This is a live event. Course monitors and aid stations will be located sparingly along the route and have limited supplies. We expect you to carry your own food and hydration.

This course is a short-distance fun route taking place at Palo Corona. This event start at 10:00am.

There is little to no elevation gain (ascent) on this course. No noticeable hills.

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This is a live event. Course monitors and aid stations will be located sparingly along the route and have limited supplies. We expect you to carry your own food and hydration.

This course is a one-way variation of the Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve course. You will be required to select a shuttle time slot for this course between 7:30am and 9:00am. If you want more of a race atmosphere, we recommend 9:00am. You should aim to finish the course within 6 hours.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 2,100ft. Three hills.

Backcountry access to Palo Corona Regional Park is not offered to self-guided hikers, so this is a unique opportunity to explore these conserved lands.

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This is a live event. Course monitors and aid stations will be located sparingly along the route and have limited supplies. We expect you to carry your own food and hydration.

This course is an out-and-back from the Palo Corona Discovery Center to San Jose Creek. You will be required to select a starting time slot for this course between 7:30am and 9:00am. If you want more of a race atmosphere, we recommend 9:00am. You should aim to finish the course within 6 hours.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 1,250ft. Four sizeable hills.

These lands are open to the public by permit.

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This is a live event. Course monitors and aid stations will be located sparingly along the route and have limited supplies. We expect you to carry your own food and hydration.

If you wish to hike this course instead of run, please request prior approval by clicking here before you register.

This course is an out-and-back from the Palo Corona Discovery Center to Mitteldorf Preserve with a lollipop loop in the middle. You will be required to select a starting time slot for this course between 7:30am and 9:00am. Approved hikers should select the 7:30am starting time slot, and will be directed to start after 7:30am runners have taken off. Racers who want more of a race atmosphere should select the 8:30am timeslot. The cut-off time for reaching the Mitteldorf Preserve checkpoint is 12:30pm.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 4,250ft. Seven hills.

Backcountry access to Palo Corona Regional Park is not offered to self-guided hikers, so this is a unique opportunity to explore these conserved lands.

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This is a full-day guided hike. This event will be held Friday, April 7. This event will last from roughly 9am-4pm.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 1,500ft. Four sizeable hills. Strenuous.

These lands are open to the public by permit. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the natural and cultural history of these lands from Big Sur Land Trust staff and volunteers.

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This is a full-day guided hike. This event will be held Sunday, April 9. With travel time, this event will last from roughly 7am-5pm.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 3,000ft. One large, steep hill with many false peaks. Very strenuous.

Arroyo Seco Ranch access is not offered to self-guided hikers, so this is a unique opportunity to explore this conserved land.

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This is a half-day guided hike. This event will be held Friday, April 14. This event will last from roughly 9am-1pm.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 550ft. Two hills. Moderate.

Marks Ranch is full of historical and ecological significance. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the cultural and natural history of the former egg ranch and residence of Benjamin and Nisene Marks.

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This is a half-day guided hike. This event will be held Saturday, April 15. With travel time, this event will last from roughly 8am-1pm.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 1,100ft. Two hills. Strenuous.

Backcountry access in Palo Corona Regional Park is not offered to self-guided hikers, so this is a unique opportunity to explore these conserved lands.

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This is a full-day guided hike. This hike takes place on April 23 and again on April 29. With travel time, this event will last from roughly 8am-5pm.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 2,600ft. Three hills, including one long, steep hill climbing 1,500ft. Very strenuous.

Joshua Creek Canyon Ecological Reserve access and backcountry access to Palo Corona Regional Park are not offered to self-guided hikers, so this is a unique opportunity to explore these conserved lands.

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This is a half-day guided hike. This event will be held Friday, April 28. This event will last from roughly 9am-12pm.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 180ft. Mostly flat. Easy.

Marks Ranch is full of historical and ecological significance. This is a unique opportunity to find and learn about the many wildflowers (90+ species!) that bloom at the former egg ranch and residence of Benjamin and Nisene Marks.

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This is a self-guided run/hike. Be prepared to select which day and timeframe you would like to access the preserve during April.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 450ft. Three hills.

Add on another self-guided run/hike for just $15! Discount applied at checkout.

Should you choose to race the Ridge Trail for time, please record your run from the Main House to the Point Turnaround and back.

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This is a self-guided run/hike. Be prepared to select which day and timeframe you would like to access the preserve during April.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 700ft. A steep downhill for the first half, followed by a steep uphill climb for the second half.

Add on another self-guided run/hike for just $15! Discount applied at checkout.

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Should you choose to race the 4-mile route for time, please record your run from the Main House to the canyon property boundary and back.

This is a self-guided run/hike. Be prepared to select which day and timeframe you would like to access the preserve during April.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 600ft. One long hill.

Add on another self-guided run/hike for just $15! Discount applied at checkout.

Should you choose to race the 4-mile route for time, please record your run from the Green Entrance Gate to the Lodge and back.

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This is a self-guided run/hike. Be prepared to select which day and timeframe you would like to access the preserve during April.

Total elevation gain (ascent): Approximately 2,700ft. Six hills (or can be considered one large hill with many smaller peaks along the way).

Add on another self-guided run/hike for just $15! Discount applied at checkout.

Should you choose to race the 8.5-mile route for time, please record your run from the Green Entrance Gate to the Upper Picnic Table and back.

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This option is for virtual participation only. Support Big Sur Land Trust no matter where you are in the world. Participate in our Community Trail Mile Challenge by running/walking/hiking and logging your miles from April 1 to April 30.