Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
32132 Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic, CA 91384
Take on the trails in Los Angeles for the kick-off of the nationwide tour of the 2013 Merrell Down & Dirty presented by Subaru! Here you will find course info, race day details, packet pickup info, and much more!
Registration Information
: : : CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW : : :Pricing Information
Online Registration will close on April 10th, 2014 at 5pm PST
| 5K | 10K | |
| April 14 – April 19 | $45 | $55 |
| April 20 – December 31 | $50 | $60 |
| January 1 – February 2 | $55 | $65 |
| February 3 – March 23 | $60 | $70 |
| March 24 – April 6 | $65 | $75 |
| April 7 – April 10 | $70 | $80 |
| Race Day | $75 | $85 |
Day of Race Details
2013 Schedule:
Packet Pick-up Opens |
7:00 AM |
10K Start #1 |
8:00 AM |
Expo Open |
9:00 AM |
5K Start #1 |
9:15 AM |
5K Start #2 |
9:45 AM |
Pull-up Contest |
10:00 AM |
5K Start #3 |
10:15 AM |
10K Award Ceremony |
10:30 AM |
5K Start #4 |
10:45 AM |
Packet Pickup Closes |
11:30 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 100-yard Dash Start |
11:30 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 1 Mile Race Start |
11:45 AM |
Matchbox Heroes Parade (Dash Racers) |
12:00 PM |
5K Award Ceremony |
12:05 PM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell Award Ceremony (Mile Race Only) |
12:15 PM |
Expo Close |
1:15 PM |
Saturday Packet Pickup information coming soon!
Parking Info
Parking information coming soon!
Event Venue Address:
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
32132 Castaic Lake Drive
Castaic, CA 91384
Course Information
5K Course Description
Mile 1
The course starts out with a run through the picnic areas of the lower lagoon. Runners will climb down into a river bed, through a tunnel and up the other side on their way to the first obstacles. Just before mile one the trail begins a steady incline.
Mile 2
Not too long after the mile one marker the course flattens out as runners make their way through a valley before coming to the base of “Heartbreak Hill”! This 50 yard incline will be sure to test your will power. Once at the top take a second to celebrate, it is all downhill for the remainder of the race!
Mile 3
Runners make their way through camping fields with amazing views of the lake and then work their way down the switchbacks to bring themselves to the base of the mountain. A last push back through the picnic area and then it is time to get muddy!
10K Course Description
Mile 1
The course starts out with a run through the picnic areas of the lower lagoon. Runners will climb down into a river bed, through a tunnel and up the other side on their way to the first obstacles. Just before mile one the trail begins a steady incline.
Mile 2
Not too long after the mile one marker the course flattens out as runners make their way through a valley. The 10K course splits off from the 5K course at the base of “Heartbreak Hill” and continues through the valley.
Mile 3
Runners begin a steady incline making their way towards the back of the valley.
Mile 4
The trail continues along the ridgeline with the lake on the left and the valley on the right.
Mile 5
Runners will follow the trail as it bends away from the lake and descends through the valley. 10K’ers will join the 5K course at the top of “Heartbreak Hill” and continue down the trail.
Mile 6
Runners make their way through camping fields with amazing views of the lake and then work their way down the switchbacks to bring themselves to the base of the mountain. A last push back through the picnic area and then it is time to get muddy!
Lodging Information
Los Angeles Merrell Down & Dirty Mud & Obstacle Series Host Hotel
Courtyard by Marriot
28523 Westinghouse Place
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 257-3220
Reference the “Down and Dirty Mud Run” to receive discounted rates!
Or make a reservation online at: Courtyard Santa Clarita Valencia
Hampton Inn
25259 The Old Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 253-2400
Reference the “Down and Dirty Mud Run” to receive discounted rates!
Or make a reservation online by clicking here.
Residence Inn Santa Clarita
25320 The Old Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 290-2800
Reference the “Down and Dirty Mud Run” to receive discounted rates!
Or make a reservation online at: Residence Inn Santa Clarita Valencia
Embassy Suites Valencia
28508 Westinghouse Place
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-3111
Reference the “Merrell Down and Dirty” to receive discounted rates!
Or go to www.valencia.embassysuites.com and type ”MDD” into the group code box and make your reservation online!