Race 12-08 Discover Valley of Fire Day #1 2hr.

- 1:58:19 - 6th/17


Due to not qualifying for the National Snowshoe Championship this year (lack of snow in my region caused qualifying events to be cancelled) I unexpectedly had a free weekend. Since I already had scheduled the time off of work and budgeted for a trip I decided to run the Discover Valley of Fire orienteering events near Las Vegas, NV. On Saturday there was a 2 hour event and Sunday there were 2, 4, and 6 hour events.

I drove to Vegas Friday afternoon/evening and although I got there late I had plenty of time for a good night’s sleep since the race Saturday didn’t begin until 1PM. The location was the Valley of Fire State Park which is an hour northeast of Las Vegas close to Lake Mead and the Arizona border. It is a Red Rocks park not too far of a drive and there were a fair number of other visitors there. On the drive in I saw several bighorn sheep running across the open plains.

The only people I knew there were Rex Winterbottom who was the event organizer and Bud Laird who I had seen a year ago and Red Rocks Canyon Park. It looked a lot easier than it turned out to be. Rex explained the instructions which were similar to other events he had put on except for how we were to check in at the controls. Usually there is an orange orienteering bag identifying the spot. Since the park wouldn’t let him leave even temporary markings out on the course, in order to check in we were given answer sheets that contained 2 images and we needed to circle which of the 2 images was visible from the control location. There were 17 teams total and many of the teams had multiple people. The weather was warm and very sunny.

I started out to get the control closest to the start as did at least 2/3 of the people. The rock formation where the control was located was extremely easy to find however identifying the picture turned out to be nearly impossible. A bunch of us climbed all over the rock formation looking to see something that resembled one of the photos but I believe only 1 team actually found at. At one point I got high up and could observe a dozen other people around all looking in different spots. After 20 minutes I had to give up on it and move on.

The 2nd control was easy to find but identifying which picture was correct was not easy. After about 5 minutes I found it and I had finally got my first control over a half hour in. I progressed toward the 3rd control which was supposed to be in a canyon. After passing by where I thought the canyon entrance would be I couldn’t find the canyon and decided to skip it I found the 4th rock formation as easily as I found the 2nd and identifying the picture was a little easier. Another team was there as well and they had identified it right before me.

I considered going to get one more and returning at least to get a good time (in the case of a tie for points, fastest time wins) so I headed out toward what Rex called was the easiest one to find. He was right – it was a sign at the top of some stairs and the stairs were easy to spot from quite far away. From there I decided to get 2 more, both similar to the first couple controls I had already gotten – large rocks standing alone on the flat plane. I found both without too much difficulty and made it back to the start with only 1:41 minute to spare although I could have run back faster if I needed to.

I finished with 275 which was good for 6th out of 17. I was relived to hear that several other teams had the same difficulty I did with finding the controls. Bud had scored 400 points but lost 450 due to coming back too late and another team had 300 but lost 450 for the same reason. While on the course I considered only running for 4 hours at Sunday’s event as I didn’t want to be out there for 6 hours just looking for controls when I knew I was in the vicinity. It was a fun event but I would hesitate to do many more where the specific landscapes are being used for controls are so difficult to find.

2012 Race Schedule

At the beginning of every year I prepare a master race schedule for the year. usually I haven't shared it unless people ask. From time to time people ask me if I "know any races" of a certain distance in a short time frame but generally no one asks me for any type of comprehensive list.

This year I've decided to publish the entire list on this blog. It covers mostly Northern California plus some races outside of the Norcal area that are on my radar. The events are sorted chronologically by date, with some events at the very bottom that I need to obtain more informaiton on. These events are either slower at announcing their dates or difficult to find online. There are about 350 different events listed here with over 500 race options since some events have more than 1 distance available. I'm not intending on indicating which ones I'll participating in because other than about 20 specific races I don't plan more than a month ahead. I decide as I go although I'll be happy to respond if anyone wants to know.

At this time please be aware this list is not finalized. Things to do:
1. a handful of races in the top section don't have dates finalized but I've made educated guess based on past history. I will indicate which ones.
2. get rid of that huge blank space just below here (does anyone know how?)
3. link to as many of the race websites as I can
4. provide explanation as to the series abbreviations

Race	Series	2012 Date	Notes
Los Gatos Resolution Run 5mi.		1/1/12
New Year's Day Marina Green 5k	DSE	1/1/12
Run for a Healthy World 10K		1/1/12
La Ciaspolada 10k		1/6/12
Baz Winter Trail Run #1 12k	Baz	1/7/12
Crystal Springs 5 mi./11 mi./22 mi./Marathon/50k	CTR	1/7/12
Los Gatos Street Scramble 90 min/3hr (bike or run)	GL	1/7/12
Boney Mountain Trail Run 21k/6k	Xt	1/8/12
Golden Gate Park 10k	DSE	1/8/12
Castle to Coast 8.2mi.		1/14/12
Ballpark 5k	DSE	1/15/12
Hamilton Levees 5k-10k	TCRS	1/19/12
Baz Winter Trail Run #2 15k	Baz	1/21/12
CTR Blazer Award Ceremony	CTR	1/21/12	invite only
Oakland Streets and Ladders 5k/10k/25k (bike or run)	Ter	1/21/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	1/22/12
Brooks Falls 10k/Half Marathon/30k/50k	ITR	1/22/12
Northstar Snowshoe Social and Race Series 21k #2	NsS	1/22/12
Tenessee Valley 3.78mi.	TCRS	1/22/12
Waterfront 10mi./5k	DSE	1/22/12
DSE Gala Dinner		1/27/12	invite only
Mission Street Scramble 90min/3hr (bike or run)	GL	1/28/12
Steep Ravine 7mi./Half Marathon/30k/Marathon/50k	CTR	1/28/12
The Dam Run 5k/10k	Wolf	1/28/12
Arts and Sciences 5k	DSE	1/29/12
Mt. Shasta Snowshoe Race		1/29/12
Preseason Burn Series 200ydS+10kStaB+1.5mi.R/400ydS+10kStaB+1.5mi.R	PBS	1/29/12
Baz Winter Trail Run #3 18k	Baz	2/4/12
Death Valley Borax Marathon/Half Marathon/10k	Env	2/4/12
Jed Smith 50k	PA-U	2/4/12
Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon		2/5/12
Mission Gorge Trail Run 15k/5k	Xt	2/5/12
3 Bears 5k/Duathlon (2.2+18.7+2)	Wolf	2/11/12
Golden Gate 5mi./Half Marathon/30k/Marathon/50k	CTR	2/11/12
Golden Gate Bridge Vista 10k	DSE	2/12/12
Las Trampas Scramble 3hr.	BAOC	2/12/12
Montaña de Oro 8k/12k/25k/50k	PCTR	2/12/12
Tamalpa Couples Relay		2/12/12
Baz Winter Trail Run #4 21k	Baz	2/18/12
Buzz 1/2Marathon/Marathon		2/18/12
Racing Gnome Snow Run		2/18/12	cancelled
Chinese New Year 5k/10k		2/19/12
Conservatory 5k	DSE	2/19/12
COOL Vasona Lake County Park	BAOC	2/19/12
President's Day Coyote Point 5k/10k	Sky	2/20/12
Chabot 10k/Half Marathon/30k/50k	ITR	2/25/12
Discovery Valley of Fire Day 1 2hr	Ter	2/25/12
National Snowshoe Championship 10k		2/25/12
National Snowshoe Citizens 5k		2/25/12
Pacifica 9k/21k/30k/50k	PCTR	2/25/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	2/26/12
Discovery Valley of Fire Day #1 2hr	Ter	2/26/12
Fort Point 10k	DSE	2/26/12
La Jolla Canyon 5 mi./11 mi./30k/Marathon/50k	CTR	2/26/12
National Snowshoe Relay Championship 4x2.5k		2/26/12
Preseason Burn Series 200ydS+10kStaB+1.5mi.R/400yd.S+10kStaB+1.5mi.R	PBS	2/26/12
Valley of Fire Day #2 2hr/4hr/6hr	Ter	2/26/12
Baz Winter Trail Run #5 30k	Baz	3/3/12
Get Lost in Fort Ord (Seaside) Rogaine	GL	3/3/12
Malibu Creek 10k/25k/50k	PCTR	3/3/12
Montara Mountain 10k/Half Marathon/Marathon/50k	CTR	3/3/12
Norcal 10mi.	PA-R	3/3/12
Woodside King's Mountain Half Marathon/5mi.	Env	3/3/12
COOL Tilden Regional Park	BAOC	3/4/12
Embarcadero 10k	DSE	3/4/12
Romancing the Island 25k/12k	Env	3/10/12
Way Too Cool 50k	PA-U	3/10/12
408k Race to the Row 5k		3/11/12
Blackie Pasture 5k-10k	TCRS	3/11/12
St. Patrick's Day 5k	DSE	3/11/12
Canyon Meadow 5mi./Half Marathon/30k/Marathon/50k	CTR	3/17/12
Modesto Marathon/Half Marathon/5k		3/17/12
Nor Cal 5k/Duathlon (2.2+18.7+2)	Wolf	3/17/12
Northstar Snowshoe Social and Race Series 5k/10k #3	NsS	3/17/12
Sprint Black Diamond	GL	3/17/12
Across the Bay 12k	PA-R	3/18/12
Get Lost in Black Diamond Rogaine	GL	3/18/12
Rodeo Valley 8k/Half Marathon/35k & 50k	ITR	3/18/12
Big Sur Mud Run 5mi.		3/24/12
Discover the Bay 6hr/12hr (foot+public transport)	Ter	3/24/12
Napa Valley Trail Marathon/Half Marathon/10k	Env	3/24/12
Pirates Cove 8k/20k/30k/50k	PCTR	3/24/12
Woodside Ramble 10k/Half Marathon/36k/50k	ITR	3/24/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	3/25/12
Granite Bay Folsom Lake white/yellow/orange/advanced	GCO	3/25/12
Preseason Burn Series 200ydS+10kStaB+1.5mi.R/400yd.S+10kStaB+1.5mi.R	PBS	3/25/12
Rancho Penasquito 15k/5k	Xt	3/25/12
Windmill 10k	DSE	3/25/12
Ayala Cove 5mi./10 mi./15 mi	CTR	3/31/12
Golden Gate Headlands Marathon/Half Marathon/7mi.	Env	3/31/12
Redwood Peak 10k/Half Marathon/30k/50k	ITR	3/31/12
Northstar Snowshoe Social and Race Series 5k/10k #4	NsS	4/1/12
Sactown 10 mi.	PA-R	4/1/12
Walt Stack 10k	DSE	4/1/12
American River 50mi.	PA-U	4/7/12
Big Bunny Fun Run 5k		4/7/12
Golden Bears 5k/Duathlon (2.2+18.7+2)	Wolf	4/7/12
Grizzly Peak 10k/Half Marathon/30k/Marathon	CTR	4/7/12
Millbrae Street Scramble 90min/3hr (bike or run)	GL	4/7/12
Northstar Snowshoe Social and Race Series 5k/10k #5	NsS	4/7/12
Artichoke Half Marathon/10k	Sky	4/8/12
Easter Roller Coaster 5k	DSE	4/8/12
Cinderella 10k/Half Marathon/Marathon/50k	CTR	4/12/12
Empire One Holyoke 5k		4/12/12
Merrimack River Trail Race 10mi.		4/14/12
Muir Woods Marathon/Half Marathon/7mi.	Env	4/14/12
San Juan Trail 50k	Baz	4/14/12
Woodside 10k/17k/35k/50k	PCTR	4/14/12
Bay Trail 4mi.	DSE	4/15/12
Lucas Valley Sleepy Hollow Ridge 5k-10k	TCRS	4/15/12
Presidio 10M		4/15/12
An Cu Liath City Run 3mi.		4/16/12
Boston Marathon		4/16/12
SMAC weekly 5k Northampton MA		4/17/12
Empire One Holyoke 5k		4/19/12
Horseshoe Lake 5mi./Half Marathon/Marathon/50k	CTR	4/19/12
Ruth Anderson 100k/50mi./50k	PA-U	4/21/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	4/22/12
Metro Triathlon 1.5kS+40kB+10kR/0.5mi.S+15mi.B+3mi.R	SVE	4/22/12
Napa Valley Silverado Half Marathon/5k	Env	4/22/12
Sacramento Bar white/yellow/orange/advanced	GCO	4/22/12
Zippy 5k	PA-R	4/22/12
Discover Sonoma 2hr/4hr	Ter	4/28/12
Folsom Lake 10k/Half/Marathon/50k	ITR	4/28/12
Great Spear It 5mi./5k/1mi.		4/28/12
Dipsea Practice Run 6.8mi.	DSE	4/29/12
Malibu Creek 22k/6k	Xt	4/29/12
Topanga Canyon TBD	PCTR	4/29/12
MiWok 100k	PA-U	5/5/12
Napa Valley Vintage Half Iron	Env	5/5/12
The Relay May		5/5/12
Big Trees 10k/Half Marathon/30k/50k	ITR	5/6/12
Forest Park 20k/50k	PCTR	5/6/12
Lake Merced 4.5mi.	DSE	5/6/12
Napa Valley Sprint Triathlon (0.5mi.+11mi.+3mi.)	Env	5/6/12
Run on the Sly 50k/20M/Half Marathon/12k		5/9/12
Quicksilver 50mi./50k	PA-U	5/12/12
Rossmoor Bar white/yellow/orange/advanced	GCO	5/12/12
Sycamore Canyon 8k/18k/30k/50k	PCTR	5/12/12
Bear Valley/Point Reyes 5k-10k	TCRS	5/13/12
Mother's Day Marina Green 5k	DSE	5/13/12
Santa Cruz Street Scramble 90min/3hr/7hr (bike or run)	GL	5/19/12
Silver State 50mi./50k	PA-U	5/19/12
Bay to Breakers 12K		5/20/12
Ohlone Wilderness 50k	PA-U	5/20/12
Tilden Tough 10mi.	EBTS	5/20/12
Tilden Trail Adventure 10k/Half Marathon/30k/50k	ITR	5/20/12
DSE Donut Dash Fun Run 4mi.		5/24/12
China Camp 5k/10k/Half Marathon	ITR	5/26/12
Front Range 50k	PCTR	5/26/12
Low Tide Run 4mi.		5/26/12
Summit Challenge 10mi./10k/5k		5/26/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	5/27/12
San Franciscan Mile and Strawberry Hill 5k	DSE	5/27/12
Marin Memorial Day 10k	PA-R	5/28/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	5/31/12
Diablo Marathon/60k	PCTR	6/2/12
Shadow of the Giants 50k	Baz	6/2/12
Canyon Meadow 5 mi./Half Marathon/30k/Marathon/50k	CTR	6/3/12
Coastal Trail Challenge 10k	DSE	6/3/12
K2 Summit 10k/Half Marathon/35k/50k	ITR	6/3/12
Lake Chabot Trail Challenge Half Marathon/5k	EBTS	6/3/12
Reservoir Triathlon 1.5kS+40kB+10kR/0.5mi.S+15mi.B+3mi.R	SVE	6/3/12
Splash and Dash Cupertino 1500m+5k	SDC	6/7/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	6/7/12
Sprint the Golden Gate (June 8-10)	GL	6/8/12
Dipsea		6/9/12
Udder Run 5mi.		6/9/12
Skyline to the Sea Marathon/50k	PCTR	6/10/12
Twin Peaks 4mi.	DSE	6/10/12
Pacifica Foothills 10k/Half Marathon/50k	ITR	6/16/12
ZR San Francisco 10k/Half Marathon	CTR	6/16/12
Father's Day Conservatory 5k	DSE	6/17/12
Splash and Dash Uvas 1mi.S/2mi.S/1mi.S+3mi.R/2mi.S+6mi.R	SDU	6/17/12
Woodminster 9mi.	EBTS	6/17/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	6/21/12
Alaska Mayor's Marathon		6/23/12
Double Dipsea 13.7mi.		6/23/12
San Lorenzo River 10k/Half Marathon/30k/Marathon/50k	CTR	6/23/12
Western States 100mi.	PA-U	6/23/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	6/24/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	6/28/12
Inside Trail Endurance Challenge 50k & 50 Miles	ITR	6/30/12
Mill Valley Street Scramble 90min/3hr/7hr (bike or run)	GL	6/30/12
Polo Field 5k	DSE	7/1/12
Skyland Mountain Run 10k		7/1/12
Splash and Dash Cupertino 1500m+5k	SDC	7/5/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	7/5/12
Baz Summer Trail Run #1 Bass Lake Vista 14k	Baz	7/7/12
Mt. Diablo 10k/Marathon/50k	ITR	7/7/12
Pacifica 9k/21k/30k/50k	PCTR	7/7/12
Toes 4mi./Duathlon (3.6mi.+22mi.+2mi.)/Triathlon (3.6mi.+22mi.+4mi. = R+B+Kayak)	Wolf	7/7/12
6 Hour Distance Classic and Crissy Field 5k	DSE	7/8/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	7/12/12
Golden Gate 5mi./Half Marathon/30k/Marathon/50k	CTR	7/14/12
Golden Gate Escape 5k/10k/25k	Ter	7/14/12
Headlands Marathon/50mi.	PCTR	7/14/12
Downtown San Rafael Mile	PA-R	7/15/12
Fort Mason 5k	DSE	7/15/12
Lake Tahoe Sharkfest Swim 1.2mi.	Env	7/15/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	7/19/12
McInnis Park 3.5mi.	TCRS	7/20/12
Baz Summer Trail Run #2 Shadow of the Giants 18k	Baz	7/21/12
Tahoe Rim Trail 100mi.	PA-U	7/21/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	7/22/12
La Sportiva Table Rock 25k	ITR	7/22/12
San Bruno Mountain 5k/12k	DSE	7/22/12
Splash and Dash Uvas 1mi.S/2mi.S/1mi.S+3mi.R/2mi.S+6mi.R	SDU	7/22/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	7/26/12
Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim 1.5mi.	Env	7/28/12
Monterey Street Scramble	GL	7/28/12
To be announced soon 10k/Half Marathon	ITR	7/28/12
Wildwood 10k/Half Marathon/Marathon	CTR	7/28/12
San Francisco Marathon		7/29/12
Splash and Dash Cupertino 1500m+5k	SDC	8/2/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	8/2/12
Baz Summer Trail Run #3 Snow Play Loop 14k	Baz	8/4/12
Santa Cruz 10k/Half Marathon/30k/50k	ITR	8/4/12
Presidio Cross Country 5k	DSE	8/5/12
Snow Valley Trail Run 21k/10k	Xt	8/5/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	8/9/12
Crystal Springs 5 mi./11 mi./22 mi./Marathon/50k	CTR	8/11/12
Dammit Run 5mi.		8/11/12
Golden Gate Sharkfest Swim 1.6mi.	Env	8/11/12
Montaña de Oro 8k/12k/25k/50k	PCTR	8/11/12
Oakland Peak to Bay 5k/10k/25k	Ter	8/11/12
Brisbane Scenic Run 12k/5k	DSE	8/12/12
Skyline 50k	PA-U	8/12/12
Stevens Creek 50k		8/12/12
Vintage Oaks Deer island 5k-10k	TCRS	8/12/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	8/16/12
Cinderella 10k/Half Marathon/Marathon/50k	CTR	8/18/12
Headlands 50mi./100mi.	PCTR	8/18/12
DSE Volunteer Appreciation Picnic	DSE	8/19/12	invite only
Race Thru Redwoods 10k		8/19/12
Splash and Dash Uvas 1mi.S/2mi.S/1mi.S+3mi.R/2mi.S+6mi.R	SDU	8/19/12
Summer Lake Merced 4.5mi.	Merc	8/23/12
Baz Summer Trail Run #4 Fish Camp 10mi.	Baz	8/24/12
Berkeley and Oakland Hills Street Scramble	GL	8/25/12
Big Trees 10k/Half Marathon/30k/50k	ITR	8/25/12
Headlands 50k	PA-U	8/25/12
Plate to Plate 5k		8/25/12
10k on the Bay		8/26/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	8/26/12
Golden Gate Park Cross Country 5k	DSE	8/26/12
Golden Gate Duathlon (3.6mi.+22mi.+2mi.)	Wolf	9/1/12
Marina Green 5k	DSE	9/2/12
ZombieRunner Vasona Lake 5 mi & Half Marathon	CTR	9/3/12
Palo Alto Moonlight Run		9/7/12
Auburn Trail Run 10k/Half Marathon/35k/50k	ITR	9/9/12
Rainbow Falls 5k	DSE	9/9/12
River Bend Park white/yellow/orange/advanced	GCO	9/9/12
Diablo 4 mi./10 mi./Half Marathon/Marathon/50k	CTR	9/15/12
Get Lost in Fort Jackson Rogaine	GL	9/15/12
Deer Park 5k-10k	TCRS	9/16/12
Lake Merced Half Marathon and 4.5mi.	DSE	9/16/12
Marsh Land Trail Run 5k/10k/Half Marathon	ITR	9/16/12
Coastal 50k	CTR	9/22/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	9/23/12
Diablo 8k/25k/50k	PCTR	9/23/12
Oyster Point 5mi.	DSE	9/23/12
Big Sur Trail Marathon/Half Marathon/5mi.	Env	9/29/12
Woodside 10k/17k/35k/50k	PCTR	9/29/12
Bridge to Bridge 12k/7k		9/30/12
Discover San Diego 2hr/4hr/6hr	Ter	9/30/12
Redwood Peak 10k/Half Marathon/30k/50k	ITR	9/30/12
Fall Showdown 5k/10k/Half Marathon	Wolf	10/6/12
San Juan Capistrano Trail 10k	Baz	10/6/12
Bizz Johnson 10k/Half Marathon/Marathon	CTR	10/7/12
Montaña de Oro 8k/12k/25k/50k	PCTR	10/7/12
Stern Grove 4mi.	DSE	10/7/12
To be announced soon 5k – Half Marathon	ITR	10/7/12
Chinatown Street Scramble	GL	10/13/12
Firetrails 50mi./Golden Hills Trail Marathon	PA-U	10/13/12
San Francisco One Day 12/24 Hour	PCTR	10/13/12
Bahia Vista 5k-10k	TCRS	10/14/12
Briones Crest 10k/Half Marathon/Marathon	ITR	10/14/12
Briones Regional Park	BAOC	10/14/12
Point Mugu Trail Run 18k/11k	Xt	10/14/12
Rockaway Beach 5k	DSE	10/14/12
San Diego Sharkfest Swim 1mi.	Env	10/14/12
Mississippi Bar white/yellow/orange/advanced	GCO	10/18/12
Lower Sunrise & Sacramento Bar white/yellow/orange/advanced	GCO	10/20/12
The Bears 5k/Duathlon (2.2+18.7+2)	Wolf	10/20/12
Amsterdam Marathon		10/21/12
Humboldt Redwoods Half Marathon	PA-R	10/21/12
Kennedy Drive 8k	DSE	10/21/12
Malibu Canyon 10k/25k/50k	CTR	10/21/12	tentative
Topanga Canyon TBD	PCTR	10/21/12
Halloween Hustle 5k/10k/25k	Ter	10/27/12	Belmont, CA
Whiskeytown 50k	PA-U	10/27/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	10/28/12
Falcon Crest 10k/Half/Marathon/50k	ITR	10/28/12
Forest Park 20k/50k	PCTR	10/28/12
Great Highway 4mi.	DSE	10/28/12
Morgan Hill Marathon/Half Marathon		10/28/12
Morgan Territory Reg. Preserve begin./intermediate/advanced/competitive	BAOC	10/28/12
ZombieRunner Halloween 5 mi./Half Marathon/Marathon	CTR	10/31/12	tentative
Henry Coe Trex (Nov 2-4)	GL	11/2/12	40 hour event
Lake Chabot 5mi./Half Marathon/Marathon/50k	CTR	11/3/12
Arts and Sciences 5k	DSE	11/4/12
Saddleback Trail Marathon	Baz	11/4/12
To be announced soon Half Marathon – 50 Miles	ITR	11/4/12
Discover Red Rock Canyon Park Day 1 2hr	Ter	11/10/12
Last Chance 50mi./50k	PA-U	11/10/12
Clarksburg County Run Half Marathon	PA-R	11/11/12
Discover Red Rock Canyon Park Day 2 2hr/4hr/6hr	Ter	11/11/12
Embarcadero 10k	DSE	11/11/12
Mt. Tam 10k/Half Marathon/30k/50k	ITR	11/11/12
Land's End Street Scramble	GL	11/17/12
Santa Cruz Turkey Trot 10k		11/17/12
PA-USATF Championship 6.09mi.	PA-X	11/18/12
Santa Monica Mountains 9k/12k/18k/30k/50k	PCTR	11/18/12
Single/Double Lake Merced 4.5mi./9mi.	DSE	11/18/12
Spooner's Cove 5 mi./7 mi./25 k/50k	CTR	11/18/12
Topanga Turkey Trot 15k/10k/5k	Xt	11/22/12
Turkey Trail Trot 5mi.		11/22/12
Quadruple Dipsea 28.4mi.	PA-U	11/24/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	11/25/12
Redwood High 5k	TCRS	11/25/12
Run Wild 5k/10k		11/25/12
Death Valley Trail Marathon/30k	Env	12/1/12
Holiday Hustle 5k/10k/25k	Ter	12/1/12	Alameda, CA
North Face Championship Marathon/Marathon Relay/50k/50mi.		12/1/12
To be announced soon 5k/10k/Half Marathon	ITR	12/1/12
Ferry Building 4mi.	DSE	12/2/12
North Face Championship 1/2 mar/10k/5k		12/2/12
Xterra Trail Run World Cahmpionships 21k	Xt	12/2/12	Oahu, HI
Coyote Ridge 7 mi./10 mi./20 mi./Marathon/50k	CTR	12/8/12
San Carlos Street Scramble	GL	12/8/12
Golden Gate Park 10k	DSE	12/9/12
Sailor Bar	GCO	12/9/12
Dam Run Jingle Bell Dash 5k/10k	Wolf	12/15/12
Northstar Snowshoe Social and Race Series 5k/10k #1	NsS	12/15/12
Woodside Ramble 10k/Half Marathon/36k/50k	ITR	12/15/12
Christmas Relays 4.46mi.	PA-R	12/16/12
ZombieRunner Bay Trail 5 mi./Half Marathon/Marathon	CTR	12/16/12	tentative
Willow Glen Holiday Light 60min/90min.	BAOC	12/16/12
4th Sunday 5k/10k	LMJS	12/23/12
Mission Rock 5k	DSE	12/23/12	will run this backwards
Golden Gate Bridge Vista 10k	DSE	12/30/12
Rodeo Valley 8k/Half Marathon/35k & 50k	ITR	12/30/12
Woodside 10k/17k/35k/50k	PCTR	12/30/12
New Year's One Day 6h/12h/24h	CTR	12/31/12	tentative
Total
Race Dates not obtained
St. Patty's Day 5k Alameda
John C Trettin 5k			Lompoc, CA
Muddy Buddy	Mud
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run 5k/10k
New Balance Excelsior Dinner			invite only
Chabot College Winter Track Meet Series	CCWTM		Saturday in Feb?
Chabot College Summer Track Meet Series	CCTM		Tuesdays in Jun+July
Los Gatos Winter Track Meet Series	LGWTM		Saturdays in Jan+Feb
Tamalpa Track Meet Series	TTM		Tuesdays in May-Sept
Ultrarunner.net Trail Series	UR		various Saturdays
USATF Pacific Association XC Series	PA-X		Saturdays in Aug-Nov