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This weekend, April 24 and 25, join the Rocky Road Runs starting at Coto de Caza’s own Sports Park.
The weekend offers four courses to racers who want to run through: a half marathon, full marathon, fifty mile race and for experienced runners, a one hundred mile race. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 runners for all races, and 50-mile finishers will receive quality metals as a reward for their challenge. The valiant 100-mile racers will grasp the prize of excellence with championship Belt Buckles to display their endurance and commitment to the race and the sport of running.
For those new to the sport, the half marathon is a 13.1-mile course that will travel entirely through horse trails and has relatively modest hills. The scenic route will give participants beautiful views of Coto de Caza and the canyon areas.
As the challenge gets more advanced, runners can sign up for the full marathon. This is a 26.2 mile race is on the course of the half marathon, with an additional out-and-back run. Participants and crewmembers are advised that the track will climb a total of 3,000 feet in elevation.
The fifty-mile race will reward experienced runners with spectacular views of Coto de Caza, the canyons and the surrounding mountains. The elevation climb is a testing 5,500 feet with a unique combination of urban and rural trails. There will be a generous 18-hour time limit for completing the race.
The signature event of the Rocky Road Run is the 100-mile run through urban and rural trails with views of the canyon and mountain areas. There will be a modest climb of 11,000 feet in elevation. There will be a special aid station during dark hours of the event where racers can rest, recover and rejuvenate on their way to the finish. The cut off limit will be set at 32 hours, giving racers plenty of time to complete this epic journey.
A pre-race dinner will be offered on Friday April 23 at 5 p.m. for the longer strides of 50-and-100-mile runs. Participants are welcome to bring one crewmember to dinner without charge and RSVP is requested. Dinner will be held at 15 Lilac Lane in Coto De Caza, racers will be given directions from the gate if needed and should tell the attendant that they are with the Charlie Alewine group.
Aid stations will be available approximately every five minutes throughout every scheduled race. Registration prices vary by race distance: $60 for half marathon, $70 for full marathon, $110 for the fifty-mile race and $175 for the 100-mile race.
