Crystal Cove Trail Run
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Crystal Cove Trail Run
The Crystal Cove Trail Run takes place at Crystal Cove State Park near the beach in Laguna Beach, California. The event offers three races: a 15k (El Moro), a 6k (Cut-Across) and a Kids 1k for runners under 14. The 15k includes specific features called the Rock Garden, Elevator and the Wall.
Course details:
- 15k : 9.35 miles with 1,647 feet of vertical gain.
- 6k : 4.1 miles with 696 feet of vertical gain.
- Kids 1k : 0.52 miles with 22 feet of vertical gain.
The courses include fire road climbs, ridgeline descents and single-track sections. All courses are marked with flour, ribbons and directional signs. The 15k has three aid stations offering water, Skratch Hydration and Crank e-Gels; the 6k has one identical aid station. The 15k carries a $2,000 prize purse with monetary awards for top finishers.
Race amenities listed for entrants include race shirts, hand-crafted finisher medals, free course photography, a family-owned breakfast with plant-based options, a 21+ beer garden, sports massage services, sponsor giveaways, same-day results and professional medical support. On-site race day parking is available for a fee; overflow parking is about one mile north on Pacific Coast Highway. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
