Please read all of the following information.

Refer to the map below for driving directions.

Time:

6:00 AM Start, 5:15 AM Course Directions.
Early starts without trophies by prior arrangement only.

Location:

Ice House Canyon, Mount Baldy, 8 miles north of Claremont/Upland, CA.

Race begins at Ice House Canyon parking lot. Take the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) to Mountain Ave. exit (Upland). Drive north on Mountain Ave, past San Antonio Dam, continuing through Mt. Baldy Village. Ice House Canyon is approximately 1.7 miles above the village, where the main road heads left. Go right, into the Ice House Canyon parking lot. If you find yourself going up a steep set of switchbacks, you’ve gone past Ice House Canyon. Fuel up in advance! There are no gas stations on the mountain.

Course:

32.14 Miles. Two unequal loops with one ear. 10,775 ft climb. Main course landmarks are Ice House Canyon, Baldy Village, Bear Canyon, West Baldy, Baldy, Baldy Notch, Manker Flats, Sierra Club Cabin, Baldy, Notch, Thunder Mountain, Notch, Manker, Ice House Canyon. See map in next column.

Course Markings:

This course will be marked clearly but SPARINGLY as befits a mountain trail race.

Parking:

Parking is VERY limited at the Ice House Cyn parking lot. Carpooling is encouraged. Please bring Your Adventure Pass. It is required for parking. Adventure Passes also available from Dee Hansen at the finish line.

Course Records:

Gabriel Flores (1997) 5:36:22, Sherry Mahieu (2000) 6:27:30.

Awards:

Patagonia capiliene shirts and other awards for all entrants. Trophies for 1st-3rd Male and Female in Open, Masters (40+), and Supermasters (60+) age groups. Raffle prizes galore from Patagonia and other event sponsors. Crabtree Most Improved Trophy. Exotic high-denomination cash prizes!

Mandatories:

TWO (2) FULL water bottles (approx. 40 ozs. minimum) required at start. There is NO WATER on top of Baldy. You will have a MINIMUM of 8 exposed miles (2-4 hrs, depending) between Bear Flats and the Notch.

Cut-offs

Manker (15.2 mi) at noon, Notch 2nd time thru (22.9mi) 4:30pm.

Entries

One entry per bib. Please, no “friend-assisted training runs” on Race Day.

Weather

Generally mild in early morning. Full solar-exposure is par for the race. Temperatures can range from mid 70’s to low 90’s. Dehydration is a real concern.

Aid Stations

Bear Flats (Water only), Notch, Manker Flats, Sierra Club Cabin. There will be no Aid on the top of Baldy. Many types of fluids and solid food. Refreshments at end.

Drop Bags

...are strongly discouraged. If you really need a drop bag they may only be used at the Notch and Manker Flat. Drop bags are only returned to the finish line at end of day. Drop bags can be collected by your crew. Any drop bag or other runner gear etc not claimed at end of race is considered abandoned after 14 days. Runner pays for shipping.

Crew Access

Only at the Notch and Manker Flats. Runners who need crew access at the Notch can either walk up from Manker Flat or ride the ski-lift above Manker Flats.

No unattended children or unleased dogs, please.

Event Cancellation:

In the event of the race's forced cancellation (owing to wildfire, USFS denial of permit, etc) there will be NO REFUNDS. The entrant can opt for either an entry rollover to 2004; or to donate their entry fee to the race’s designated beneficiaries, the Mt. Baldy Volunteer Fire Department and the Claremont High School Boys and Girls’ Cross-Country teams. We appreciate your understanding.

With that, we look forward to seeing you on Race Day!

Larry Gassan & Andy Roth
Co RDs

All proceeds benefit the Mt. Baldy Volunteer Fire Department and the Claremont High School Boys' and Girls' Cross-Country Teams.

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