San Joaquin River Trail Half Marathon & 10K

San Joaquin River Trail Half Marathon & 10K Race Information

<p>Come out and run some of the best local trails and a half marathon course that will kick your butt. With approx. 2500&#39; of elevation gain this course won&#39;t be your typical stroll in the park. Over 90% single track trail in the foothills, this course could easily become your new favorite. Awards will be given out to top 3 overall Male and Female and 3 deep in age-groups.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>All Participants Receive: </strong></span><br /><strong>Custom Finisher medal</strong><br /><strong>Custom event shirt</strong><br /><b>Custom Race Awards for Overall &amp; Age Groups</b></p> <h5><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>Early Bib/Shirt Pickup</b></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">When: Friday, 28th From 3:30-5:30pm</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Where: Fleet Feet Sports Fresno 9447 N Fort Washington Suite 106 Fresno, Ca 93730</span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><br /><b><span style="color:#e67e23">Race Day Bib/Shirt Pickup </span></b><br /><span style="color:#000000">When: Saturday, March 1st 6:30-7:50am in the Start Area</span><br /> <br /><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>Race Location </b></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">40060 Smalley Road Auberry, CA 93602</span></h5> <h5><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dFfh9QB8yikdt6yh7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here for Google Map Directions</a><br /><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dFfh9QB8yikdt6yh7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Parking</a></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Please Carpool if possible. Parking is available near the Start/Finish in the Aholul Campground, additional parking is also available in the lower &amp; upper parking lots and on cleared dirt areas along the roadside, not on the shoulder. </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">We will have volunteers directing you upon reaching the Gorge Area</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Please DO NOT park in the Equestrian Area. </span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">If you arrive late parking will be available down on Smalley Rd.</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Please do not block the roadway or driveways.</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><b><span style="color:#e67e23">Race Start Times </span></b><br />Half Marathon: 8:00am<br />10k: 8:10am</h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>Course Information </b></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Both the 10k and Half Marathon courses are challenging with steep hills and rough terrain. If you have not run in this area before please know that this course will take you much longer than a road Half Marathon or 10k. With that in mind please plan to carry a handheld water bottle and your preferred nutrition. </span><br /> <br /><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>Aid Stations:</b></span> <span style="color:#000000">There will be one aid station for the 10k around mile 4. It will have water, GU Gels, Skratch and other snacks.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">The Half Marathon Course will have Aid Stations at mile 4, 6, 9.6, &amp; 11.7  </span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Please make sure any trash stays at the aid station, do not drop it along the course. </span><br /> <br /><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>Course Markers:</b></span>  <span style="color:#000000">The course will be marked with the following: signs with directional arrows and orange ribbon. The course should be very easy to follow so long as you look for the markers.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><br /><br /> <br /><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>Weather Forecast for Auberry, CA:</b></span><br /><br /> <br /><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>Awards</b></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Both Half Marathon and 10k Finishers will receive a Finishers medal.</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">The Half Marathon &amp; 10k will have awards for Top 3 Overall Male &amp; Female finishers.</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">The Half Marathon &amp; 10k will go 3 deep in 10yr Age Groups for men and women.</span></h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><b><span style="color:#e67e23">Post Race</span></b><br /><span style="color:#000000">Once you finish we will have refreshments waiting for you.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Please feel free to hang out and enjoy the area and cheer on your fellow runners as they finish.</span></h5> <p> </p>