Channel Islands National Park, Ventura CA
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
This November 2nd, 2024 13.1 extreme Eco-Trail run on Santa Cruz Island is a Wilderness run from sea level @ Santa Cruz Island's Prisoners Cove, up through the island highlands, peaks, valleys, and mountains, then Shamrock style looping back to Prisoner's Cove. This run course offers the best of the National Park.
The number of entries is regulated by the National Park Service. Those who have run before describe the run as the most unique wilderness run in the Pacific.
Private Island Packers boat ride out and back provides amazing opportunities to see whales and dolphins.
This run is not suitable for trail walkers or first-time runners. It is a challenging extreme run in a wilderness setting with areas of steep single track.
Enjoy a complimentary after-party lunch on the island.
Past runners describe it as the most remote and scenic run on the West Coast of the USA.
This is a full non-profit event supporting the Sheriff's Volunteer Search and Rescue Unit while promoting outdoor activities, community health, and fitness.
No refunds or entry transfers, except for a $25 transfer fee.
Ventura County Sheriff's Search and Rescue presents the Santa Cruz Island 13.1 Mile Eco-Extreme Half Marathon on November 2, 2024, in Ventura, California.
Registration opens on June 18, 2024. No show-up registrations as the run fills during online registration. Waitlist available for cancellations.
Race packets will be distributed on the race day between 5 am and 5:45 am at Island Packers 1691 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura (at Ventura Harbor).
Departure to the island starts at 6 am sharp, so arrive early to avoid missing the boat. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
Email: VCSAR@runsantacruzisland.org
Check www.runsantacruzisland.org for more details and to register.
If the race registration is full, send an email to be on the waitlist as spots may become available due to cancellations.
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