Race Details

       Cliffs and Meadows LLC is pleased to announce a 55 Kilometer and 50 Mile option in 2018!

      The Lost Boys Ultra Trial Run - 50 mile / 55k is a point-to-point trail ultramarathon which starts on the Desert Floor of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, 75 miles east of San Diego, heads west over the mountains and finishes in the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. This beautiful and extremely challenging run features spectacular geography, historical trails, contrasting landscapes and incredible views. The first half courses through desert washes, canyons and mountain valleys including a brief section where runners must climb over some dry rock waterfalls. Ascending out of the desert, the mountainous second half climbs and descends through a lush alpine environment. 

The 50 mile course has approximately 28 miles of trails, 4 miles of desert washes without roads or trails, and 18 miles of jeep roads. With over 9000' of climb and 6100' of descent and an elevation range of 1200' to 6,512'. All but 4 miles of the course is contained within the state parks. 

Well equipped aid stations as follows:

Race rules, guidelines, and general information

• Rule #1 be safe.
• Rule #2 have fun!
• Potential entrants of the 50 mile race must have completed at a MINIMUM an official trail 50k race (within the race's qualifying time) between April 1, 2016 and the day they register for Lost Boys 50.
• No Official prerequisite for the 55k distance.
• The race will be held on 4/28/2018. 
• Here is a TIMELINE OF EVENTS:
  50 MILE:
  3:00 a.m. advised arrival time at Lake Cuyamaca
  3:30 a.m. Sharp. The shuttle bus leaves Lake Cuyamaca
  4:00 a.m. Registration opens at Pinyon Wash
  4:30 a.m. approximate time the bus arrives at Pinyon Wash
  5:00 a.m. Sharp. 50 Mile Start
  
  55 KILOMETER:
  6:45 a.m. advised arrival time at Lake Cuyamaca
  7:15 a.m. Sharp. The shuttle bus leaves Lake Cuyamaca
  7:45 a.m. Registration opens at Blair Valley
  8:15 a.m. approximate time the bus arrives at Blair Valley
  9:00 a.m. Sharp. 55 Kilometer Start
• Shuttle option: 
• The shuttle service is highly recommended since parking is very limited at both start line areas. 
• There is a $25 shuttle fee. For details on how to reserve the shuttle (click here). 
• The shuttle bus will pick you up directly in front of the "Lake Cuyamaca Restaurant and Store"
  (15027 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036 Hwy 79, [white highway mile marker 11.5]).
• You can put any pre-race clothes etc in one of your aid station drop bags and leave it at the start line which will then eventually work their way back to the finish line.
• Sunrise is at 6:00 AM and Sunset is at 7:30 PM that day so flashlights may be needed for some runners.
• Cutoff Times: For your safety and for consideration of the volunteers there are various cutoff times throughout the race. Runners must LEAVE the aid station before the cutoff time.  Also note that there is a strict 8:00PM finishing cutoff. This makes for a 15 hour limit.
• Schwag: Every entrant will receive a quality tech-shirt and LB50 logo'd tech shorts. These will be available for pickup at the finish line, even if you unfortunately need to stop early or miss a cutoff please stop by the finish line to collect your schwag. In addition, every finisher will receive a Lost Boys finisher’s medallion.
• Bibs: Bib numbers will be assigned approximately a week before the race. The physical bibs will be handed out at the start line at check-in.
• Pacers: Only 50 mile runners will be permitted a pacer - no pacers for 55k runners. Pacers will be allowed to start running with you at Pedro Fages (mile 29.8) to the finish and cannot be exchanged thereafter. Pacers are to follow all rules that participants follow and should be prepared for the rigorous final 20 miles.
• CREW: The aid stations are well stocked with food and fluids and experienced ultrarunners, crew is not necessary to run this race. If you choose to have a crew they are allowed at the Start, Blair Valley aid station, Pedro Fages aid station and the Finish. Aid is only allowed at the aid stations and is not allowed throughout the course.
• Drop Bags:
  Drop bags for the 50 Mile runners and will be allowed at the Blair Valley and Pedro Fages aid stations, plus a bag for the Finish.
  Drop bags for the 55 Kilometer runners will be allowed for the West Mesa aid station plus a bag for the Finish.
  Size: Drop bags should be small, no larger than 12” square please.
  Drop bags will be collected at the start line and returned to the finish line after the aid station closes. After you finish if Pedro Fages is still open you can stop by Pedro Fages to collect your drop bag, otherwise it will be returned to the finish line.
• Course markings: The course will be marked with orange surveyor’s ribbon and possibly signs. A ribbon will be placed every 2-3 minutes running time. Keep your head up and look for junctions. Junctions will have multiple ribbons.
  IMPORTANT: If you go more than 5-7 minutes (running time) without seeing a ribbon TURN AROUND you missed a junction.
  Getting off course: If you find yourself lost or off course, you must return to the place where you got off course under your own power in order to continue in the race. Any runner that gets in or on a moving vehicle is disqualified.
• Entering an aid station: Make sure you check-in at every aid station with the volunteer that is holding the clip board.
• Properly Dropping (Did not Finish, DNF): If you decide not to continue the race you must personally tell an aid station captain. If you do not properly drop and a search and rescue effort is launched on your behalf you will be responsible for the cost of the rescue effort.
• #2 out on the trail: There will be restrooms or outhouses at the Start line, Pedro Fages, and Finish line area. If nature calls while on the trail, get off the trail and bury your business.
• Littering: Our ability to secure permits for each of our local mountain events is dependent on all of us being good stewards of the trails. Anyone caught littering will be disqualified from the race. If you see trash out on the trail please try to pick it up and carry it to the next aid station.
• Highway crossing: There are four highway crossings. It is YOUR responsibility to safely cross the highway.  We will have crossing marshals at each highway crossings throughout the duration of the race. The marshals will not stop traffic, you can think of the marshals as an extra set of eyes and ears for you.
• Water: Carry adequate water in water-bottles or a camel-pack.
• All participants must be at least 18 years of age and older.
• Start Line weather (Borrego Springs, CA)
• Finish Line weather (Rancho Cuyamaca, CA)

See you on the trails!