Saddleback Marathon (half & 10k)
November 9, 2024
Location
Location
Location
Blue Jay Campgrounds, approximately 3 miles off of Ortega Highway Rte 74 in the Cleveland National Forest, California.
Space is limited. Please carpool.
Price
Location
Location
Marathon $120
1/2 Marathon $90
10K $80
Race day entry includes:
- Race day shirt and beanie
- Finish line meal & refreshments
- Finisher medal
- Special awards for top 3 overall finishers
Course
Location
Schedule
The Saddleback Marathon has been re-routed for the past few years due to #HolyFire & other issues. In 2024, we were hoping to return to our original route but it is looking very likely that some of the trails will not be ready. Therefore, we will be modifying it some, same Start/Finish with some paved campground road, dirt truck trail and single track trails as usual. We promise it will be just as daunting. Elevation gain is significant (approximately 5,000') for the longer distances (2,365' for the half, 1,130' for the 10k)
Schedule
Early Start
Schedule
Check in: 5:30 am - 6:30 am
Race Announcements: 6:45 am
Race Start: 7:30, 8:00, 8:30
Early Start
Early Start
Early Start
Early Start Check-in 5:30 am. Available only for Full Marathon. Early Start runners need to meet the following conditions:
1) Must be experienced trail runners, preferrably on these trails.
2) Available only to slower runners (we will check race times).
3) Early Start runners must contact race director 1 week prior to start. lauren@otrraces.com
Cut-Off
Early Start
Early Start
Due to the difficult nature of the course, this race does have cut offs. The reason for cut offs is that we want to ensure that runners and volunteers are off the course before dark. Sunset is at 4:52 pm on race day.
Aid Station Cut off Times:
AS 5 Santiago Peak mile 13.5
12:00 pm (4.5 hrs)
AS 7 Indian/Main Divide mile 17.7 1:30 pm (6 hrs)
AS 9 Trabuco/Main Divide mile 23.55 3:30 pm (8 hrs)
Aid Stations
Aid Stations
Aid Stations
Approximately every 3 to 5.5 miles (1st aid, water, electrolytes, calories)
Parking
Aid Stations
Aid Stations
Adventure Pass Required. Available at various locations including REI and Big5 Sporting Goods.
(Day passes cost $5)
Refunds
Aid Stations
Refunds
No Refunds. This race does not allow refunds of any kind. Race entries will be applied to the following year's race should the Saddleback Marathon race get cancelled due to circumstances beyond the race director's control (fire, government, shutdown, etc).
Lodgings
Shared Campsites
Shared Campsites
Shared Campsites
Shared campsites are available for rent in lower Blue Jay, next to Start/Finish line. $20 per runner. Families welcome (1 tent only please. ) Space is limited.
Check-in 4:00 pm.
Parking is very limited at shared campsites -available first-come-first-serve, all others can drive near campsite to unload, then park along Long Canyon Road (with valid parking permit for both days required, see parking).
Full Campsites
Shared Campsites
Shared Campsites
Full campsites are available for rent in upper Blue Jay from the Forest Service. Available on first-come- first-serve basis for $20, daily. Pay at kiosk at campground entrance.
Parking is available at the campsite for full campsite rentals. Space is Limited. Keep in mind this is a holiday weekend.
Hotels/Motels
Shared Campsites
Hotels/Motels
In Lake Elsinore (approximately 17 miles):
In San Juan Capistrano (Approx. 25 miles):
In Dana Point (Approx. 27 miles):
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