Event Postponed
This event has been postponed from Oct 30, 2021. A new date has yet to be determined.
Registration
After you complete your registration, you will be placed on a wait list and your card will not be charged. This is to reserve your entry but not impact you financially should the race get cancelled due to the Corona Virus. Once we get approval from the park service that we can hold the race, we will send out an invitation to all registered runners asking to confirm their entry. After your consent, we'll charge your card and you'll be good to go!
About the Gravenstein 8 Hour
Hosted By: BayTrailrunners
Location: Ragle Ranch, Sebastopol, CA
Date: Saturday October 30, 2021
Sign-in and Bib Pickup: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM at the starting line.
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Travelers: Find a place to stay and plan your drive to the race. Hotels, Motels, B&Bs and Inns
Get set for a trail running party at Ragle Ranch in the rustic town of Sebastopol, CA where the well-known Gravenstein Apple was first introduced to Sonoma County. The race will be run on a 2 mile loop alongside orchards and vineyards, with open pastures and shady oak tree covered trails. You will have 8 hours to complete as many loops as you can while enjoying the park's idyllic setting.
Family, friends and dogs are also invited to share this day with you on the trail. Ask them to join you for a lap or let them go explore wine country and the beautiful Russian River Valley as you get your dose of trail in for the day.
Downtown Sebastopol is one mile away with some truly amazing offerings in the Barlow. After the race, you will still have plenty of time to go check out the town's charming neighborhood, shops and twisting roads.
Maps, Vert and Course Directions
Course Maps: The 2 Mile Loop 🌎 Google Maps
Downloadable map in PDF format.
Time: 8 Hours
Total climb: 114 feet
Total descent: 119 feet
*These distances may differ slightly from what you record on your GPS. Heavy tree cover, loss of signal and trail switchbacks can sometimes cause errors in precise measurements.
Prizes and Swag
- All participants will receive a BayTrailrunners Gravenstein 8 Hour T-Shirt.
- A custom race woodallion will be awarded to all runners.
- Podium finishers will each be awarded gift cards from our race sponsor, A Runners Mind.
- Hydration supplements will be provided by our sponsor, Skratch.
- Nutrition samples from Spring Sports Nutrition will be offered to you at the start.
- Our friends from A Runners Mind will be there supporting the race and sharing the prizes.
Aid Stations
Aid will be provided every two miles at the finish line. You can expect the standard aid station fare of fruit, carbs, sweets, salty snacks, water, Skratch hydration and My Spring Energy nutrition products. We recommend that all runners carry some form of hydration pack or water bottle throughout the race.
- Your own personal aid and supplies can stay at the start.
- Full aid with food, beer and other assorted beverages will be served at the finish.
Cut-Offs
There are none. You have 8 hours to run as many loops as you can.
Parking
Carpool if you can! Parking is available in the main lot with an $8 fee. Limited street parking is also available but we like to support our parks.
Timing
We will make use of the quality timing software that Ultrasignup provides. Please wear your bib on the front of your body when you come through so we can enter your number of laps.
Rules
Check-in with volunteers at the completion of each lap. Stay on marked trails. Yield to park personnel and other visitors. Do not litter. Thank the rangers and the volunteers!
Trails In Motion Film Tour
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Thank You!
Event's current local time: 4:43 PM PT
