SoCal Series

Despite several run-ins with rain, the Southern California Region continued its reign as the most popular region in the XTERRA Trail Run Series in 2010.

The seven races of the 2010 XTERRA SoCal Trail Run Series drew more than 4,000 total entries.

“It went great,” SoCal Series director Brennan Lindner said. “We had to deal with rain delays at four of our races, so to still get those kind of numbers was great.”

The 2010 SoCal Series concluded in May with around 850 runners participating in the XTERRA Malibu Creek Trail Run.

Every race in the SoCal Series offers both a long course and short course, and breakfast is provided for all competitors. Of course, there are also the scenic Southern California views along the trails.

“We obviously have a large metropolitan area with a lot of runners, so that accounts for a lot of the numbers,” Lindner said. “But people love the trails because we try to mix in a little of everything. What  we also try to do is make it fun and attractive so that they keep coming back.”

The 2011 SoCal Series will again feature seven events, making it the most active region on the 2011 XTERRA Trail Run Series.

A list of the 2010 XTERRA SoCal Region age-group champions can be seen below, as well as a description of each of the races in the SoCal Series.

For more information about the XTERRA SoCal Series, contact race director Brennan Lindner at info@trailrace.com or 310-821-7898.

ABOUT THE RACES

XTERRA Boney Mountain Xduro Trail Run

The grand daddy of them all - the hardest and most rewarding race of the series. Remote single track trails underneath the crags of Boney Mountain, creek crossings, and maybe some wildlife. Truly a gem.

XTERRA Mission Gorge Trail Run

Home of the thousands steps. This is a gem in San Diego. The park is just east of La Jolla, so you can hang at the beach, and then drive 20 minutes for some amazing running. The first mile is rolling hills and then the race begins - you are faced with a monster climb up and over the Fortuna Saddle (not sure if you'll really think it's a fortune), and then a gnarly descent. You then hit some amazing red rock single track about the a bowl/depression in the Mountain, and descend into Suycott Wash. Then you're faced with the Thousand Steps which takes you back up and over the saddle, it's at mile six, so just in time for a nice burn. After the descent you enter a nice creek bed for some rock jumping, across an old bridge, and then back through the grasslands to the finish. Because of a rain downpour this past year, this event was the MUDDY BUDDY event of 2008.

XTERRA Black Mountain Trail Run

The newest race of the series. This is the Rally Car event of the series. 15k of rollers, twists, turns and creek crossings at Black Mountain Regional Park. With only 300' of total elevation gain, this will be the fastest course of the series.

XTERRA Malibu Creek Xduro Trail Run

The grandma event of the series (Boney Mountain is the grand daddy). This is the race that started it all. 14 miles of pure fun. You run past the MASH site (shooting location from the show) as well as the Planet of the Apes and numerous other movies/TV shows. The 'highlight' is the Bulldog climb - over 3 miles and 1800' of climbing. It's the best! But after that you are treated with some amazing views of the Pacific. And one should never under estimate the 'extra' hill at mile 12. Just something to make you cry 'mama!'

XTERRA Point Mugu Xduro Trail Run

Just a great course. The first mile is extremely technical with a rock scramble up a waterfall. You round around Point Mugu with views of Oxnard and the Channel Islands. After that you drop into La Jolla Canyon, an unspoiled and delightful grassland. The last 2 miles is a gnarly (yet beautiful) singletrack trail called Ray Miller Trail - Ray Miller was one of the 'original' hikers of the Santa Monica Mountains. He made a lot of the trails and helped preserve the park areas. You will love this one.

XTERRA Turkey Trot Trail Run

Another great course - what better way to celebrate thanks than a grueling run along the trails at Trippet Ranch? The 15k and 10k go to the summit of Eagle Rock and the 15k goes on the little known/traveled Garapito Trail, which favors short people due to low hanging branches. The 5k/10k both go on Musch Trail which has some amazing single track. This course covers everything - single track, rocks, fire road.

XTERRA Crystal Cove Trail Run

One of the most popular races in the series (sells out every year) - the 17k course loops this park, one of the jewels of the California Park System. With views of the Newport Coast, it can't be beat. Great climbing and descents.

Plan ahead for the start of the 2011 season:

9/26/10 - Point Mugu Trail Run 11/18km - Malibu, CA
11/25/10 - Topanga Turkey Trot 5/10/15km - Los Angeles, CA
12/12/10 - Crystal Cove Trail Run 5/17km - Laguna Beach, CA

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