Run under the Moon in Ojai

Aid Station Food & Fuel (aka: Your Survival Buffets)

All aid stations—except for Chief Peak—will be stocked with a glorious mix of runner fuel and comfort snacks to keep you moving (or at least bribed into continuing). You’ll find a modest stash of Neversecond gels, Neversecond C30 Sports Drink, GU gels, and GU blocks to keep your legs turning and your spirits semi-intact.

If gels aren’t your love language, don’t worry—we’ve got real food too. Think classic PB&J, warm quesadillas, soups that may taste like heaven depending on how many miles you’ve run, plus a chaotic assortment of candy, cookies, and whatever else looks appealing in the moment. (At mile 30, everything looks appealing.)

Now… about Chief Peak Aid Station:
It’s water. Just water. No snacks. No treats. No emotional support quesadilla. This is your “character-building” stop. Plan ahead, carry what you need, and maybe whisper a few encouraging words to yourself on the climb.

For 55K runners, Chief Peak is your last stop before heading back toward Aid Station #1, where snacks—and hope—return. So fuel up before you get there unless you enjoy dramatic internal monologues and negotiating with your own legs.

COURSE

Because our longer distances are… well… rude, we’re keeping the qualifying requirements for the 100-mile and 100k events. They’re gnarly, they’re spicy, and they will absolutely ask you some personal questions out there so we want to make sure you’re ready to answer them.

For the 100-mile:
We need proof (email it to coyotetwomoon@gmail.com) that you’ve completed something at least 60+ miles with 15,000+ feet of vert. Race or not we don’t care, just suffer a little. Think of this as the “are you sure you want to do this?” checkpoint. Our 100-miler dishes out 26,000 feet of vert, so this is really just the warm-up act.
It must have been completed within one year. We respect your past accomplishments but we also want to make sure Race Day You isn’t relying on “2017 You” for survival.

For the 100k:
We’ll need to see a 50k with at least 10,000 feet of vert. This is to help prepare you for… you guessed it… basically double that, because we’re generous like that. Our 100k comes in hot with 17,000 feet of vert, so you’ll want to show up ready to Suffer have fun.:)

Other distances:
No official qualifiers but don’t let that fool you. These courses are still beefy. Show up prepared, trained, and maybe a little suspicious of your own decision-making.

We’re not trying to scare you… okay, maybe a little. But mostly we just want you safe, strong, and smiling (or at least smiling on the inside)

PACERS: One pacer. Uno. Singular. This is not a family reunion or a group hike please don’t bring your entire support squad onto the course

100K runners: Pacers are allowed starting at Horn Canyon TH or Rose Valley. Your pacer needs to check in and sign a waver send us their name, where they’re jumping in, phone number, and an emergency contact (name + number). Email works no carrier pigeons required.

100M runners: Pacers can join at Gridley TH or Cozy Dell TH. Same deal name, phone number, and emergency contact info. Keep it simple, keep it organized, keep it to one human.

DROP BAGS:

Short version: if you’re running the 55K, 30K, or 10K… congrats, you are your own drop bag 😄 No bags for those distances.

For 100M, 100K, and 50M runners:
Bring your drop bags to runner check-in on Friday before 4 PM ( 50 mi at check in on Saturday) at the start/finish area.

Label your bag clearly with:

• Your bib number

• The aid station

Also: don’t put valuables in there. If you’ll be sad if it disappears, don’t pack it.

And yes, you’ll get your bag back… eventually. Please don’t stand at the finish line asking for it 10 minutes after you’re done. Bags will not be returned until Sunday afternoon.

Drop bag locations:

• Rose Valley – 100M, 100K, 50M

• Horn Canyon – 100K, 100M

• Gridley Bottom – 100M

• Cozy Dell – 100M, 50M

Pack smart, label well, and maybe throw in a snack you’ll actually want at mile 70 (you’ll thank yourself later).

Our 100-mile adventure isn’t just a run it’s a dirt-fueled, quad-crushing, view-gobbling extravaganza! You’ll tackle 99% dirt trails (yes, we counted), including fire roads, sweet single track, and jaw-dropping canyon vistas. Expect long climbs that make your legs question your life choices, cruisy downhills that’ll make you feel like a mountain goat, twisty switchbacks, peaks to conquer, and if you’re feeling extra heroic, a tower to climb. Oh, and vert… lots and lots of vert. Get ready to worship your quads.

We love showcasing Ojai’s trails and hope you take time to explore them before and after the event. Treat the course with respect so future runners can suffer gloriously too!

The legendary Sisar Canyon Run Club hosts weekly runs every Sunday at 8am (7am when it’s hotter than a jalapeño). Starting from the same Rock, Tree, Sky Learning Center as race day, some brave souls tackle our 30k route, while others wander “off site” chasing new trails. Join us for pre-race runs, training days, and maybe a little trail TLC.

Whether this is your first epic endurance test or your latest personal glory quest, we’ve got a distance to suit every kind of pain tolerance. Study your start times like they’re a treasure map:

Distances & Start Times

Whether this is your first big challenge or a personal glory quest, there’s a distance for every level of endurance. Please review your start date and time carefully:

Distance

Start Date & Time

Cutoff

100 Miles Fri, May 1, 17:00 (5:00 PM) 42 hr. Sun, May 3, 11:00

100 Kilometers Fri, May 1, 17:00 (5:00 PM) 42 hr. Sun, May 3, 11:00

55 Miles Sat, May 2, 06:00 (6:00 AM) 29 hr. Sun, May 3, 11:00

55 Kilometers Sat, May 2, 08:00 (8:00 AM) 27 hr. Sun, May 3, 11:00

30 Kilometers Sun, May 3, 08:00 (8:00 AM) 8 hr. Sun, May 3, 15:00

10 Kilometers Sat, May 3, 08:15 (8:15 AM) 8 hr. Sun, May 3, 15:15

Get ready to run, stumble, cheer, and maybe even laugh at your own misery. This isn’t just a race—it’s a dirt-soaked adventure you’ll never forget!