Montaña de Oro Trail Run

8 Km, 12 Km, 25 Km, & 50 Km

(Hikers welcome)

Sunday, August 31, 2008

8:30 a.m.

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.

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.

Start:    Montaña de Oro State Park, Los Osos, CA.  The park is six miles southwest of Morro Bay and seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road.  Directions.

Course:  Montaña de Oro, "Mountain of Gold", features seven miles of shoreline, rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.  The views are spectacular and you are never far from the sound and sight of the sea.  (Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)

• Course Map

• Course Description

• Photos

• Course Records

• Elevation Gain:

                      8 Km -      800'

                    12 Km -   1,670'

                    25 Km -   3,200' 

                    50 Km -   6,400'

                    (Elevation changes determined using an Avocet altimeter.) 

Weather:  Los Osos

Lodging:  Hotels/Motels, Camping

Packet Pick-Up:    7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. at Montaña de Oro State Park.

Time Limit:    There is an 9-hour time limit for the 50 km distance.

Aid Stations:   Fully-stocked aid stations every 5 - 14 kilometers.  You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, boiled potatoes & salt, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte 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.  Photo

Post-run Picnic:  Soup and Chili!  Photo

Awards:   T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered runners. 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. All 50 Km finishers will receive a custom coaster for the event.

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 

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:

(Add $5 if registering after August 17, 2008.  Add $15 at check-in, if not sold out.)   

•   8 Km - $25

• 12 Km - $30

• 25 Km - $40

• 50 Km - $55

(Pre-registration through 5 p.m. Friday, August 29^th)

Results '04, '05, 06

2008 Entrants

Run-Day Instructions

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.

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