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Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Events: Marathon
Half Marathon
5 mi (8:15 a.m.)
  • Race Infomation
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  • Results & Records
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Location
Baylands Athletic Center. 1900 Geng Road off of Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94308
Driving Directions
Course
Run on sections of the Bay Trail and enjoy the beauty of San Francisco Bay.
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)
Weather
Lodging
Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up
Sun, Dec 18 - 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at the Baylands Athletic Center.

Sat, Dec 17 - 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
ZombieRunner is hosting the pre-race Packet Pick-up Party at their Palo Alto store.
429 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Visit the store for discounts and pre-race samples!
Time Limit
There is a 7.5-hour time limit for all distances. (Hikers Welcome)
3.5-hour cut-off for the first half of the Marathon.
Aid Stations
Fully-stocked aid stations every 2.5 - 4 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
Hi-tech 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. All finishers will receive a finisher medal.
Distance Spots Available
(as of 12/12, 10.30 a.m.)
5 mi Sold out.
No wait list. No bandits.
Half Marathon
Marathon
Online RegistrationMail Registration
(Pre-registration through 5 p.m. Friday, December 16th)
Entry Fees
(Add $5 after 12/4/11. Add $15 at check-in if not sold out.)
Hi-tech shirt included!
  • 5 mi - $40 (Sold out. No wait list. No bandits.)
  • Half Marathon - $45 (Sold out. No wait list. No bandits.)
  • Marathon - $60 (Sold out. No wait list. No bandits.)
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    *Cancellation Policy
    Directions
    The ZombieRunner Bay Trail Run will be held at 8:00 a.m. (5 mi - 8:15 a.m.) on Sunday, December 18th at Baylands Athletic Center, 1900 Geng Road off of Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94308.
    Click on the blue icon for driving directions:

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    Weather: Palo Alto
    Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up
    Sun, Dec 18 - 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at the Baylands Athletic Center.

    Sat, Dec 17 - 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    ZombieRunner is hosting the pre-race Packet Pick-up Party at their Palo Alto store.
    429 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
    Visit the store for discounts and pre-race samples!
    Time Limit
    There is a 7.5-hour time limit for all distances. 3.5-hour cut-off for the first half of the Marathon.
    Course
    The course will be marked with flagging approximately every 200 yards and color coded as follows:
    • 5 mile – yellow
    • Half Marathon – pink
    • Marathon – Pink (Half Marathon course 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 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 along the course. Please do not wear headphones 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.
    No dogs allowed on the course. Please don't leave pets in your vehicle.
    For more information on the course, please click on the course information tab above.
    Aid Stations
    Fully-stocked aid stations every 2.5 - 4 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 (mi)
    Next Aid (mi)
    5 mile
    1. Duck Pond
    2.4
    2.4
    2. Baylands Athletic Center (Finish)
    4.8
     
    Half Marathon
    1. Duck Pond
    2.4
    4.0
    2. Bayshore
    6.4
    2.0
    3. Duck Pond
    8.4
    3.0
    4. Cooley Landing
    11.4
    1.7
    5. Baylands Athletic Center (Finish)
    13.1
     
    Marathon
    1. Duck Pond
    2.4
    4.0
    2. Bayshore
    6.4
    2.0
    3. Duck Pond
    8.4
    3.0
    4. Cooley Landing
    11.4
    1.7
    5. Baylands Athletic Center (Finish)
    13.1
    2.4
    6. Duck Pond
    15.5
    4.0
    7. Bayshore
    19.5
    2.0
    8. Duck Pond
    21.5
    3.0
    9. Cooley Landing
    24.5
    1.7
    10. Baylands Athletic Center (Finish)
    26.2
    Post-Run Activities
    There will be post-run snacks at the finish line.
    Hi-tech 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. All 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
    Please arrive 30 min before your event to receive your bib number.
     
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    Course Surface
    Course Map
    Course Surface (Elevation changes determined using an Avocet altimeter.) Top of Page
    Distance Elevation Gain Dirt/Gravel Asphalt
    5 mi 0 ft 78% 22%
    Half Marathon 65 ft 73% 27%
    Marathon 130 ft 73% 27%
    Course Map (click on image for a bigger map.) Top of Page
    Results '10, '11
    Course Records
    5 miles Leland Chang, 34, New York, NY ('11) 26:47
      Kristine Starn, 29, Walnut Creek, CA ('11) 33:48
    Half Marathon Octavio Gutierrez, 32, Oakland, CA ('11) 1:21:39*
      Erinn Kim, 25, Milpitas, CA ('11) 1:33:48*
    Marathon Karl Schnaitter, 29, Santa Cruz, CA ('11) 3:02:02*
      Michele Larson, 42, Fresno, CA ('10) 3:38:51
    * Time adjusted based on runner's pace due to construction at Cooley Landing. Course was shortened by 1/4 mi (Half Marathon) & 1/2 mi (Marathon).
    2011 ZombieRunner Bay Trail Run
    2011 ZombieRunner Bay Trail Run - Marathon Allen's Pictures
    		 Allen's Report
    2010 ZombieRunner Bay Trail Run - Start/Finish
    2010 ZombieRunner Bay Trail Run - Duck Pond & Cooley Landing
    2010 ZombieRunner Bay Trail - Course Preview
     
    Reports
    		  
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