Trails

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2009 KING and QUEEN of the MOUNTAIN:
Kennet De Silva of San Francisco, CA with 312.5 points and
Kate DeWald of San Francisco, CA with 247.8 points!
And hot on their heels ranking in the top 10 male and female runners:
Men: Aaron Gannon, Williams Newsham, Darryl Haber, Kevin Machi, Brian Mulder, Ray Sanchez, Carl Cox, Bradley Fenner and Timothy Knowlton.
Women: Yolanda Holder, Nicole Duke, Stephany Hiller, Samantha Moore, Shannon Hassel, Virginia Landin Nelson, Rebecca Yi, Reanna Amy and Laurie Anderson.

You can view the rest of the 2009 standings online here.

How do I enter the series?
You are automatically entered whenever you finish THREE of our races that are part of the series (see list below). Sign-up quickly, races are selling out fast!

How does the point system work?
We will be changing the point system for this year’s EnviroVenture Trail Series so that it’s based on the number of events that you do, instead of number of miles that you run. The more races you run, the more points you get. You will get extra points when you place in your age group. More details will be posted here soon.

What are the prizes?
The male and female that come out of the series with the most points will be crowned KING and QUEEN of the mountain. They will receive personalized commemorative award plaques, 3 free 2011 Enviro-Venture Trail Series Race credits, an Enviro-Sports running cap and a fleece with an embroidered Enviro-Sports logo . The top 10 male and female runners will each receive 1 free 2011 Enviro-Venture Trail Series Race credit and an Enviro-Sports running cap.

How do I find out how many points I have?
You can view the points online here (2009 points list, sorted by most points to least, then alphabetical by last name). It takes a couple weeks after each race for the overall point sheet to be updated.


2010 Enviro-Venture Trail Series Schedule

Angel Island 12K & 25K™

When: Saturday August 28, 2010
Where: Angel Island State park Tiburon, CA
Distances: 12K & 25K

You'll fall in love with San Francisco all over again as you follow this hilly loop trail circumnavigating Angel Island. Along the way, savor the panoramic vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz Island, the East Bay and Marin County. The 12K is a single loop. The 25K does the loop twice.

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Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile

When: Saturday September 25, 2010
Where: Andrew Molera State Park Big Sur, CA
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile

You'll climb the Old Coast Rd. in Big Sur. Along the route, you'll see some of the most amazing views that the California coastline has to offer. The course is a bit challenging with the hills, which makes it all the more exciting and rewarding. All the ingredients are here for a great weekend. Bring a picnic and enjoy the picnic grounds where the run starts and finishes. The event is limited to 300 participants and sells out every year so don't wait too long to register!

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SOLD OUT!


Napa Wine Country Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

When: Saturday October 30, 2010
Where: Bothe-Napa State Park Calistoga, CA
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

Babbling streams will be your soundtrack as you challenge yourself on the lush singletrack within Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. The course is a bit challenging with the hills, streams and rocks - which makes it all the more exciting and rewarding. This state park is a local treasure that is untapped by tourists and located just minutes from the area's great restaurants and wineries. The event is limited to 300 participants and sells out every year so don't wait too long to register!

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Stinson Beach Marathon, 25K & 7 Mile

When: Saturday November 6, 2010
Where: Stinson Beach Park Stinson Beach, CA
Distances: Marathon, 25K & 7 Mile

Waiting at the Stinson Beach start line will be the only time you spend at sea level during this trail run. From the word "Go" you'll be heading, up, up and away into the thick wooded trails of Muir Woods. You'll follow the legendary Dipsea trail to Steep Ravine, where you'll climb a wooden ladder, march up natural rock and wooden staircases and scramble under tree trunks. Along the way, enjoy the sounds of babbling brooks and waterfalls. Drink in the fresh smell of the towering redwoods and oaks that surround you. Your summit will be rewarded with panoramic vistas as you begin your descent back into Stinson Beach. The event is limited to 300 participants so don't wait too long to register!

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Death Valley Trail Marathon & 30K

When: Saturday December 4, 2010
Where: Titus Canyon - Death Valley National Park Death Valley, CA
Distances: Marathon & 30K


This scenic wilderness trail run is on a gravel jeep road from Beatty, NV through the picturesque Titus Canyon, finishing in Death Valley (entire run is in Death Valley National Park). The desert is beautiful this time of year with mild temperatures; lows at night between 30 and 40 degrees and highs during the day from the low-60s to mid-70s. This is our most spectacular trail event of the year and well worth the weekend away. Truly, an experience you won't forget. The event is limited to 300 participants and sells out months in advance so don't wait too long to register! NOTE: After a 21-year history of taking place in early February, this event has been moved to this December date.

*Please note: This event is not part of the EnviroVenture Trail Series. No points are awarded by participating in this event.

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Hark the Herald Angels 12K & 25K

When: Saturday December 11, 2010
Where: Angel Island State Park Tiburon, CA
Distances: 12K & 25K

You'll fall in love with San Francisco all over again as you follow this hilly loop trail circumnavigating Angel Island. Along the way, savor the panoramic vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz Island, the East Bay and Marin County. The 12K is a single loop. The 25K does the loop twice.

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Woodside King's Mountain Half Marathon & 5 Mile™

When: Saturday March 5, 2011
Where: Huddart Park Woodside, CA
Distances: Half Marathon & 5 Mile

The scenic course may humble you, with its 1,880 feet of climbing and descending - but at the same time, the remarkable surroundings will energize you as you navigate the lush hiking trails of the Santa Cruz mountains. Along the course, you'll be shielded by redwood and oak forests and bordered by sprays of vibrant wildflowers. The climb will take you just shy of reaching Skyline Blvd. Who wants to be reminded of traffic anyway? At the turn-around aid station, you'll be able to fuel up for your descent back into Woodside. 5-milers turn around at an earlier point along the course. This is the half marathon that will rocket you towards your spring marathon goal. The event is limited to 300 participants so don't wait too long to register!

ONLINE REGISTRATION will open soon.

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Napa Valley Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K™

When: Saturday March 26, 2011
Where: Bothe-Napa State Park Calistoga, CA
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

You'll traverse the dirt hiking trails through scenic Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, located at the north end of Napa Valley. Along the route, you'll be surrounded by babbling streams and majestic redwood, oak, madrone and bay forests. The course is a bit challenging with the hills, streams and rocks - which makes it all the more exciting and rewarding. All the ingredients are here for a great weekend. Bring a picnic and enjoy the picnic grounds where the run starts and finishes, or check out the great restaurants and wineries that make Napa Valley such a popular vacation destination. The event is limited to 400 participants and sells out every year so don't wait too long to register!

ONLINE REGISTRATION will open soon.

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Golden Gate Headlands Marathon, Half Marathon & 7 Mile™

When: Saturday April 2, 2011
Where: Rodeo Beach, Fort Cronkhite Sausalito, CA
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon & 7 Mile

As you view San Francisco tucked behind the rolling green hills of the Marin Headlands, you'll liken the image to Dorothy encountering the Emerald City. One thing's certain...the views this course offers are unlike any other. You'll start and finish at Rodeo Beach located at Fort Cronkite in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (west of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County). Along this scenic trail run through the Marin Headlands, you'll soak in panoramic vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco cityscape and the lush Pacific shoreline peppered with vibrant wildflowers. The course is a combination of single track hiking trails, fire roads, pavement and a beach crossing. The event is limited to 400 participants and sells out every year so don't wait too long to register!

ONLINE REGISTRATION will open soon.

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Muir Woods Marathon, 25K & 7 Mile™

When: Saturday April 9, 2011
Where: Stinson Beach Park Stinson Beach, CA
Distances: Marathon, 25K & 7 Mile

Waiting at the Stinson Beach start line will be the only time you spend at sea level during this trail run. From the word "Go" you'll be heading, up, up and away into the thick wooded trails of Muir Woods. You'll follow the legendary Dipsea trail to Steep Ravine, where you'll climb a wooden ladder, march up natural rock and wooden staircases and scramble under tree trunks. Along the way, enjoy the sounds of babbling brooks and waterfalls. Drink in the fresh smell of the towering redwoods and oaks that surround you. Your summit will be rewarded with panoramic vistas as you begin your descent back into Stinson Beach. The event is limited to 300 participants so don't wait too long to register!

ONLINE REGISTRATION will open soon.

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