Pre-Race Email Sent on 10/7:
Hi Runners and Hikers,
Race day is almost here. There's a little bit of rain (showers) between us and race day, and California State Parks has alerted us that our event may be affected. This could mean that some trails cannot be used and we'll need to reroute, which could change distances, or it could mean rescheduling. They are not sounding alarms about the rain now, but they want to check the trails tomorrow morning after the overnight and morning showers.
I wanted to alert you to this now instead of waiting. I will send another update mid-morning / early-afternoon tomorrow and will keep our webpage updated.
I'll also take this opportunity to remind you of the race information below:
RACE PARKING
Jeri & the Rock It Racing Crew
Race day is almost here. There's a little bit of rain (showers) between us and race day, and California State Parks has alerted us that our event may be affected. This could mean that some trails cannot be used and we'll need to reroute, which could change distances, or it could mean rescheduling. They are not sounding alarms about the rain now, but they want to check the trails tomorrow morning after the overnight and morning showers.
I wanted to alert you to this now instead of waiting. I will send another update mid-morning / early-afternoon tomorrow and will keep our webpage updated.
I'll also take this opportunity to remind you of the race information below:
RACE PARKING
- Please note: The beach and ocean access is closed due to the tragic oil spill, but the trails and staging area we use remain open.
- Parking and the pre / post race area will be in the lower lot at Crystal Cove State Park, Moro Canyon. When parking fills up in the lower lot, the next option will be to park in the upper lot which is about a 10 minute walk from the race area. If the upper lot fills up, participants will have to park in the Reef Point parking area off Pacific Coast Highway (about a 15-20 minute walk). I do not anticipate the El Moro area lot filling since this is a smaller event for us than usual, but be prepared for anything.
- Vehicle entry at Crystal Cove (El Moro Area or Reef Point) is $15. Carpool if you can! The parking lots open at 6:00 AM. Please do not arrive before then.
- Event information, including course maps, videos, and GPX files, are here.
- Bib pick up starts at 6:30 for all distances
- 10 Miler and 20 Miler start time: 7:30
- 6K start time: 8:15
- There will be 1 aid station on the 6K course at mile 1.5
- There will be 2 aid stations on the 10M course at 4.75 miles and 8 miles
- Thee will be 4 aid stations on the 20M cause at 4.75, 8, 12, and 15.25 miles
- All aid stations will have water, Huma gels, and Gatorade. 20M aid stations will have fruit, pickle juice, salt tabs. You must carry your own water and refill as needed at the aid areas.
- Awards for top 3 men and women in the 6K & 10 Miler: 9:15
- Awards for top 3 men and women in the 20 Miler: 11:30
- Age group awards can be picked up at any time at the awards / reg table
- Smile for the camera! Ulysses from Paksit Photos will be taking his usual fabulous action shots!
- Photos are included and are usually available for download within 48 hours of the event
Jeri & the Rock It Racing Crew