About the Race

The Saddleback Marathon has been re-routed for the past couple years due to #HolyFire & other forest issues. In 2024, we were hoping to return to our original route but some of the trails will not be ready. Therefore, we will be modifying it some, same Start/Finish with some paved campground road, dirt truck trail and single track trails. We will post an elevation profile as soon as it is created. Elevation gain is significant for the longer distances (not so much so for the 5k).

Details

Check in: 6:30 am - 7:00 am
Race Announcements: 6:45 am
Race Start: 7:30 am (8:00, 8:30, 9:00)

Cut off: Bear Springs Aid Station (Time TBD)

Early Start Check-in: 5:30 am. Early Start runners must meet the following conditions:
1) Must be experienced trail runners, preferrably on these trails.
2) Available only to slower runners (we will check race times).
3) Early Start runners must contact race director 1 week prior to start. lauren@otrraces.com

Complete Details

Refunds
No Refunds. This race does not allow refunds of any kind. Race entries will be applied to the following year's race should the Saddleback Marathon get cancelled due to circumstances beyond the race director's control (fire, government, shutdown, etc). Our first choice is not to cancel. We always have a Plan B. If the trail becomes unavailable, we will move to Plan B if possible.

Please see website for complete details.

Event's current local time: 8:56 AM PT