Calistoga Mountain Run
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Calistoga Mountain Run
The Calistoga Mountain Run is a set of mountain trail races held in Calistoga, California, with start and finish on the Great Lawn at the Calistoga Fairgrounds. Courses use Oat Hill Mine fire road, the technical Palisades Trail, and single-track and fire road portions that climb toward Mount St. Helena. The Palisades Aid Station is delivered by ATV to a mid-mountain location; the half marathon uses this point as its turnaround. The 35k turns around near Highway 29, and the 50k continues beyond onto Mount St. Helena Trail. The 50k has over 7,500 of elevation as shown in the event elevation profile.
Distances offered include:
- 50K
- 35K
- Half Marathon
- 10K
Aid stations vary by distance: 50k runners visit five fully stocked stations, 35k runners three, half marathon runners one aid station plus a water point, and 10k runners two water stops. Runners are advised to carry substantial water and nutrition; gels are available at the start. There is an intermediate cutoff at the Highway 29 aid station that may redirect 50k runners onto the 35k course to help ensure safe completion. There are no drop services or shuttles from Highway 29; participants who leave the course there must arrange their own transport. Finishers receive a custom finisher medal and a t-shirt; awards are given to the top three finishers by gender and age-group awards in larger fields. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
