Overall Rating
Overall Rating (3 Reviews)
4.3
(3 Ratings)  (3 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
4.3
SCENERY
4.7
PRODUCTION
4.3
SWAG
4
Dirty Feet is kicking off its racing season once again with this great event, which now features a 100k (solo or relay ) PLUS a 50k (solo or relay) and Half Marathon option. The Sycamore Canyon Trail Races take place on a loop course in the beautiful Goodman Ranch Sycamore … MORE
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    tsltan FIRST-TIMER '23

    The Sycamore Canyon 100/50k trail races were originally scheduled for Feb 25, 2023, and were postponed to Mar 18, 2023. The 100/50k races are run on a 'figure 8' 7.9-mile … MORE

    The Sycamore Canyon 100/50k trail races were originally scheduled for Feb 25, 2023, and were postponed to Mar 18, 2023.

    The 100/50k races are run on a ‘figure 8’ 7.9-mile loop course in the beautiful Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve just east of San Diego (near Poway, CA). 100k runners must complete 8 loops and 4 loops for the 50-km runners. Each loop has about 1,400 feet of elevation gain. The cutoff time is pretty generous–all runners finish by 10 PM and runners must start the last loop by 8 PM.

    There is also a half marathon option which is consisted of two smaller loops.

    DIFFICULTY
    4
    PRODUCTION
    3
    SCENERY
    5
    SWAG
    3
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    Dirty Feet put on a great race. This figure 8 looped course is challenging and has a great mix of hills, flats, creek crossings (atleast after all this rain), and … MORE

    Dirty Feet put on a great race. This figure 8 looped course is challenging and has a great mix of hills, flats, creek crossings (atleast after all this rain), and more hills that seem to get harder the longer you run. Weird huh?
    If you want to do the 50K or 100K do these three things.
    #1 study the maps. Odd loops and even loops go different directions on the bottom loop. (Upper loop is always clockwise)
    #2 Watch the YouTube video they provide on their site. It cleared up all my confusion.
    #3 Pay Attention to the Clearly Marked Signs. They are everywhere you need them to be and clearly marked so you can read Odd Loop on one side and Even Loop on the other.
    *if you’re on an even loop and the sign says “Odd loop” you are going the wrong way.
    If you have a chance before the race go check out the course to clarify any confusion. Otherwise do those 3 things.
    **Don’t plan on following others cause you never know which race length they are on or loop. I turned around half a dozen people during my run.
    Swag was really nice. Great long sleeve shirt and medal. I got 2nd place and 1st for my age group so that came with $50 and a cool glass.
    You can put a drop bag at the starting line, you’ll see it every 8 miles.
    The canyon starts out cool in the mornings, but gets hot and dry as the day goes on. I started using the creeks to wet myself down and cool off on my last loop.
    If I’m still in the area I will definately come back next year, probably the 100K next time. This was my fist 50K and will definately be memorable.

    DIFFICULTY
    4
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    5
    SWAG
    5

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    runsd429 FIRST-TIMER '21

    Well marked. Well supported!! I will def be back. Course was hard but as expected w accurate description. Directors were pleasant and approachable, great selection at aid stations including ice. … MORE

    Well marked. Well supported!! I will def be back. Course was hard but as expected w accurate description. Directors were pleasant and approachable, great selection at aid stations including ice. Medics present and tended to emergency due to heat.

    DIFFICULTY
    5
    PRODUCTION
    5
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    4

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