Berry Creek Falls Trail Run


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	Date:	Sunday, April 29, 2012
	Time:	8:00 a.m.
	Events:	50 Km 25 Km 15 Km 10 Km
This event or the date is tentative. We will activate registration once we receive confirmation from the park.

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Location

Big Basin Redwood State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006.

Driving Directions

Directions

Course

Run among grand old redwoods, going through redwood canyons and climb dry ridges experiencing a wide range of habitats and treat yourself to the 65-ft high Berry Creek Falls.
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)

Weather

Boulder Creek

Lodging

Hotels

Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up

Fri, Apr 29 --- 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
ZombieRunner is hosting the pre-race Packet Pick-up at their Palo Alto store.
429 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Check in and receive a 10% store discount!

Sat, Apr 30 --- 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Time Limit

There is a 9-hour time limit for all distances. (Hikers Welcome)

Aid Stations

Fully-stocked aid stations every 6.3 - 9.6 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. 50 Km finishers will receive a custom coaster.

(Pre-registration through 5 p.m. Friday, April 27th.)

Entry Fees
(Add $5 after 4/15/12. Add $15 at check-in if not sold out.)

10 Km - $30

15 Km - $35

25 Km - $45

50 Km - $60

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

Directions

The Berry Creek Falls Trail Run will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, Apr 29th at the Big Basin Redwood State Park. The park entrance fee is $10 per car.

Getting to Big Basin

Click on the blue icon for driving directions:

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Weather: Boulder Creek

Course

The course will be marked with flagging approximately every 200 yards and color coded as follows:

10 Km – Orange Loop
15 Km - Pink Loop
25 Km – Pink Loop + Orange Loop
50 Km – 25 Km twice!

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, 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.

Aid Stations

Fully-stocked aid stations every 6.3 - 9.6 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 mandatory that runners carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations and highly recommended that 15 Km, 25 Km, & 50 Km runners carry at least 40 oz. of water on the 15.5 Km loop to Berry Creek Falls.

	Distance (Km)	Next Aid
10 Km
1. Gazo Creek (Finish)	10.2

15 Km
1. Gazo Creek (Finish)	15.5

25 Km
1. Gazo Creek (Bridge)	15.5	10.1
2. Gazo Creek (Finish)	25.6

50 Km
1. Gazo Creek (Bridge)	15.5	10.1
2. Gazo Creek (Bridge)	25.6	15.4
3. Gazo Creek (Bridge)	41.0	10.1
4. Gazo Creek (Finish)	51.1

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. 50 Km finishers will receive a custom coaster.

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Check In

Please arrive 30 min before your event to receive your bib number.

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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
10 km	1,155'	72%	27%	1%
15 Km	2,180'	99%	0%	1%
25 Km	3,335'	89%	10%	1%
50 km	6,670'	89%	10%	1%

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

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Elevation Profiles

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10 Km Elevation Gain: 1,155' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

15 Km Elevation Gain: 2,180' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

25 Km Elevation Gain: 3,335' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

50 Km Elevation Gain: 6,670' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

Course Description

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Direction	Course	Color	Distance (mile)		Aid Station (mile)
Direction	Course	Color	Segment	Cummulative	Location	Next

10 Km
	Start: Gazos Creek Picnic Area					10.2
Go STRAIGHT	Gazos Creek Road (across bridge)	Orange	0.1	0.1
Turn RIGHT	Skyline to the Sea Trail	Orange	0.1	0.2
Turn LEFT	Creeping Forest Trail	Orange	2.1	2.2
Turn LEFT	Dool Trail	Orange	0.8	3.0
Stay RIGHT	Sunset Trail	Orange	0.7	3.7
Turn RIGHT	Middle Ridge Road	Orange	2.7	6.4
Turn RIGHT	Meteor Trail	Orange	1.5	7.9
Stay RIGHT	Skyline to the Sea Trail	Orange	2.2	10.1
Turn LEFT	Gazos Creek Road (across bridge)	Orange	0.1	10.2

		Kilometers	10.2
		Miles	6.3

15 Km
	Start: Gazos Creek Picnic Area					15.6
Go STRAIGHT	Gazos Creek Road (across bridge)	Pink	0.1	0.1
Turn LEFT	Skyline to the Sea Trail	Pink	0.1	0.2
Turn RIGHT	Dool Trail	Pink	0.1	0.3
Turn LEFT	Sunset Trail	Pink	1.2	1.5
Turn LEFT	Sunset/SttS Trail Connector	Pink	0.2	1.7
Turn RIGHT	Skyline to the Sea Trail	Pink	4.2	5.9
Turn RIGHT	Berry Creek Falls Trail	Pink	1.7	7.6
Go STRAIGHT	Sunset Trail	Pink	7.6	15.2
Turn RIGHT	Dool Trail	Pink	0.1	15.4
Turn LEFT	Skyline to the Sea Trail	Pink	0.1	15.5
Turn RIGHT	Gazos Creek Road (across bridge)	Pink	0.1	15.6

		Kilometers	15.6
		Miles	9.7

25 Km (Complete 15 Km course first & 10 Km course last)
		Kilometers	25.6
		Miles	15.9

50 Km (Complete 25 Km course, twice)
		Kilometers	51.1
		Miles	31.8

Results '11

Course Records

10 Km	Jack Calhoun, 21, San Francisco, CA ('11)	46:01
	Christine Mateer, 49, Arcata, CA ('11)	56:39
15 Km	Elliott Wright, 29, Palo Alto, CA ('11)	1:19:19
	Robbin Klosterman, 52, Brandon, SD ('11)	1:34:01
25 Km	Albert Rodriguez, 27, Yosemite National Park, CA ('11)	2:30:50
	Angela Augustine, 33, Newark, CA ('11)	3:27:14
50 Km	Jason Perez, 26, Brentwood, CA ('11)	5:37:21
	Jill Homer, 31, Los Altos, CA ('11)	7:50:06


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