Headlands Hundred

50 & 100 Mile Endurance Runs

Run-day Instructions

We will post live results at 50, 75 and 100 miles. Click here for live: Webcast

Directions

The Headlands Hundred & 50 Mile Endurance Runs will start at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8^th at Rodeo Beach, Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

From US 101, take the Alexander Ave Exit from the South or the "Sausalito Exit" from the North and head North on Sausalito Lateral Rd. for .2 miles. Turn LEFT on Bunker Rd. (through Tunnel) and continue for 3.1 miles. Continue on Mitchell Rd. for .3 miles. Please park in the dirt parking lot at the end of the paved road. Click on the blue icon for driving directions:

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Weather: Rodeo Beach/Sausalito

Course

The course will be marked with pink ribbon approximately every 1/4 mile. The last 4-mile section from Tennessee Valley to the start/finish at Rodeo Beach will be marked with Orange ribbon. This is to reduce confusion at the Wolf Ridge/Miwok intersection where the course returns more directly than it goes on the way out. Rodeo Beach is the finish for the 50-mile race and the halfway point for the 100 milers. The 100 mile course then does 2, 25-mile loops to Muir Beach. Please note that there is a 1-mile shortcut at the top of Coyote Ridge, marked with Orange ribbon, as you descend to Muir Beach. This shortcut is only on the way TO Muir Beach.

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.

Green glowsticks will be hung starting at the S/F at Rodeo Beach (50.0 mile). The 2 orange sections will have orange glowsticks.

If you don't see a pink ribbon or a glowstick for 10 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.

No dogs allowed on the course. Please don't leave pets in your vehicle.

Course Map (.pdf version - Map 1, Map 2, Map 3)
Course Aerial View
Course Description
HH/Miwok Course Comparison
Elevation Gain:

50 Mile - 8,160'

100 Mile - 17,720'

(Elevation changes determined using an Avocet altimeter.)

Aid Stations

Fully-stocked aid stations every 3 - 8 miles. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, boiled potatoes & salt, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink. In addition, the start/finish and Tennessee Valley aid stations will have soup and other ‘real’ food during the night and second morning. 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.

All aid stations are crew accessible. Parking is limited at Pantoll and Bolinas Ridge. If you have friends or family members coming to the event, please note that we don't track every runner at every aid station. We recommend that you let them know your estimated arrival time(s).

Crew Driving Directions

		Next	Elevation (ft.)		Cut-off	Hot	Drop
Location	Distance	Aid	Gain	Loss	Time	Food	Bags

Rodeo Beach	0.0	8.6
Rodeo Valley	8.6	3.1	1,260	1,090
Tennessee Valley	11.7	5.4	580	510
Muir Beach	17.1	5.1	1,100	1,340
Pantoll	22.2	6.5	1,490	50			Yes
Bolinas Ridge	28.7	6.5	810	710
Pantoll	35.2	5.4	710	810			Yes
Muir Beach	40.6	5.4	50	1,490
Tennessee Valley	46.0	4.1	1,340	1,100
Rodeo Beach (Start/Finish)	50.0	8.6	820	1,060	9:30 p.m.	Yes	Yes
Rodeo Valley	58.7	3.2	1,260	1,090
Tennessee Valley	61.8	4.1	580	510		Yes	Yes
Muir Beach	65.9	5.4	780	1,020
Tennessee Valley	71.3	4.0	1,340	1,100		Yes	Yes
Rodeo Beach (Start/Finish)	75.3	8.6	820	1,060	6:30 a.m.	Yes	Yes
Rodeo Valley	83.9	3.2	1,260	1,090
Tennessee Valley	87.0	4.1	580	510		Yes	Yes
Muir Beach	91.1	5.4	780	1,020
Tennessee Valley	96.5	4.0	1,340	1,100		Yes	Yes
Rodeo Beach (Finish)	100.5		820	1,060	4:00 p.m.	Yes	Yes
			17,720	17,720

Drop Bags

We will have drop bags at Pantoll, Tennessee Valley (100 milers only), and Rodeo Beach. Prepare a bag(s) or container(s) with your items (flashlight, clothes, special food, etc.) Put your name & aid station on the drop bags and we will take them to the aid stations for you. We will transport your drop bags back to the finish as follows:

Pantoll (Saturday) - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tennessee Valley (100 milers only, Sunday) - 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m.

Pacers

Pacers are welcome after 50 miles. Please use the PCTR Message Board to coordinate.

Post-Run Activities

Awards for finishers will be given out as runners finish. We want everyone to finish what they start. Runners who stop before completing their distance will receive their Patagonia shirt but they will not be listed as a finisher or receive a finisher's coaster.

You may upgrade to the 100-mile event through 5 p.m. on Thursday and downgrade to the 50-mile event through check-in on Saturday.

There will be hot soup and chili at the finish line.

Tumbled porcelain coasters, Patagonia Capilene shirts, and goodies from will be given to all finishers. Awards will be given to the first overall female and male finisher and to the first female and male finisher in each 10-year age group (< 20, 20-29, etc.). Overall winners do not qualify for age-group awards.

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 6:30 a.m. on Saturday to check in and receive your bib number.

Wendell and Sarah

events@PCTrailRuns.com