Email sent to registered participants on 11/30/21:
Hello Elves on Trails 5 Miler and Half Marathon Runners and Hikers,
We're looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday morning for a beautiful run at Caspers. The following information will help you prepare for race day. All runners, especially half marathoners, PLEASE carry hydration and refueling supplies.
IMPORTANT!!! RACE LOCATION AND PARKING
You must carry your own water and supplies. You can refill and refuel at aid stations; course monitors can also assist. Aid stations will have water, Gatorade, Humagel, Honey Stinger, Salt Tabs, Hyland's, and Pickle Juice.
The back country of Caspers Wilderness Park has rocky terrain, sand, creek crossings, long stretches of fire road, challenging hills from the canyon to the ridge, and wildlife. The Half Marathon course time limit is 3.5 hours; approx 17 min/mile. You can cut it short at the 9.5 mile mark if you are not on pace. The 5 Miler course is within the half marathon course, so there is plenty of time to finish given the timing of the half marathon.
Dogs are not allowed anywhere in the park, nor are strollers allowed on the course. Take a look at the course maps, elevation, and GPXs file through the link below.
See you on Sunday!
We're looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday morning for a beautiful run at Caspers. The following information will help you prepare for race day. All runners, especially half marathoners, PLEASE carry hydration and refueling supplies.
IMPORTANT!!! RACE LOCATION AND PARKING
- The events are at Caspers Wilderness Park in the Old Corral area. See map here. It's about a 5 minute drive from the park entrance to race location.
- It's $5 to enter the park unless you have an OC Parks annual parking pass. We will collect payment of $5 per vehicle when you park, not when you enter. To expedite entry and avoid a backup on Ortega Highway, the gate attendant will let all race participants drive through and pay when they park. PLEASE PRESENT A PRINTED COPY OF THIS VOUCHER SO THE ATTENDANT CAN MORE EASILY TALLY ENTRIES.
- Please do not bring your dog. No dogs are allowed in the park and they won't let you in with a dog in the car.
- The entry gate WILL NOT BE OPEN until 7:00, so please do not arrive early. If a lot of cars arrive early, they will back up onto Ortega Highway creating unsafe conditions on that two lane road.
- Carpooling is always a great option, so PLEASE CARPOOL if you can!
- If you need a place to store your bag during the race, you can leave it with us at the registration table. We'll have a bag-check box there.
- Race day bib pick up: 7:05 AM
- Half Marathon Start: 8:00 AM (subject to change pending runner check-in)
- 5 Miler Start: 8:30 AM
- 5 Miler Top Three Awards: 9:00 AM
- Half Marathon Top Three Awards: 10:30 AM
- Age group winners can pick up awards from the award table
You must carry your own water and supplies. You can refill and refuel at aid stations; course monitors can also assist. Aid stations will have water, Gatorade, Humagel, Honey Stinger, Salt Tabs, Hyland's, and Pickle Juice.
- 5 Miler: Two aid stations plus course monitors throughout
- Half Marathon: Four aid stations plus course monitors throughout
- There are no restrooms on the course
The back country of Caspers Wilderness Park has rocky terrain, sand, creek crossings, long stretches of fire road, challenging hills from the canyon to the ridge, and wildlife. The Half Marathon course time limit is 3.5 hours; approx 17 min/mile. You can cut it short at the 9.5 mile mark if you are not on pace. The 5 Miler course is within the half marathon course, so there is plenty of time to finish given the timing of the half marathon.
Dogs are not allowed anywhere in the park, nor are strollers allowed on the course. Take a look at the course maps, elevation, and GPXs file through the link below.
See you on Sunday!