Sierra Azul Trail Challenge
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About
Running with a view of the infamous Mt. Umunhum, the Sierra Azul Trail Challenge is a tough trail run. With gorgeous trails and one of a kind scenery, this event provides for runners of all skill levels with many different distances. Take part and enjoy this unique running experience.
50k, Marathon, 20 Mile, and 3 more
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Sat, Apr 29, 2023
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San Jose, United States
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The event experience
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Scenery
Based on location
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Elevation
1000ft elevation gain per mile
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Where and when
Location
Hacienda Entrance, 21785 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
Start times
Sat, Apr 29, 2023
50k:
8:00am Marathon:
8:00am 20 Mile:
8:00am Half Marathon:
8:00am 7 Mile:
8:00am 5k:
8:00am Races summary
Here's what races are available for Sierra Azul Trail Challenge
50k
50km
Marathon
26.2mi
20 Mile
20mi
Half Marathon
13.1mi
Route information
All courses at the Sierra Azul Trail Challenge are out and back along Deep Gulch Trail and Woods Trail from the Start/Finish line at the Hacienda Parking Lot.
5k runners will turn around at English Camp.
7 Mile runners will turn around at Woods Parking Lot Aid Station.
Half Marathon runners will turnaround at the Woods Trail/Barlow Rd Water Stop.
20 Mile runners will turn around at the Woods Trail/Kennedy/Limekiln Water Stop.
Marathon runners will turn around at the Limekiln/Priest Rock Trails water stop.
50k runners will turn around on Priest Rock Trail at Alma Bridge Rd.
5k runners will turn around at English Camp.
7 Mile runners will turn around at Woods Parking Lot Aid Station.
Half Marathon runners will turnaround at the Woods Trail/Barlow Rd Water Stop.
20 Mile runners will turn around at the Woods Trail/Kennedy/Limekiln Water Stop.
Marathon runners will turn around at the Limekiln/Priest Rock Trails water stop.
50k runners will turn around on Priest Rock Trail at Alma Bridge Rd.
There will be 4 rest stops along the course, that each route will pass a different number of times.
The 5k will not pass any rest stops.
The 7 Mile will pass 1 rest stop.
The Half Marathon will pass 3 rest stops.
The 20 Mile will pass 5 rest stops.
The Marathon will pass 7 rest stops.
The 50k will pass 8 rest stops.
The 5k will not pass any rest stops.
The 7 Mile will pass 1 rest stop.
The Half Marathon will pass 3 rest stops.
The 20 Mile will pass 5 rest stops.
The Marathon will pass 7 rest stops.
The 50k will pass 8 rest stops.
What's included
- Event T-Shirt
- Aid stations
- Toilets
- Race bibs
- Marked courses
How to get there
Hacienda Entrance, 21785 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
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Exit the Almaden Expy onto Almaden Rd to reach the event.
Parking
There will be plenty of free parking available at the event. It is recommended that you carpool so that there will definitely be enough spaces for everyone.
Event day logistics
6:45am Registration & Bib Pick Up opens
7:45am Trail Briefing
8am All races start
12:30pm Half Marathon cut off time
6pm 20 Mile, Marathon & 50k cut off time
Cut off time
The Half Marathon has a 4.5 hour time limit, meaning a cut off time of 12:30pm.
The 20 Mile, Marathon & 50k all have a time limit of 10 hours, meaning a cut off time of 6pm.
Rest Stops
All rest stops will have first aid support and water. The Start/Finish line at Hacienda Parking Lot and the Woods Parking Lot Aid Station will also have bathrooms.
Drop Bag Service
There will be a drop bag service available for 20 Mile, Marathon & 50k participants only. It will be available at the start line as well as the Woods Trail/Kennedy/Limekiln Water Stop, and the Limekiln/Priest Rock Water Stop. Staff will collect the bags while you run and transport them to the finish line.
FAQs
What time do the events start at the Sierra Azul Trail Challenge?
All the events start at 8am.
What are the cut off times at the Sierra Azul Trail Challenge?
The Half Marathon has a 4.5 hour time limit, meaning a cut off time of 12:30pm.
The 20 Mile, Marathon & 50k all have a time limit of 10 hours, meaning a cut off time of 6pm.
What is available at the rest stops on the Sierra Azul Trail Challenge?
All rest stops will have first aid support and water. Additionally, there will be toilets and a drop bag service at certain stops.
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