Into The Wild O.C. Trail Run

March 10, 2018 · Orange, CA

Distance: 10K, 21K, 30K

The original Into the Wild OC Trail Run takes place in two of the most beautiful parks in Orange County. This race will offer the right distance and difficulty level for you. Irvine Regional Park, Orange County’s oldest park, will offer runners a less technical course beneath canopies of oaks and sycamore trees. Runners will then head out onto the natural California flora lined trails. The 21k will challenge the best of us when runners enter the interconnecting trail system of Santiago Oaks Regional Park. Santiago Oaks will treat runners to an assortment of wide and rocky, to single-track trails with steep climbs and descents. The 30k will continue on the Anaheim Weir loop then hook back into the 21k course. Both parks are intersected by Santiago Creek and share acres of natural charm, an abundance of wildlife, and mountain vistas

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Review

This was my first time running on trails -EVER! It was very challenging – STEEP CLIMBS (elevation gain of 2800ft) and steep descents. It was brutal. I admit … by the 3rd climb at mile 5 I sped walked up. The scenery was BEAUTIFUL! I saw 2 deer (who literally ran across my path) and rabbits! Horses (and lots of horse poop that added to a lot of hopping over the piles The hilltops gave gorgeous views – the weather was PERFECT! I finished in 2:38 … not great, but considering the difficulty – I’ll take it! Foot placement was super important – one minute your running over grassy dirt, the next your sliding down rock! The variety was really cool! There were moments going down hill – I felt like a mountain goat, hoping from rock to rock and running down dirt paths, it was all in all a super fun run! For Half Marathoners who think they are bad asses – I HIGHLY recommend this trail half – it will test your agility and climbing stamina!

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Come join us for the second annual “Into the Wild OC Trail Run!” Choose your distance! The 10k beginner/intermediate course starts beneath the canopy of the oaks and onto the trails in Irvine Regional Park. If you are out for a challenge the 21k intermediate/advanced course is the choice for you. Starting in Irvine Regional Park the course meanders along the Southwest edge of the park. Once into Santiago Oaks Regional Park prepare yourself for climbing. We have also added a 2k kids fun run this year! Sign up, make the commitment, and start training! For more information visit www.intothewildoctrailrun.com or Active.com.