Marin Ultra Challenge
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Past event
9:30 AM PDT
Sausalito, California
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Marin Ultra Challenge on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in the stunning coastal town of Sausalito, Marin County! This premier long-distance trail race offers an unforgettable experience as runners navigate through some of Marin's most breathtaking landscapes. Participants can choose from three challenging distances: the 50 Mile race featuring an impressive 11,000 feet of elevation gain, the 50K, and a shorter option, each showcasing the area's diverse terrain.
Starting at the picturesque black sands of Rodeo Beach, the Marin Ultra Challenge takes you on a journey through the iconic Marin Headlands, the majestic Mt. Tamalpais, and the enchanting Muir Woods. Expect a thrilling mix of exposed fire roads with panoramic views and tight, technical single-track trails beneath towering redwoods. With meticulous course design ensuring minimal overlap and a vibrant atmosphere, it's no wonder that Marin County has become the ultimate destination for trail runners. Don't miss this chance to challenge yourself while soaking in the natural beauty of Northern California!
Starting at the picturesque black sands of Rodeo Beach, the Marin Ultra Challenge takes you on a journey through the iconic Marin Headlands, the majestic Mt. Tamalpais, and the enchanting Muir Woods. Expect a thrilling mix of exposed fire roads with panoramic views and tight, technical single-track trails beneath towering redwoods. With meticulous course design ensuring minimal overlap and a vibrant atmosphere, it's no wonder that Marin County has become the ultimate destination for trail runners. Don't miss this chance to challenge yourself while soaking in the natural beauty of Northern California!
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The Marin Ultra Challenge, our premier Marin County long distance trail race, delivers ample hills and sweeping descents. 2022 marks the 9th edition of this tour of some of Marins best trails (we lost a couple years due to the pandemic). Meticulous effort went into the design of each course for the MUC; all three distances are physically demanding (the 50 Mile has just about 11,000 feet of elevation gain) and exceptionally beautiful. The journey begins at the black sands of Rodeo Beach, and traverses the Marin Headlands, Stinson-facing Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods, exhibiting a range of terrain, from exposed fire-roads with incredible coastal and inland views to tight, technical single-track with redwood canopies. There is very little trail overlap, and Jim Vernon, from The Endurables and Hydrapak, spent hours and weekends developing these spectacular custom courseswe are super excited to show it off. Youll quickly realize why Marin County has become the ultimate trail runners destination.
Park Information: Marin Headlands, Mt. Tam State Park, Muir Woods
Start Times:
50 Mile Saturday, March 12 @ 6:30 AM
50K Saturday, March 12 @ 7:00 AM
Check-In & Bib Pickup:
Early Check-In:
Friday, March 11 @ 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
San Francisco Running Company
247 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Race Morning:
Saturday, March 12 @ 5:30 AM 7:00 AM
Rodeo Beach
Time Limit: There is a 14.5 hour time limit for the 50 Mile race. All runners must be off the course by 9:00 PM.
Parking: Free parking is available in the surrounding areas to the Start/Finish at Rodeo Beach. Runners may utilize the pullouts along Mitchell Road, along the beach, the annex lot below the Marine Mammal Center, and the Smith Road Parking Lot (Gerbode Valley Trailhead) along Bunker Road. The walk from the Marine Mammal Center lot to the Start/Finish is about 1/3 mile. Parking fills up early, and the later you arrive the further you will have to walk, so please plan your arrival time accordingly.
Directions:
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Rodeo Beach
11050 Mitchell Road, Sausalito, CA 94965
Click for Directions
Capacity: The Marin Ultra Challenge has a capacity of 400 runners, across all distances.
Timing: All races are professionally chip timed, utilizing MyLaps and Race Director, ensuring your time is captured as accurately as possible. Disposable chips are attached to back of each bib number.
Post Race: We offer a broad selection of sweet and salty snacks, as well as fresh fruit and a diverse line up of pre-packaged food options (chips, cakes, jerkey, etc.). We also offer items off of the grill, which typically varies throughout the day and can include: quesadillas, chicken-apple turkey sausage, chicken noodle soup, and a vegan soup option.
Dog Policy: As much as we love dogs, they are unfortunately not allowed on the Marin Ultra Challenge course. You may have dogs, on leash, at Rodeo Beach.
The Marin Ultra Challenge, our premier Marin County long distance trail race, delivers ample hills and sweeping descents. 2022 marks the 9th edition of this tour of some of Marins best trails (we lost a couple years due to the pandemic). Meticulous effort went into the design of each course for the MUC; all three distances are physically demanding (the 50 Mile has just about 11,000 feet of elevation gain) and exceptionally beautiful. The journey begins at the black sands of Rodeo Beach, and traverses the Marin Headlands, Stinson-facing Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods, exhibiting a range of terrain, from exposed fire-roads with incredible coastal and inland views to tight, technical single-track with redwood canopies. There is very little trail overlap, and Jim Vernon, from The Endurables and Hydrapak, spent hours and weekends developing these spectacular custom courseswe are super excited to show it off. Youll quickly realize why Marin County has become the ultimate trail runners destination.
Park Information: Marin Headlands, Mt. Tam State Park, Muir Woods
Start Times:
50 Mile Saturday, March 12 @ 6:30 AM
50K Saturday, March 12 @ 7:00 AM
Check-In & Bib Pickup:
Early Check-In:
Friday, March 11 @ 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
San Francisco Running Company
247 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Race Morning:
Saturday, March 12 @ 5:30 AM 7:00 AM
Rodeo Beach
Time Limit: There is a 14.5 hour time limit for the 50 Mile race. All runners must be off the course by 9:00 PM.
Parking: Free parking is available in the surrounding areas to the Start/Finish at Rodeo Beach. Runners may utilize the pullouts along Mitchell Road, along the beach, the annex lot below the Marine Mammal Center, and the Smith Road Parking Lot (Gerbode Valley Trailhead) along Bunker Road. The walk from the Marine Mammal Center lot to the Start/Finish is about 1/3 mile. Parking fills up early, and the later you arrive the further you will have to walk, so please plan your arrival time accordingly.
Directions:
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Rodeo Beach
11050 Mitchell Road, Sausalito, CA 94965
Click for Directions
Capacity: The Marin Ultra Challenge has a capacity of 400 runners, across all distances.
Timing: All races are professionally chip timed, utilizing MyLaps and Race Director, ensuring your time is captured as accurately as possible. Disposable chips are attached to back of each bib number.
Post Race: We offer a broad selection of sweet and salty snacks, as well as fresh fruit and a diverse line up of pre-packaged food options (chips, cakes, jerkey, etc.). We also offer items off of the grill, which typically varies throughout the day and can include: quesadillas, chicken-apple turkey sausage, chicken noodle soup, and a vegan soup option.
Dog Policy: As much as we love dogs, they are unfortunately not allowed on the Marin Ultra Challenge course. You may have dogs, on leash, at Rodeo Beach.
Location
110500 Mitchell Road, Sausaliito, 94965, CA, United States
Marin Ultra Challenge
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