Directions
The Big Basin Redwoods Trail Run will start at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 16th at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters. Park entrance is $6 per vehicle. Parking is along North Escape Road just north of the start/finish area. Please be careful not to park in No Parking areas.
The roads leading to the park are windy and narrow. Please allow for extra travel time:
Driving Directions (21600 Big Basin Way, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Boulder Creek, CA 95006):
(please note that Yahoo! Map directions from West (Hwy 1) are incorrect)
Weather: Boulder Creek
Course
The course will be marked with ribbon approximately every 200 meters and color coded as follows:
10 Km - Orange
15 Km - Pink
25 Km = 15 Km + 10 Km
50 Km = 25 Km (twice)
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 ribbons will 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 pink, or orange 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.
10 Km - 1,230'
15 Km - 2,180'
25 Km - 3,410'
50 Km - 6,820'
(Elevation changes determined using an Avocet altimeter.)
Aid Stations
Fully-stocked aid stations every 8.5 - 16.6 kilometers. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, boiled potatoes & salt, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink. If you would like to be sure that you have Clif product, SaltStick capsules, or any other specific item at the event, you should carry it with you. Additionally, it is mandatory that runners carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations and highly recommended that 15 Km, 25 Km, & 50 Km runners carry at least 40 oz. of water on the 15.5 Km loop to Berry Creek Falls.
10 Km |
Distance (Km) | Next Aid |
| 1. Gazos Creek Picnic Area (Finish) | 10.2 |
15 Km |
Distance (Km) | Next Aid |
| 1. Gazos Creek Picnic Area (Finish) | 15.6 |
25 Km |
Distance (Km) | Next Aid |
1. Gazos Creek (Bridge) |
15.5 |
10.1 |
| 2. Gazos Creek Picnic Area (Finish) | 25.6 |
50 Km |
Distance (Km) |
Next Aid | Cut-off |
1. Gazos Creek (Bridge) |
15.5 |
10.0 | |
2. Gazos Creek (Bridge) |
25.5 |
15.5 | |
| 3. Gazos Creek (Bridge) | 41.0 | 10.1 | 3:30 p.m. |
| 4. Gazos Creek Picnic Area (Finish) | 51.1 | 5:30 p.m. |
Post-Run Activities
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 50 Km finishers will receive a custom coaster for the event.
We will have La Sportiva trail running shoes, Ultimate Direction bottles & packs, Clif Bar products, and PCTR merchandise available for purchase.
PCTR Race Series
Participants are automatically included in the race series and points are awarded to the first 8 finishers in each age group. To learn more, please click: PCTR Race Series
Message Board
Please post messages regarding places to eat or stay, sharing rides with fellow runners, etc. on the: PCTR Message Board
Check In
Please arrive by 8:15 a.m. on Sunday to check in and receive your bib number.
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