From Mountains to Desert! The Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 (ABC 50)

Point-to-point. 50 miles along some of San Diego’s best and most scenic trails. 14-1/2 hours to finish.

The race takes you from the Sunrise Trailhead down into Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. You will ascend Stonewall Peak and then run along the wooded trails nearby the lake. The final drop down Oriflamme Canyon leads you onto the desert floor towards the finish at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort & Campground.

This race is family and crew friendly. Most of the aid stations offer easy access, plus the finish at Stagecoach Trails means you have the option of camping out and spending the night. We will serve a post-race meal at the Resort’s dining hall and showers are also available.

Pre-Race Shuttle

Due to the nature of this point to point course, a shuttle will be offered for an additional $10/runner. If you would like to take the shuttle from your car at the Finish Line TO the Start Line IN THE MORNING, please select this option as an add-on to your race entry. We have tried unsuccessfully to provide a free ride-sharing option, but did not get much cooperation. Please feel free to arrange that for yourselves in unofficial channels if you do not wish to take the shuttle. There will be NO POST-RACE shuttle.

General Info

Cut-off Times:

1. Race begins at 6:30 a.m. from Sunrise Trailhead and finishes at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort & Campground in Shelter Valley. There is a 14-1/2 hour limit to finish (9:00 p.m.).

2. There are two on-course cut-offs:

   1. Paso Picacho Aid Station at 2:00 p.m. (7 and 1/2 hours).

   2. Pedro Fages Aid Station at 4:30 p.m. (10 hours)

3. NOTE: Race management reserves the right to pull any runner at any time.

Crew/Pacers:
There is no crew access at Museum, West Mesa, and S2 aid stations.

Crew, family, and friends may see their runner at Sweetwater, Paso Picacho, and Pedro Fages aid stations. Further, while S2 has no crew access, crew can meet their runners in Blair Valley by entering the dirt road directly across from mile marker 24 on S2. (Bear right shortly after entering dirt road and follow for approximately ¼ mile to circular area. You will see signpost for California Riding & Hiking Trail).

Pacers are allowed and can join their runner at either Paso Picacho (24.6mi/39.36km) or Pedro Fages (35.4mi/56.64km).

On-Course Race Management:

1. Headlamps/flashlights: All runners leaving Pedro Fages aid station after 1 p.m. MUST carry a headlamp or flashlight. As such, if you are planning on using drop bags, include your lamp in the drop bag headed to Pedro Fages. Failure to have a light when attempting to leave this aid station after 1:00PM will result in a DNF and we will pull you from the race.

2. Hydration: Water and Tailwind will be available at all aid stations. However, due to the nature of the course, all runners must carry at least 20 ounces of hydration with them.

3. Jackets, gloves, etc.: Be aware of the weather forecast prior to race day. Average temperatures for this time of year range from a low of about 30 to a high in the low 50’s. As such, you may want to begin the race wearing layers (which you can dispose of in your Sweetwater drop bag, if you wish). Similarly, your Pedro Fages drop bag should include some sort of jacket, etc., as you will likely be out on the course after the sun has set.

4. Food/nutrition: Aid stations, in addition to water and Tailwind, will carry the usual assortment of ultra foods, such as salty snacks, sweets, PB&J sandwiches, boiled potatoes, etc., plus gels, cola, and ginger ale.

Packet Pick-Up:
Top 3 male and female winners will receive awards.  You may pick up your bib at the start the morning of the race.  All runners MUST check-in at the start.

Finish Line:

The race finishes at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort & Campground in Shelter Valley. There is a dining hall and kitchen where you can relax after the race and enjoy a hot meal, which will be provided to you. Further, there are showers available. Should you and your crew wish to spend the night, you can make reservations at http://www.stagecoachtrails.com

Register For The Anza Borrego Cuyamaca 50 (ABC 50) Here