| Date: | Saturday, April 1, 2023 |
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| Location: | Falcon Crest Parking Lot / Monte Vista Trailhead 1433 Easy Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 |
| Race Distances: | 5K, 10K, 8 Mile, Half Marathon |
| Start Time: | 8:00 AM All Distances. (4 Hour Time Limit) |
About the Race
These trails are one of my favorite places to train on and visit. This race is run in the beautiful, awesome foothills of El Dorado Hills. This area has incredible oak trees, green grass and is loaded with single track trails paralleling Folsom Lake. The trails are fast to run on and have some technical sections too—lots of fun. Some shaded areas and lots of exposure as well.
—Troy
The Trail
Surface: Dirt, rocks, single-track trail, as little pavement as possible.
Elevation Profile: Rolling hills, with lots of ups and downs.
Weather: California Spring, Highs – 65 degrees / Lows 40 degrees.
Parking: Plenty of parking is available for this event, however carpooling is encouraged as there is a day-use fee.
REGISTRATION
| DISTANCE | BY 1/1/23 | BY 3/10/23 | BY 3/31/23 | 4/1/23 DAY-OF REGISTRATION |
| 5K | $45 | $50 | $55 | $60 |
| 10K | $55 | $60 | $65 | $70 |
| 8 Mile | $60 | $65 | $70 | $75 |
| Half Marathon | $70 | $75 | $80 | $85 |
- Active military receive a 15% discount. Please e-mail team@tctruns.com to process your military registration discount.
- Entry fees are non-refundable, but the full registration amount (minus processing fees) may be transferred to another future TCT Run by contacting team@tctruns.com at least 24 hours before the scheduled event.
- Runners may purchase a Troy’s California Trail Runs sport-tek technical fabric shirt during the registration process, or at the event supply permitting. All shirts are gender-specific and come in sizes ranging from ladies XS all the way to mens XXL.
| REGISTER ONLINE | Online registration is available through the evening prior to the race. |
| REGISTER BY MAIL | Please print the form, fill it out, and mail it to us with the enclosed registration fee. |
| REGISTER AT RACE | Race day registration is available beginning at 7:00 AM. |
| VOLUNTEER NOW | Volunteers are needed to help with aid stations. Everyone who helps out gets a free future race! |
Schedule
- 7:00 AM – Registration Begins
- 7:45 AM – Trail Briefing
- 8:00 AM – START all distances. (4 Hour Cut-Off)
Course Information
5K (Ascent 453Ft)
You will run a counter clock-wise loop along single track trails that will lead you back to the Start/Finish Line.
10K (Ascent 942Ft)
You will first run the 5k course ORANGE Ribbons following 5k signs a COUNTERCLOCKWISE LOOP, you will then reverse the course and run a clockwise loop back to the Start/Finish Line.
8 Milers (Ascent 784Ft)
8 milers will run the first portion of the 5K course but continue on following ribbons and signs along the single track Brown’s Ravine Trail. You will turn around at the New York Creek Aid Station (Posted to the left of the trail and up a hill), and return to the Start/Finish Line following 8 Mile Signs and ribbons.
Half Marathon (Ascent 1,493Ft)
13 Milers will follow the same course as the 8 Milers but will continue on past the New York Creek Aid Station to the Fitch Way Aid Station and Turnaround point. You will then return the same way back to the Finish line following signage. You must check-in at New York Creek Aid Station before heading back to the Start/Finish.
Cut off Times
We have two cut off times for the half marathon:
- 10:00am Fitch Way Aid Station Mile 7.5
- 11:00am New York Creek Aid Station Mile 10.5
Drop Bags
Drop bag service is NOT available for this event.
Directions and Parking
Address:
Falcon Crest Parking Lot / Monte Vista Trailhead
1433 Easy Ln, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
From Hwy 50 exit at El Dorado Hills Blvd: go underneath the Hwy drive on El Dorado Hills Blvd for 4 miles. At the Green Valley traffic light cross over Green Valley road onto Salmon Falls road. Drive on Salmon Falls road for 2.9 miles. Falcon Crest parking lot will be on your left. Here is a link to a map of the parking area.
Parking: Parking is in Falcon Crest parking lot. Please carpool. Parking is limited. Additional parking below in the Old Salmon Falls parking lot, a five minute walk. Please DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD LEADING DOWN TO THE OLD SALMON FALLS PARKING LOT.
No parking fee.
Suggested carpool meeting area the Safeways parking lot in El Dorado Hills on Green Valley Rd and Francisco. See map of parking area here.
Travel and Accommodations
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Extra Info
We will have portable toilets at Falcon Crest. Safeways supermarket is located on Green Valley Rd & Francisco. Safeways has toilets and a Starbucks. There is also a shopping center near Safeways. Gas is also available at Safeways.
Awards
All runners receive a medal for finishing the race.