Billy Goat's Half Marathon Climb

Course Change Notice:

 

We have a big announcement about our April 6 Billy Goat Climb. We’re moving the course to Silverado. Though Indian Truck Trail (ITT) was originally approved, we have word from the Forest Service that ITT is no longer an option. You can imagine the headspin that put me in with just a couple weeks out from the race. Fortunately, we have an awesome Forest Service. They put in many hours over the past couple of days to work with me. It’s one thing coming up with a course, it’s quite another getting it approved. When they mentioned Silverado, I couldn’t help but smile. I love that area. It is still just one hill, but the hill will be Maple Springs instead of ITT. 

 

About the race: The course is in a more remote area than our original course in Temescal Valley. We will be shuttling runners from a lot on the edge of town to the Start/Finish, a couple miles up Maple Springs Road to a spot in the canyon, nestled next to the creek. A gradual climb immediately begins from the Start Line. There’s also about a mile of asphalt aside the creek to run before hitting dirt. You may want to bring an extra pair of dry socks! Below are some pictures of the Start/Finish area and a few pictures of the course as it was yesterday. The elevation gain is about 3000’, somewhat less for the 10k.  

Silverado Canyon, CA

 

Parking

Parking will be at Calvary Chapel of the Canyons, 8002 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado. Runners will be shuttled to site about 5 miles away in the canyon.

First Shuttle will leave location between at 6:15 am, continuing until race start. Vans will shuttle runners back to the race as soon as finishers start coming in.  

There are NO restrooms at the shuttle stop. There are a few up the street at the Silverado Community Center. Additionally, two portable toilets will be placed at the race start.