Lake Chabot Trail Runs

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About
Look forward to a staggering run and anticipate loads of slopes, soil, and amazing perspectives Lake Chabot provides. Pick from a variety set out for the event from a Marathon, 50k to a more delicate 8k and more! Great course for first time trail runners which also allows kids to run for free.
50k, Half Marathon, 8k, and 2 more
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Sat, Nov 5, 2022
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Castro Valley, United States
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Elevation
20 to 50m elevation gain per km
Where and when
Location
2723 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Start times
Sat, Nov 5, 2022
50k:
8:30am Half Marathon:
8:30am 8k:
8:45am 30k:
8:30am Marathon:
8:30am Races summary
Here's what races are available for Lake Chabot Trail Runs
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8k
5mi
116m+
$45.00 - $50.00
Half Marathon
13.1mi
442m+
$55.00 - $60.00
30k
30km
558m+
$60.00 - $65.00
Marathon
26.2mi
884m+
$65.00 - $70.00
Route information
The course starts at the Marina and travels around the popular Lake Chabot reservoir and surrounding hills. The challenging journey will take you from hills to dirt road. You will also be treated by the beautiful views of the lake and its surrounding greenery the 315 acre lake has to offer. There will be a FREE Kids Fun Run at 7:50am!
The course will be marked with ribbon approximately every 200 yards and color coded as follows:
- 8k – yellow
- Half Marathon – pink
- 30k – Half Marathon + 8k
- Marathon – Half Marathon twice
- 50k - Marathon + 8k
Course Surfaces
8k - (Elevation Gain 380', 16% Single Track, 12% Dirt Road, 72% Asphalt)
Half Marathon - (Elevation Gain 1,450', 14% Single Track, 60% Dirt Road, 26% Asphalt)
30k - (Elevation Gain 1,830', 14% Single Track, 48% Dirt Road, 38% Asphalt)
Marathon - (Elevation Gain 2,900', 14% Single Track, 60% Dirt Road, 26% Asphalt)
50k - (Elevation Gain 3,280', 14% Single Track, 53% Dirt Road, 33% Asphalt)
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What's included
- Finishers Medal
- Event T-Shirts
- Race Bib
- Custom coaster for 50k finishers
- Cash prize for the Top 3 (M & F) in all distances: 1st - $50, 2nd - $35, 3rd - $20
How to get there
2723 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
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Take exit 37 off the I-580 to reach the event.
Parking
There will be parking available at the event.
Event day logistics
7am Bib Number & Shirt Pick-Up at Lake Chabot Marina
8:20am FREE Kids Fun Run
8:30am Marathon, Half Marathon, 50k & 30k start
08:45am 8k start
Time Limits
The Marathon has a cut off time of 7.5 hrs (3 hrs 45 min at the 13 mile point)
The 50k has a cut off time of 8.5 hrs (3 hrs 15 min at the 13 mile point)
Cut-off Times
There will be time limits in place for the Marathon and 50k which are as follows:
- Marathon - 7 hours 30 minutes
- 50k - 8 hours 30 minutes
Entrants must have reached 13 miles by 11:15pm for the Marathon and by 10:45am for the 50k to be allowed to continue.
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 4-5 miles which will be fully stocked with fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drinks.

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FAQ's
Can I bring my dog to the Lake Chabot Trail run?
Unfortunately, there are no dogs allowed on this course.
What is the cut off time for the Lake Chabot Trail?
The Marathon has a cut off time of 7.5 hrs & the 50k has a cut off time of 8.5 hrs.
I want to bring my kids to Lake Chabot, what is the age range for the free kids race?
The age range for kids is up to 6 years of age.
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