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Mountain Brow House 50K
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Chase the legend of the Mountain Brow House in this gruelling 50K trail race through the towering Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve. With a number of tough uphill climbs, this two-loop course will challenge even the most seasoned of trail blazers, but will provide epic views and lasting memories.
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Sat, Apr 25, 2020
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Half Moon Bay, United States
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Location
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
Start times
Saturday, Apr 25, 2020
50K: 8:00 AM
Event summary
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50K
50km
$90.88
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Back in the days of the Gold Rush, the Mountain Brow House stood tall and proud as the rowdy spirit of the Gold Rush ushered bar room brawls, shoot outs, and tired travellers through its doors. As the era drew to a close, the House shut its doors, however, the legend lives on, and runners will revisit the site of the famous structure in this gruelling 50K trail race.
The race begins high up on Skyline Boulevard in the Purisima Creek North Ridge parking lot, and plunges down a sharp decline before entering Harkins Ridge Trail where runners will experience expansive views of the coastline and wooded valley. Runners will then be plunged into the depths of the redwoods where the trail will undulate with moderate ascents and descents before a thigh-burning uphill climb back for the second loop.
The course will be marked with striking yellow ribbon, with clear and easy to read signage keeping you on track. There will also be a number of aid stations along the route:
- A water and electrolyte stop will be at the turnaround point on Skyline Boulevard. (5.5 miles).
- A water and electrolyte stop with fruit and energy gels will be at the Tunitas aid station (10.3 miles).
- Full aid with nutrition and hydration at the Purisima Higgins aid station (14.5 miles).
- Back at the start and the beginning of the second loop will be another fully stocked aid station (17.5 miles). Cutoff point here.
- Full aid again with nutrition and hydration at the second pass through the Purisima Higgins aid station (21.25 miles).
- Water and electrolyte stop with fruit and energy gels again at the Tunitas aid station second pass (24.75 miles).
- Third pass through Purisima Higgins aid station with nutrition and hydration before the final climb to the finish (27.4 miles).
- Full aid with beer at the finish (31 miles).
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What's included
- Bay Trailrunners Mountain Brow House T-Shirt
- A Mountain Brow House Woodallion
- Podium finishers will each be awarded gift cards from race sponsor, A Runners Mind.
- Hydration and nutrition will be provided by race sponsor, Skratch.
- A Runners Mind will be there supporting the race and sharing some of the latest product from the store
How to get there
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
Get full directionsAddress: Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
Parking:
Parking is available in the North Ridge main lot, with more spots reserved in front of Fisher Investments next door to the preserve. There will be an informed and upbeat volunteer point you in the right direction when you arrive. Please carpool if you can.
Event day logistics
Schedule:
07:00am - 07:45am: Sign-in and bib pickup
07:50am: Briefing at the start line
08:00am: Start
Cutoff time:
If you fail to reach the aid station at the start (also the beginning of your second loop) by 12:30 PM you will be told to drop. This allows you 4.5 hours to complete the first 17.5 miles of the race. This is a mandatory rule we must respect so we do not go overtime on our permit and use of the park.
Spectator Info
Spectators should congregate around the finish line to cheer runners over the line, and celebrate with them over a cold beer.
FAQs
Will there be restrooms along the route of the Mountain Brow House 50K?
Yes, there will be restrooms at the start and at the intersection of Purisima Creek and Whittemore Gulch.
What refreshments are available at the aid stations along the Mountain Brow House 50K?
You can expect aid station fare of fruit, carbs, sweets, salty snacks, water, Skratch hydration with GU and My Spring Energy nutrition products.
What is the cutoff time for the Mountain Brow House 50K?
You will be allowed 4.5 hours to complete the first 17.5 miles of the race. That means you must start your second lap of the course by 12:30pm. Those who no do reach this cut off point will be told to drop from the race.
Will there be restrooms along the route of the Mountain Brow House 50K?
Yes, there will be restrooms at the start and at the intersection of Purisima Creek and Whittemore Gulch.
What refreshments are available at the aid stations along the Mountain Brow House 50K?
You can expect aid station fare of fruit, carbs, sweets, salty snacks, water, Skratch hydration with GU and My Spring Energy nutrition products.
What is the cutoff time for the Mountain Brow House 50K?
You will be allowed 4.5 hours to complete the first 17.5 miles of the race. That means you must start your second lap of the course by 12:30pm. Those who no do reach this cut off point will be told to drop from the race.
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