October 11, 2008          

Mt. Tamalpais State Park, California     

Sierra-Cascade Adventure Racing presents the Mount Tamalpais 1/2 marathon, 10k and 5k Trail Run at Mount Tamalpais State Park. The course features beautiful rolling trails with unmatched spectacular views of the Pacific Coast and Bay Area. We have several course distances for all levels of athletes. Register early as this event allows a limited number of participants.

Sierra-Cascade Adventure Racing provides scenic courses, well-stocked aid stations, clearly-marked trails, GPS-measured courses, great shirt designs and goody bags, an award ceremony with snacks and refreshments, and quality raffle giveaways following the event. Awards will be given to the top three athletes in each 10 year age-groups: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+

Course Description

The trail courses will be along park roadways and maintained single-track trails with amazing vistas below of the Pacific Ocean and Marin County. The weather this time of year should be perfect! The run begins near the Rock Springs area, and runners will be on Ridgecrest along the Bolinas Ridge, McKennan Gulch, the Coastal Trail, Matt Davis Trail and the Old Mine Trail. Trail terrain may include sand, roots, rocks and dirt. A GPS-generated map will be posted soon with course details (elevation, aid station locations, etc).

Event Fees prior to September 12, 2008 (add $5.00 after September 12, 2008) 

5k .....................$30               10k ...................$35                 Half marathon ....$40

Race Day Schedule of Events

7:00-8:30 am    Packet Pickup and Race-Day Registration Open

8:30-8:45 am    Race Announcements

8:45 am            ½ Marathon Begins

9:00 am            10k Run Begins

9:15 am            5k Run Begins

10:30                Award Ceremonies Begins

Packet Pickup, Race-Day Registration/Check-In and Parking

Packet pick-up and registration will be on Race day from 7:00 am to 8:30 am in at the Mountain Theater. Signs will be marked at the entrance leading you to the Start/Finish and Parking area at Rock Springs.

First Aid, Water Stations, Restrooms and Spectators

First Aid, Water and Refreshment Stations will available at the Start/Finish, with water and refreshment stations mid-way through 10k, and several stations spaced throughout the ½ marathon course. However, as in all of our running events, please consider bringing a water bottle or hydration pack on the course with you. Park restroom facilities and portable toilets will be available at the Start/Finish area. Spectators are welcome and can enjoy the best viewing of the event from the Start/Finish area.

Registration, Race Swap, Refunds, Etc.

Registration is through Active.com. As an added bonus, every 20th registered runner will receive a complimentary pair of Drymax Trail Running socks. If the event is not filled, you can register in person during posted racer check-in. Confirmed athletes may switch races distances. Email us at info@scarsports.com, 48 hours in advance with your name and the distance you wish to compete. We can not switch athletes on the day of races. Unfortunately, we can not offer race refunds or transfer funds to other races events.  

Rules and Regulations

Run numbers must be visible during the entire run and when crossing the finish line. Please bring out everything you take on the run with you! For the safety of all, we do not allow dogs, baby/child joggers, Ipods, MP3 players, etc.

Directions

Heading north of the Golden Gate Bridge on Highway 101, take the Hwy.1 and Stinson Beach, and exit towards Mill Valley and Stinson Beach. Turn left at the light and follow Hwy. 1 west for about 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Panoramic Hwy and continue on Panoramic towards Mount Tamalpais State Park (about 5 miles).  At the intersection with Pan Toll Rd, take a right on Pan Toll Rd and continue about 1.5 miles to the Rock Springs parking lot at Pan Toll Rd and Ridgecrest Blvd. intersection. Parking will be available at the Rock Springs Lot. Morning registration and Race Packet pick-up will be at the Mountain Theater.