Golden Gate Summer Trail

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With beaches, mountains and a solid stretch of hills to test those legs, this event has everything you could want from a running event. With everything from a 5 miler to a 50k route there is something here for runners of all levels. Come on out for the finisher's medal or the awesome t-shirt.
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50k, 30k, Marathon, and 2 more
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Sat, Jul 9, 2022
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Mill Valley, United States
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Where and when
Location
11049 Mitchell Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA
Start times
Saturday, Jul 9, 2022
50k: 7:00 AM30k: 7:00 AMMarathon: 7:15 AMHalf Marathon: 7:15 AM8k: 7:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Golden Gate Summer Trail
50k
Distance
50km
$75 - $90
Marathon
Distance
42.195km
$65 - $80
30k
Distance
30km
$60 - $75
Half Marathon
Distance
21.097km
$55 - $70
Route information
A beautiful run organized by Coastal Trail Runs. This event has everything you can want from mountains and solid hill climbs to coastal views over the Pacific. Enjoy vistas of the Pacific Coast and of the spectacular Marin Headlands with views of Tiburon, San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The route kicks off with a fairly hefty hill so watch out and don't burn out on it. The 1.3m section climbs up over 800 feet, so take it slow and keep an eye on your heart rate.
The race is split fairly evenly between single tracks and dirt roads, making it quite even under foot and slightly more forgiving than asphalt.
This run is not for the faint hearted, even the 8k has over 1,000 feet of elevation gain. The half marathon has 2,550 feet, the 30K has a little over 4,000, whilst the longer runs have 5,100 and 6,580 feet respectively.
The course will be marked with ribbon approximately every 200 yards and color coded as follows:
  • 8k – Yellow
  • Half Marathon – Pink
  • 30k – Half Marathon + Yellow (5 mi)
  • Marathon – Half Marathon twice
  • 50k - Marathon + Yellow (5 mi)
Course Surfaces
8k - (Elevation Gain 1,010', 60% Single Track, 33% Dirt Road, 7% Asphalt)
Half Marathon - (Elevation Gain 2,550', 52% Single Track, 44% Dirt Road, 4% Asphalt)
30k - (Elevation Gain 4,030', 44% Single Track, 50% Dirt Road, 6% Asphalt)
Marathon - (Elevation Gain 5,100', 52% Single Track, 44% Dirt Road, 4% Asphalt)
50k - (Elevation Gain 6,580', 48% Single Track, 47% Dirt Road, 5% Asphalt)
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What's included
  • Finisher's medal
  • Event T-Shirt
  • Refreshments & Aid stations
  • The top 3 male and female overall winners of every distance will win an award and race credits to future Coastal races: 1st Place - $50, 2nd Place - $35, 3rd Place - $20
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How to get there
11049 Mitchell Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA
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By Car
Take exit 442 off the US-101, then turn left onto Bunker Rd and follow for around 3.4 miles to reach the event.
Parking
There will be parking available at the event.
Event day logistics
Saturday
6am to 7:15am Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up
7am 50k & 30k start
7:15am Marathon & Half Marathon start
7:30am 8k starts
4pm 50k & Marathon cut off time
Please make sure you give yourself enough time to get parked, registered and sufficiently warmed up before taking on this epic challenge.
Cut-off Times
There will be time limits in place for the Marathon and 50k which are as follows:
  • Marathon - 8 hours 45 minutes
  • 50k - 9 hours
Headphones
Headphones are allowed on dirt road sections only. Please do not wear headphones on single-track trail, while crossing paved roads, when getting aid at aid stations, or while crossing the finish line.
Course Markings
The most important markings along the course will be the polka-dot flagging, which indicated a turn at an intersection. There will be at least two of these flags before a turn in the course, which will be placed before and on the same side as the required turn.
As you start to approach the intersections, please look for any polka-dot flags before turning. Waiting until you're in the intersection to determine the correct direction may be confusing and you may go the wrong way.
After you complete the turn, there will be orange and/or pink flagging indicating the correct route. We also hang blue ribbons at critical junctions indicating the wrong way. Blue is bad!
If you go 3-4 minutes without seeing your respective flagging, it's likely you've gone off course and should retrace your path until you find the course again.
Please be courteous on the trail. If you're passing another runner or hiker, announce "on your left" as you approach.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be available every 4-6 miles which will be fully stocked with fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drinks.
FAQs
Are headphones allowed on the Golden Gate Summer Trail run?
Headphones are only allowed on parts of the dirt road section for safety reasons, however you are encouraged not to wear them at all.
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Can I bring my dog to the Golden Gate Summer Trail run?
Unfortunately, there are no dogs allowed on this course.
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How many aid stations will there be on the Golden Gate Summer Trail run?
There will be fully stocked aid stations every 4 - 6 miles and you can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks and candy, as well as an abundance of refreshments and energy drinks.
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Is the Golden Gate Summer Trail run a cupless event and do I need to bring my own water bottle?
Yes, in the hope of protecting the environment this event will not be supplying water cups at aid stations. Runners must bring their own water bottle which they can refill at the stations if they need to.
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