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Details
Sycamore Canyon features a 100k (solo or relay) PLUS a 50k (solo or relay) and Half Marathon option. The Sycamore Canyon race takes place on a loop course in the beautiful Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve just east of San Diego.
Important Info
Cutoff times: Must finish by 10PM (need to be out of the park by shortly after 10PM) . Must start last loop by 8PM. Registration Requirements: Solo 100k runners must have completed at least one 50k+ race (Early Start for (slow) solo runners only!)
The Sycamore 100k/50k course is a figure 8 lap course. The top half of the 8 (Martha's Grove) is ALWAYS run clockwise. The bottom half is run clockwise on even laps and counterclockwise on odd laps. See maps below for details.
Each loop contains about 1400' (425 meters) of elevation gain
Odd Laps (1, 3, 5, 7 for 100k) (1, 3 for 50k)
The Sycamore Half Marathon course consists of two loops. See maps below for details.
Aid Stations:
2km (1.2Mi), 8.5km (5.4Mi), 10.5km (6.6Mi), 12.5km (7.2Mi), 19km (11.4Mi), 22km (13.2Mi)
Loop Map (repeat twice)
5:00AM
6:00AM
7:00AM
Several fully stocked aid stations are available. Runners will never go more than about 5k without reaching an aid station. Aid Stations will have sweet & salty snacks, electrolytes (Nuun & Endurolytes), soup, soda, water, and Honey Stinger Gels at a minimum.
1. Have fun!
2. Be Safe. There are many hazards along the course including (but not limited to), mountain lions, rough terrain, rattle snakes, sharp cliffs and drop offs, etc. It is your responsibility to run safe and stay alert.
3. Except in case of medical emergency, runners may accept no aid nor assistance in any form from anyone, including pacers and crews, between aid stations.
4. Each runner must carry all of his own food, fluids, clothing, and other supplies needed for use between aid stations and must carry a minimum of 40oz of water.
5. Littering of any kind is strictly prohibited. Littering will result in the immediate disqualification of the runner in this year's race, and for all future races.
6. Runners are responsible for the actions of their crews and pacers.
7. Participants must follow the marked trail at all times. Any runner departing from the official trail must return to the point of departure on foot before continuing.
8. Each runner must be checked IN at EVERY aid station. Runners not checked at each aid station may not be credited with officially finishing the Run.
9. Any entrant who is unable to finish the Race must inform personnel at the nearest aid station of his or her decision to withdraw. You MUST turn in your race bib at this time. Runners who leave the course without turning in their bibs will be classified as "lost," and may be billed for charges incurred in any serach and rescue operation.
10. Headphones are not recommended or encouraged. Use at your own risk.
11. Lights are REQUIRED for running after dark. For safety reason, you may not be allowed to finish without a light after 5:00PM.
12. Pacers are ONLY allowed for solo runners and from 5PM and onward OR at the start of your last lap if it is before 5PM. Your pacer MUST check in and get a pacer bib.
13. Respect all park rules including 10MPH speed limit driving in and out of the park. Stay on only designated trails. No littering. Be respectful to other park users. If you run with your dog - it must by on a 6' (max) leash.
Area Map of Sycamore Canyon::
(you can click on more options to bring up a new window and get directions from your location)
Highway 67 Staging Area
13920 Highway 67, Lakeside, CA 92040
(this address takes you to the park entrace. It's a 1.4 mile into the parking from there)
Directions from North Inland
15 South to Exit 17 (Scripps Poway Parkway) - Turn LEFT
Scripps Poway Parkway for 8.6 miles to Highway 67 South - Turn RIGHT
Highway 67 South for about .5 mile - turn RIGHT into the preserve
PLEASE follow speed limit of 10MPH (Parking lot is 1.4 miles in)
Directions from North Coastal
5 South to Highway 78 East
Highway 78 East to 15 South
15 South to Exit 17 (Scripps Poway Parkway) - Turn LEFT
Scripps Poway Parkway for 8.6 miles to Highway 67 South - Turn RIGHT
Highway 67 South for about .5 mile - turn RIGHT into the preserve
PLEASE follow speed limit of 10MPH (Parking lot is 1.4 miles in)
Directions from South/San Diego
15/163 North to Exit 17 (Scripps Poway Parkway) - Turn RIGHT
Scripps Poway Parkway for 8.6 miles to Highway 67 South - Turn RIGHT
Highway 67 South for about .5 mile - turn RIGHT into the preserve
PLEASE follow speed limit of 10MPH (Parking lot is 1.4 miles in)
| Athlete | Time | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Nickademus Hollon | 1:30:57 | 2016 |
| Female | Lesley Paterson | 1:42:13 | 2016 |
| Athlete | Time | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Kelsey Davis | 4:22:24 | 2024 |
| Female | Danielle Pozun | 5:12:57 | 2017 |
| Athlete | Time | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Sheldon Watanabe | 10:18:46 | 2025 |
| Female | Sarah Reusch | 12:41:01 | 2020 |
| Year | Male | Female | Overall | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14:47:08 | 15:37:24 | 15:02:36 | 13 |
| 2023 | 14:21:26 | 15:09:57 | 14:26:49 | 9 |
| 2022 | 15:24:23 | 16:07:55 | 15:33:05 | 5 |
| 2021 | 16:30:04 | 15:19:28 | 16:18:18 | 6 |
| Year | Male | Female | Overall | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8:41:20 | 8:48:30 | 8:43:21 | 50 |
| 2025 | 7:30:09 | 7:28:17 | 7:29:31 | 47 |
| 2024 | 7:03:59 | 7:56:45 | 7:22:09 | 61 |
| 2023 | 7:32:02 | 6:47:25 | 7:23:06 | 25 |
| 2022 | 7:20:53 | 8:20:31 | 7:35:47 | 32 |
| 2021 | 7:51:18 | 9:21:29 | 8:26:44 | 28 |
| Year | Male | Female | Overall | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2:58:25 | 3:11:02 | 3:04:09 | 33 |
| 2025 | 2:31:15 | 2:59:31 | 2:39:14 | 46 |
| 2024 | 2:21:19 | 2:54:53 | 2:32:46 | 44 |
| 2023 | 2:21:51 | 3:03:10 | 2:38:41 | 27 |
| 2022 | 2:31:14 | 3:06:23 | 2:46:39 | 57 |
| 2021 | 3:19:31 | 3:15:39 | 3:17:44 | 52 |
| Age Group | Avg Time | # |
|---|---|---|
| 20s | 14:34:11 | 9 |
| 30s | 14:24:31 | 10 |
| 40s | 16:01:41 | 10 |
| 50s | 16:30:15 | 2 |
| 60s | 16:09:12 | 1 |
| Under 20 | 16:31:10 | 1 |
| 20s | 7:43:43 | 64 |
| 30s | 7:45:41 | 70 |
| 40s | 7:38:15 | 54 |
| 50s | 8:06:37 | 43 |
| 60s | 8:29:06 | 8 |
| 70s | 10:48:28 | 2 |
| Under 20 | 6:40:57 | 2 |
| 20s | 2:34:50 | 43 |
| 30s | 2:43:48 | 77 |
| 40s | 2:48:52 | 74 |
| 50s | 2:58:44 | 34 |
| 60s | 3:24:12 | 22 |
| 70s | 4:31:35 | 4 |
| Under 20 | 2:33:30 | 5 |