Santa Monica Mountains Trail Run
9 Km, 18 Km, 30 Km, & 50 Km
Run-day Instructions
Directions
The Santa Monica Mountains Trail Run will start at 8:30 a.m. (9 Km at 8:45 a.m.) on Sunday, March 2nd at the Ray Miller Trailhead in Point Mugu State Park. (Two miles north of Sycamore Canyon.) Click on this Map for driving directions.
Weather: Malibu
Course
The course will be marked with ribbon approximately every 200 meters and color coded as follows:
9 Km - Yellow
18 Km - Pink
30 Km - Orange/Pink
50 Km - Orange/Pink/Orange/Yellow
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, yellow, 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.
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.
9 Km - 1,030 feet
18 Km - 1,940 feet
30 Km - 3,200 feet
50 Km - 5,490 feet
(Elevation changes determined using an Avocet altimeter.)
Aid Stations
Fully-stocked aid stations every 9 - 12 kilometers. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, boiled potatoes & salt, water, and Conquest 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 highly recommended that runners carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations.
Garbage bags are located at the aid stations. Please do not litter.
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18 Km |
Distance (Km) |
Next Aid |
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1. Sycamore Canyon |
8.8 |
8.9 |
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2. Ray Miller (Finish) |
17.7 |
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30 Km |
Distance (Km) |
Next Aid |
|
1. Ray Miller (Start/Finish) |
12.2 |
8.8 |
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2. Sycamore Canyon |
21.0 |
8.9 |
|
3. Ray Miller (Finish) |
29.8 |
|
|
50 Km |
Distance (Km) |
Next Aid |
Cut-off |
|
1. Ray Miller (Start/Finish) |
12.2 |
8.8 |
|
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2. Sycamore Canyon |
21.0 |
8.9 |
|
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3. Ray Miller (Start/Finish) |
29.8 |
12.2 |
|
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4. Ray Miller (Start/Finish) |
42.0 |
8.5 |
3:30 p.m. |
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5. Ray Miller (Finish) |
50.5 |
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 encourage the enjoyment of trail running and emphasize personal achievement.
We will have Vasque trail running shoes, Ultimate Direction bottles & packs, Clif Bar products, and PCTR merchandise available for purchase.
Check In
Please arrive by 8:15 a.m. on Sunday to check in and receive your bib number.
Wendell and Sarah
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