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LYNCH CANYON TRAIL RUN

 

 

EVENT DESCRIPTION: The second trail run in the Fleet Feet Series is a challenging and rewarding run through one of the "Seven Hidden Wonders of the West" according to Sunset Magazine. The Lynch Canyon Trail Run includes both Half Marathon and 10K distances. Last year's (2008) event was a huge success that drew a full range of trail runners from beginners to experienced/competative athletes. The run has wide and single track trails with steep ups, steep downs, trees, rocks, and views. The event proceeds will be used for the improvement of Lynch Canyon and promoting the use of it's open space for healthly living. Lynch Canyon is owned by The Solano Land Trust, a non-profit organization that preserves and protects open space in Solano County.

WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

REGISTRATION:

  • Mail in [download applicaton] Mail completed entry form to Solano Land Trust Attn: Teri Engbring 1001 Texas Street Suite C Fairfield CA 94533.
  • On-Line: www.active.com through May 28, 2009.
  • Race day registration available between 6:30am - 7:30am

ENTRY FEE:

  • Half Marathon $30 before March 30, 2009, $35 before May 25, 2009, $40 race day registration
  • 10K $20 before March 30, 2009, $25 before May 25, 2009, $30 race day registration
  • Community Hike FREE In the spirit of encouraging healthy living, anyone signing an event waiver can do the community hike for free. Just sign up at the race day registration table and join us for some fun in the outdoors! The community hike does not accumulate points for the Fleet Feet Trail Run Series.
  • Note: There is a small processing fee for Active.com registration.

RACE START: 8:00am

PACKET PICK-UP: Race day packet pick-up available at event site between 6:30am - 8:00am.

LOCATION: Lynch Canyon Open Space. Click here for more information.

DIRECTIONS: Conveniently located off I-80 in the hills between Vallejo and Cordelia CA. Take I-80 Exit 36 toward Hiddenbrooke Parkway. Before entering Hiddenbrooke the development, turn left on the frontage road (look for the small brown sign pointing to Lynch Canyon). Lynch Canyon is 1.7 miles down the frontage road.

COURSE DETAILS: The trail run course is a perimeter loop of the Lynch Canyon Open Space. The route, comprised of about 85% wide track and 15% single track trails will take runners along the North Ridge and Prairie Ridge Trails with outstanding views of the Napa Valley, San Francisco Bay, Mt. Tamalpais, and Mt. Diablo. The 10K and Half Marathon runners will experience approximately 1,500 and 3,000 feet of elevation gain respectively. The course has four aid stations located approximately every 1.5 miles. These courses are considered by many to be the most challenging trail runs in Solano County.

COURSE MAP: [click for Half Marathon map] [click for 10K Map] [click for Community Hike Map]

PARKING: Free, limited on-site parking is available for approximately 250 cars. Please arrive early and carpooling is strongly encouraged. The race organizers, your fellow participants, and the environment thank you.

AGE GROUPS: Male and Female 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

AWARDS:

  • Half Marathon: event t-shirt and finishers medal
  • 10K: event t-shirT
  • Community Hike: finisher's certificate and kid's "Summit Award"
  • Overall and age-group prizes will be offered for the Half Marathon and 10K

RESULTS: [2009] [2008]

COURSE RECORDS:

  • Male 10K Carey Burens - 44:12 (2008)
  • Female 10K Heather Clifton - 57:39 (2008)
  • Male Half Marathon Daniel Ly - 2:01:21 (2008)
  • Female Half Marathon Janet Urbanski - 2:23:18 (2008)

PHOTOS: [2008]

QUESTIONS: Contact Chris Abess, Race Director at email: chrisabess@yahoo.com

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