JUNE 5, 2010

Join us for the Third Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run Events.

The trail run course is a perimeter loop of the Lynch Canyon Open Space. The route, comprised of about 85% wide track and 15% single track will take runners along the North Ridge Trail and Prairie Ridge Trail with outstanding views of the Napa Valley, San Francisco Bay, Mt. Tamalpais, and Mt. Diablo. 10K and Half Marathon runners will experience approximately 1,500 ft and 3,000 ft of elevation gain respectively. These courses are considered by many to be the most challenging trail runs in Solano County.

The event also includes a FREE 2.5 mile community hike with about 400 ft of elevation gain. We’ve included this event to encourage everyone to participate and enjoy some great outdoor recreation that Solano County has to offer (on a less challenging route).

Event proceeds will be used for the improvement of Lynch Canyon and promoting the use of it’s open space for healthy living. Lynch Canyon is owned by The Solano Land Trust, a non-profit organization that preserves and protects open space in Solano County.

The Lynch Canyon Trail Run and Community Hike has five major goals:

1. To increase the awareness and appreciation of open space, parks, and other outdoor recreation within Solano County.

2. To create a high quality and unique destination event that will draw trail runners and outdoor enthusiasts from Solano County and adjacent communities.

3. To provide proceeds for the improvement of Lynch Canyon and promoting the use of it’s open space for healthy living.

4. To support Solano County’s “Healthy Children - Healthy Communities” initiative.

5. To provide a challenging and competitive event for serious athletes and options for recreational and casual participants.

What:

The Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community Hike. Events include a Half Marathon, 10K, and 2.5 mi Community Hike

When:

June 5, 2010

Where:

Lynch Canyon Open Space. Listed as one of the "7 (hidden) Wonders of the West" by Sunset Magazine. For more information http://www.solanolandtrust.org/

Directions:

Conveniently located off I-80 in the hills between Vallejo and Cordelia. Take I-80 Exit 36 toward Hiddenbrooke Parkway. Before entering the Hiddenbrooke development, turn left on the frontage road (look for the small brown sign pointing to Lynch Canyon). Lynch Canyon is 1.7 miles down the frontage road.

Start Time:

8:00 am

Pre Registration:

Click here for on-line registration through active.com.

Race Day Registration:

6:30am – 7:30am

Fees:

Half Marathon: $30 before April 5, 2010, $35 before May 31, 2010, $45 race day registration

10K: $20 before April 5, 2010, $25 before May 31, 2010, 2009, $35 race day registration

Community Hike: FREE! In the spirit of encouraging healthy living, anyone signing an event waiver can do the community hike for free. Just signup at the race day registration table and join us for some fun in the outdoors!

Participant Awards:

Half Marathon: Event T-shirt & Finisher's Medal

10K: Event T-shirt

Community Hike: Finisher's Certificate & Kid's "Summit Award"

Refunds:

No refunds for non participation. Instead, your race fee will be converted to a charitable contribution and you can request a receipt for tax purposes from the Solano Land Trust.

Restrictions:

Bring the family...but leave the pets behind...they are not allowed on the course. Traditional strollers will not work well on this off-road course, however, large wheeled jogger/running style strollers will work (be prepared for a bumpy and steep ride!!)