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Location: Chabot and Redwood Regional Parks; Start/Finish - Lake Chabot Marina
Nearest Town(s): Castro Valley, Oakland, San Francisco, CA
Event Date/Time 8/4/02 7AM
Course Type: Out and back figure 8 Loop
Surface: Dirt trails and fireroads; 3 miles paved bike path
Description: Moderately hilly course with several flat sections and no sustained, steep climbs. Partly Oak studded grassland and partly wooded, including long segment through Redwood forest. Last 10 miles virtually no shade and weather can be hot!
Elevation Change: 4000' climb; 4000' descent
Altitude Range: 250' - 1300'
Longest Climb: 500' over 1.4 miles.
Time Limit/Cutoffs: 8 hours; mile 13.8 checkpoint in 3.5 hours. Early starts allowed (see below)
Aid Stations: 10 (see below)
Website: Skyline 50K
Race Director: Carola Laue & Ken Gregorich 18466 Dominic Lane, Castro Valley, CA 94546, Phone: 510-247-9774
Submitted By: Jim Winne
The following is from the information sheet for the 1998 race
� General Information
The run starts and finishes at the Cove Picnic Site, Lake Chabot Regional Park, Castro Valley, California.
All pre-registered runners can pick-up their race number and t-shirt between 6:00 AM and 6:45 AM. There will be race day registration during this time also. The entry fee on race day is $50.00.
The run will start promptly at 7:00 AM. You will need to reach the Skyline Gate Aid Station by 10:30 AM. Runners arriving after the cut-offtime will be required to accept a ride back to the start. The course will be closed at 3:00 PM. Please note, that with the race director's prior consent, any runner having concerns about making the cut-off times may start at 6:00 AM or 6:30 AM. An early start would however negate a division award if there are other runners, competing within that division, who start at 7:00 AM and finish. There will be no late starters.
� Ultra Grand Prix
The 1998 Skyline 50K Endurance Run is a championship event in the 1998-99 Pacific Association /USATF Ultra Grand Prix Series.
� Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express in Castro Valley is offering the participants of the event a room rate of $73.00 per night for single or double occupancy. Three or four persons may occupy a room with (2) queen size beds when available for the aforementioned rate. They have also offered an extended check-out time of2:00 PM on race day. Holiday Inn Express is approximately 5 minutes from the start/finish line. Please contact Holiday Inn Express at PHONE 510/538-9501 or FAX 510/538-9487.
� Parking
Parking is free along Lake Chabot Road. Parking is also available within the park for a $3.50 fee whether the kiosk is attended or is not attended. The ticket machine accepts nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar bills.
� The Course
Poison oak is abundant along the course especially in Redwood Regional Park. We will work closely with the East Bay Regional Park District prior to the event in order to have the poison oak cut back from the trails.
The course will be marked with chalk and ribbons. Trail sweeps will accompany the last runners and remove all course markings.
� Drop Bags and Water Bottles
There will be a drop bag area at the Start/Finish. There will also be a drop bag area at Skyline Gate. Please have your bag securely fastened and marked with your name and the destination of the bag (Start/Finish or Skyline Gate).
One water bottle is mandatory. Two water bottles are strongly recommended if we have a hot day.
� Aid Stations
The aid stations will be located at the following points along the course:
Start/Finish 0.0 and 31.1
* Stone Bridge 5.5 and 25.0
Bort Meadow 6.9 and 22.7
MacDonald Gate 9.5 and 20.2
** Canyon Meadow 10.5 and 19.3
Skyline Gate 13.8
Marciel Gate 27.9
* No crew access.
** Crew access to Canyon Meadow via Fishway Interpretive Site.
Park vehicle at site. Cross bridge to access Golden Spike Trail
and walk 0.2 miles following the course markings.
The aid stations will be well-stocked with water, ice, Cytomax, Gatorade, Coke, Power Bars, ultra type foods and first aid.
The aid stations will also serve as checkpoints to monitor the progress of each runner throughout the day. Please be sure that your race number is visible and is worn on the fiont. If you find that you must drop out of the event for any reason, you must proceed to the next aid station and notify the aid station personnel.
� Crews and Pacers
Crews are welcome and can easily access the course by vehicle at Bort Meadow, MacDonald Gate, Canyon Meadow (via Fishway Interpretive Site), Skyline Gate and Marciel Gate. There is sufficient time to drive to each of these aid stations to meet your runner. Stone Bridee is not accessible to crews.
Pacers are welcome to join their runner at Marciel Gate for the final descent down to the lake and the finish line.
� Post-Race Party
Please join us at the Cove Picnic Site for food and beverages after the event.
� Awards
All participants will receive a 1000/'o cotton t-shirt. All finishers will receive a distinctive finisher's medal. Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners and to the top three finishers in each age division. The awards ceremony will start at 1:00 PM.
� Event Photography
We are pleased to announce that George Beinhorn will be providing photographic coverage of the event this year. As a former photographer for Runner's World and an ultrarunner himself, George will be on the course to provide photographs of the event from a very unique perspective. Smile!
� Merchandise Sales
There will be a limited number of hats, visors, t-shirts, water bottles and water bottle packs for sale before and after the event.
� Results
The results will be mailed to all participants within two weeks.
� Volunteers
We would like to recognize the following volunteer groups. The hours of support they provide to the event are invaluable.
East Bay Reeional Park Mountain Bike Patrol Trails in Lake Chabot Regional Park and Anthony Chabot Regional Park. Monitors at Bass Cove Trail/Goldenrod Trail and Towhee Trail/Live Oak Trail. 6th Year
Hayward Radio Club Radio communication between start/finish line and all aid stations. 8th Year
Volunteer Trail Safety Patrol Trails in Redwood Regional Park. Monitors at Big Bear Gate/Redwood Road, Golden Spike Trail/West Ridge Trail and West Ridge Trail/French Trail. 4rd Year
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