Malibu Canyon Trail Run

Location

Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302. Parking is $12 per vehicle.

Driving Directions

Course

Malibu Creek State Park, 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles, is located in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains. The 10 km course is a good introduction to trail running in a beautiful setting where films like M*A*S*H, Planet of the Apes and Pleasantville were shot. For a refreshing river crossing and views of the ocean, go for the 25 km loop which also brings you up the mountain range for some amazing rock formations. Can't get enough? There is always the 50 km!
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)

Weather

Calabasas

Lodging

Hotels

Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up

7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at Malibu Creek State Park.

Time Limit

There is a 8.5-hour time limit for all distances. (Hikers Welcome)

Aid Stations

Fully-stocked aid stations every 4 - 12 Km. 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 50 Km finishers will receive a custom coaster.

(Pre-registration through 5 p.m. Friday, October 19th.)

Entry Fees
(Add $5 after 10/7/12. Add $15 at check-in if not sold out.)

10 Km - $30

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 Malibu Canyon Trail Run will be held at 8:00 a.m. (10 Km - 8:10 a.m.) on Sunday, October 21st at the Malibu Creek State Park. Parking is $12 per vehicle.

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Weather: Calabasas

Course

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

10 Km – Orange
25 Km – Pink
50 Km - Pink (25 Km 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 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.

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

Aid Stations

Fully-stocked aid stations every 4 - 12 km. 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 (Km)	Next Aid (Km)
10 Km
1. Malibu Creek Picnic Area (Finish)	10.5

25 Km
1. Tapia Park	4.3	8.5
2. Corral Canyon	12,9	12.2
3. Malibu Creek Picnic Area (Finish)	25.0

50 Km
1. Tapia Park	4.3	8.5
2. Corral Canyon	12.9	12.2
3. Malibu Creek Picnic Area (S/F)	25.0	4.3
4. Tapia Park	29.3	8.5
5. Corral Canyon	37.8	12.2
6. Malibu Creek Picnic Area (Finish)	50.0

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 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	1,000'	44%	40%	16%
25 Km	2,970'	18%	74%	8%
50 km	5,940'	18%	74%	8%

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

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Elevation Profiles

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10 Km Elevation Gain: 1,000' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

25 Km Elevation Gain: 2,970' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

50 Km Elevation Gain: 5,940' (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 Kilometer Trail Run
	Start: Parking/Picnic Area SW
Go NORTH, then WEST	Malibu Creek Campground Road	Orange	0.9	0.9		10.5
Turn RIGHT	Crags/High Road	Orange	1.4	2.2
Veer RIGHT	Crags Road	Orange	0.7	2.9
Turn RIGHT	Lookout Trail	Orange	1.3	4.2
Go STRAIGHT	Yearling Trail	Orange	1.0	5.2
Turn LEFT	Deer Leg Trail	Orange	1.0	6.2
Turn RIGHT	Yearling Trail	Orange	0.1	6.3
Go STRAIGHT	Lookout Trail	Orange	1.3	7.6
Turn LEFT	Crags Road	Orange	0.7	8.3
Stay LEFT	Crags/High Road	Orange	1.4	9.6
Turn LEFT	Malibu Creek Campground Road	Orange	0.9	10.5

		Kilometers	10.5			10.5
		Miles	6.5

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

25 Kilometer Trail Run
	Start: Parking/Picnic Area SW
Go NORTH, then WEST	Malibu Creek Campground Road	Pink	1.1	1.1		4.3
Turn RIGHT	Malibu Creek Group Campground Road	Pink	0.3	1.4
Turn LEFT	Tapia Spur Trail	Pink	2.8	4.2
Turn RIGHT	Malibu Canyon Hwy	Pink	0.1	4.3	Tapia Park Parking (West)	8.5
Zigzag RIGHT then LEFT	Backbone Trail	Pink	1.0	5.4
Stay LEFT	Mesa Peak Road	Pink	6.7	12.1
Veer RIGHT	Mesa Peak Trail	Pink	0.8	12.9	Corral Canyon Parking	12.2
Go STRAIGHT (North)	Castro Peak Road	Pink	1.3	14.1
Turn RIGHT	Bulldog Road	Pink	5.8	19.9
Stay RIGHT	Crags Road	Pink	2.9	22.8
Stay LEFT	Crags/High Road	Pink	1.4	24.2
Turn LEFT	Malibu Creek Campground Road	Pink	0.9	25.0

		Kilometers	25.0			25.0
		Miles	15.6

50 Kilometer Trail Run (Complete 25 Km course twice)

Results '10, '11

Course Records

10 Km	Henry Hafenbuch, 27, Los Angeles, CA ('11)	43:46
	Shauna Marshall, 28, San Diego, CA ('11)	59:19
25 Km	Warren Sutton, 30, Malibu, CA ('10)	1:55:49
	Nell Stephenson, 36, Pacific Palisades, CA ('10)	2:19:05
50 Km	Matt James, 33, Fresno, CA ('10)	5:10:55
	Clara Clemens, 27, Indianapolis, IN ('11)	6:04:19

2011 Malibu Canyon Trail Run - Tapia West Aid Station, 50km 2nd pass

2010 Malibu Canyon Trail Run

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Lauren's Report

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	Date:	Sunday, October 21, 2012
	Time:	8:00 a.m.
	Events:	50 Km 25 Km 10 Km (8:10 a.m.)


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