Directions
The Lake Chabot Trail Run will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 8th at Lake Chabot Regional Park, 17600 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546. Park entrance is $5 per vehicle.
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Weather: Castro Valley
Course
The course will be marked with ribbon approximately every 200 yards and color coded as follows:
The most important course marking is the striped ribbon. It indicates a turn at an intersection. There will be at least two striped ribbons before a turn in the course. The striped ribbonswill be placed before and on the same side as the required turn.As you approach an intersection, look for any striped ribbons 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 ribbons indicating the correct route.
If you don't see your respective ribbon 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.
Elevation Gain:
Aid Stations
Fully-stocked aid stations every 3 - 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 highly recommended that runners carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations.
5 mile |
Distance (Mi) |
1. Cove Picnic Area (Finish) |
4.7 |
9 mile |
Distance (Mi) |
Next Aid |
1. Honker Bay |
3.3 |
5.8 |
2. Cove Picnic Area (Finish) |
9.1 |
|
17 mile |
Distance (Mi) |
Next Aid |
1. Marciel Road |
3.2 |
4.7 |
2. Bort Meadow |
7.8 |
4.7 |
3. Clyde Woodridge |
12.5 |
4.6 |
4. Cove Picnic Area (Finish) |
17.1 |
|
Marathon |
Distance (Mi) |
Next Aid |
1. Marciel Road |
3.2 |
4.7 |
2. Bort Meadow |
7.8 |
4.7 |
3. Clyde Woodridge |
12.5 |
4.6 |
4. Cove Picnic Area (Start/Finish) |
17.1 |
3.3 |
5. Honker Bay |
20.4 |
5.8 |
6. Cove Picnic Area (Finish) |
26.2 |
|
Post-Run Activities
There will be bagels and post-run snacks at the finish line.
T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered runners at the big tent after they finish. Award medals are given to the 1st female and male finishers overall and in each age group. Ribbons are also awarded to the 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each age group. All marathon finishers will receive a medal.
Check In
Please arrive by 8:15 a.m. on Sunday to receive your bib number.
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