Salt Point Trail Run & Camping Experience

Preliminary Results are available here: https://my.raceresult.com/252196/results
2023 Photo Link: Please upload your in-race or camping photos here.https://crowdpic.com/events/2023-Salt-Point-Trail-Run-Camping-Experience
 
Welcome to the 17th annual SALT POINT TRAIL RUN, produced by Pacific Coast Trail Runs.
We are excited to get back to running and camping with our trail running community. Simply put, this is our favorite to produce. We are committed to keep providing a festive atmosphere for all to celebrate. This is Salt Point Trail Run.
Choose how much you want to play. It may be as simple as just purchasing a race day entry, or as much as 2-3 Nights of camping, running, and exploring with the trail running community.Come run the ancient trails of the Pomo people. You will go back in time as you witness the wonder of rugged coastline, sandstone cliffs, kelp-dotted coves, tide pools, pygmy forests and panoramic views. Summertime running along the coast normally makes for favorable weather for a fast run. These pristine and historic trails should be on every trail runner and ultra-marathoners bucket list.Come camp with the trail running community and the team at Pacific Coast Trail Runs including your Race Directors, Greg Jennifer Lanctot and new PCTR partner, Chef Yaku Moton-Spruill, wife Judith and kids Angel and Brooklyn.Special thanks to our local running store hosts and partner Healdsburg Running Company - Americas Winiest Running Store.
Race Day Schedule:
5:00am - Parking Opens ($8.00 Please bring exact change if possible). If no attendant present, then please self pay with to Iron Ranger as instructed at gate.
6:00am - Runner Check-In Opens
6:45am - 50K Pre-race Briefing
7:00am - 50K Race Starts
7:45am - 26K Pre-race Briefing
8:00am - 26K Race Starts
8:15am - 15K Pre-race Briefing
8:30am - 15K Race Starts
8:45am - 9K Pre-race Briefing
9:00am - 9K Race Starts
10:30am - Chef Yaku Taco Bar Opens
11:00am - 9K Awards Presentation
11:30am - 15K Awards Presentation
12:30am - 26K Awards Presentation
2:00pm - 50K Cut-off - Sweep Leaves
2:30pm - Tentative Time for 50K Awards
4:00pm - Time Limit for all events.
5:30pm - Arrive back at Ocean Cove for Saturday Night Fun!
5:45pm - Kelp PBR Bong Time
6:30pm - Cowboy - Cowgirl Cookout Food Service
8:00pm - Smores (BYOS - Bring Your Own Smores), Campfire, and Continued Celebration!
Midnight - Moonwalk
 
 
50K Course Details:
Elevation Gain: 5,259 feet of gain.50K Time Limit: 9-Hours50K Cut-off: 7-Hour mark (2:00pm) with 6 mile Yellow Loop to goPink Loop Twice - https://www.strava.com/routes/3111059383897803866Blue Loop - https://www.strava.com/routes/3111061173591572570Yellow Loop - https://www.strava.com/routes/3111062021738397544
26K Course Details:
Elevation Gain: 2,686 feet of gain.26K Time Limit: 8-HoursPink Loop - https://www.strava.com/routes/3111059383897803866Blue Loop - https://www.strava.com/routes/3111061173591572570
15K Course Details:
Elevation Gain: 1,179 feet of gain.15K Time Limit: 6-HoursPink Loop - https://www.strava.com/routes/3111059383897803866
9K Course Details:
Elevation Gain: 1,066 Feet9K Time Limit: 5-HoursYellow Loop - https://www.strava.com/routes/3111062021738397544
All entrants to receive:
Salt Point Trail Run Logo Tropical Themed Trucker HatAll Paid Campers to Salt Point Trail Run Logo Tropical Themed Trucker HatSalt Point Trail Run Logo Technical Shirt or Cotton Blend Shirt.Finisher MedalAge Group Announcement and Award if qualified.Podium Award if qualifiedChef Yaku Post Race Taco Bar and Beverages. (Post Race BBQ is separate from camping experience.)Epic cliffside start/finish line area at Salt Point State Park to relax after your run and hang your trail running buddiesFree downloadable on-course photos of your RaceOption to Upgrade to Weekend Camping Experience with food, beer/wine/hard seltzer, and hot showers (see below).Camping Party Starts at 5pm on Saturday Night. Never disappoints. :-)
Salt Point State Park - Jenner Headlands – 25050 CA- HWY 1 Jenner, Ca 95450
Use the Gerstle Cove Entrance Directions: Directions: From San Francisco take Golden Gate Bridge and continue up Highway 101 to the East Washington Street exit at Petaluma. East Washington Street will turn into Bodega Bay Highway which will lead to Highway One via the town of Bodega Bay. Continue north on Highway One through the town of Jenner and past the town of Ocean Cove. Salt Point State Park Gerstle Cove Entrance will be on the left about 3 miles past Ocean Cove.
(Start/Finish Line is approximately 4 miles north of Ocean Cove campground, the private campground we camp at.) Shall you want to camp elsewhere or rent a VRBO or AIRBNB, there are few options. We would love for you to join us. Every year, about 75 runners camp solo, with friends, or with families. All are welcome. Kids have a blast, including your Race Director and Chef.
Use the Gerstle Cove Entrance Directions: Directions: From San Francisco take Golden Gate Bridge and continue up Highway 101 to the East Washington Street exit at Petaluma. East Washington Street will turn into Bodega Bay Highway which will lead to Highway One via the town of Bodega Bay. Continue north on Highway One through the town of Jenner and past the town of Ocean Cove. Salt Point State Park Gerstle Cove Entrance will be on the left about 3 miles past Ocean Cove.
Parking: 
Parking is $8. We suggest bringing exact change. This will help with flow in past the gate. Every park is different with regards to staffing and how they receive payment. If you arrive before the gate attendant is present, then we hope you use the manual payment system at the gate. They will write parking tickets later if you did not make payment. After paying, please follow the road straight to the huge parking lot. There are bathrooms and mobile reception there. You will then walk 4/10s of a mile to the start. Follow the pink/blue/yellow ribbons to the start/finish area. 
STARLINK WI-FI: 
We now have STARLINK WI-FI for our events. The Password is... See your emails or ask at the start/finish area. 
Pre-race Briefings:
15 Minutes before your race start. Its very important to be there for this. At this time, the Race Director will talk about all course information learned from trail work and course markings. The RD usually finishes with 3 to 5 minutes before the race starts so that you can make a final bathroom break.
 
Drop Bags Finish Line Bags:
 
Start Times:
50K - 7:00am
26K - 8:00am
15K - 8:30am
9K - 9:00am
 
Awards Presentation Times (Podium Age Group Awards):
9K - 11:00am15K - 11:30am26K - 12:30pm50K - Sometime around 2pm or when we have both male and female podiums finished
 
 
CHEF YAKU TRAEGER CAMPING EXPERIENCE
We also offer 2 or 3 nights of camping with TEAM PCTR including the fabulous Chef Yaku and family. We have hot showers, clean water, and 3 large group camp sites to put your trailer (Let me know how big), sprinter van, or tent comfortably next to your new trail running friends.
2 Nights (Fri Sat) of Camping: $140 (4 Spots Left)

Camping is separate from racing.

Camping is one place (Ocean Cove Campground) and the race is at another (Salt Point State Park, 4 miles away up HWY-ONE)

Includes ONE CAR parked at your camp location in either Group site (Will put you next to friends upon request).

Includes ONE MEAL FRIDAY and ONE MEAL SATURDAY (See add-ons for your guests).

Includes TWO SWAG ITEMS - PCTR BRANDED MINI LANTERN (with Batteries :-)) and a Go run a trail. Branded Trucker Hat.

We are not cooking any other time besides Friday and Saturday nights.

Always Vegetarian Options

Includes at least 3 beverages each on Friday and Saturday night (beer, wine, and/or non-alcoholic) as we are always generous in this regard.                    

CAMPING ADD-ONs:
Please note that these are not individual campsites. We reserve group sites and fit everyone in. The surface is dry grass with some dirt pockets for camp fires and picnic benches. We recommend a portable table and chairs to make your own personal space your own as there are a limited amount of picnic tables and we merge them to feast and celebrate. You either select the 2 or 3 night camping experience. Fit as many people in your car for one price. All those in your car can have their own tent as long as they came in your car. They are not required to buy meals or anything else. 
#1 Camping Add-on Vehicle for Thursday, Friday or Saturday Night
Adding a vehicle to camp at your site for each night is $45/night.A vehicle is a car, truck, van, or motorcycle. (Not truck with trailer in tow)This allows the vehicle to park with your group next to your tent(s) or vehicle for one two or three nights.They also receive a branded PCTR Mini lantern with Batteries (one person)This is perfect for a one night camper or a camper that prefers to eat their own meal.This does not include a meal. See next add-on.
#2 Camping Add-on Meal for Friday Night- $30 ($18 for those 20 and under):
Friday Night Meal. Lasagna with Salad and Toasted Garlic Bread.Adding a Friday Night Meal is for one person. (Wristband Provided when you check-in)Vegetarian option is always a hit with veggie lasagna (No Meat or Cheese)Also receive branded PCTR Mini Lantern with batteries (if you didn’t receive one for vehicle add-on).Includes at least 3 beverages each Saturday night (beer, wine, and/or non-alcoholic) as we are always generous in this regard.
#3 Camping Add-on Meal for Saturday Night- $40 ($24 for kids 16 and under):
Adding a Saturday Night Meal is for one person. (Wristband Provided when you check-in)Vegetarian option is always a hit with Grilled Veggies, Rice, Bean, and Love.Also receive branded PCTR Mini Lantern with batteries (if you didn’t receive one for vehicle add-on).Includes at least 3 beverages each Saturday night (beer, wine, and/or non-alcoholic) as we are always generous in this regard. 
Ocean Cove Campground – 23125 Coast HWY 1, Jenner CA 95450
Ocean Cove Campground - Directions From San Francisco take Golden Gate Bridge and continue up Highway 101 to the East Washington Street exit at Petaluma. East Washington Street will turn into Bodega Bay Highway which will lead to Highway One via the town of Bodega Bay. Continue north on Highway One through the town of Jenner. Ocean Cove Campground is fifteen miles north of Jenner.