Blue Jay Campgrounds, approximately 3 miles off of Ortega Highway Rte 74 in the Cleveland National Forest, California.
Space is limited. Please carpool.
Marathon $120
1/2 Marathon $90
10K $80
5K $75
Race day entry includes:
The Saddleback Marathon has been re-routed for the past couple years due to #HolyFire & other forest issues. In 2024, we were hoping to return to our original route but 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. We will post an elevation profile as soon as it is created. Elevation gain is significant for the longer distances (not so much so for the 5k).
Check in: 5:30 am - 6:30 am
Race Announcements: 6:45 am
Race Start: 7:00 am
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: There will be a strict cut-off at approximately mile 13
(Time TBD)
Approximately every 3 to 5.5 miles (1st aid, water, electrolytes, calories)
Adventure Pass Required. Available at various locations including REI and Big5 Sporting Goods.
(Day passes cost $5)
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).
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 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.
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