10.5 Mile Race Details
SUMMARY
Distance: 10.5 miles
Date: June 3rd, 2017
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Course Time Limit: Six hours, 2:00PM
Start Location: Bull Creek/Grasshopper Road Junction.
Finish Location: Same as the start location.
Parking: Log Deck 0.5 mi west of start/finish.
Packet Pick-up: At the the start/finish area , 5:00-8:00PM on Friday, 6:30-7:30AM on Saturday.
Important Note:
Cups will not be provided at aid stations. It is required that you carry at least 20 oz of water to make it between aid stations.
Course Description for the 10.5 Mile
Course Map and Elevation Profile
The 10.5 mile course begins with a steep ascent up Grasshopper Multi-Use Trail. About 3/4 mile into the race, the two courses split, the 10.5 mile course continuing left on Grasshopper M.U.T. and the 30K turning right onto Squaw Creek Ridge Trail. The 10.5 mile continues to climb, alternating steep sections with level ones.
From the aid station at mile 4 and the turn onto Johnson Camp Trail, it is all downhill or flat from here. Enjoy the 4.8 mile gentle descent and watch the trees grow larger and more lush with every passing switchback.
The final mile is along the Bull Creek Flats Trail and will take you through some of the most magnificent old growth Redwoods in the park. Footing is generally good throughout the course so feel free to stare skyward and admire the 300 foot tall giants along the way.
