The Redwood Trail Race
We had another wonderful practice in cold, rainy weather! Every coach in the program is blown away by the grit, perseverance, and resilience that our students and community have displayed so far this season. Just showing up to Snow Park for practice on a wet, freezing Saturday morning is a big accomplishment, and our students have been consistently going the extra kilometer by also bringing a ton of positive energy and a relentless drive to finish each workout. All that grit and perseverance will be put to the test once again at this Saturday’s trail race through the Oakland hills!
This Saturday, March 30th we will travel to the Oakland hills for the Redwood Trail Race! Double-check the race selections on your RBO registration account today if you are planning to participate this weekend! Registration through RBO and the RBO waitlist have closed. You may be able to purchase a 5-mile race entry directly from the race organizers.
Please remember to bring a filled water bottle and wear your RBO t-shirt as well as closed-toe running shoes. More details are below!
Bus Meeting Time: We will meet at 6:45am to board the bus. The bus will depart at 6:55am sharp! Please arrive early to ensure that you do not miss the bus.
Bus Meeting Location: We will meet in our usual practice location at Snow Park by Lake Merritt.
Race Meeting Time: We will meet at the race at 7:15am. Please arrive on time to ensure that we have plenty of time to distribute bibs, connect students with run mentors, and warm up for the race.
Race Meeting Location: If you are not riding the RBO bus, you may meet us at the race. The address is 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619. Follow signs to find parking and the race start line. Please arrive on time to help pre-race operations run smoothly.
Run Mentor Compliance: All run mentors must be fully registered and have all compliance documents approved before participating in any RBO events. Please check your email inbox and registration account to confirm that you have submitted all required documents. Please don't hesitate to reply to this email with any questions.
Race Day Details: More information about the race including course maps, elevation profiles, driving directions, parking information, exact start line location, and start times can be found here.
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