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Date: Saturday, November 9, 2013
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Events: 50 Km
Marathon
Half Marathon
5 mi (8:15 a.m.)
  • Race Infomation
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  • Race Day
  • Course Information
  • Results & Records
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Location
Lake Chabot Regional Park, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Driving Directions
Course
The course starts at the Marina and travels around the popular Lake Chabot Reservoir and surrounding hills. Lake Chabot Reservoir was built in 1874-75 as a primary source of water for the East Bay.
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)
Weather
Lodging
Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at Lake Chabot Marina
Time Limit
There is a 8.5-hour time limit for all distances. (Hikers Welcome)
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. 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. All full-marathon finishers will receive a medal and 50 Km finishers a custom coaster.
Online RegistrationMail Registration
(Pre-registration through 5 p.m. Thursday, November 7th.)
Entry Fees
(Add $5 after 10/26/13. Add $15 at check-in.)
Hi-tech shirt included!
  • 5 mi - $35
  • Half Marathon - $45
  • Marathon - $55
  • 50 Km - $65
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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 Lake Chabot Trail Run will be held at 8:00 a.m. (5 mi - 8:15 a.m.) on Saturday, November 9th at Lake Chabot Regional Park, 17600 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546. Park entrance is $5 per vehicle.
    Click on the blue icon for driving directions:

    View Lake Chabot Trail Run in a larger map
    Weather: Castro Valley
    Course
    The course will be marked with ribbon approximately every 200 yards and color coded as follows:
    • 5 mile – yellow
    • Half Marathon – pink
    • Marathon – Half Marathon twice!
    • 50 Km – Marathon + 5 mi
    The most important course marking is the polka-dot ribbon. It indicates a turn at an intersection. There will be at least two polka-dot ribbons before a turn in the course. The polka-dot ribbon will be placed before and on the same side as the required turn. As you approach an intersection, look for any polka-dot ribbon 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 ribbon indicating the correct route. We also hang blue ribbons at critical junctions indicating the wrong way. Blue is bad!
    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.
    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.
     
    Distance (mile)
    Next Aid (mile)
    5 mile
    1. Cove Picnic Area (Finish)
    4.8
     
    Half Marathon
    1. Honker Bay
    4.5
    4.0
    2. Clyde Woolridge
    8.5
    4.5
    3. Cove Picnic Area (Finish)
    13.0
     
    Marathon
    1. Honker Bay
    4.5
    4.0
    2. Clyde Woolridge
    8.5
    4.5
    3. Cove Picnic Area (S/F)
    13.0
    4.5
    4. Honker Bay
    17.5
    4.0
    5. Clyde Woolridge
    21.5
    4.5
    6. Cove Picnic Area (Finish)
    26.0
     
    50 Km
    1. Honker Bay
    4.5
    4.0
    2. Clyde Woolridge
    8.5
    4.5
    3. Cove Picnic Area (S/F)
    13.0
    4.5
    4. Honker Bay
    17.5
    4.0
    5. Clyde Woolridge
    21.5
    4.5
    6. Cove Picnic Area (S/F)
    26.0
    4.8
    7. Cove Picnic Area (Finish)
    30.8
    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 full-marathon finishers will receive a medal and 50 Km finishers a custom coaster.
    Message Board
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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.) Top of Page
    Distance Elevation Gain Single Track Dirt Road Asphalt
    5 mi 250' 17% 12% 71%
    Half Marathon 1,210' 34% 40% 27%
    Marathon 2,420' 34% 40% 27%
    50 Km 2,670' 31% 35% 33%
    Course Map (click on image for a bigger map.) Top of Page
    Elevation Profiles Top of Page
    5 mi
    Elevation Gain: 250'
    (Per Avocet Altimeter)
    Half Marathon
    Elevation Gain: 1,210'
    (Per Avocet Altimeter)
    Marathon
    Elevation Gain: 2,420'
    (Per Avocet Altimeter)
    50 Km
    Elevation Gain: 2,670'
    (Per Avocet Altimeter)
    Course Description Top of Page
    Direction Course Color Distance (mile) Aid Station (mile)
    Segment Cummulative Location Next
                 
    5 Mile Trail Run
      Start: Cove Picnic Area          
    Go NORTH East Shore Trail Yellow
    1.7
    1.7
    Turn RIGHT Cameron Loop Yellow
    0.4
    2.2
    Turn LEFT Cameron Loop Yellow
    0.8
    2.9
    Turn LEFT East Shore Trail Yellow
    1.9
    4.8
       
    Miles
    4.8
                 
    Half Marathon
      Start: Cove Picnic Area          
    Go NORTH East Shore Trail Pink
    1.7
    1.7
    4.5
    Turn RIGHT Cameron Loop Pink
    1.2
    2.9
    Turn RIGHT Honker Bay Trail Pink
    1.5
    4.5
    Honker Bay
    4.0
    Turn LEFT Columbine Trail Pink
    2.6
    7.1
    Go STRAIGHT Cascade Trail Pink
    1.0
    8.1
    Turn LEFT Jackson Grade Pink
    0.4
    8.5
    Clyde Woolridge
    4.5
    Go STRAIGHT Goldenrod Trail Pink
    1.5
    10.0
    Stay RIGHT Bass Cove Trail Pink
    1.3
    11.3
    Turn LEFT West Shore Trail Pink
    1.8
    13.0
       
    Miles
    13.0
         
    Marathon = Half Marathon (twice!)
                 
    50 Km = Marathon + Yellow (5 mi)
                 
    Results '09, '10, '11, '12
    Course Records
    5 miles Tim Stahler, 36, Oakland ('10) 30:17
      Lisa Penzel, 45, Oakland, CA ('10) 37:19
    Half Marathon Tim Stahler, 37, Oakland, CA ('11) 1:29:50
      Jennifer Wilcox, 36, Half Moon Bay, CA ('12) 1:37:25
    Marathon Skip Crockett, Sacramento, 31, CA ('12) 3:13:26
      Anne Cottrell, 40, Saint Helena, CA ('11) 3:30:52
    50 Km Bradley Bogdan, 24, Eureka, CA ('12) 3:48:15
      Sharon Medina, 31, Alamo, CA ('11) 4:40:35
    2012 Lake Chabot Trail Run
    2012 Lake Chabot Trail Run - Marathon & 50 Km @ Honker Bay A/S, by Larry B.
    2011 Lake Chabot Trail Run
    2011 Lake Chabot Trail Run - Honker Bay Aid Station 1st Pass
    2011 Lake Chabot Trail Run - Honker Bay Aid Station 2nd Pass
    2010 Lake Chabot Trail Run
    Joe's Report
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    If you have photos or reports you would like to share, please send us the links via Contact Us.
     
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