Muir Beach Trail Run
11 Km, 17 Km, 33 Km & 50 Km
(Hikers welcome)
Saturday, November 13, 2010
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, excellent aid stations, well-marked trails, accurately measured distances, timely on-site results, 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. The distances range from 10 Km  through ultramarathons.  Our sister company, Coastal Trail Runs, also holds regular events ranging from 5 miles through the marathon.

Start: Muir Beach, Marin County, CA. Directions

Course: These hilly, scenic loop courses travel from the ocean at Muir Beach. All events head south along the Coastal Trail with spectacular views of Pirates Cove. (Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)

Weather: Muir Beach/Sausalito

Lodging: Hotels/Motels, Camping

Bib Number Pick-Up: 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. at Muir Beach.

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

Aid Stations: Fully-stocked aid stations every 5 - 12 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

Awards: T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered runners. Award medals are given to the 1st female and male finishers overall and in each age group. Ribbons are also awarded to the 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each age group. 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.

Entry Limits:

Event Limit Entrants
as of
11 Km 125  
17 Km 150  
All events 450  

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 October 30, 2010. Add $15 at check-in, if not sold out.)

(Pre-registration through 5 p.m. Thursday, November 11th)

Results:

  • Overall '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09
  • Age Groups '08, '09

    • Photos by '09

    2010 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.

    (Pacific Coast Trail Runs supports environmental organizations that help promote and protect the environment for everyone. We regularly contribute to: Conservation International, Earth Island Institute, Tahoe Rim Trail Association, The National Audubon Society, The California State Parks Foundation, and other organizations. In addition, significant fees are paid to National, State, Regional, and County parks where PCTR events are held.)

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