a 3.75-hour time limit for all events. (Hikers Welcome)

Aid Stations

Fully-stocked aid stations every 5 miles. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink. It is highly recommended that runners carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations.

Awards

T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered runners. Award medals are given to the 1st female and male finishers overall and top three finishers in each age group.

(Pre-registration through 5 p.m. Thursday, March 29th)

Entry Fees
(Add $5 after 3/17/12. Add $15 at check-in if not sold out.)

5mi - $30

10mi - $35

15mi - $40

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You might qualify for a Coastal discount, click to learn more.

If you would like to make amendments* to your registration, please Contact Us as soon as possible.
*Cancellation Policy

Directions

The Ayala Cove Trail Run will be held at 10:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 31st on Angel Island.

The ferry departs 10:00 a.m. at Tiburon. Round-trip ferry ride cost is $13.50 and is not included in your entry fee. Ferry returns hourly at 20 minutes past the hour. Click here to purchase your ticket in advance.

Click on the blue icon for driving directions:

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Weather: Tiburon/Belvedere

Course

The course will be marked with orange (summit loop), yellow (middle loop), and pink (perimeter loop) flagging approximately every 200 meters. The 5 mile event will follow the orange summit loop. The 10 mile event does the yellow middle loop first, then the orange summit loop. The 15 mile event does the pink perimeter loop first, then the yellow middle loop, and finally the orange summit loop.

The most important course marking is the polka-dot flagging. It indicates a turn at an intersection. There will be at least two polka-dot flagging before a turn in the course. The polka-dot flagging will be placed before and on the same side as the required turn. As you approach an intersection, look for any polka-dot flagging before the turn. Waiting until you're in the intersection to determine the correct direction may be confusing and you may go the wrong way. After you complete the turn, there will be orange, yellow, and/or pink flagging indicating the correct route.

If you don't see your respective flagging for 3-4 minutes, you are off course. If you get off course, you should retrace your path until you find where you left the course and then continue along the marked course.

Please be courteous on the trail. If you're passing another runner or hiker, announce "on your left" as you approach.

Headphones are allowed on dirt road sections only. Please do not wear headphones on single-track trail, while crossing paved roads, when getting aid at aid stations, or while crossing the finish line.

Your bib number indicates the distance that you're running. If you want to change your distance, please send us an e-mail or let us know by check-in, at the latest.

Many of the parks in California have poison oak. We recommend staying on the trail and washing with Tecnu after your trail run. Occasionally, bees or yellow jackets may be active and precautions should be taken if you're allergic.

No dogs allowed on the course. Please don't leave pets in your vehicle.

Aid Stations

Fully-stocked aid stations every 5 miles. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink. If you would like to be sure that you have any other specific item at the event, you should carry it with you. Additionally, it is highly recommended that runners carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations.

	Distance (mile)	Next Aid (mile)
5 mile
1. Ayala Cove (Finish)	5.0

10 mile
1. Ayala Cove	5.0	5.0
2. Ayala Cove (Finish)	10.0

15 mile
1. Ayala Cove	5.0	5.0
2. Ayala Cove	10.0	5.0
3. Ayala Cove (Finish)	15.0

Time Limit

There is a 3.75-hour time limit for all events.

Post-Run Activities

There will be post-run snacks at the finish line.

Award medals are given to the 1st female and male finishers overall and top three finishers in each age group. All marathon finishers will receive a medal.

Message Board

The Coastal Message Board is for information about Coastal events. Please post messages regarding places to eat or stay, sharing rides with fellow runners, etc. Go to Message Board (opens in a new window).

Check In

Check-in at the Tiburon Ferry dock is from 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. on Saturday. The cost of the round-trip ferry ride from Tiburon is $13.50 (adults) and is not included in your entry fee. Click here to purchase your ticket in advance.

Drop Bags

We will have drop bags at check-in for your extra clothes and personal items. You can leave the drop bags at the start/finish area at Ayala Cove and pick them up after your run.

Return to Tiburon

Ferries from Angel Island to Tiburon leave on the hour beginning at 10:20 a.m.

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Course Surface
Course Map
Elevation Profiles
Course Description

Course Surface (Elevation changes determined using an Avocet altimeter.)

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Distance	Elevation Gain	Single Track	Fireroad	Asphalt
5 mi	810'	96%	0%	4%
10 mi	1,380'	73%	23%	4%
15 mi	2,035'	51%	16%	33%

Course Map (click on image for a bigger map.)

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Elevation Profiles

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5 mi Elevation Gain: 810' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

10 mi Elevation Gain: 1,390' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

15 mi Elevation Gain: 1840' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

Course Description

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Direction	Course	Color	Distance (mile)
Direction	Course	Color	Segment	Cummulative

Perimeter Loop:
	Start: Ayala Cove
Go STRAIGHT	Foot path	Pink	0.1	0.1
Turn LEFT	Bike path	Pink	0.3	0.4
Turn RIGHT	Perimeter road	Pink	4.3	4.7
Turn RIGHT	North Ridge Trail	Pink	0.1	4.8
Turn LEFT	Asphalt path	Pink	0.1	5.0

		Miles	5.0

Middle Loop:
	Start: Ayala Cove
Go STRAIGHT	Foot path	Yellow	0.1	0.1
Turn LEFT	Bike path	Yellow	0.3	0.4
Go STRAIGHT	Sunset Trail	Yellow	1.2	1.6
Turn RIGHT	Middle Road	Yellow	2.4	3.9
Turn RIGHT	North Ridge Trail	Yellow	0.9	4.8
Turn LEFT	Asphalt path	Yellow	0.1	5.0

		Miles	5.0

Summit Loop:
	Start: Ayala Cove
Go STRAIGHT	Foot path	Orange	0.1	0.1
Turn LEFT	Bike path	Orange	0.3	0.4
Go STRAIGHT	Sunset Trail	Orange	2.1	2.5
Zigzag LEFT, then RIGHT	North Ridge Trail	Orange	0.1	2.6
Turn LEFT	Summit Trail	Orange	0.3	2.9
Turnaround	Summit Trail	Orange	0.3	3.2
Turn LEFT	North Ridge Trail	Orange	1.7	5.0
Turn LEFT	Asphalt path	Orange	0.1	5.1

		Miles	5.1

5 Miles = Summit Loop
10 Miles = Middle + Summit Loops
15 Miles = Perimeter + Middle + Summit Loops

Results '09, '10, '11

Course Records

5 miles	Caleb Garlipp, 27, Oakland, CA ('11)	33:56
	Stacey Roberts, 28, Brookville, OH ('10)	42:13
10 miles	Michael Davitian, 24, San Francisco, CA ('09)	1:07:22
	Ellen Tani, 27, Stanford, CA ('10)	1:21:55
15 miles	Jimmy Wills, 27, Hermosa Beach, CA ('09)	1:50:08
	Kendra Grant , 28, Santa Barbara, CA ('11)	2:13:47

2011 Ayala Cove Trail Run

Allen's Report

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	Date:	Saturday, March 31, 2012
	Time:	10:50 a.m.
	Events:	15 mi 10 mi 5 mi


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