KH Races Sean O’Brien Trail Runs User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: KH Races

Table of Contents

Sean O’Brien Trail Runs
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
START LOCATION
COURSE INFO – 100K
WHAT’S AT EACH AID STATION
FINISH LINE & POST-RACE INFO
RULES + RESPONSIBILITIES
RACE SPONSORS
Documents / Resources

SEAN O’BRIEN 100K + 50 MILE
ATHLETE GUIDE

Sean O’Brien Trail Runs

Let’s kick off 2024 with an epic race through the Santa Monica Mountains! 10 years ago we ran our first Sean O’Brien 50 miler and I can’t wait to have you all on the trails for the 50 mile. and 100k, for a great day of running. Read below for important details and keep an eye to your inbox for any updates as race day approaches.

KH Races Sean O'Brien Trail Runs - Figure 1

RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FRIDAY JANUARY 26
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
OPTIONAL BIB PICKUP
Fleet Feet Running Store
30125 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
*If you pick up Friday, please check in again on race morning. We will have a separate table set up just for this, so you do not have to wait in line in the morning.

SATURDAY JANUARY 27
4:15am: 100K RUNNERS start arriving for bib pickup and check-in. MAKE SURE TO HAVE DROP BAGS TO CHECK-IN BY 4:45AM!
5am: 100k START
5am: 50 MILE RUNNERS start arriving for bib pickup and check-in. MAKE SURE TO HAVE DROP BAGS TO CHECK-IN BY 5:45AM!
6am: 50 mile START

START LOCATION

MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302

PARKING
On race morning, DO NOT arrive at the park before your appointed time stated above (4 a.m. and 5 a.m.). Pay special attention to my parking crew.
They will have safety vests + orange flags to direct you into a parking spot.

Parking is $15 at the gate – CASH ONLY. Please bring exact change.

COURSE INFO – 100K

GPX MAP LINK
Please download the GPX file on your watch or device.

AID STATIONS

Corral Canyon #1 – 7
Kanan Road #1 – 13.5 – DROP BAGS
Zuma Edison Ridge Motorway #1- 19
Bonsall Drive- Mile 22.7 – DROP BAGS
Zuma Edison Ridge Motorway #2- 31.3
Kanan Road #2- Mile 36.3 – DROP BAGS
Corral Canyon #2 – Mile 43
Bulldog Road – Mile 49.5 – Water Only + Drop Bags (Get your light!)
Corral Canyon #3 – 56

ABSOLUTELY NO CREWS OR PACERS ALLOWED

CUT-OFFS – 17 HOURS (WSER QUALIFIER: 16 HOURS)
You will be pulled from the race if you miss the cutoff times, unless otherwise indicated.

Bonsall Dr – Mile 22.7 – 11am – drop to 50 mile
Zuma Edison Ridge Mtwy #2 – Mile 31.3 – 1:35pm – drop to 50 mile
Kanan Rd #2 – Mile 36.3 – 3pm – drop to 50 mile
Corral Canyon #2 – Mile 42.9 – 4:30pm
Bulldog Fire Road – Mile 49.5 – 6pm
Corral Canyon #3 – Mile 56 – 7:45pm
Piuma Creek Crossing (not an aid station) – Mile 61 – 9:30pm

Distances are rounded. Course subject to change due to park service requirements, permits, race director and safety.

COURSE INFO – 50 MILE

GPX MAP LINK
*Please download route to your device.

AID STATIONS – MILEAGE

Corral Canyon #1 – 6.5
Kanan Road #1 – 13.5 – DROP BAGS
Zuma Edison Ridge Motorway #1- 19.2
Bonsall Drive- Mile 22.7 – DROP BAGS
Zuma Edison Ridge Motorway #2- 31.1
Kanan Road #2- 36.3 Drop Bag – GET YOUR LIGHT!
Corral Canyon #2- 42.9

ABSOLUTELY NO CREWS OR PACERS ALLOWED

CUT-OFFS – 16 HOURS
You will be pulled from the race if you miss any of the below cutoff times.

Bonsall Drive – Mile 22.7 – 12pm
Zuma Edison Ridge Mtwy #2 – Mile 31.1 – 2:45pm
Kanan Rd #2 – Mile 36.3 – 4:30pm
Piuma Creek Crossing (not an aid station) – Mile 48 – 9:30pm

Distances are rounded. Course subject to change due to park service requirements, permits, race director and safety.

WHAT’S AT EACH AID STATION

TONS of sweet and salty snacks
PB&J’s, potatoes & fresh fruit
GU gels, GU roctane salt pills, GU roctane electrolyte, and Fluid Electrolyte
If it’s hot, we’ll have ice at aid stations

FINISH LINE & POST-RACE INFO

BRING A CHAIR AND HANG OUT!
I will provide you all with post-race food, and lots of yummy snacks. We are trying to be a plastic free race so I will not have individual bottled waters. Please fill up your handhelds or bottle from my gallon jugs. It will be a great day to cheer on runners!

RULES + RESPONSIBILITIES

NO LITTERING. 99% of you would never think of it, but it must be said. DO NOT EVER drop trash anywhere other than in a trash bag, at an aid station. If trash is seen on the trail, we could lose our permits!
WE ARE CUP-LESS. Please bring a reusable cup/hydration pack/bottle. Find them at running stores (like Fleet Feet Agoura Hills) & REI.
BE NICE, BE KIND, OR BE CUT. Be nice to each other, be nice to the volunteers, be nice to other trail users – or be disqualified. KHRaces does not tolerate abuse of any kind, to anyone.
BE ON TIME. We cannot allow runners to start the race late. Please arrive with enough time to get your bib, get settled and get to the start line on time. This is for your safety, and for the safety of our permits.
BE CLEAN. Volunteers will use tongs to hand out snacks, etc. Runners must open & close their own packs/handhelds and volunteers will fill with whatever liquids you need.
BE AWARE. Music/headphones are OK, but keep the volume low & be aware of other runners & trail users.
ABSOLUTELY NO PACERS OR CREWS ALLOWED. The parks will not allow it.
HAVE FUN!