The volunteers are top-notch and the views are unbeatable in this race. Some parts of the course are extremely rocky, technical and steep—I didn’t have trekking poles but they would … MORE
The volunteers are top-notch and the views are unbeatable in this race. Some parts of the course are extremely rocky, technical and steep—I didn’t have trekking poles but they would come in handy for this race. Be forewarned—I have run 50-milers that are not as hard as this 50k that packs a punch! Race logistics were simple and smooth. Race swag this year was a fitted high quality long-sleeve shirt, a cool medal with “stained glass” detail, and a mini flashlight with race logo—liked them all. Train hard on hills for this one and be prepared for the sneaky, tough 5-mile section on sand! If you are lucky, you may spot desert blooms. Highly recommend for a challenging race that showcases the beauty of the trails in this area.
One of the toughest 50ks in SoCal
The volunteers are top-notch and the views are unbeatable in this race. Some parts of the course are extremely rocky, technical and steep—I didn’t have trekking poles but they would … MORE
The volunteers are top-notch and the views are unbeatable in this race. Some parts of the course are extremely rocky, technical and steep—I didn’t have trekking poles but they would come in handy for this race. Be forewarned—I have run 50-milers that are not as hard as this 50k that packs a punch! Race logistics were simple and smooth. Race swag this year was a fitted high quality long-sleeve shirt, a cool medal with “stained glass” detail, and a mini flashlight with race logo—liked them all. Train hard on hills for this one and be prepared for the sneaky, tough 5-mile section on sand! If you are lucky, you may spot desert blooms. Highly recommend for a challenging race that showcases the beauty of the trails in this area.