Forest Ranch Four
4m * 15k * Half Marathon * 50k
THIS RACE IS NOW VIRTUAL IN 2020!!!
The world feels upside-down right now but we don't have to. Let's turn things right-side up together! Since we can't all physically Run Loco together, let's make this a huge virtual running party! This virtual race still counts towards credit for earning your Loco Race Series hoodie.
how does it work?
1. Register for the Forest Ranch Four Virtual Race using the "click here to register" link above (it will take you to UltraSignUp).
2. Run your distance anywhere you choose & snap a pic of your results on your tracking device, then upload to UltraSignUp.
3. Take a selfie of your run and post it to one (or all of our social media outlets),
4. Let your Loco Family cheer you on virtually.
5. Cheer your fellow runners on when they post too!
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All registered runners get their swag (race shirt, medallion & Loco hand sanitizer) and can either pick it up locally when mandates are lifted (either at a future Loco race or at a local Chico business) or if you are from out of town, we can mail it.
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This race counts towards credit for earning your Loco Race Series hoodie!
Join us for the first foot race to ever go through
Forest Ranch, Ca (just a 20ish minute drive from Chico)!
Run along the west branch of Little Chico Creek and past the old mining areas that pulled out some of the counties' largest nuggets during the gold rush.
Enjoy wide, dirt trails that allow you to run uncongested and chat with friends or take the lead and relish
in wide open spaces.
Take in stunning views of Carpenter and Thatcher Ridges and breathe in crisp, clean, fresh air. During your run, you will be surrounded by the forest, spring wildflowers and bright green moss covered rocks.
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Like all Intrepid Adventures races,
the Forest Ranch Four is dog friendly and family friendly. Walkers and hikers are invited to join us
on the 4 mile distance, through the woods.
If you are running the 50k, your forest adventure will take you up to Butte Meadows, to the infamous Bambi Inn (of the Loco race series and BMT).
This is going to be a fun, challenging and absolutely gorgeous race. Put it on your Spring calendar now because there is a 200 participant cap on this race!
Scroll down for more info and pictures.
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Start Times:
All distances start at 8am
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Aid Stations:
(As This is a Trail Race,
All Mileage is Approximate)
4 Miler
Blue Bridge:
Turn Around Point, 2ish miles
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15k
Blue Bridge: 2ish miles
Where's the Finish (WTF): 6.1 miles
Blue Bridge: 7.3 miles
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1/2 Marathon
Blue Bridge: 2ish miles
The Tip: 5.6 miles
Where's the Finish (WTF): 10 miles
Blue Bridge: 11.2 miles
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50k
Blue Bridge: 2ish miles
The Tip: 5.6 miles
Bambi Inn:11.7 miles
Going Down: 18.3 miles
Where's the Finish (WTF): 25.1 miles & 28
Blue Bridge: 29.1miles
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What Will The Aid Stations Have?
Blue Bridge Aid Station
water, electrolytes, Sprite, Cola
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The Tip Aid Station
water, electrolytes, sprite, cola, gingerale
Potatoes & Salt, Potato Chips, Fruit, Candy
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Going Down Aid Station
water, electrolytes, sprite, cola, gingerale
Potatoes & Salt, Potato Chips, Fruit, Candy, PB&J, Miso Soup
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Bambi Inn Aid Station
water, electrolytes, sprite, cola, gingerale
Potatoes & Salt, Potato Chips, Fruit, Candy,
PB&J, French Fries, Miso Soup
Medic
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Where's the Finish (WTF) Aid Station
water, electrolytes, sprite, cola, gingerale
Potatoes & Salt, Potato Chips, Fruit, Candy
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Cut Off Times:
50k
Bambi Inn Aid Station: 11:45am
Finish Line: 5:30
(approx 18:20 overall pace)
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All other distances:
12pm
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Elevation Profiles:.
To view elevation profile, click link below. Once on course map, click the actual course & a box appears. Choose "profile". An elevation profile will come up. Drag your mouse over the elevation profile and you can follow where it correlates on the actual course map.
4 Miler: https://caltopo.com/m/DU01
15k: https://caltopo.com/m/NQ97
Half Marathon: https://caltopo.com/m/NFPG
50k: https://caltopo.com/m/D8NC
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Forest Ranch Four 2021
Other Important Info
Other Important Info
Parking:
Watch for event parking signs. Parking will be just before and after the start line, in the marked pullout areas. If these are full, please park along HWY 32, on the wide shoulder areas. DO NOT park directly at the start/finish line. Refer to start line location (on this page) for directions to the start line.
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Friends & Family:
Anyone who has friends and family that would like to cheer them on, please read below :-)
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Start Line & Finish Line
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50k Cheering: There will be an aid station in the dirt parking area, across from the Bambi Inn, in Butte Meadows. Anyone who would like to cheer their runner on during the 50k distance is welcome (and encouraged) to go to this aid station to ring cow bells and give them high fives...the crazier your cheering, the better!
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Deadline To Gaurantee
T-shirt, Medallion
& Other Swag
Register by March 15th, 2020 to guarantee
your t-shirt, medallion & other race swag!
After April 1st, t-shirts, medallions
& other race swag will be on a first come,
first served basis.
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Packet Pick Up:
Race Morning
Sunday, 4/19/20
6:30am-7:45am
Start Line
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Start Line Location
FROM CHICO: Head up Highay 32, towards Forest Ranch. Once you hit the HWY 32/Nopel Ave intersection, in Forest Ranch, it is approximately 8.3 miles up HWY 32 on the right hand side. Watch for event parking signs. Parking will be just before and after the start line, in the marked pullout areas. If these are full, please park along HWY 32, on the wide shoulder areas. DO NOT park directly at the start/finish line.
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FROM ALMANOR/CHESTER/SUSANVILLE AREA:
Come down HWY 32, towards Forest Ranch. Approximately 4.9 miles past the HWY 32/Humboldt Rd intersection (the turn to Butte Meadows), the start line will be on your left. Watch for event parking signs. Parking will be just before and after the start line, in the marked pullout areas. If these are full, please park along HWY 32, on the wide shoulder areas. DO NOT park directly at the start/finish line.
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Swag:
Long Sleeve T-shirt, Medallion,
Post Race Meal...we usually have some surprise Loco swag at packet pick up for our runners!
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Dogs:
If you plan to bring your furry friend, please be sure to have them on a leash for the shuttle ride and the start line.
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Lodging:
Camping & Cabins nearby. Hotels approximately 30-45 minutes away.
