Born to Adapt 2023
Mendocino Movement Project is excited to announce Born to Adapt 2023! This year’s event will be hosted on Saturday, April 15, 2023 in beautiful Los Olivos, California.
The Born to Adapt trail race is designed by adaptive athletes for adaptive athletes, and offers many different options for participants at all levels. This year’s Born to Adapt will offer the original Born to Adapt 3 Hour Challenge and we’ve added 2 NEW events: Born to Adapt 10 Mile and 30 Mile races, which will both be hosted on-site in Los Olivos. For those who want to support or participate but can’t make it to the ranch for this year, you can also join us for the virtual 5K!
All of this year’s Born to Adapt races (except the virtual 5k) will have an adaptive division with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes. We are currently working on prize purses for these races, and will look forward to sharing more about gear and potential cash prizes. Stay tuned for these updates. The race description for each of these events is below.
It’s important to us that all people have access to this trail race opportunity, which is why we are offering financial assistance with registration fees on a sliding scale. If you need assistance with the race entry fee for yourself, or if you are interested in sponsoring other athletes to participate, please email Race Director Zach Friedley at info@mendomovement.org
Born to Adapt Virtual
If you want to support Born to Adapt but can't make it, the Virtual 5k is your opportunity to run some miles with us, wherever you are, regardless of your ability. This is for all athletes - not just adaptive athletes! Your registration in the Virtual 5k helps support the Born to Adapt participants who enter on the sliding scale. We want to eliminate the financial barrier many adaptive athletes face and this is a way to help. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to support the event, in addition or lieu of the virtual 5K, you may send payments to
:
Mendocino Movement Project
PO Box 1739
Mendocino,CA 95460
Please provide your name, mailing address and email address so we can send IRS acknowledgments at the end of the year
Born to Adapt 3 Hour Challenge
This event is for adaptive athletes specific. The run will start at 10AM and go until 1pm. Start/Finish will take place at the Born to Run Ultra Marathons which is happening at the same time, at the same location. All abilities are invited to join this event. We are creating a 1 mile ish loop that you can move through as many times as you want. There is no obligation to run the entire 3 Hours. Your can take breaks, do 1 lap, no laps , their are literally no rules except have fun. 1 aid station every loop
Expect Mild springtime, coastal climate, gentle rolling hills, single and double track trail, wildflowers, red-tailed hawks, dark blue skies and pristine clean air makes for ideal running environment.
You may arrive Friday evening and set up a camp site. The race begins the next morning Saturday April 15th @10am. There will be festivities happening after the run in the evening on the ranch. You are all invited to enjoy this activity as well. If you have any questions please email Race Director Zach Friedley info@mendomovement.org
Born to Adapt 10 Mile
The 2023 Born To Adapt 10 Mile Endurance Run will start at 7:00am on Saturday, April 15. The course will be closed at 12:00pm noon on Sunday, April 16. The course is comprised one 10 mile loop all within a fenced cattle ranch. The course will be well marked, you will not get lost. The course is 100% dirt road and trail. Pacers and guides are permitted.
There will be basic aid approximately every 5 miles. You will start and finish the Main Camp. You are welcome to self crew from your personal vehicle. You may arrive Friday evening and set up a camp site. The race begins the next morning Saturday April 15th @7am. There will be festivities happening after the run in the evening on the ranch. You are all invited to enjoy this activity as well. If you have any further questions please email Race Director Zach Friedley info@mendomovement.org
Born to Adapt 30 Mile
The 2023 Born To Adapt 30 Mile Endurance Run will start at 7:00am on Saturday, April 15. The course will be closed at 12:00pm noon on Sunday, April 16.
The course is comprised of 20 mile loops all within a fenced cattle ranch. the course will be well marked, you will not get lost. The course is 100% dirt road and trail. There is approximately 2300 feet of gain per each 20 mile loop. Pacers and guides are permitted.
There will be basic aid approximately every 5 miles. You will pass the Main Camp and your personal vehicle every 10 miles. You are welcome to self crew from your personal vehicle. You may arrive Friday evening and set up a camp site. The race begins the next morning Saturday April 15th @7am. There will be festivities happening after the run in the evening on the ranch. You are all invited to enjoy this activity as well. If you have any further questions please email Race Director Zach Friedley info@mendomovement.org
Event Cancellation Disclaimer
AllWeDoIsRun is optimistic that this event will happen as planned. However, it is important that we all understand and agree that everything is fluid and unforeseen challenges and changes may happen in the future.
AllWeDoIsRun is constantly monitoring, educating and interacting with our local, state and national health care officials, permit holders and venue property owners regarding COVID19, wild land fires and Safe Trail Running and Racing.
With the current social, medical and legal instabilities, it is impossible to guarantee that this event will happen as planned.
AllWeDoIsRun will conduct this event only if safe and legal as described by the CDC, state and local authorities.
AllWeDoIsRun, USDA, USFS and the venue property owners reserve the right to amend and or cancel this event at anytime.
Contact
If you have any questions please contact Race Director Zachary Friedley zfriedley@gmail.com
Event's current local time: 8:39 AM PT
