Saturday - Sunday

August 8-9, 2009

7:00 a.m.

Click here for live: Webcast

(We will post live results at 50, 75 and 100 miles.)

Whether you're considering trail running for the first time or are an experienced ultra runner, we promise you a rewarding experience in a beautiful environment.

We are recognized for the spectacular courses, unsurpassed aid stations, well-marked trails, accurately measured distances, distinctive shirt designs, and friendly atmosphere – all at a reasonable price.

PCTR events are designed to encourage the enjoyment of trail running and emphasize personal achievement.

Start:    Rodeo Beach, Golden Gate National Recreation, CA.  Directions

Course:     Enjoy vistas of the Pacific Coast as you take a scenic tour of the spectacular Marin Headlands with views of Tiburon, San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.   (Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.) 

• Course Map  (.pdf version - Map 1, Map 2, Map 3)

• Course Aerial View

• Course Description

• Course Records

• Race Photos

• Race Reports

• Aid Stations/Drop Bags

• Crew Driving Directions

• HH/Miwok Course Comparison

• Elevation Gain: 

                  50 Mile -   8,160' 

                100 Mile -  17,720'

Weather:  Rodeo Beach/Sausalito

Host Hotel: 

Corte Madera Inn

56 Madera Blvd
Corte Madera, CA 94925

PCTR Group Rate = $143/night plus tax

Call 1-800-777-9670 or (415) 924-1502 and mention Pacific Coast Trail Runs

Camping:  Camping Info

Packet Pick-Up:  Saturday 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. at Rodeo Beach.  

Qualifications: 

•  100 Mile - Completion of an ultramarathon within prior 18 months.

Time Limit:   

•   50 Mile - 14.5 hours

• 100 Mile -  33 hours

Pacers:  Pacers are welcome after 50 miles.

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.  Photo

Post-race Picnic:  Soup and Chili!  Photo

Awards:   Patagonia Capilene shirts, tumbled porcelain coasters, and goodies from will be given to all runners.  

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.

No Belt Buckle?

Entry Limits:

Frequent Runner:

• 5% - If you have already entered at least 3 PCTR events this year, you qualify to receive a 5% discount off all PCTR events and merchandise for the rest of the year. Please request to upgrade your online account by clicking on the link under "Account Menu" in online registration.

Entry Fees:

•   50 Mile - $  85 ($95 after 7/25/09)

• 100 Mile - $200 ($225 after 7/25/09)

(Pre-registration ONLY through 5 p.m. Thursday, August 6^th)

Results '07, '08

Photos by : '08

2009 Entrants:

•    50 Mile

•    100 Mile

Run-Day Instructions

Photos by Chris Marolf

Message Board:  Please post messages regarding places to eat or stay, sharing rides with fellow runners, etc. on the:  PCTR Message Board

Help:   Earn a free or discounted entry into a PCTR event by helping at one of our trail runs.   Please complete and e-mail us the form: Help.

(Pacific Coast Trail Runs supports environmental organizations that help promote and protect the environment for everyone.)

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