EVENT START TIMES
8 3/4 & 3 mile 1:00 PM
5 3/4 mile 2:00 PM

EVENT DETAILS

Registration Info

REGISTER ONLINE - CLICK HERE
*NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 NOON ON JAN 26, 2011

THERE IS NO ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR FAMILY/TEAMS - MUST BE MAILED IN - PLEASE USE DOWNLOADABLE FORM BELOW

DOWLOADABLE ENTRY FORM - CLICK HERE

Entry Fees:
*NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 NOON ON JAN 26, 2011

Postmarked or paid online on or before December 31, 2010
3mi, 5 3/4, 8 3/4 $18 (family rate - 4 or more $14 per participant)
 
Postmarked or paid online January 1, 2011 - January 26, 2011
3mi, 5 3/4, 8 3/4 $22 (no family rate)
 
Race Weekend Registration (January 26, 2011 - January 29, 2011)
3mi, 5 3/4, 8 3/4 $28 (no family rate)
   
In-Person Late Registration / Packet Pick-Up
5pm - 7pm, Thursday, January 27 at Trinidad Town Hall
4pm - 6pm, Friday, January 28t at the Red Lion Hotel (1929 4th St Eureka)
 
Race Day Registration*
10:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday, January 29 at Trinidad Town Hall
Registration will close promptly at 12:00pm so the race can start on time.

Course: The course varies from paved, level road to slight hills to packed wet sand with a river crossing in between. The Little River crossing is done at low tide to minimize the water depth but depending on the amount of recent rainfall, the water depth can vary. Ropes across the river assist runners as well as Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers stationed at the river. (see COURSE page for more information)

Timing and Scoring: All runners & walkers will be timed using the ChampionChip™ State-of-the-Art Timing System. All participants will be assigned a Timing Chip (transponder) that must be worn on the ankle (an ankle strap is provided in your packet). All Timing Chips must be returned at the finish line. Any participant who does not wear the Timing Chip will not be timed. Participants that do not return the Timing Chip will be charged a $30.00 replacement fee.

Award Divisions (All Races): Ages 10 & Under, 11-14,15-18,19-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64, 64-69,70-74,75-79, 80 & Over.

Awards and Results: Distinctive awards will be given to the first through third place Male and Female finishers in each race. Special awards will also be given to Over-All Champions, Masters, & Senior Males & Female in the 8 ¾-Mile. Results will be posted at the Awards Ceremony at Trinidad School, and will be available On-line at www.racecenter.com and www.trinidadtoclambeach.com. T-shirts and awards not picked up at the race will be available for pick-up at Forbes & Associates (Trinidad and McKinleyville), The Joggin' Shoppe, and Sport & Cycle stores in Eureka and Fortuna.

NOTE: Awards and t-shirts will not be mailed. "Rain Check" t-shirts not picked up at the race will be available for pick up at the locations and dates indicated on the rain check form. Awards can be obtained by emailing trinidadtoclambeach@gmail.com or calling (707) 677-1610

Shoes: Shoes can be left at the South bank of the Little River and will be carried to the Finish Line for pick-up

Elevation and weather: Course elevation is sea level to approximately 200 feet above sea level. Weather can vary greatly, from warm sunshine to cool and foggy to rain. Temperatures are usually 50-60's.

Parking: Parking is available in Trinidad and at Clam Beach. No parking is available at the starting line of the 3-Mile or 8 ¾ Mile.

Transportation: Runners will be bused from Trinidad Town Hall to the starting line of the 3-Mile and 8 ¾ Mile starting line. The last bus will leave at 12:00 PM. THERE IS NO TRANSPORTATION FROM CLAM BEACH TO THE STARTING LINE OR TO TRINIDAD BEFORE THE START OF THE RACE. Buses will transport runners from Clam Beach back to Trinidad Town Hall after the start of the race.

Warm-up clothing: Bags are available at the Starting line water stations
for warm-ups. Write your name and phone number on the bag and leave it at
the start line. Bags will be taken to the finish.

Children: Children under age 12 must be accompanied by and adult while running in the race.

Special Notes

Official Host Hotel: Red Lion - Eureka, CA (click HERE for Red Lion Web site)

Red Lion - Eureka, CA
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501
Tel: 707-445-0844

For additional lodging and other Trinidad information, visit the Trinidad Chamber of Commerce website at www.discovertrinidadca.com.

Post-race chili will be served at Trinidad School

The weather in January can be cool and wet. Heavy rain is a possibility - so be prepared! No changing space/rooms are provided. Portable bathroom facilities are available at the start and finish.

Due to insurance limitations, no baby strollers, dogs, bicycles, or headsets are permitted in any of the races.

If the race is cancelled due to circumstances beyond control of the Greater Trinidad Chamber of Commerce, entry fees will not be refunded; however, all entrants will receive a T-shirt.