Headlands 27K

Description: The H27K course is a counterclockwise loop with approximately 17 miles and 4,000 feet of ascent (and descent). It will have two aid stations; the first is at approximately mile 7 at Pantoll Campground and the second is at approximately mile 13.3 at Cardiac Hill. It is a short 15 minute walk between the two aid stations. Note: Parking is very limited at Pantoll. Offering runners with a little bit of everything from fast double track and fire roads to start, three 1,000-plus foot interspersed climbs, twisty descents with roots, rocks and stairs (many of them!), as well as two dozen switchbacks in the final mile to the finish line. Compared to other GTWS races, the H27K will be quite fast as we are not at altitude and most of the climbs are quite runnable. There are some exposed sections, but much of the stunning course is under deep Redwood Tree canopy, one of the hallmarks of running in Marin County. We expect the winning men's time to potentially best 2 hours and the women to be right on their proverbial heels (but don’t forget,