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Save Mount Diablo Trails Challenge

Diablo Trails Challenge has a run for everyone from those hitting the trail for the first time to experienced ultra-runners with a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and 50K. Hosted by Brazen Racing, this fundraising run for Save Mount Diablo showcases just a fraction of the Diablo wildernesses’ beauty and helps Save Mount Diablo to preserve, defend and restore more land for you, wildlife and future generations to enjoy.

In addition to your registration, you'll have the opportunity to help protect more land and build more trails by raising funds for your Save Mount Diablo run. We appreciate your support in all its forms!

The 5K, 10K and Half Marathon will all begin and end at Castle Rock Recreation Area in Diablo Foothills, Walnut Creek. The 50K is a point to point run and will begin at Round Valley Regional Preserve, following the Diablo Trail through Morgan Territory Regional Preserve, Mount Diablo State Park and finishing in Castle Rock Reacreation Area. All races will be professionally timed. The 50K starts at 7 am and all other races will begin taking off at 8:30 am. All runners receive medals and T-shirts after the race. More information and more photos from Brazen Racing. Read the Danville Patch article about the 50K.

To be the first to hear when registration will open join Diablo Trails Challenge on Facebook.

Course
50K Course will travel through Round Valley, Morgan Territory, Mount Diablo State Park and Shell Ridge Open Space and finish at Castle Rock Recreation Area in Diablo Foothills in Walnut Creek.  The course is challenging with a climb elevation of 7,142 feet (steep climbs, descents and creek crossings), well marked, and will feature five aid stations and support vehicles. Runners are encouraged to buy the Diablo Trail map from Save Mount Diablo to get familiar with the course (also includes an elevation profile for the Diablo Trail). All other race courses are from Castle Rock Recreation Area in Diablo Foothills in Walnut Creek, climbing the slopes of Mount Diablo. Click here for course info.

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Parking
Parking at Castle Rock Recreation Area in Diablo Foothills will fill quickly so off site parking has been arranged with free shuttle service to the park for the event. Off site parking is located at the Northgate High School at 425 Castle Rock Road in Walnut Creek. Click here to create directions.

Fundraising
This year, you can choose to fundraise to expand parks while winning yourself some great prizes to keep you on the trails and inspired! We hope you'll donate to preserve more lands and create more trails for you and future generations to enjoy! 

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Fundraise now!
Want some fundraising tips? We're here to help! Check out our tips and email Kelly if you'd like a little more help.

To register you may contact us at smdinfo@savemountdiablo.org or by phone at (925) 947-3535

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