Cancelled Event

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

DESCRIPTION

Welcome to the inaugural "Run the Beast Marathon" trail race!

Run the Beast was created by Ricardo Ramirez and Cyndi Wyatt - Ramirez.

Ricardo always says, "We don't need to drive so far to put in miles when we have so many beautiful trails in our backyard." This is OUR community, it's where our family lives and this is where we want to share with you.

Cyndi won Hilloween on these hills in 2015. I put in 11,300 feet in 8 hrs to be the female champ. During those training days of exploring the front and back sides of this area we found such diversity in terrain and wanted to share it with you.

We started running here for the convenience and challenge but return because of the friendly community and there were miles to explore.

We have 3 distances to choose from. You'll ALL have to climb 2,271 feet elevation gain in the first 2.5 miles. It's a grind. But, be so rewarding to conquer!

8 M / 2,271 Elevation Gain (approximate)

21 M / 5,600 Elevation Gain (approximate)

28 M / 7,200 Feet Elevation Gain (approximate)

We hope you'll join us!

REFUNDS

There are NO refunds or rollovers for this race for sickness, weather, vacation etc.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

All distances start at Veterans Memorial Community Regional Park. Rolling green grass surrounds the Victory Pavilion which will house vendors, RD HQ, and start and finish line festivities.

8 Miler / 2,271 feet elevation gain: The start line will be on Santa Clara Truck Trail. In a blink you'll be off the fire road and heading up a wide, steep rugged climb for 2 miles, just keep moving or stop to take a breath, it does end... I promise. At 2.5 m you'll make a left turn and soon see a friendly face handing you water and a snack and down you'll go. High above the Valley and the city of Sylmar. The pain of the climb will be washed away as the beauty rewards you all the way to Victory Pavillion .

21 Miler / 5,600 feet of elevation gain (approximate): The start line will be on Santa Clara Truck Trail. In a blink you'll be off the fire road and heading up a wide, steep rugged climb for 2 miles, just keep moving or stop to take a breath, it does end... I promise. At mile 2.5 there will be a friendly face handing you water and directing you to a right turn. At mile 4 you'll come to Wilson Saddle Aid station (full aid station) and in another 1/2 mile you'll split to the right and start heading to Newhall Aid via the fire break trail. A volunteer will at that junction to direct you. This is a series of ups and down, such as life, before you get to the friendly folks at the Newhall aid station (Mile 9). From there you'll CLIMB THE BEAST for 4 miles on Santa Clara Truck Trail until you get back to Wilson Saddle Aid Station (mile13). Then you'll be descending to Victory Pavilion. Running down a winding fire road taking in the views of the Valley, Sylmar and our distant public lands to a fun filled finish!

28 Miler / 7,200 feet elevation gain: The start line will be on Santa Clara Truck Trail. In a blink you'll be off the fire road and heading up a wide, steep rugged climb for 2 miles, just keep moving or stop to take a breath, it does end... I promise. At 2.5 you'll make a right turn guided by a volunteer handing you water and a snack. After turning right you'll come to Wilson Saddle Aid station (mile 4) and at 4.5 you'll split to the right (volunteer making sure you make this turn)you'll start heading to Newhall aid station via the fire break trail on the right. This is a series of ups and down, such as life, sometimes referred to as "rolling fluff", before you get to the friendly folks at the Newhall aid station (Mile 9). From there you'll CLIMB THE BEAST for 4 miles up Santa Clara Truck Trail until you get back to Wilson Saddle Aid Station (mile 13). From this point you'll make a loop descending down Wilson Canyon fire road to Olive View Aid station and return up to Wilson Saddle (#3 mile 20.5) aid via single track. Back at Wilson Saddle Aid station you'll be escorted to turn right and start your 7 mile descent to Victory Pavilion. Take in the views of the Valley and Sylmar and be thankful for the challenge accomplished.

PRIZE MONEY

We are only offering prize money for the 28 mile distance starting at 6:00 am.

The first man and woman to reach the top of the first climb (2 miles up with 2,271 feet of elevation gain) will be awarded $100. (YOU MUST FINISH 28 MILE RACE TO COLLECT $100)

The first man and woman to finish the 28-mile race will receive $300.
IF you win the mile 2 mile climb $100 AND you win at the end you will be awarded an additional $50.

Potentially a male and female could walk away with $450 each!

In the event of a tie, we’ll first differ to the chip timing and if it’s exact step two would be to divide the money in half $150 each or $50 each

Bring your “CLIMB” game on!

SPONSORS

If you'd like to be added to this superstar list of sponsors please contact. cyndiwyatt13@gmail.com

LOWA BOOTS
CARBOPRO
LUNA SANDALS
(your brand HERE)

Thank you!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

I need HELP!

Are you empathetic to the needs of runners?
Do you love to cheer people to success?
Do you like to have fun?
Reliable?

If so, there are a few positions available.

I need bib distribution personnal , (3) aid station captains and workers, parking attendants, sweepers and finish line support.

Email me if you are interested: cyndiwyatt13@gmail.com

AID STATIONS

8 Miler: Mile 2.5

21 Miler:
Mile 2.5 (Basic water and minimal snack option)
Mile 4 - Wilson Canyon Saddle (EMS, communications, hydration and nutrition)
Mile 9 - Newhall Aid Station: FULL AID (EMS, Communications, electrolyte drinks, water, nutrition, encouragement to climb the BEAST)
Mile 13 - Wilson Canyon Saddle #2 (EMS, communications, hydration and nutrition)

28 Miler:
Mile 2.5 Small but adequate aid station
Mile 4 - Wilson Saddle Aid FULL AID (EMS, Communications, electrolyte drinks, water, nutrition, encouragement)
Mile 9 - Whitney Canyon Aid Station: FULL AID (EMS, Communications, electrolyte drinks, water, nutrition, encouragement to climb the BEAST)
Mile 13 - Wilson Saddle #2 FULL AID Wilson Canyon Saddle (EMS, communications, hydration and nutrition)
Mile 18 - Olive View Aid: Small but adequate aid station. Transportation, electrolyte drinks, water and nutrition
Wilson Saddle Aid #3 Mile 20ish:
FINISH LINE:

CUT OFF TIMES

(in editing mode - stay tuned)

8 Miler:
Start time 7am
Finish cut off 3pm

21 Miler:
Start time: 6:30am
Mile 9: Newhall Aid Station (CUT OFF 10:30am )

28 Miler:
Start time 6:00am
Mile 9 Newhall Aid station (CUT OFF TIME: 10:30a)
Wilson Saddle MILE 13 #2: (CUT OFF 12NOON ). If you miss the noon cut off you'll be directed down the 21 mile course. Mile 18 - Olive View Aid station (CUT OFF TIME: 1pm)

STRAVA LINK OF COURSE

Event's current local time: 4:51 PM PT