Spooner's Cove Trail Run

Location

Montaña de Oro State Park, The park is six miles southwest of Morro bay and seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road. Latitude/Longitude: 35.2639 / -120.8622

Driving Directions

Directions

Course

Enjoy views of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches and vast expanse of the ocean at the "Mountain of Gold". The 5 mile course has minimal climbing and runs along the bluff. For sweeping views of the ocean and inland mountains, try the 7 mile course that brings you up the 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. The 25 km course consists of two loops, the 7 mi route and then head out to the 1076-foot grassy summit of Hazard Peak. Not enough climbing? Complete the 25 Km route twice for a 50 Km day!
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)

Weather

Los Osos

Lodging

Hotels

Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up

7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at Spooner's Cove.

Time Limit

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

Aid Stations

Fully-stocked aid stations every 5 - 8 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 50 Km finishers will receive a custom coaster.

(Pre-registration through 5 p.m. Friday, November 14th.)

Entry Fees
(Add $5 after 11/2/13. Add $15 at check-in)

Hi-tech shirt included!

5 mi - $35

7 mi - $35

25 Km - $50

50 Km - $65

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 Spooner's Cove Trail Run will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 18th at Montaña de Oro State Park.

Click on the blue icon for driving directions:

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Weather: Los Osos

Course

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

5 mile – yellow
7 mile – orange
25 Km – orange + pink
50 Km – 25 Km x 2

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 orange, 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 5 - 8 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. Spooner’s Cove (Finish)	4.9

7 mile
1. Spooner’s Cove (Finish)	7.4

25 Km
1. Spooner’s Cove	7.4	8.4
2. Spooner’s Cove (Finish)	15.8

50 Km
1. Spooner’s Cove	7.4	8.4
2. Spooner’s Cove	15.8	7.4
3. Spooner’s Cove	23.2	8.4
4. Spooner’s Cove (Finish)	31.6

Time Limit

There is a 9-hour time limit for all events.

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 medal.

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.)

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Distance	Elevation Gain	Single Track	Dirt Road	Asphalt
5 mi	800'	69%	19%	12%
7 mi	1,670'	80%	12%	8%
25 Kmi	3,200'	73%	23%	5%
50 Km	6,400'	73%	23%	5%

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

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Elevation Profiles

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5 mi Elevation Gain: 800' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

7 mi Elevation Gain: 1,670' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

25 Kmi Elevation Gain: 3,200' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

50 Km Elevation Gain: 6,400' (Per Avocet Altimeter)

Course Description

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5 mi	= Valencia Bluff Loop
7 mi	= Valencia Peak Loop
25 Km	= Valencia Peak Loop & Hazard Peak Out/Back
50 Km	= 25 Km x 2

Direction	Course	Color	Distance (mile)
Direction	Course	Color	Segment	Cummulative

Valencia Bluff Loop
	Start: Spooner's Cove
Go RIGHT (South)	Spooner's Cove/Pecho Rd.	Yellow	0.2	0.2
Turn RIGHT	Bluff Trail	Yellow	2.0	2.2
Turn LEFT	Pecho Valley Road	Yellow	0.2	2.3
Turn RIGHT	Rattlesnake Trail	Yellow	0.9	3.2
Turn RIGHT	Badger Trail	Yellow	0.7	3.9
Turn LEFT	Connector to Oaks Peak Trail	Yellow	0.1	4.1
Turn LEFT	Oaks Peak Trail	Yellow	0.6	4.6
Turn LEFT	Campground Rd.	Yellow	0.1	4.8
Turn RIGHT	Pecho Valley Road	Yellow	0.1	4.9

		Miles	4.9


Valencia Peak Loop
	Start: Spooner's Cove
Go RIGHT (South)	Spooner's Cove/Pecho Rd.	Orange	0.2	0.2
Turn RIGHT	Bluff Trail	Orange	2.0	2.2
Turn LEFT	Pecho Valley Road	Orange	0.2	2.3
Turn RIGHT	Rattlesnake Trail	Orange	0.9	3.2
Turn RIGHT	Badger Trail	Orange	0.7	3.9
Turn RIGHT	Valencia Peak Trail (to summit)	Orange	1.1	5.0
Turnaround (then stay Right)	Valencia Peak Trail	Orange	0.6	5.6
Turn LEFT	Oaks Peak Trail	Orange	1.5	7.1
Turn LEFT	Campground Rd.	Orange	0.1	7.2
Turn RIGHT	Pecho Valley Road	Orange	0.1	7.4

		Miles	7.4

Hazard Peak Out/Back
	Start: Spooner's Cove
Go LEFT (North)	Spooner's Cove Trail	Pink	0.1	0.1
Turn LEFT	Dune Trail	Pink	0.1	0.3
Veer RIGHT	Pecho Valley Road	Pink	0.0	0.3
Turn RIGHT	Hazard Peak Trail	Pink	3.9	4.1
Turnaround	Hazard Peak Trail	Pink	3.9	7.9
Turn LEFT	Pecho Valley Road	Pink	0.0	7.9
Veer Right	Dune Trail	Pink	0.1	8.0
Zigzag Right & Left	Spooner's Cove Trail	Pink	0.1	8.2

		Miles	8.4

Results '10, '11, '12

Course Records

5 miles	Paul Lee, 49, Pismo Beach, CA ('10)	40:59
	Christie O'Hara, 27, Cliffside Park, NJ ('12)	46:54
7 miles	David Escobedo, 20, Colvis, CA ('11)	1:01:51
	Janet Norem, 53, Grover Beach, CA ('10)	1:13:02
25 Km	Mike Wasson, 46, Lompoc, CA ('11)	2:07:32
	Liana Meffert, 19, San Luis Obispo, CA ('12)	2:27:38
50 Km	Ethan Lockwood, San Luis Obispo, CA ('11)	5:49:58
	Tiffany Gummow, 22, San Luis Obispo, CA ('12)	5:25:12

2012 Spooner's Cove Trail Run

2011 Spooner's Cove Trail Run

2010 Spooner's Cove Trail Run

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	Date:	Saturday, November 16, 2013
	Time:	8:00 a.m.
	Events:	50 Km 25 Km 7 mi 5 mi


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