SoCal Series
SoCal Series Schedule
02/03/08 XTERRA Mission Gorge Trail Run 5/15k – San Diego
05/10/08 XTERRA Malibu Creek Trail Challenge Xduro 6/22k – Malibu
05/17/08 XTERRA Vail Lake Xduro 5/10/21k – Temecula
2008-09 Series
09/28/08 XTERRA Pt. Mugu Trail Run Xduro 11/18k – Oxnard
10/25/08 XTERRA Boney Mountain Xduro 6/21k – Thousand Oaks
11/22/08 XTERRA Topanga Turkey Trot 5/10/15k – Topanga
12/14/08 XTERRA Crystal Cove Trail Run 5/15k – Newport Beach
The XTERRA SoCal Trail Run Series is the largest of the year. With seven races throughout the season, XTERRA is giving athletes the chance to retreat from their crowded urban areas and flock to the beautiful havens of southern California’s nearby parks.
However, XTERRA is a far call from a leisurely walk in the park. Mud-filled, root-tripping paths lead the way for runners to travel over the hilly terrain. After the sold-out Mission Gorge Trail Run and its rainy downpour, the XTERRA SoCal series was awarded as the “best events to get covered in mud and the best adventure races” by Competitor Magazine. As described by one runner, “It was like running in snot.”
XTERRA Athlete of the Year Conrad Stoltz competed at the February 3rd Mission Gorge event and commented on the dismal weather conditions. “When the course gets tough and the weather gets bad, that’s when it becomes an XTERRA.”
With several race distances, each event offers something for athletes at all levels. Shorter, sprint runs are perfect for beginners while the longer, main events will test the endurance of even the most seasoned athlete.
Part of the proceeds from the Los Angeles area events will be given to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Information about the organization can be found at www.chla.org.
Races fill up fast, so make sure to sign up early!
To find out more information about the XTERRA SoCal Series visit www.trailrace.com. Race director Brennan Lindner can be contacted at info@trailrace.com or 310-821-7898.