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States: AK, CA, HI, OR, WA


Sun, July 5, 2009
Pacifica Trail Run
Pacifica, CA 8:30 a.m.
Travel through Eucalyptus trees and past Brooks Falls on your way to North Peak overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Time limit (hours): 9. Field limit: 100. Fee-pre: $55. Fee-post: $ 60 after June 21. Annual: 6th
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, 22 Fairway Place, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Email: events@pctrailruns.com Web: http://www.pctrailruns.com/
Sat, Jul 11, 2009
Siskiyou Out Back Trail Run 50K and 15K
Ashland, OR 7:00 a.m. (8:30a.m.)
Modified out-and-back along the Pacific Crest Trail with beautiful views and loads of wildflowers. Start/ending elevation is 6,500 ft. Total gain of 4,200 ft. Time limit (hours): 7.5 hrs (8.5 hrs). Field limit: 175 (50K). Fee-pre:$55.00. Fee-post:$65.00 after June 1. Tech shirt, overall and age group awards, post-race food, random price drawings. Annual: 11th.
Rob Cain/John Price, 263 Granite Street, Ashland, OR 97520, 541-482-4392 (h)
Email: sob@siskiyououtback.com Web: http://www.siskiyououtback.com

Sat, July 11, 2009
The Wildest Run in the West
Foresthill, CA 6:00 am
French Meadows to Foresthill with 90% on the Western States Trail. Time limit (hours): 16. Field limit: 200. Fee:$150
T-shirt, post-race dinner, awards to overall men's and women's plus age group. Annual:2nd
Glenn Carnahan, info@WildestRun.com, 530-902-8685
Email: info@WildestRun.com Web: http://www.wildestrun.com

Mon, Jul 13, 2009
Badwater Ultramarathon
Badwater Basin, CA 10:00 a.m.
It's the world's toughest foot race. Pits up to 90 of the world?s toughest athletes. Covers 135 miles from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney in temperatures up to 55F. Time limit (hours):60. Fee:$ 795
Badwater race t-shirt, hat, race mag, goodie bag, finisher's medal & t-shirt. Annual: 22nd
AdventureCORPS, Inc., Chris Kostman, Presidente & Chief Adventure Officer, 888-917-1117 (w)
Web: http://www.badwater.com

Sat, Jul 18, 2009
Sequoia Trail Run
Oakland, CA 8:30 a.m.
The course travels through beautiful Joaquin Miller Park to Redwood Regional Park. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Oakland Hills and Bay Area along the way. Time limit (hours): 9. Annual: 2nd
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, 22 Fairway Pl, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Email: events@pctrailruns.com Web: http://www.pctrailruns.com/

Sun, July 26, 2009
Salt Point Trail Run
Jenner, CA 8:30 a.m.
Located along the rugged California coastline, these trails travel through forested hills, open grasslands, pristine prairies, and pygmy forests. Annual: 6th
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, 22 Fairway Place, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Email: events@pctrailruns.com Web: http://www.pctrailruns.com/

Sat, Aug 1, 2009
12 Hours at Cool Night Run
Cool, CA 7:00 p.m.
9 mile loop run for 12 hours. Singletrack trail and fireroad with 900' elevation change.
Time limit (hours): 12. Field limit: 100. Fee-pre:$ 60. Fee-post:$ 65 after July 1.
Goodie bags (Surprise) Overall awards 1st-3rd M/F. ALL you can EAT Buffet! Annual: 3rd
Nancy Warren, PO Box 887, Wilton, CA 95693, 916-425-7191 (h)
Email: nancywarren@frontiernet.net Web: http://www.ultrarunner.net/raceseries/cool_12hours.html

Sun, Aug 2, 2009
Skyline 50K
Castro Valley, CA 7:00 a.m.
A moderately hilly and scenic tour of Chabot and Redwood Regional Parks in the hills above Oakland and San Leandro. Seven fully-stocked aid stations. Time limit (hours): 8. Fee-pre:$ 65. Fee-post:$ 75 after July 1. Coolmax t-shirts, post-race picnic. The oldest trail 50K in the U.S. Annual: 28th
Jennifer Ray, 1405 Oakland Ave., Piedmont, CA 94611, 510-652-1258 (h)
Email: skyline50k@gmail.com Web: http://skyline50k.us

Sat-Sun, August 8-9, 2009
Headlands Hundred
Sausalito, CA 7.00am
Enjoy vistas of the Pacific Coast as you take a scenic tour of the spectacular Marin Headlands with views of Tiburon, San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Annual: 3rd
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, 22 Fairway Place, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Email: events@pctrailruns.com Web: http://www.pctrailruns.com/

Sat, Aug 15, 2009
Hotter than Hell 12 Hr/6 Hr
Cameron Park, CA 7:30 a.m.
1.25 mile loop on decomposed granite trail.
Time limit (hours):12. Fee-pre: $65. Fee-post: $75 after July 15. Dri Release T-shirts, Age division awards, post race buffet and raffle prizes. Annual: 2nd
Robert Mathis, 301 Ferry Circle, Folsom, CA 95630, 775-232-7933
Email: Robert@Ultrarunner.net Web: http://www.ultrarunner.net
Sat, Aug 22, 2009
Bulldog 50K Ultra Run
Calabasas, CA 6:30 a.m.
Challenging, scenic 50K course on fire roads & trails in mountainous terrain; spectacular ocean and valley views; RRCA Regional Championship Race; also a 25K.. Time limit (hours): 9. Field limit: 300. Fee-pre: $75.00. Fee-post: $85.00 after July 15. Aid stations approx. every 3-6 miles. Finisher shirts/medals; light lunch. Annual: 18th
Nancy Shura-Dervin, HC75 BOX 73, Chama, NM 87520 (mail in reg. ends 7/31), 575-756-1926(h)
Email: bulldogultra@yahoo.com Web: http://www.trailrunevents.com

Sat, Aug 22, 2009
Where's Waldo 100K
Willamette Pass, OR 5:00am (early start 3:00am)
Mountainous single-track with big climbs and outstanding views of Waldo Lake
Time limit (hours):18. Field limit:125. Fee-pre: $90. Tech shirts, post-race BBQ, finisher hats, USATF medals & prize money. Annual: 8th
Craig Thornley, 225 E 39th Ave, Eugene, OR 97405, 541-686-6580
Email: thornley@wpsp.org Web: http://www.wpsp.org/ww100k

Sun, Aug 23, 2009
Monta'a de Oro Trail Run
Los Osos, CA 8:30 a.m.
Monta'a de Oro, "Mountain of Gold", features seven miles of shoreline, rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills. Time limit (hours): 9. Annual: 5th
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, 22 Fairway Place, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Email: events@pctrailruns.com Web: http://www.pctrailruns.com/
Sat, Aug 29, 2008
Cascade Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run
Easton, WA 10:00 AM
Challenging and scenic course through the Central Cascades. 75% single track, 25% dirt and jeep roads. 21,400' of gain. Time limit (hours): 32. Field limit: 125. Fee:$ 195.00. Breakfast at the fire station on Sat. Shirts for all runners. Finisher buckles. Annual: 11th
Charlie Crissman, 2403 25th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112, 206-861-2453 (m)
Email: charliecrissman@gmail.com Web: http://cascadecrest100.com

Sat, Sep 5, 2009
Redwood Park Trail Run
Oakland, CA 8:30 a.m.
The course travels through beautiful Redwood Regional Park. Enjoy spectacular views along the East Ridge and West Ridge trails and wind through tall redwoods. Time limit (hours): 9. Annual: 4th
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, 22 Fairway Place, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Email: events@pctrailruns.com Web: http://www.pctrailruns.com/

Sun, Sept 6, 2009
Run on the Sly 50K
Pollock Pines, CA 7:30 a.m.
Fireroads, single track, beautiful lake, 4000 ft.elevation and tall pines with lots of smiling volunteers by the Search and Rescue people. Time limit (hours):9
Field limit:n/a. Fee-pre: $55. Fee-post: $60 after Aug 23. Tech shirts to all entrants, mugs to all finishers, post race buffet. Annual: 15th
Ellen Crouse, 916-353-0218 (h),
Email: ellencrouse@sbcglobal.net Web: http://www.RunSly.org/

Sat, Sep 12, 2009
Plain 100 Mile Endurance Run
Plain, WA 5:00 a.m.
Remote rugged trails and roads in the Cascade mountains. 75 miles of trail and 25 miles of forest service roads. 21,000 gain and loss. Big climbs and descents. Time limit (hours): 36. Field limit: 50. Fee:$95. YES - 1st female/male(no age stuff). All participants get a rock. Annual: 12th
Christina Ralph / Tom Ripley, Cascade Running Club PO Box 218 Kirkland, WA 98083-218
206 -795 - 0338 (H) / 206 - 404 - 6792 (W)
Email: cdralph@comcast.net / Tripley@egisrealestate.com Web: http://www.cascaderunningclub.com/

Sat, Sep 12, 2009
Lake of the Sky 50K Trail Run(Tahoe Rim Trail),
Tahoe City, CA 7:00 p.m.
Out and back trail run on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Time limit (hours): 9. Fee-pre:$65. Fee-post:$75 after Aug 12. Dri Release T, Age division awards, post race buffet and raffle prizes. Annual: 6th
Robert Mathis, 301 Ferry Circle Folsom CA 95630, 775-232-7933
Email: robert@ultrarunner.net Web: http://www.ultrarunner.net

Sat, Sep 12, 2009
Uncle Joe 50 Km
Near Bead Lake, WA 9:00 a.m.
Loop with 2 out-and-backs, 1 mi asphalt, 6.5 mi. trail, 23.5 mi USFS dirt road, hilly. Time limit (hours): 8 hrs. Field limit: 75. Fee pre:$70. Fee post:$85 after Aug 12. High-tech shirts, finisher and age group awards, bbq. Annual:5th
Skookumtumtum or Karen Heaps, 17511 E Montgomery Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99016. 509-9248-229 (h)
Email: rstevenheaps@yahoo.com Web: http://www.unclejoe50km.org

Sat, Sept 19, 2009
Equinox Marathon and Ultra Marathon
Fairbanks, AK 8:00 a.m.
loop course run mostly on trails, with rocks and roots and ruts on a scenic route that features some fairly hilly terrain and potentially great views. Time limit (hours): 10. Field limit: none. Fee-pre:$ 40. Fee-post:$ 45 after Sept 8. long sleeve t-shirt. Annual: 1st
Steve Bainbridge, PO Box 84237, Fairbanks, Alaska 99708, 907-452-8351 (h)
Email: runner49@alaska.net Web: http://www.equinoxmarathon.org

Sat, Sep 19, 2009
Cle Elum 50k
Cle Elum, WA 8:00 a.m.
This nearly all single trail course on the eastern edge of the washington cascades runs through dense forest and along ridglines with mountainous views. Time limit (hours): 8 or 9(early start). Field limit: 100. Fee: $ 55
Includes age group awards and post race meal. Annual: 14th
James Varner, po box 507, Winthrop, WA 98862, 509-846-5019(c)
Email: rainshadowrunning@gmail.com Web: http://www.rainshadow-running.blogspot.com/

Sat, Sep 26, 2009
Sierra Nevada Endurance Runs
Granite Bay, CA 6:30 A.M.
Out and back courses; 99% trails. Staged along the north fork of American River and Western States trail.
Time limit (hours): 16:30. Field limit: 150. Fee-pre: $ 95. Fee-post: $ 115 after Sept 1.
Technical Shirts, Post Race Fiesta, and Awards for Age Group and Overall M & F. Annual: 22nd
Julie Fingar, 5935 Granite Lake Drive Suite #120 Granite Bay, CA 95746, 916-765-6021
Email: julie@fittorun.com Web: http://www.snerultras.com
Sun, Sep 27, 2009
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Run
Santa Cruz, CA 8:30 a.m.
The trails wind through 300 foot tall, 1500 year-old Coastal Redwoods, lush stream canyons, open meadows, pine and oak forests. Time limit (hours): 9. Annual: 7th
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, 22 Fairway Place, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Email: events@pctrailruns.com Web: http://www.pctrailruns.com/
Fri-Sat, Oct 2-3, 2009
D.R.T.E. 100
Santa Barbara, CA Time: TBA
The world's highest-gains annual ultra marathon, with 34,989-ft of gains; wild & scenic virgin course in Los Padres Natl Forest. Details on awards, buckles, etc posted on our website March 1, 2009. Annual: debut
Sandra, PO Box 5147, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93140, (805)966-3063 (w)
Email: sandra@blacksmithendurance.com Web: http://www.drte100.com

Sat, Oct 10, 2009
Dick Collins Firetrails 50
San Leandro, CA 6:30 a.m.
Out-and-back course; mostly along the East Bay Skyline trail; fire roads and single track trails with gorgeous views of San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais & Mt Diabo.
Time limit (hours):13. Fee: $85. Fee-post: $ 100 after Sep 5. Jacket, T- shirt, wine glass, post race BBQ. Age group and rookie awards. Annual: 27th
Ann Trason, 254 Trinity Ave, Kensington CA 94708, 510-525-0337 (h)
Email: firetrails50@gmail.com Web: http://www.firetrails50.net

Sun, Oct 11, 2009
Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon
Susanville, CA 9.00am
The Bizz Johnson trail traverses a beautiful remote area that?s inaccessible by roads, so there are no cars, no noise, and no crossings! Annual: 6th
Coastal Trail Runs, 788 Harrison Street 820 San Francisco CA 94107
Email: events@coastaltrailruns.com Web: http://www.coastaltrailruns.com/
Sat, Oct 17, 2009
Sisters Poker Run 34 mile
Sisters, OR 8:00 a.m.
Sisters community trail system consisting of 34 miles of single track trails and dirt roads
Time limit (hours):8. Field limit: 52. Fee-pre:$ 34. Fee-post:$ 52 after Oct 1
Prizes to the runners with the best poker hand. Annual: 6th
Eugene Trahern, PO Box 2242, Sisters, OR 97759, 541-549-1331 (w)
Email: cccengr@msn.com Web: http://www.fatboycanrun.com
Sun, Oct 18, 2009
Carmel Valley Trail Run
Carmel Valley, CA 8:30 a.m.
These popular trails travel through a wide variety of landscapes including: willows, cottonwood and sycamores on the floodplain, redwood and maple canyons. Time limit (hours): 9. Annual: 7th
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, 22 Fairway Place, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Email: events@pctrailruns.com Web: http://www.pctrailruns.com/

Sat, Oct 24, 2009
San Francisco One Day 12 & 24 Hour
San Francisco, CA 9.00am
Each lap is 1.061 miles around the lagoon at Crissy Field with spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz and the San Francisco Bay. Time limit (hours): 12/24. Field limit: 150, Annual: 4th
PCTR, 788 Harrison Street 820 San Francisco CA 94107
Email: events@pctrailruns.com Web: http://www.pctrailruns.com/
Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Helen Klein Ultra Classic 50 mile and 50 km
Sacramento, CA 7:00 a.m.
Out and back on the American River bike path. Flat and fast. (50K is $10 less than 50 mile fee; 50K has a 10-hour cut-off). Time limit (hours):12. Fee-pre: $75. Fee-post: $80 after Oct 15. T-shirts to all 50K entrants and sweatshirts to all 50 Mile entrants. Annual: 14th
Norm Klein, 11139 Mace River Ct., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, 916-859-0821
Email: llmoise@yahoo.com
Web: http://ultrarunner.net/raceseries/helen_classic.html

Sun, Nov 22, 2009
Santa Monica Mountains Trail Run
Malibu, CA 8:30 a.m.
Enjoy spectacular vistas of the coast, inland grasslands, tranquil ponds, and rugged mountain peaks.
Time limit (hours): 8.5. Annual: 4th
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, 22 Fairway Place, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Email: events@pctrailruns.com Web: http://www.pctrailruns.com/

Sat, Nov 28, 2009
Quad Dipsea
Mill Valley, CA 8:00 a.m.
Double out-and-back on the famed Dipsea Trail. Very hilly, 9200 feet of climb. Time limit (hours): 8.5
Fee: $ 75. Lots of good swag, post-race barbecue and black bean soup. Annual: 27th
John Medinger, 5825 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448, 707-431-9898
Email: tropicaljohn@gmail.com Web: http://www.run100s.com/qd.htm
Sat, Dec 5, 2009
Woodside Trail Run
Woodside, CA 8:30 a.m.
Experience the towering redwoods, lush ferns, and beautiful trails through Huddart Park, King's Mountain, Bear Gulch, and Wunderlich Park. Time limit (hours): 8. Annual: 6th
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, 22 Fairway Place, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Email: events@pctrailruns.com Web: http://www.pctrailruns.com/

Sun, Dec 27, 2009
Big Cat Challenge 2009
Huntington beach, CA 7:30 a.m.
2 mile loop course around park and lake. Some paved/some dirt. Time limit (hours):12. Field limit:200. Fee: $55. Medals, Race Shirt, Certificate. Annual: 4th.
Robert or Jenn English, 417 Yorktown Ave #1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, 714-421-4619
Email: raceinfo@bigcatraceteam.com Web: http://www.bigcatraceteam.com

Sat, Mar 13, 2010
Way Too Cool 50K Endurance Run
Cool, CA 8:00 a.m.
Great course for beginner ultra runners. 2 miles paved road and 29 miles single track trail and fire roads
Time limit (hours): 8 hrs 30 min. Field limit: 550. Fee: $ $100
Technical Shirt; Leapfrog Awards; Post race food from Cool Deli. Annual: 14th
Julie Fingar, 5935 Granite Lake Drive Suite #120, 916-765-6021
Email: julie@fittorun.com Web: http://www.run100s.com/wtc.htm
Sat, Mar 27, 2010
Old Goat 50 Mile Trail Race
Lake Elsinore, CA 6:30 a.m.
A tough 50 Mile mountain race with 12,500' of climb. Time limit (hours): 14. Field limit: 150
Fee-pre: $ 80. Fee-post: $ 100 after Feb 2. Tech shirts, hats, mugs, and very unique finishers medal. Annual: 4th
Steve Harvey, 13700 Monte Vista, 909-200-6868
Email: ultradawg@gmail.com Web: http://www.oldgoatrunners.com

Sat, May 15, 2010
Watershed Preserve 12 Hour Trail Race
Redmond, WA 98052 USA 7:00 a.m.
5.375 mi loop in Redmond Watershed Preserve. Last 2 hours will be run on the .72 mile section of the trail. All trail fast and shaded. Aid start / finish area. Time limit (hours):12. Field limit: 100. Fee-pre:$ 50. Fee-post:$ 75 after May 1. First Male/Female Open & Masters; all participants receive a memento of the race. Annual: 7th
Christina Ralph / Tom Ripley, Cascade Running Club PO Box 218 Kirkland, WA 98083-218, 206 795 0338 / 206 404 6792
Email: cdralph@comcast.net / tripley@egisrealestate.com Web: http://www.cascaderunningclub.com/

Sat, May 15, 2010
Bishop High Sierra Ultra-marathons
Bishop, CA. 6:00 a.m.
Out and back with loop, dirt roads and wide trail, Sierra foothills, high altitude, exposure, heat, hills.
Time limit (hours): 15 hours, 50k and 50 mile, 19 hours, 100k
Field limit: 300. Fee-pre: $ 80 - 50k, $90 - 50 mile, $120 - 100k. Fee-post: $ add $20 after May 7
Technical short sleeve t-shirt, hand made medallions, pre and post race meals. Annual: 17th
Marie Boyd, Rt 1, Box 62, Bishop, Ca. 93514, 760 873-5373 (h), 760 937-4422 (cell)
Email: bhs50rd@msn.com Web: http://www.bhs50.com