XTERRA SoCal Trail Run Series Set to Start Oct. 3

Point Mugu Trail Run will be first of seven in series

The popular XTERRA SoCal Trail Run Series will begin its new season on Oct. 3 at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu/Oxnard, Calif.

The XTERRA Point Mugu Trail Run on Oct. 3 will be the first of seven races on the 2010-11 SoCal Series schedule (see below).

The Point Mugu event will feature an 18-kilometer course for advanced runners and a separate 11-kilometer course for less-experienced runners. Close to 400 runners are expected to participate, including many of the age-group champions from the 2009-10 XTERRA SoCal Series.

SoCal Series director Brennan Lindner said the Point Mugu race is a favorite among the Southern California runners because the course offers both technical trails and scenic views. What's more, breakfast will be provided for all runners at the conclusion of the race.

SoCal is one of 10 regions across America that will host an XTERRA Trail Run Series during the 2010-11 season. The others are Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Long Island, North Carolina, Ohio, Philadelphia and Texas.

The SoCal Series was the most popular region last season, drawing more than 2,000 runners.

At the end of the 2010-11 season, the top age-group runners from the SoCal Series will receive a free entry to the 2011 XTERRA Trail Run National Championship. Three runners from last season's SoCal Series went on to win national age-group championships in 2010: Jaxon Rickel, Mary Colburn and Sooki Raphael.

For more information on the SoCal Series, visit www.xterratrailrun.com or www.trailrace.com

XTERRA POINT MUGU TRAIL RUN
Where: Point Mugu State Park, Malibu/Oxnard, Calif.
When: Sunday, Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m. start
Entry fees: $65 for 18-kilometer race; $50 for 11-kilometer race
Information: www.trailrace.com or www.xterratrailrun.com

2010-11 XTERRA SoCAL TRAIL RUN SERIES
Date  Race    Distance Location
Oct. 3, 2010 Point Mugu Trail Run  18k or 11k Malibu/Oxnard, Calif.
Nov. 25, 2010 Topanga Turkey Trot  15k, 10k or 5k Los Angeles, Calif.
Dec. 12, 2010 Crystal Cove Trail Run  17k or 5k Laguna Beach, Calif.
Jan. 9, 2011 Boney Mountain Trail Run 21k or 6k Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Feb. 6, 2011 Mission Gorge Trail Run  15k or 5k San Diego, Calif.
March 12, 2011 Black Mountain Trail Run 15k or 5k San Diego, Calif.
May 7, 2011 Malibu Creek Trail Run  22k or 6k Malibu, Calif.

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