RUN LOCO WITH US!
The Loco Challenge is happening June 1st, 2024! Don't miss your chance to run Northern California's most gorgeous June race, in a COOLER climate. You won't get too many opportunities to run a race in California that is typically 10-15 degrees cooler than most anywhere else you'd find in the valley.
Adrenaline, adventure, excitement and LOCO! Shake the city off & breathe in that good mountain air. Choose from a fun 5k, 5KBEER5K with friends, a beautiful and challenging 10k and half marathon course or run the ultra distance with a 50k, 100k or 100 miler! Generous cutoffs, gorgeous views, free camping, dog friendly, post race meal included in registration and unique swag. Come see what runners all over are talking about…come Run Loco with us up in Butte Meadows, California.
5KBEER5K/10k/5k:
Start: 8am
Packet Pick Up: 6:50AM-7:50AM AT THE START LINE
HALF MARATHON:
Start Time: 8am
Packet Pick Up: 6:40AM-7:50AM AT THE START LINE
50k/100k/100m:
Start Time: 6:30am
Packet Pick Up: 5:30-6:10am AT START LINE
Race Briefing at 6:10am
*NEW* 5k!
Come celebrate 10 years of Loco with us on our new 5k course! Super fun, beautiful course. Challenge yourself on race morning with this gorgeous trail run (no pavement!) and then let us treat you to a delicious post-race meal!
Located just above Chico, Ca. Run and hang for the day in cooler temps! Creek just across the road.
Join the party at the finish line and cheer other runners on. Walkers, runners and cartwheelers welcome.
COURSE LINK: https://caltopo.com/m/PPQG0
5kBEER5k Course
The 5kBEER5k course is the regular 10k course with one major addition, beer! And NEW THIS YEAR...CIDER!!! 5kBEER5k participants will walk, jog or run their first 5k to the turn around point where they will have the option to enjoy a tasty beverage (beer, cider, water, juice, soda, coffee & tea) at the Loco 6 Hydration Garden. The Hydration Garden is shared with the 10k and half marathon runners, offering the perfect opportunity to cheer other runners on while gearing up to complete their second 5k back to the finish line! All participants are invited to join us for a delicious all day breakfast, included with registration, at the finish line! Your 4 legged furry friends are welcome to join you on this great adventure and even get a medallion at the finish line.
This distance has a cap of 125 and has filled up fast every year! Get in while you can! Visit www.intrepidadventuresevents.com for more info.
10K Course
The entire course is dirt and gravel logging roads. Enjoy the fresh mountain air as you take in the beautiful views of the forest. The first half of this course is a gradual, steady ascent to the turn around point, where you can enjoy picking up the pace on the gradual, steady downhill to the finish line! Starting elevation is 4337ft, reaching its highest elevation at 4777ft. Elevation gain/loss: 538/-538ft
Dogs are welcome on the 10k course so bring your furry buddy and they will get a medal at the finish line too! This distance has a cap of 100 runners. We keep it low so that you can enjoy an uncrowded race through the woods! Don’t forget your delicious post-race meal after your hard work out on the course.
Visit www.intrepidadventuresevents.com for more info.
Half Marathon
This course is mostly dirt and gravel forestry roads, with some of the most incredible views around. Runners will have the opportunity to put their all terrain skills to the test on the new Coyote Head Loop where they will be met with an approximate 2.5 mile rocky, elevation challenge that rivals the Jonesville Beast. Beat the Coyote head and claim victory at the finish line! Those wanting trekking poles to use during Coyote Head can pick them up at the Start/Finish Line Aid Station, around mile 8 (leave them LABELED) in designated area at the start line, prior to start of race. Grab your delicious post race meal at the finish line! Is your 4 legged friend your training buddy? If your doggy is in shape to run with you on this 13.1 mile adventure, we welcome him or her to join you. When they cross the finish line, they even get a medallion! Please consider having your furry friend wear doggie shoes, to protect their paws. This distance has a cap of 100 runners. We keep it low so that you can enjoy an uncrowded race through the woods! Visit www.intrepidadventuresevents.com for more info.
50k
This course is on close to 98% dirt and gravel logging roads through the breathtaking forest. It is filled with rolling hills and has several big ones to get your heart pumping. Runners will have the opportunity to put their all terrain skills to the test on the Lollipop Loop where they will be met with approximately 3 miles of...fun! Beat the Lollipop, make you ascent out of the forest and claim victory at the finish line! Visit www.intrepidadventuresevents.com for more info.
100k
Want to partake in an adventure run, through the woods, that has great aid stations and on some years even a bit of snow and creek crossings? Love the prospect of tackling different areas of the course with names like Coyote Head and the beloved Lollipop Loop where you can put your all terrain skills to the test? Want a challenging course with incredible support? This race has real food at the aid stations, enthusiastic volunteers and a course that will push you to your limits. Creek crossings, multiple types of terrain and jaw dropping views. Earn a beautifully engraved, belt when you come through the finish line and stay while we make you one of our infamous Loaded Loco Grilled Cheese sandwiches to celebrate your victory. Check out https://www.intrepidadventuresevents.com/100k for more info. This distance will always be priced less than any other 100k around...just in case it sucks! There is a 40-runner cap on this distance so, get in before it fills up!
100 Miles
We added a 100 mile distance to the Loco course in 2019 and since then, the course has seen changes and evolved every year since. 2023 finally has its forever course! This course is a fun, challenging course that will keep runners on their toes. With very little pavement runners can enjoy dirt trails, "no" track, dirt & gravel fire roads, creek crossing, jaw dropping views and several challenging elevation hikes.
Loco aid stations are well stocked with electrolytes, water and hot, cold, sweet and salty ultra foods. Vegan, vegetarian & GF options available. Stations are ran by enthusiastic and helpful volunteers and attentive medics. Runners can expect to enjoy areas called Coyote Head, Coyote Butt, Samurai Loop (NEW!) and the beloved Lollipop Loop.
Pacers and crew allowed at several easy to reach locations. Participants have 32 hours to complete the course and can enjoy a post-race meal at the finish line.
Run Loco for a fun and challenging adventure through the woods and the best kept secret in Northern California! Visit https://www.intrepidadventuresevents.com/100-mile-info for more info.
Event's current local time: 6:57 PM PT
