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Sierra Azul Half-Marathon Challenge & 10K

EVENTS
  • Sierra Azul Half-Marathon Challenge:- Run 13.1 Miles
  • Sierra Azul 10K:- Run 6.2 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, July 2, 2011
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Entry Fee
$60/Half-Marathon $50/10K
Location
Los Gatos
Address
Sierra Azul
CITY
Los Gatos
STATE/TERR
California
Zip
95032
COUNTRY
USA
Description
Run in the shadow of Mt. Umunhum with the deer and a few of your favorite running pals. Set in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, this one of a kind non-timed running event provides unique access to gorgeous trails and scenery not commonly viewed. 100% trail/fire road.The half-marathon challenge course has plenty of steep climbs and exposure to make sure you get a fantastic workout. The 10K course is extremely runnable, a great introduction to California trail running.
Directions1Sierra Azul Mt. Umunhum area is located off of Hicks Road. Exit Highway 85 at Camden Ave. (From southbound 85 turn left on Camden Rd.) From northbound 85 turn left on Branham Ave. and then turn left on Camden Ave.) Travel on Camden about 1.6 miles. Turn right on Hicks Road. Park at Venture church parking on the right side of the road. Shuttle will pick up/return runners at Venture Church parking lot.Parking2There is no parking at Sierra Azul trailhead or Woods Parking Lot by request of the park service. A shuttle service will be provided from Venture Church lower parking lot to the trailhead. Please park only in this designated parking area. First shuttle is at 7:00 am and last (prior to race) is at 8:15 am. Runners will be shuttled back to the parking lot from the finish line as needed.Shuttle fee included in event entry. Spectators/non-runners pay separate fee of $10 on event day.Pick Up/ Drop Off3Although spectators and friends may pick up/drop off runners at the trailhead, spectators may not park at either Woods or Sierra Azul lot to wait for runners. Thank you!

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