China Camp Trail Run – Winter

Posted by relhats in on Aug 21, 2012
When: Back to Calendar November 17, 2012 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: China Camp State Park
825 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael,CA 94901
USA
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Cost: 5K: $30 / 10K: $40 / Half Marathon: $50
Contact: Inside Trail
www.insidetrail.com
events@insidetrail.com
Online registration is now closed.
We will have race day registration available for all distances.
Race day prices: 5K – $45 / 10K – $55 / Half – $65

Race Information



Race Day Instructions (Nov. 15)

Once a thriving village of Chinese settlement subsisting off shrimp fishing, China Camp is now a state park popular with boaters, hikers, and mountain bikers. An extensive trail network with views of Mt. Tam, San Pablo Bay, and San Francisco Bay will greet you as you traverse beautiful single track trails climbing up and over the peak and winding along thick forests until descending again to open trails on the San Pablo Bay side of the park. China camp is a rare locale for a running race, so be sure not to miss this special event.

Park information: China Camp

Parking: Park along N. San Pedro Rd. (use address 825 N. San Pedro Rd.), then walk up dirt access road to the start/finish area (about 1/4 mile).

Location: China Camp State Park

Date: Saturday, November 17, 2012

Events: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Bib & Shirt Pickup: 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Start Times: 5K 9:30 AM
10K 9:00 AM
Half Marathon 9:00 AM

Shirts & Awards



Shirts

All registered runners will receive a Sport-Tek Competitor technical fabric shirt. The lightweight and silky Competitor Tee has a roomy, athletic cut and controls sweat like a champ. Shirts run true to size and feature the following:

3.8-ounce, 100% polyester
Removable tag for comfort and relabeling
Double-needle sleeves and hem

To be guaranteed your shirt size, you must register by November 3, 2012.

Awards

Overall winners of each race distance will receive a medal and an item from the Inside Trail Racing schwag bag.

All ultra-marathon distance finishers will receive a custom, race specific award.

Age-group medals (3 deep) will be awarded in the following categories, for both males and females:
● 29 and under
● 30 – 39
● 40 – 49
● 50 – 59
● 60 and over

Course Information


Once a thriving village of Chinese settlement subsisting off shrimp fishing, China Camp is now a state park popular with boaters, hikers, and mountain bikers. An extensive trail network with views of Mt. Tam, San Pablo Bay, and San Francisco Bay will greet you as you traverse beautiful single track trails climbing up and over the peak and winding along thick forests until descending again to open trails on the San Pablo Bay side of the park. China camp is a rare locale for a running race, so be sure not to miss this special event.

All courses are subject to change if the weather or park service demands it.

Course Description

Click the image for larger charts.

At Inside Trail Racing aid stations it’s like an all you can eat buffet, but this is a race, so don’t linger too long! Expect to find variety at our aid stations, including sweet and salty offerings like trail mix, pretzels, cookies, boiled potatoes with salt for dipping, regular soda, water (of course!), elecrolyte drink, PB&J finger sandwiches, gummy bears, salt tablets, you get the idea. There will also be general first aid items but no anti-inflamatory medicine. We strongly encourage you to carry at least one 20oz bottle from which to sip while you enjoy your run.


Results


China Camp Trail Run | Nov. 17, 2012

5K Overall
10K Overall
Half Marathon Overall		 5K Age Group
10K Age Group
Half Marathon Age Group
 
 
China Camp Trail Run | May 26, 2012

5K Overall
10K Overall
Half Marathon Overall		 5K Age Group
10K Age Group
Half Marathon Age Group

Records


Distance Name Age Year Time
5K – Male Bryan Scott-Lorentz 28 2012 18:47
5K – Female Amanda Gossai 27 2012 23:22
10K – Male Nini Ben Bowzid 39 2012 46:26
10K – Female Lisa Penzel 46 2012 55:28
Half Marathon – Male Christopher Coble 29 2012 1:31:19
Half Marathon – Female Anne Cotrell 41 2012 1:43:11


  • jimmy lyons

    I ran the Tilden Park 1/2 marathon and was disappointed with how relentlessly steep the course was. People were mostly “hiking” up because it was faster than trying to run. Does anyone know how this (or any other) race compare to that? I just mean as far as elevation and how quickly it is reached. Don’t get me wrong, I love to climb and I love trails but, to me, it was ridiculous..

    • http://www.insidetrail.com/ Tim Stahler

      The hills in Tilden are indeed very difficult. The China Camp half marathon has 2 hills that are worth mentioning. The first hill is at mile 1.5, it starts off steep for a few hundred meters then transitions to a very runnable grade. The second hill is at mile 9, or so. It is a much more gradual climb, which makes it much longer as well. The China Camp course is quite a bit easier than our Berkeley Half.

      • http://www.facebook.com/victoria.edison Victoria L. Edison

        Thanks for the info. I ran the Berkeley Tilden Park Trail run 35K and it nearly killed me :) The Troy Almeden run 10 days ago was also hard for half marathon which has a 3600 feet incline. Nice to know that it’s a lot easier. Look forward to the half.

    • Anna

      Just ran the China Camp loop last weekend and the inclines there are definitely more runnable than Tilden or Marin Headlands. Enjoy!

  • JB

    I’d like to do the 10K, but want to make sure this is an event for people of all athletic abilities. I have run 10K’s before, but am definitely on the slower end – mostly run as a way to enjoy amazing norcal scenery. Is this mostly an elite athlete event? Or do all abilities participate?

    • http://www.insidetrail.com/ Tim Stahler

      JB – We welcome runners and hikers of all abilities at our events. Would love to have you out there… it’s a beautiful course, so you’ll definitely be able to take in some amazing scenery ;)

    • Karen

      JB – There are all shapes, sizes and abilities out there. Just have a good time!

  • http://twitter.com/ClintLikesBeer Clint Ⓥ

    I’m signed up for the half and will be able to hang around until around 2. If you have a spot I can volunteer after my race just let me know. Looking forward to it!

  • http://www.facebook.com/vladimir.gusiatnikov Vladimir Gusiatnikov

    Hi Tims, Ken, and gang, I was very much looking forward to my first Inside Trail run but will be unable to make it. Best wishes for the event, will see you in 2013!