Date: June 17, 2012
Race Start Time: 7 AM
Location:
Tecolote Canyon Natural Park
5180 Tecolote Rd
San Diego, CA 92110
Course Description: This local San Diego 5 and 10K is located in central San Diego just minutes from Sea World and runs through Tecolote Canyon right in the heart of San Diego. The race starts at Tecolote Canyon Nature Center at the end of Tecolote Road and crosses the entire canyon.
The trail starts out as a wide jeep road that gradually ascends for the first mile until you can see Tecolote Golf Course on your left. At this point the trail gets slightly steeper and becomes narrower (single track). The 5K makes two quick left turns and returns the way they came on a flat and fast 1 mile stretch back to the finish. The 10K continues on and encounters 2 short steep downhill’s before winding back onto single track trail. There are a couple of short mild hills to climb while the golf course is still visible on your left. Eventually the 10K winds east through dense tree cover. There are a couple of stream crossings (usually dry) before runners turn north and ascend to the turnaround point at Boyd Street. Runners return the way they came having two short but steep hills to navigate before a flat, fast finish.
Registration: Registration is now available on Active.com by clicking here!
Entry Fee for 5K
$32 until April 17
$37 from April 18 until the race sells out
Entry Fee for 10K
$37 until April 17
$42 from April 18 until the race sells out
Aid Stations: There will be two aid stations for the 5K and three for the 10K. Aid stations will be stocked with water and electrolyte drink. It is HIGHLY recommended that 10K runners carry, at a minimum, a hand bottle.
The 5K will have aid stations at approximately miles 1.1 and 2.0. The 10K will have aid stations at approximately miles 1.1 3.1 and 5.1.
Course Map: There will be a slight change to the course this year. Due to feedback we received from last years race participants we will be eliminating the curved single-track at the end of the race and creating a much faster finish down the fire road. The course map will be coming soon.
Directions to Start: Click Here for Directions (Google Maps)
Parking: There is minimal parking at Tecolote Nature Center. However there is ample parking just outside on Tecolote Road. Please park outside on Tecolote Road along the baseball fields or make arrangements to be dropped off at the Nature Center.
Packet Pickup:
- June 15 from 11AM – 6PM
- June 16 from 10AM – 6PM
Where?
San Diego Running Institute
4760-B Mission Gorge Place
San Diego, CA 92120
Unless you have paid for race day packet pickup, packets must be picked up from the San Diego Running Institute.
MANDATORY Race Day Check-in: All race participants MUST check in on race morning. Failure to check in prior to starting the race will result in automatic disqualification. Race check in begins at 6AM.
Post Race Party and Awards Ceremony: Post-race party details coming soon!
Prizes: All finishers will receive a technical T-Shirt, a customized Dog Tag medal and a commemorative BEER GLASS with race logo and date of event. These collectors glasses are the 1st of the set runners can earn. By completing All 4 Dirt Devil Grand Slam Races, runners can earn a set of all 4 glasses and Grand Slam award.
To be eligible for the Grand Slam points series and the cash/prizes that go with it, you must participate in the Coyote 5K race. Participants in the 10K are not eligible for points towards the Grand Slam Series.
For prizes provided to Overall and Age Group Winners please see the Race Prizes page.
Refund/Transfer Policy: Refunds, minus $10 cancellation fee, will be offered until 5/6/12. No refunds will be given after this date.
Traveling to San Diego for the Coyote 5K and 10K?
San Diego has a long list of great attractions and activities for you and your family to enjoy. If you will be traveling to the race for the weekend here are a few hotels close to the start as well as some places the Dirt Devils love to check out after a run in the area.
Places to Stay:
Things to Do:
Some race day photos from Shez Photography and race participants!
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