KH Races 50k Sean O’Brien Trail Runs User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- KH Races
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KH Races 50k Sean O’Brien Trail Runs
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
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FRIDAY JANUARY 24
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
OPTIONAL BIB PICKUP
Fleet Feet Running Store 30125 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 -
SATURDAY JANUARY 25
- 5:45 a.m.: 50k, Marathon & 30k RUNNERS may start arriving for bib pickup and check-in.
- 6:45 a.m.: 50k drop bags must be in
- 7 a.m.: 50k, Marathon, 30k START
START LOCATION
MALIBU CREEK STATE
PARK
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
PARKING
On race morning pay special attention to my parking crew. They will have
safety vests + big orange flags to direct you into a parking spot. Please do
not arrive to the park before 5:45am. Parking will be $15 at the gate – CASH
ONLY. Please bring exact change.
COURSE INFO – 50K
LINK TO GPX MAP/FILE
The course will be well-marked with ribbon and flagging
but it’s always a great idea to upload the map to your device.
ABSOLUTELY NO CREWS OR PACERS ALLOWED
*Course is subject to change. due to weather and trail conditions, park service regulations and race director. Distances are rounded and approximate.
DROP BAGS
All drop bags should have your bib number prominently displayed on the
outside. Please no coolers, glass or extra large bags/boxes. Drop bags must be
securely closed for transport to/from the aid station. You can do this once
bib numbers are assigned race week, but we will also have duct tape & sharpies
for you to label on race morning.
COURSE INFO – MARATHON
- AID STATIONS
- Corral Canyon #1 – Mile 7.3
- Kanan Road – Mile 13.5
- Corral Canyon #2- Mile 19.75
The course will be extremely well-marked with ribbon and flags, but it’s
always a great idea to download the map so you are aware of the route.
Make sure you turn around at Kanan Aid Station to head back to the finish
line! *Course is subject to change. due to weather and trail conditions.
COURSE INFO – 30K
- AID STATIONS
- Corral Canyon #1 – Mile 7.3
- Turnaround Spot (NO AID) – 9.7
- Corral Canyon #2 – Mile 12
The course will be extremely well-marked with orange & pink ribbon, but it’s
always a great idea to download the map so you are aware of the route.
*Course is subject to change. due to weather and trail conditions.
TURN AROUND SPOT: Make sure and turn around at your “turn around spot” at
mile 9.7. Look for my signs that say 30k turn around. The volunteers at Corral
will remind you.
THIS IS NOT AN AID STATION. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY WATER HERE.
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!
We will have post-race food, and lots of yummy snacks. We are trying to be a plastic free race so we will not have single-use plastic water bottles. 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. 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 (including Fleet Feet where we will have bib pickup) & 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 our permits require it.
- 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 guidance from aid station volunteers, other runners & trail users.
- NO PACERS OR CREWS. The State Parks & NPS will not allow this due to traffic at the trailheads. 50k runners will have two opportunities to access drop bags. We have the best volunteers on the planet. They will tend to your every need!
- TREKKING POLES. These are allowed, EXCEPT FOR the first 2 miles til the creek crossing. Please be very aware of other runners and trail users wherever you use them.
- HAVE FUN!
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