Montaña de Oro Trail Run
13 Km, 23 Km, 37 Km & 50 Km
Run-day Instructions
Directions
The Montaña De Oro Trail Run will start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 22nd at Hazard Reef parking lot in Montaña de Oro State Park. The park is six miles southwest of Morro Bay and seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road. Directions.
Course
The course will be marked with ribbon approximately every 200 meters and color coded as follows:
13 Km - Pink
23 Km - Pink/Green
37 Km - Pink/Green/Orange
50 Km - Pink/Green/Orange/Pink
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, green, 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.
All events start together and complete the 13 Km loop first.
Many of the parks in California have poison oak and ticks. We recommend washing with Tecnu and checking for ticks immediately after your trail run.
No dogs allowed on the course.
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13 Km - 1,420 feet
23 Km - 1,920 feet
37 Km - 4,170 feet
50 Km - 5,600 feet
(Elevation changes determined using an Avocet altimeter.)
Aid Stations
Fully-stocked aid stations every 5 - 14 kilometers. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, boiled potatoes & salt, water, and Conquest sports drink. However, it is highly recommended that runners carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations.
Aid Stations Distance (Km) Next Aid Cut-off
23 Km
- Hazard Reef (Start/Finish) 12.8 5.0
- South Parking Lot 17.8 5.0
- Hazard Reef (Finish) 22.8
37 Km
- Hazard Reef (Start/Finish) 12.8 5.0
- South Parking Lot 17.8 13.7
- South Parking Lot 31.6 5.0
- Hazard Reef (Finish) 36.6
50 Km
- Hazard Reef (Start/Finish) 12.8 5.0
- South Parking Lot 17.8 13.7
- South Parking Lot 31.6 5.0
- Hazard Reef (Start/Finish) 36.6 12.8 2:00 p.m.
- Hazard Reef (Finish) 49.4 5:30 p.m.
Post-Run Activities
There will be hot soup and chili at the finish line.
T-shirts will be given to all finishers. While awards are given to the first female and male finishers, PCTR events are designed to be non-competitive, encourage the enjoyment of trail running, and emphasize personal achievement. In addition, we will give away Vasque trail shoes to individuals in recognition of their efforts, accomplishments, or sportsmanship - or for just having "serious fun".
We will have PCTR merchandise available for purchase:
| Clif Shots (6) |
$7 |
| Conquest |
$8 |
| Event T-shirt (Hanes 100% cotton) | $8 |
| Running Hat (embroidered) | $12 |
| Dri-release Performance Shirt | $15 |
| Mini Foot Care Kit | $20 |
| JoeTrailMan Gaiters | $30 |
| Duffle Bag (embroidered) | $30 |
Check In
Please arrive by 8:15 a.m. on Saturday to check in and receive your bib number. If you have any questions between now and then, please feel free to call or e-mail us.
Wendell and Sarah
(925) 825-5200
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