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Welcome to the 40th Annual Dick Collins Firetrails, run this year on September 30, 2023! When you step up to the start at Firetrails, you are stepping into history, one that goes back to when Dick Collins himself was the race director. You’re also standing on the shoulders of giants, including Dick, of course, who is remembered on a bench near Skyline Gate. And also, the great Ann Trason who still holds the course record. She had a special connection to Dick and considered him a mentor. Now it’s your time.
Dick Collins Firetrails 2023 has 3 events: Firetrails 50, The Golden Hills Marathon, and (NEW!) Dinosaur Ridge 30k. We will not be running the Bay Ridge 100k this year but we are looking forward to it being back in 2024.
UTMB Index. We are proud to say that both Dick Collins Firetrails races are UTMB Index events. Firetrails 50 counts as a 100k event and the Golden Hills Marathon counts as a 50k event.
P-USATF Grand Prix The Firetrails 50-mile race is part of the Pacific USATF Grand Prix.
NOTE to Runners: If you plan to check out the Dinosaur Ridge on your own, beware that you’ll pass through EBMUD land which requires you to have a day-use permit. They’re cheap and worth having! You can find them here. You do NOT need a permit to run the race or to take part in our training camps.
The Courses
Click on ‘Course’ above for the Aid Station locations, crew info, cutoffs, and elevation profile, as well as for the Athete Guide, which contains maps and turn-by-turn instructions.
Starting Time, Time Limits, Changing Distances
The Firetrails 50 mile starts at a.m.am, where you’ll park. You will be able to enter Lake Chabot at 5a.mm. You will see areas for your drop bags as you enter the main event area in the parking lot. There will also be space for your post-race bags.
Golden Hills Marathon starts at 8a.mm.
Dinosaur Ridge 30k starts at 8:3a.mam.
Time limits are:
>> 50-mile (6 am start) = 15.5 hours
>> Marathon = 13.5 hours (you really shouldn’t need it!)
Contact us for more info. Cutoffs are firm because of our permits and the general curfew in the East Bay Regional Parks at 1p.mpm. You will be removed from the course if you miss the cutoffs.
Changing distances will not be allowed during the race. If you wish to change distances, you must do so before the start.
Because of the generous time limit, there are no early starts in this event.
Schwag and Awards
Each finisher receives a shirt and a medal. 50-mile runners receive a custom hoodie or jacket which marathon and 30k runners can purchase separately. Age Group awards are for winners in each 10-year age group.
Aid Stations, Crew Access, Pacers…and Bathrooms
Click on the Course link at the top of the page for maps, narrative, aid stations, and driving directions. Crew has access to many of these stations unless we have specified otherwise. For the 50-mile races, pacers will be allowed from Skyline Gate on the return route only. Pacers are not allowed for the marathon.
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