SoCalTrail Series – Tough Mugu
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A beastly trail run with the most epic views!!
Welcome to race #2 of the Bulldog Challenge Series!!
This event historically sells out…
This classic 25k and 10k trail run offers competitive runners and outdoor lovers a chance to experience some of Southern California’s finest coastal mountain trail running courses.
Finisher medals and overall awards are handcrafted by local artist, the race shirts are soft cotton or tech, a sweet design, and fit specific to women and men, and you get official bragging rights for next year’s event.
Sip some coffee before the start, enjoy a hard-earned breakfast after the race, check out the post-race festival, or make new friends in the beer garden while embellishing race stories. There’ll be plenty of breakfast and places to sit in the shade for everyone. Stick around for the awards ceremony honoring the toughest runners!
A great effort is made to support the community by partnering with local businesses, small businesses, and minority-owned businesses.
The Tough Mugu experience includes:
- Fully-supported trail run, professionally organized by SoCalTrail.
- Expertly-marked course for daytime and night running.
- Chip timing and same-day ultrasignup.com results.
- Real-time social media coverage.
- Aid stations staffed by local run clubs.
- Finish line announcers and music DJ at festival party.
- Team of certified sports massage pre- and post-race.
- Professional medical support and communications at every aid station.
All Tough Mugu participants receive:Locally-made and inspired finisher medals
- Soft race shirt or tech shirts
- Beer garden entry, including two complimentary finisher beers (21+)
- Festival “Hydration Station” with Long Run Coffee and Athletic Brewing
- Delicious breakfast tacos with plant-based options.
- FREE next day race photography!!
5-MILE
Experience the beautiful Ray Miller Trail and it’s ocean views leading up to mountain vistas. Runners climb to the highest point on the trail to see Sycamore Canyon inland and the Pacific Ocean below, before dropping back onto the Ray Miller Trail for 2.6 miles of gracious switchbacks. This 5.3-mile course has roughly 1,000’ of vertical gain and loss.
25K
The Tough Mugu 25k course has all the elements of ideal, Southern California mountain running! Winding up from sea level, the famous Ray Miller Trail, leads the race above the coastline and onto mountain top fire roads, rolling valleys, and chaparral forest single track. Near the halfway point, the route around Mugu Peak rewards runners with epic views of the Channel Islands and Boney Mountain, before returning across the long valley. The final 5k cruises back down the Ray Miller switchbacks, determining who can finish strong. The 25k course is equipped with four, fully-stocked aid stations and climbs a total of 2,601 feet.
5-MILE
Experience the beautiful Ray Miller Trail and it’s ocean views leading up to mountain vistas. Runners climb to the highest point on the trail to see Sycamore Canyon inland and the Pacific Ocean below, before dropping back onto the Ray Miller Trail for 2.6 miles of gracious switchbacks. This 5.3-mile course has roughly 1,000’ of vertical gain and loss.
25K
The Tough Mugu 25k course has all the elements of ideal, Southern California mountain running! Winding up from sea level, the famous Ray Miller Trail, leads the race above the coastline and onto mountain top fire roads, rolling valleys, and chaparral forest single track. Near the halfway point, the route around Mugu Peak rewards runners with epic views of the Channel Islands and Boney Mountain, before returning across the long valley. The final 5k cruises back down the Ray Miller switchbacks, determining who can finish strong. The 25k course is equipped with four, fully-stocked aid stations and climbs a total of 2,601 feet.
