SoCal Series

By now you have probably heard some of the infamous stories that have come out of the XTERRA SoCal Trail Run Series. This year its back with seven trail runs ranging in distance from 5-22km, giving runners of all levels the chance to come out and tackle the trails.  

Come and see for yourself why the XTERRA SoCal Trail Run Series was awarded as the “best events to get covered in mud and the best adventure races” by Competitor Magazine. The more races you enter, the more chances you have to add points to your series total and be crowned a 2010 XTERRA SoCal Trail Run regional champion.

Each of the events will either give a portion of its proceeds to help trail maintenance on the courses you run on (California State Parks, East Bay Parks, San Diego Regional Parks or the National Parks System) , so come and join us.

These events tend to sell-out fast, so early registration is recommended to secure your spot.

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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