Yippeee! Not only are we getting more and more running events locally, but now we have an ultra! There are now 4, maybe 5, 5k/10ks, a 5k/10/13.1m, and in April 2016 the coast's first ultra. Yup, a 50k on some of my favourite trails, hosted by race director Sid Garza-Hillman, my Saturday morning trails buddy. The course is going to be amazing, starting and finishing at Big River Beach, and follows the bluff trails overlooking the ocean, dropping down into Russian Gulch State Park where you'll run through the redwoods to the Russian Gulch waterfall. Climbing out of the park, there's more fun twisty singletrack (be glad you're going down that hill, not up it like we did last week!) cutting over towards Caspar Orchard, where you'll then head for the Mendocino Woodlands. More gorgeous trail will drop you off several miles up Big River, which will be your guide to the finish line. Most of the course is soft single track, and not technical. There are a few roots for the unsuspecting runner not picking up their feet - I know because I've found most of them at one time or another! It's challenging enough to be fun while still letting you appreciate the beauty of the trails in our area (and see how lucky we are to get to train here, hehe). Registration is hosted by Ultra Signup, and more information about the race can be found at www.mendocinoultra.com. Scrolling back it looks like the only bluff photos I have are from different bluffs trails, not those skirting the village of Mendocino that you'll get to experience during the race. (I know I'm spoiled, I don't take it for granted!) At least the other pictures will give you some idea of what's in store!
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