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Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Events: 50 Km
Marathon
30 Km
Half Marathon
10 Km (8:15 a.m.)
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  • Course Information
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Location
Harvey West Park, Harvey West Blvd & Dubois St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Driving Directions
Course
Run through 300 foot tall, 1500 year-old Coastal Redwoods, lush stream canyons, open meadows, pine and oak forests, and high dry chaparral-covered ridges.
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)
Weather
Lodging
Time Limit
There is a 9-hour time limit for all distances. (Hikers Welcome)
Aid Stations
Fully-stocked aid stations every 6 - 7 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.
Entrants (6/17)
Online RegistrationMail Registration
(Pre-registration through 5 p.m. Thursday, June 20th.)
Entry Fees
(Add $5 after 6/8/13. Add $15 at check-in.)
Hi-tech shirt included!
  • 10 Km - $35
  • Half Marathon - $45
  • 30 Km - $50
  • 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 San Lorenzo River Trail Run will be held at 8:00 a.m. (10 Km - 8:15 a.m.) on Saturday, June 22nd at Harvey West Park (Upper Glen picnic area). Parking is available near the start/finish area.
    Click on the blue icon for driving directions:

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    Weather: Santa Cruz
    Course
    The course will be marked with ribbon approximately every 200 yards and color coded as follows:
    • 10 Km – yellow
    • Half Marathon – pink
    • 30 Km – Pink to Henry Cowell Aid Station + Orange Loop (5 mi, counterclockwise) + Pink to Start/Finish
    • Marathon – Half Marathon (twice!)
    • 50 Km – 30 Km + Half Marathon
    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 solid yellow, pink or orange 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 6 - 7 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)
    10 Km    
    1. Harvey West Park (Finish)
    6.2
     
    Half Marathon
    1. Henry Cowell Redwoods
    6.7
    6.7
    2. Harvey West Park (Finish)
    13.4
     
    30 Km
    1. Henry Cowell Redwoods
    6.7
    4.6
    2. Harvey Cowel Redwoods
    11.3
    6.7
    3. Harvey West Park (Finish)
    18.0
     
    Marathon
    1. Henry Cowell Redwoods
    6.7
    6.7
    2. Harvey West Park (Start/Finish)
    13.4
    6.6
    3. Henry Cowell Redwoods
    20.0
    6.7
    4. Harvey West Park (Finish)
    26.7
     
    50 Km
    1. Henry Cowell Redwoods
    6.7
    4.6
    2. Henry Cowell Redwoods
    11.3
    6.7
    3. Harvey West Park (Start/Finish)
    18.0
    6.6
    4. Henry Cowell Redwoods
    24.6
    6.7
    5. Harvey West Park (Finish)
    31.3
    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
    10 km 800' 59% 41% 0%
    Half Marathon 2,175' 58% 42% 0%
    30 Km 3,000' 62% 38% 0%
    Marathon 4,350' 58% 42% 0%
    50 km 5,175' 60% 40% 0%
    Course Map (click on image for a bigger map.) Top of Page
    Elevation Profiles Top of Page
    10 Km
    Elevation Gain: 800'
    (Per Avocet Altimeter)
    Half Marathon
    Elevation Gain: 2,175'
    (Per Avocet Altimeter)
    30 Km
    Elevation Gain: 3,000'
    (Per Avocet Altimeter)
    Marathon
    Elevation Gain: 4,350'
    (Per Avocet Altimeter)
    50 Km
    Elevation Gain: 5,175'
    (Per Avocet Altimeter)
    (Data from Barbara's Garmin for the 50 Km run.)
    Course Description Top of Page
    Direction Course Color Distance (mile) Aid Station (mile)
    Segment Cummulative Location Next
                 
    10 Km
      Start: Harvey West Park - Upper Glen Picnic Area
    6.2
    Go NORTH Harvey West Trail Yellow
    0.6
    0.6
    Stay LEFT Lookout Trail Yellow
    0.5
    1.1
    Turn RIGHT Spring Trail Yellow
    1.3
    2.3
    Go STRAIGHT Rincon/Rincon Connector Trail Yellow
    0.8
    3.2
    Hwy 9 (Turnaround - no aid)
    Turnaround Rincon/Rincon Connector Trail Yellow
    0.8
    4.0
    Go STRAIGHT Spring Trail Yellow
    1.3
    5.2
    Turn LEFT Lookout Trail Yellow
    0.5
    5.7
    Stay RIGHT Harvey West Trail Yellow
    0.5
    6.2
         
        Miles
    6.2
    6.1
        Kilometers
    10.0
         
    Half Marathon
      Start: Harvey West Park - Upper Glen Picnic Area
    6.7
    Go NORTH Harvey West Trail Pink
    0.6
    0.6
    Stay LEFT Lookout Trail Pink
    0.5
    1.1
    Turn RIGHT Spring Trail Pink
    1.3
    2.3
    Go STRAIGHT Rincon/Rincon Connector Trail Pink
    0.9
    3.2
    Turn RIGHT Rincon Fire Road Pink
    1.5
    4.8
    Turn LEFT Big Rock Hole Trail Pink
    0.5
    5.3
    Go STRAIGHT Rincon Fire Road/River Trail Pink
    0.5
    5.8
    Stay LEFT River Trail Pink
    1.0
    6.7
    Henry Cowell Picnic Area
    6.7
    Turnaround River Trail Pink
    1.0
    7.7
    Stay RIGHT Rincon Fire Road/River Trail Pink
    0.5
    8.2
    Go LEFT (Middle) Big Rock Hole Trail Pink
    0.5
    8.7
    Turn RIGHT Rincon Fire Road Pink
    1.5
    10.3
    Turn LEFT Rincon Connector/Rincon Trail Pink
    0.9
    11.1
    Go STRAIGHT Spring Trail Pink
    1.3
    12.4
    Turn LEFT Lookout Trail Pink
    0.5
    12.9
    Stay RIGHT Harvey West Trail Pink
    0.5
    13.4
         
        Miles
    13.4
    13.4
         
    Marathon (Complete Half Marathon course twice)
        Miles
    26.7
                 
    30 Km
      Start: Harvey West Park - Upper Glen Picnic Area
    6.7
    Go NORTH Harvey West Trail Pink
    0.6
    0.6
    Stay LEFT Lookout Trail Pink
    0.5
    1.1
    Turn RIGHT Spring Trail Pink
    1.3
    2.3
    Go STRAIGHT Rincon/Rincon Connector Trail Pink
    0.9
    3.2
    Turn RIGHT Rincon Fire Road Pink
    1.5
    4.8
    Turn LEFT Big Rock Hole Trail Pink
    0.5
    5.3
    Go STRAIGHT Rincon Fire Road/River Trail Pink
    0.5
    5.8
    Stay LEFT River Trail Pink
    1.0
    6.7
    Henry Cowell Picnic Area
    4.6
    Turnaround River Trail Orange
    1.0
    7.7
    Stay RIGHT Rincon Fire Road/River Trail Orange
    0.5
    8.2
    Turn LEFT Ridge Fire Road Orange
    0.7
    8.9
    Turn LEFT Pine Trail Orange
    0.6
    9.5
    Turn LEFT Eagle Creek Trail Orange
    0.9
    10.4
    Stay RIGHT River Trail Orange
    1.0
    11.3
    Henry Cowell Picnic Area
    6.7
    Turnaround River Trail Pink
    1.0
    12.3
    Stay RIGHT Rincon Fire Road/River Trail Pink
    0.5
    12.8
    Go LEFT (Middle) Big Rock Hole Trail Pink
    0.5
    13.3
    Turn RIGHT Rincon Fire Road Pink
    1.5
    14.8
    Turn LEFT Rincon Connector/Rincon Trail Pink
    0.9
    15.7
    Go STRAIGHT Spring Trail Pink
    1.3
    17.0
    Turn LEFT Lookout Trail Pink
    0.5
    17.4
    Stay RIGHT Harvey West Trail Pink
    0.5
    18.0
         
        Miles
    18.0
    18.0
        Kilometers
    28.9
                 
    50 Km
      Start: Harvey West Park - Upper Glen Picnic Area
    6.7
    Go NORTH Harvey West Trail Pink
    0.6
    0.6
    Stay LEFT Lookout Trail Pink
    0.5
    1.1
    Turn RIGHT Spring Trail Pink
    1.3
    2.3
    Go STRAIGHT Rincon/Rincon Connector Trail Pink
    0.9
    3.2
    Turn RIGHT Rincon Fire Road Pink
    1.5
    4.8
    Turn LEFT Big Rock Hole Trail Pink
    0.5
    5.3
    Go STRAIGHT Rincon Fire Road/River Trail Pink
    0.5
    5.8
    Stay LEFT River Trail Pink
    1.0
    6.7
    Henry Cowell Picnic Area
    4.6
    Turnaround River Trail Orange
    1.0
    7.7
    Stay RIGHT Rincon Fire Road/River Trail Orange
    0.5
    8.2
    Turn LEFT Ridge Fire Road Orange
    0.7
    8.9
    Turn LEFT Pine Trail Orange
    0.6
    9.5
    Turn LEFT Eagle Creek Trail Orange
    0.9
    10.4
    Stay RIGHT River Trail Orange
    1.0
    11.3
    Henry Cowell Picnic Area
    6.7
    Turnaround River Trail Pink
    1.0
    12.3
    Stay RIGHT Rincon Fire Road/River Trail Pink
    0.5
    12.8
    Go LEFT (Middle) Big Rock Hole Trail Pink
    0.5
    13.3
    Turn RIGHT Rincon Fire Road Pink
    1.5
    14.8
    Turn LEFT Rincon Connector/Rincon Trail Pink
    0.9
    15.7
    Go STRAIGHT Spring Trail Pink
    1.3
    17.0
    Turn LEFT Lookout Trail Pink
    0.5
    17.4
    Stay RIGHT Harvey West Trail Pink
    0.5
    18.0
    Harvey West Park
    6.7
    Go NORTH Harvey West Trail Pink
    0.5
    18.5
    Stay LEFT Lookout Trail Pink
    0.5
    19.0
    Turn RIGHT Spring Trail Pink
    1.3
    20.2
    Go STRAIGHT Rincon/Rincon Connector Trail Pink
    0.9
    21.1
    Turn RIGHT Rincon Fire Road Pink
    1.5
    22.7
    Turn LEFT Big Rock Hole Trail Pink
    0.5
    23.2
    Go STRAIGHT Rincon Fire Road/River Trail Pink
    0.5
    23.7
    Stay LEFT River Trail Pink
    1.0
    24.6
    Henry Cowell Picnic Area
    6.7
    Turnaround River Trail Pink
    1.0
    25.6
    Stay RIGHT Rincon Fire Road/River Trail Pink
    0.5
    26.1
    Go LEFT (Middle) Big Rock Hole Trail Pink
    0.5
    26.6
    Turn RIGHT Rincon Fire Road Pink
    1.5
    28.1
    Turn LEFT Rincon Connector/Rincon Trail Pink
    0.9
    29.0
    Go STRAIGHT Spring Trail Pink
    1.3
    30.3
    Turn LEFT Lookout Trail Pink
    0.5
    30.7
    Stay RIGHT Harvey West Trail Pink
    0.5
    31.3
         
        Miles
    31.3
    31.3
        Kilometers
    50.3
                 
    Results '10, '11, '12
    Course Records
    10 Km Martin Spierings, 33, Santa Cruz, CA ('10) 41:32
      Sara Cohen, San Francisco, CA ('12) 47:34
    Half Marathon Eric Palmer, 27, Monterey, CA ('11) 1:37:33
      Rohanna Mccord, 30, Santa Cruz, CA ('10) 2:04:53
    30 Km Ed Lyon, 30, Campbell, CA ('11) 2:31:28
      Lauren Swigart, 26, San Jose, CA ('11) 2:42:41
    Marathon Maxime Petazzoni, 25, Sunnyvale, CA ('12) 4:07:04
      Lisa Hughey, 32, Livermore, CA ('12) 4:34:51
    50 Km Leigh Schitt, 39, Healdsburg, CA ('12) 4:16:40
      Kelly Cronin, 34, Yosemite National Park, CA ('11) 5:15:53
    2012 San Lorenzo River Trail Run - Finish
    2012 San Lorenzo River Trail Run - River Crossing (By Larry B.)
    Michele's Report
    2011 San Lorenzo River Trail Run - Start/Finish
    2011 San Lorenzo River Trail Run - River Crossing
    Paul's Report
    2010 San Lorenzo River Trail Run
    Julianne's Report
    The San Lorenzo River
    How to cross the San Lorenzo River
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