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San Diego Ultra Running Friends (S.U.R.F.) is a group of long distance runners who live in San Diego county, train together, go to races together, and generally have all sorts of fun/adventures. Club members meet at scheduled training sessions on weekdays and weekends and travel to races together.

There is an email list managed by Todd Leigh (email is TEL@procopio.com) for distribution of information about upcoming training runs and social gatherings, plus information on upcoming races and carpooling plans. Please email Todd if you would like to be added to the list.

If you would like more information on the club, call Maureen Moran at 619-840-8212 or send email to mmoranmic@hotmail.com or email Mary Barry at Maurabar@adelphia.net

Club contact information

Maureen Moran	club contact	mmoranmic@hotmail.com	(619) 840-8212
Mary Barry	club contact	Maurabar@adelphia.net
John Metz	club treasurer	johnm@sandiego1dayrace.com	(760) 967-8348

Benefits of SURF membership

The benefits of club membership include:

• connections to training partners thru the email list and membership roster
• training runs on local trails and roads, distances typically from 10-30 miles, at least once a month
• great resources for learning about ultradistance running and trail running from experienced runners
• fun social functions such as picnics, parties, beach outings, etc.

Membership is not restricted to residents of the San Diego area although you'll get the most out of your membership if you can visit the area regularly. We welcome runners of all experience levels and abilities. Being in the club is a great way to learn about trail running and ultradistance racing and to find new places and people to run with. Please fill out the membership form and mail it to the membership coordinator if you wish to join SURF. The dues for 2005 are set at $10. You can also order club t-shirts from John Metz. These have the club logo imprinted on the back. The cost is $10 per shirt or 2 shirts for $15.

Local Ultra Races

There are six local ultra races per year (5 on trails, 1 road 24 hour run) in San Diego county. SURF does not organize or sponsor these ultras, but we do encourage club members to participate or volunteer at each race. Please contact each independent race director listed below for information about each race.
For those who wish to run shorter races on trails, check out the Winter Trail run series RND running web site This series is a set of 5 races on trails of distances between 8km and 50km held from January to March each year.

Contact information for the local ultra races:

• Lake Hodges 50 km Trail Race http://www.lakehodges50k.com/
  Race date in '06: March 11th (Saturday) 7 a.m. start
  3rd annual running. Start/finish is near Lake Hodges and south of Escondido, 25 miles north of downtown San Diego. Route is two out and back segments on the North Shore and Mule Hill trails. Mostly non-rocky single track trail and dirt roads, some small hills, elevation range 330 to 450 feet above sea level, total climb approximately 650 feet. Aid stations are located every 3-4 miles along the race route, fully stocked. A fast and runnable course with great views of the lake and dam in the first half, and agricultural areas of the San Pascual Valley in the second section. Part of the 2005 Southern California Grand Prix ultra series.

  Information on the San Dieguito River Park, which contains the two trails upon which this race is run.
  
  Updated race information as of Feb. 24th, including directions to the start, aid station mileages, and race route description.

  Contact information
  

  Kevin McGuinness

  13263 Cicero Court

  Poway, CA 92064

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  PCT50 Trail Run

  Written by John Martinez - Race Director

  Welcome to the PCT50 Run Website! When:        Saturday, May 13, 2006 Where:        Pacific Crest Trail                     Cleveland National Forest                     In the mountains @ 1 hour east of San Diego Start Time:    6 a.m., Boulder Oaks campground An out-and-back route on the Pacific Crest Trail from Boulder Oaks Campground to the Laguna Mountains. The course is about a 60 minute drive east of downtown San Diego. Over 6500 ft. of climb, and rocky ! Elevation range is 3000 to 6100 ft., 9 aid stations. 27th annual.

   
• website http://www.pct50.com/

    Final results for the 2003 race
  Split times for the 2003 race (Excel file)
  Story about the 2003 race
  Final results for the 2002 race
  Final results for the 2001 race
  Aid station split times for the 2001 race
  

• San Diego Endurance Run - 100 mile trail race
  Race date in 2006: October 21-22
  A run on the Pacific Crest Trail as an out-back route to Banner Store, starting from Lake Morena campground in Campo. Fourth running. Trail is hilly and rocky with great mountain and desert views. Amenities include pre-race meal, finishers belt buckle, post race meal, and sponsors goodies. A total of 17 aid stations. Course has total climb of 15000 feet with elevation range of 3000 (start) to 6020 (miles 24 and 76) feet. For more race information see the race web site:
  Race web site
  For race entry contact:
  Denis Trafecanty
  San Diego Endurance Run
  P.O. Box 305
  Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
  (760) 765-1149
  denis@vitalityweb.com or SanDiego100@cox.net