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Location: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Nearest Town(s): Borrego Springs, Julian, Alpine and Pine Valley, CA
Event Date/Time 5/18/02 5AM
Course Type: Point to Point; Start Pinyon Wash, 75 miles east of San Diego in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Finish at the School Camp near the Headquarters of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, 40 miles east of San Diego.
Surface: 18 miles jeep roads, 28 miles trails, 4 miles of desert washes without roads or trails.
Description: This is a beautiful but extremely challenging point-to-point run featuring spectacular geography, blooming wild flowers, historical trails, contrasting landscapes and incredible views. The first half courses through desert washes, canyons and mountain valleys including a brief section where runners must climb over some dry rock waterfalls. Ascending out of the desert, the mountainous second half climbs and descends through a lush alpine environment.
Elevation Change: Climb 9000'; Descent 6100'
Altitude Range: 1220' - 6200'
Longest Climb: 2600' over 7 miles
Time Limit/Cutoffs: 34 miles @ 9.5 hours; 41 miles @ 11.5 hours.
Aid Stations: Every 4-7 miles
Website: Lost Boys 50 Mile Trail Run
Race Director: Ruben Cantu
Additional Information: Application
1998 Results: 82 starters; 74 Finishers
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