FOLSOM POINT STATE PARK
Valentine's Day Run
Sunday, February 14, 2010
 

                                                            RACE DAY INFO

We have received a record number of pre-registrations...this is very exciting!!  We may have as many as 200 runners!!  Since you may have to park and walk a way to the race site, we recommend that you get there at least 30 minutes before your race start time.  Plan to check in and get your bib and fill out your raffle ticket at least 20 minutes prior to your race start.  We will be open for race day registrations.

Raffle:
We will hold two FREE raffle drawings for all registered participants - One for the * Valentine's Goody Bag (you must be at least 21 years of age to receive the wine) and one general raffle.  To qualify for the Valentine's Goody Bag (value over $100), you (registered particpant) must check-in with your significant other and fill out your raffle ticket together - both names must be on the raffle ticket.  Tickets you get for the Valentine's Goody Bag:  1 ticket if one is a registered participant and the other is a spectator or volunteer, or 2 tickets if both are registered participants.  All other runner's raffle tickets will go into the general raffle.  We will hold the drawings at approximately 10:30am.  You must be present to win.  If you are are still out on the course, however, we will hold your prize for you.  Names of raffle winners will be placed on a list, so please check the list if you finish after the drawing.

* Valentine's Goody Bag contents (valued at more than $100):  A bottle of wine from Castello di Amorosa (the "castle of love" - recently featured on the Bachelor), movie tickets, dinner for two gift certificate, chocolates and other fun goodies!

Post-Race Breakfast:
We will be serving a free pancake breakfast with fruit, juice and chocolate kisses and hearts for all registered runners.  Friends and family are welcome to partake...we welcome a $2 donation per non-registered runner to help cover food expenses.  Thank you.

A post-run hands-on stretch will be offered by Lori Ernst, CMT of "Hands of Energy."

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning!!

Questions?  Email Diane or call 916-532-9060

Race Day Agenda
* Check-in/race day registration deadline is 20 minutes before your race start

Sunday, February 14, 2010
* 8:00am:  Race Day Registration and Check-in for all runners
8:55am:  Pre-race line-up and meeting for Long Course runners
9:00am:  Long Course race start
9:10am:  Pre-race line-up and meeting for Intermediate Course runners
9:15am:  Intermediate Course race start
9:25am:  Pre-race line-up and meeting for Short Course runners
9:30am:  Short Course race start

Race Distances
Short Course - 3 mi
Intermediate Course - 7 mi
Long Course -  12.5 mi

Race Start Time
9am - Long Course
9:15am - Intermediate Course
9:30am - Short Courses

Race Day Fees
3 mi - $20 Adult, $15 Youth (17 and under)
7 mi - $25 Adult, $15 Youth (17 and under)
12.5 mi - $30 Adult, $20 Youth (17 and under)

Follow the correct ribbon color:
3 milers - dark pink ribbon only
7 milers - dark pink, then orange, then dark pink only
12.5 milers - dark pink, orange, blue, orange, then dark pink (in that order)

Course Description
Course MAP
Starting at Folsom Point State Park, participants will enjoy a scenic run across the levee to the Brown's Ravine Trail.  Short Course and Intermediate course runners will head down the Brown's Ravine Trail.  Short Course runners will turn onto a beach trail and head back toward Folsom Point.  The Intermediate Course runners continue on the Brown's Ravine Trail single-track that includes a 4-mile loop, which turns around at Brown's Marina.  Half Marathoners will continue on through Brown's Marina on the scenic and fun single-track Brown's Ravine Trail to the turnaround at "Spanish House" then head back to Folsom Point.

Intermediate and Half Marathon Aid Station Detail

Directions
Folsom Point State Park   MAP- Folsom Point State Park/Dyke 8
Entrance to Folsom Point State Park is located just off East Natoma Street, adjacent from Briggs Ranch Road, between the Folsom Crossing Bridge and the Greenvalley/Blue Ravine Road intersection.

There is a $10 park entrance fee per vehicle charge or you may purchase an annual California State Parks Poppy Pass park for $90 (a real bargain).  
* See information about an annual Poppy Pass below.  Remember that this fee is your donation to improving our state parks, including the trails we run on.

* Annual Poppy Pass information

Many trails are located within the California State Parks. If you do not have one, I highly recommend purchasing a Poppy Pass for $90/year (from date of purchase). California State Parks Pass info This pass is valid at 97 parks in the State of California where an entry fee is collected.  You can usually purchase your park pass at most park pay stations, most any state park office, including the Gold Fields District Office, 7806 Folsom-Auburn Rd, Folsom and the Auburn Recreation Area office on Hwy 49 about 1/2 mile into the canyon from Auburn.
 

Folsom Lake SRA

Let's keep our parks clean!  If you drop it, pick it up.  Please do not drop your waste on the trail and expect someone else to pick it up.  Reduce aid station waste - carry a water bottle.   Thank you!