The Dipsea Race

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2024-06-09

Jun 09, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Throckmorton Drive

Mill Valley CA, 94942

USA

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Entry Fee $90
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

7.4M

Type: Trail

Participant Limit: 1500

Starting Elevation: 10

High Point: 1360

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 90%

First Year of the Event: 1905

Men's Record: Mike McManus, 46:52

Women's Record: Peggy Smite, 55:30

Description:

First run in 1905, the Dipsea is the oldest trail race in America. It is run every year on the second Sunday in June. The scenic 7.4 mile course from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful courses in the world. The stairs and steep trails make it a grueling and treacherous race. And its unique handicapping system has made winners of men and women of all ages. Because of its beauty and challenge, it is a very popular event, and because of safety and environmental concerns the number of runners is limited to about 1,500. While racers enter from all over the world, the Dipsea is primarily a Northern California event and the entry process is tilted slightly to favor local contestants