Skyline Ridge (May 9)

(Hikers welcome)

Saturday, May 9, 2009 (Date Tentative)

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: Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, Palo Alto, CA. The preserve's entrance is located one mile south of the intersection of Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) and Page Mill Road. Directions

Course: The course is within the Skyline Ridge, Long Ridge, and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves. The majority of the course is along the Bay Area Ridge Trail with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Cruz Mountains. You will travel across expansive meadows, through dense forests, and around quiet Horseshoe Lake and Alpine Pond. Photos (Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)

14 Km - 1,510'

23 Km - 2,170'

37 Km - 3,680'

50 Km - 5,190'

(Elevation changes determined using an Avocet altimeter.)

Weather: Palo Alto

Lodging: Hotels/Motels, Camping

Packet Pick-Up: 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve.

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

Aid Stations: Fully-stocked aid stations every 5.0 - 11.5 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

PCTR Discount:

5% - If you have entered at least 3 PCTR events, please deduct 5% from this entry.

Entry Fees:

(Add $5 if registering after April 25, 2009.)

14 Km - $25
23 Km - $35
37 Km - $40
50 Km - $55

(Pre-registration through 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7^th, if not sold out.)

Results:

Overall '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08
Age Groups '08

2009 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.)

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