Jam on Tam Leaderboard / Course Link
Jam on Tam Leaderboard
Jam on Tam Course Link
How it works
Jam on Tam and the two other races in the series aren't a traditional in-person race--we aren’t all gathering at the same starting line at the same time. This event has an "open course" format, which is a GPS course designed by Pacific Coast Trail Runs and The Trail Portal that allows you to compete against others at your own time and own pace, during a set event time period and in compliance with the local park rules. To compete in the event and earn your race swag you must download and use the RunGo app and when you complete each run, "Upload your Race" to the leaderboard.
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Welcome to “Jam On Tam”
TheTrailPortal.com, in partnership with Pacific Coast Trail Runs and San Francisco Running Company, are super stoked to be producing the 4th annual "Jam on Tam" this January 8th and running through September 30th 2022. As in previous years, the competition will include fastest times, most times the course is completed during event time period, as well as the most times the course is completed in one day will be awarded. *Banner Photo Credit to Doug Kunst of Kunst Properties in Mill Valley.
Event Introduction
Location: Mt Tamalpais East Peak, Mill Valley, CA
Event Format: "Open Course"
Trail Sport: Trail Running and Hiking.
Event Start Date: January 8th - Sunrise
Event End Date: September 30th , 2022 - Sunset
Time: Sunrise to Sunset Daily
Entry Fee**: $29
Course Start:The Depot Bookstore and Café, 87 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, 94941
Distances: 7.70 Miles
Elevation Gain: +2,509' Elevation Gain with 14% Average Grade the first 3.29 miles
Course Trail Type: Mix of paved road, stairs, single track and short technical scramble.
** "Jam On Tam" is now an asset of The Trail Portal, LLC. No race credits from Pacific Coast Trail Runs - whether from volunteering or race cancellations are valid for TheTrailPortal, LLC events.
Event Swag, Awards, & Online Store
SWAG - All entrants will receive the following:
1. A Pair of PCTR Drinking Glasses/Mugs
2. Custom Neck Gaiter: Event logo/design imprinted on 10 inch face covering pulled up from neck line.
3. Race Sticker: ”Jam on Tam” Logo Sticker
5. TheTrailPortal.com Sticker
Above items must be picked up at San Fransisco Running Co. Mill Valley , Please check with store for hours. Swag items can be picked up from 2/1/2022 to 9/30/2022.
Awards - Podium & Age Group Awards
PODIUM AWARDS
- Top 3 male and female fastest times
- Top 3 male and female most times completed the 7.7m course during event period.
- After event period ends, and if you qualify, will be available for pick-up award at SFRC (Mill Valley).
AGE GROUP AWARDS
- Top 3 male and female fastest times in each age group category
- After event period ends, and if you qualify, will be available for pick-up award at SFRC (Mill Valley).
- Age groups: Ages 5-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
Online Store
Previous years "Jam on Tam" event swag or PCTR items may be purchased on our online store:
https://the-trail-portal.myshopify.com/
Social Networking
We encourage you to share your experience with others on these social platforms. Talk about the route, parking tips and what activities you did before or after your Jam
Event Partners
Pacifc Coast Trail Runs: Will be the marketing and promotion partner for this event
San Francisco Running Company: Running Specialty Store partner. On the day you pick up your Swag at SFRC for the event you will be able to receive a 10% discount on all in-store purchases . One time use on the day you pick up your swag. GPS watches and Nike Vapor Fly / Max shoes not included theeragun or sale items .
Please do not show up at the store and say I am here to register for the Jam on Tam. You will be redirected to register online on this page.
San Francisco Running Company - Mill Valley
247 Shoreline Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941 (Highway 1 across from Proof Lab and Equator Coffee)
Event Photo Page
Express yourself and add your photos for everyone to enjoy. Thetrailportal.com and Pacific Coast Trail Runs invite you to share all your Jam on Tam and pictures from downtown Mill Valley here with our partner Crowdpic:
Jam on Tam 2022 Crowdpic Link
Directions and Parking
How to get to the Start
Please click on the following link for Google Maps: Mill Valley Depot Bookstore and Cafe
Or, simply enter the following address into your favorite map app:
87 Throckmorton Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
- Local parking is metered with a maximum time of 4 hours or you can find free parking on the local streets nearby.
- Lovell Ave and Bayview Ave offers some meter-free parking.
Trail Insider Tip:
If you have someone with you that doesn't want to run with you, then they can drive to the top of the east peak to welcome you at the 3.3-mile marker. Or, they can go grab something to eat or shop at the nearby small business in downtown Mill Valley.
Course Information & Maps
Here you will find all data and information necessary for you to have a safe and enjoyable time while participating in the "Jam on Tam" event. We recommend you print the following if you are unfamiliar with the course. We also recommend at a minimum you download the RunGo App and use it while navigating the course.
Links
Printable Map | Elevation Profile | GPX File | RunGoApp (Voice Activated Course App)
Course Description: The course is one that if you complete, you will know you have done something special. It has a little of everything. You start on the opposite of the street and sprint (or walk) across the crosswalk as you leave downtown Mill Valley. You reach some stairs that will take you for a short stroll through the neighborhood for a bit before entering one of the steepest pitches on Mt Tamalpais. For some, it's about how fast, for most it’s about the journey to the top - giving a friendly nod or wave to the neighbors, perhaps petting a dog, taking in the views, snapping some pics, all as you go from asphalt to dirt to rock to the top. When you get to the top, most will pause and take in the views and maybe even plan for a picnic. Then as you move through the neighboring parking lot atop the East Peak of Mt Tam (yes, you can drive up there), then enjoy your trip down, as it's truly all downhill from there. Whatever your way, enjoy it your way. Then, do it faster the next time ;-)
Turn-by-Turn Directions:Start at the Mill Valley Depot (corner of Throckmorton Ave and Bernard St)
• Start your watch, run across the crosswalk up Bernard street and the Bernard St.Stairs
• Cross Summit Ave
• Left up Tamalpais Ave Stay on Tamalpais until you hit Summit Ave
• Continue up Summit Ave until you reach a steep single-track trail 100ft
• Take the Trail and Cross Fern Canyon Rd
• Take the single track to Temepla Trailhead
• Right onto Temepla Trail, cross over Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Fire Rd
• Continue up Temepla Trail until you reach the paved Verma Dunshee Trail
• Sharp right on Verma Dunshee Trail
• Turn left after approx 200 ft to the steep single-track trail (before the small bridge on the path
• Follow the Scramble to the Top of the East Peak and Touch the wood door at the top of the stairs
• Start the descent down,
• Come down the stairs from the door and make a sharp right onto the Plank Trail
• Follow the Plank Trail to the Plank Stairs and make a sharp Left onto the stairs
• Restrooms and Water to your left
• Follow the pavement ROAD to the left to Fern Trail
• Turn Left and go down Fern
• Turn Left to Railroad Grade Fire Rd
• Turn left to Hoo-Koo-E-Koo Fire Rd
• Turn Right and go Down Temepla Trail ( you now will follow the same trail back to the start)
• Turn Left and go down short steep single track cross Fern Rd
• Go down Steep single track onto Summit Rd
• At the intersection of Summit and Tamalpais go down Tamalpais
• Cross over Summit Ave and Go down the Bernard Stairs back to the Mill Valley Depot
Park Information
Please keep up to date with the most current information for Mount Tamalpais State Park
Restrooms at start: There are bathrooms near the start at local businesses. Please keep in mind that Covid-19 may restrict certain businesses from opening to you.
Restrooms at 3.3 Mile Mark: There are fully equipped restrooms atop the East Peak climb across the parking lot.
Drinking fountain at 3.3 Mile Mark: There is a water fountain to refill your water bottles as needed.
Trail Insider Tip: The Snack Shack atop East Peak, is open with limited hours. You may wish to check on the time in the above links.
Event's current local time: 7:41 AM PT
