Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Run

• Date: September 27, 2008
• Address: Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz, California Get directions
• Country: United States
• Race type: Run (Ultra Marathon)
• Distances: Run (50.00 kms)
• Organization: Pacific Coast Trail Runs
• Website: http://pctrailruns.com
• Contact email:
• Description: 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: Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz, CA. Directions
  
  Course: The trails wind through 300 foot tall, 1500 year-old Coastal Redwoods, lush stream canyons, open meadows, pine and oak forests, and high dry chaparral-covered ridges. The views of Monterey Bay are spectacular! (Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)
  
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  Elevation Gain:
  
  10 Km - 800'
  
  21 Km - 2,490'
  
  29 Km - 3,315'
  
  50 Km - 5,805'
  
  (Elevation changes determined using an Avocet altimeter.)
  
  Weather: Santa Cruz
  
  Lodging: Hotels/Motels, Camping
  
  Packet Pick-Up: 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. at Harvey West Park.
  
  Time Limit: There is an 9-hour time limit for the 50 Km distance.
  
  Aid Stations: Fully-stocked aid stations every 7 - 11 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: Shirts will be given to all finishers. 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.
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