CHINA CAMP TRAIL RUN

The China Camp Trail Run is coming up this Saturday, May 24th! Once a thriving village of Chinese settlers, subsisting off of shrimp fishing, China Camp is now a state park popular with boaters, hikers, and mountain bikers. China Camp boasts an extensive trail network with views of Mt. Tam, San Pablo Bay, and San Francisco Bay. Soak in the natural beauty as you traverse killer single track trails, climbing up and over San Pablo Ridge, then winding along thick forests until descending again to open trails along the San Pablo Bay.

Please make sure to read through this entire email, as it contains important information about the race logistics and all of the festivities leading up to the event. Results for the China Camp Trail Run are available online and in real-time at the China Camp Trail Run results portal.

Of course, we couldn't host an event such as this without the support our incredible volunteers. Please be sure to thank everyone who has taken the time out of their schedules to help ensure you have a safe and fun race experience.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone in San Rafael this Saturday!

-Tim Stahler
RD, Inside Trail Racing

EVENT START TIMES

Half Marathon	8:30 AM
10K	9:00 AM
5K	9:15 AM

PRE-RACE CHECK-IN & BIB PICKUP

Friday, May 22
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
S an Francisco Running Company
247 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 450-7031

Directions to SFRC

RACE DAY CHECK-IN & BIB PICKUP

Saturday, May 23
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
China Camp State Park - Miwok Meadows Picnic Area
800 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94901

Directions to China Camp

RACE DAY PARKING

Parking is available along North San Pedro Road. Please be aware of traffic, and ensure that you park behind the white line so that you do not get ticketed.

From North San Pedro Road you will have to walk up the fire/access road about 1/3 miles to the Miwok Meadows Staging Area. Keep in mind, the later you arrive, the further away you will have to park. Please plan accordingly!

WEATHER REPORT FOR SAN RAFAEL, CA

It looks as though it is going to be perfect weather on Saturday, but being that this is the Bay Area you never really know what you’re going to get! Anyone running the 10K or Half Marathon should carry at least 20 ounces of water with them while they run.

You can get the full weather forecast for San Rafael, CA here.

Sunrise for San Rafael, CA - 5:53 AM
Sunset for San Rafael, CA - 8:20 PM

COURSE & AID STATION INFORMATION

Course Map
Approximate Elevation Gain
Aid Station Distances and Timing
Turn by Turn Directions

The trails at China Camp State Park are mostly non-technical single track. There are some spots where the trails get rocky, but overall the course is very run-able. The 10K and Half Marathon courses do have one challenging climb at the 1.5 mile mark (the Half Marathon descends this same hill with about 2.5 miles to go). The 10K course is actually ~6.8 miles. The Half Marathon and 5K distances are true.

There will be one aid station, at the 6.7 mile mark, for the half marathon runners. Expect to find variety at all of our aid stations, including a plethora of Clif Bar and Gu products, as well as sweet and salty offerings like trail mix, pretzels, potato chips, Oreo cookies, Pop Tarts, boiled potatoes with salt, PB&J finger sandwiches, regular soda (Coke or Pepsi), Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale, water, Tailwind Endurance Fuel, PB&J finger sandwiches, M&M’s, Mike & Ike’s, salt tablets… you get the idea. There will also be general first aid items. We strongly encourage all runners to carry at least one 20oz bottle during their run.

COURSE MARKINGS

The course is marked with ribbon, approximately every 200 meters, and color coded as follows:

5K – Orange to Turnaround
10K – Pink
Half Marathon – Pink then Orange

In addition to be marked with colored ribbon, there will be signs and/or flour arrows at critical intersections. The most important course marking is the striped ribbon. It indicates a turn at an upcoming intersection. There will be at least two striped ribbons before a turn. The striped ribbons will be placed before and on the same side as the upcoming turn. After you complete the turn, there will be ribbons indicating the correct route (“confidence” ribbons). There will also be blue ribbons on the course. If you run past a blue ribbon you are going the wrong way! If you don't see the proper colored ribbon for your course for 4 - 5 minutes, you are off course. If you get off course, you should retrace your path until you find where you left the course and then continue along the marked course.

Occasionally, vandalism does happen on the course. Even though the route will be marked extremely well, we do recommend that you carry a map with you while you are running.

Please be courteous on the trail. If you're passing another runner or hiker, announce your approach. On out and back sections please give the uphill runner the right of way.

Please have your bib number clearly visible when you approach and aid station and when you cross the finish line to ensure accurate results. Your bib number will have a colored sticker which indicates the distance that you're running (unless you are in the 50K in which case there will be no sticker). If you want to change your distance, please let us know at check-in, at the latest. If you do decide to change your distance while running you must let the finish line volunteer or timer know.

TRAIL ETIQUETTE

We are committed to maintaining the beauty and sensitive nature of the trails and parks we run in. To that end, please respect the trails and do not litter. If you are seen littering you will be disqualified from the race. Please stay on course and out of all environmentally sensitive areas.

You can expect to encounter equestrians, mountain bikers, and hikers on the trails. Please be aware of all trail users and be cautious as you approach any horses. If the rider asks you to slow down, or walk, please heed their warning... it is for your own safety. If you are listening to music, please keep the volume low so you can hear other trail users call out.

Please be courteous on the trail. If you're passing another runner or hiker, announce your approach. On out and back sections please give the uphill runner the right of way.

If you choose to listen to music while on the trails, please be sure to keep the volume low, and to remove your headphones as you approach an aid station or the finish line.

AFTER YOUR RACE

Stick around after your run to enjoy the fun and food with your fellow runners. Shirts will be given to the runners who pre-ordered one after they finish. We try to have shirts available for race day registrations as well, but cannot guarantee a shirt size. Overall awards will be given to the top male and female finisher in each distance. Age Group awards are also given to the top 3 in each age group.

RESULTS & AWARDS

Overall and Age Group results will be available throughout the day via iPads and laptops near the timing tent. You can view the results in real-time online at the China Camp Trail Run Results pages.

Awards are given out to the top male and female overall finishers as well as the top three in each age group. You may pick up your award at the awards tent any time after you have finished.

Overall winners (male and female) of each race distance will receive a custom glass stein and an item from the Inside Trail swag bag.

All finishers will receive a custom medal with the race logo.

The Dead Last Finisher (DLF) in each event will receive a custom award.

Age-group awards will be awarded top the top three in each of the following categories, for both males and females:
● 19 and under
● 20 – 29
● 30 – 39
● 40 – 49
● 50 – 59
● 60 – 69
● 70 and over

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