| Date
5/5/18 |
Location
Armstrong Redwoods Visitor Center |
Avg Temps f.
76 high/44 low |
Gain/Loss in ft
4,219/4,219 ft/mile gain 136 |
Highest Elev.
~1500ft |
| Start
8:00am |
Surface
Trail – technical with roots, rocks, and creek crossings; Fire trails |
Time Limit
9 hours |
Sunrise/set
6:10 am/8:07 pm |
Furthest Aid
5.4 miles |
Detailed course description:
Lessons Learned from Race Reports
- Prepare for heat
- 10+ creek crossings
- Technical trails with sections of roots and rocks
- Downhill from about mile 28 to finish at ~31.6 miles
- Watch for beautiful 1,200+ year old redwoods that are more than 300 ft high!
Elevation
Total gain/loss: 4,219/4,219
Ft/mile gain: 136
Total climbs: 6
Longest climb: Miles ~10-14
Steepest climb: At the start (first 3 miles) and at miles 17-20
Elevation profile: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJXh-qjXuLwuDA3RjOvMqI4O8_djZr4Y/view
Aid stations
Total aid stations: 8
Furthest distance apart: 5.4 mi *
Locations: Schoolhouse Flat, Austin Creek, Start/Finish – Miles 2.8, 6.9, 8, 13.4, 16.3, 23.2, 28.6
What’s available: A variety of fresh fruit, salty and sugary snacks, bananas, PB&J sandwiches, SaltStick salt tabs, gels, electrolytes sports drink, ginger ale, coke and water.
50k runners may leave a drop bag at Start/Finish next to Ranger station.
Race recommends you carry 20 oz of water between aid stations.
Cup-free race — carry your own bottles/cups.
Crew access
Access Locations: Start/Finish
Crew instructions/directions: N/A
Pacers
No info specified
Race qualifiers
None
Race reports
https://fitapproach.com/a-big-finish-armstrong-redwoods-50k-race-recap/
https://raceraves.com/races/armstrong-redwoods-trail-run/
Strava activities and GPX files
Can’t find on Strava.
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/armstrong-redwoods-state-reserve
Race Website
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=53736
http://www.pctrailruns.com/event.aspx?dtid=13005
Race information prepared by Coach Elizabeth Carey