Harding Hustle 50k is part of the SoCal Ultra Grand Prix Series
 

PACKET PICKUP is available on race morning starting at 515AM. You will pick up your bib & shirt AFTER you ride the bus to the race start. There will be a location there for you to leave your stuff while you run.

EARLY packet pickup is availble Friday from 530-630PM @ The Race Shuttle Location @ 14587 Black Star Canyon Rd

It's highly recommended you pick up yor bib & shirt on Friday to avoid Saturday morning congestion. Also - beer!!

Sunrise: 5:58am
Average Temps: 79/65
Note: In reality, the temps have been 85-95 most years.

It will be Hot & Dry! (it can hit 100+ around 1PM)
Runners MUST carry 1 water bottle
Heat training highly recommended.

Awards

50k Prizes:
1st Male & Female overall: $150 cash + free race next year
1st Male & Female to Santiago Peak: $75 cash
1st Male & Female (20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69: Custom Award
Course Record Bonus: $100

Awards:
30k Prizes:
1st Male & Female overall: $100 cash + free race next year
1st Male & Female to the top of Harding: $50 cash
1st Male & Female (20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69): Custom Award
Course Record Bonus: $75

Awards:
15k Prizes:
1st Male & Female overall: $50 cash + free race next year
Course Record Bonus: $50

General Awards:
All entrants will receive a short sleeve tech shirt. Finishers will receive a finishers award. Prizes will be given to the top male and top female finishers in each race.

Races Rules

1. Have fun!
2. Be Safe. There are many hazards along the course including (but not limited to), mountain lions, rough terrain, rattle snakes, sharp cliffs and drop offs, etc. It is your responsibly to run safe and stay alert.
3. Except in case of medical emergency, runners may accept no aid nor assistance in any form from anyone between aid stations.
4. Each runner must carry all of his own food, fluids, clothing, and other supplies needed for use between aid stations and must carry one water bottle.
5. Littering of any kind is strictly prohibited. Littering will result in the immediate disqualification of the runner in this year's race, and for all future races.
6. Participants must follow the marked trail at all times. Any runner departing from the official trail must return to the point of departure on foot before continuing.
7. Each runner must be checked IN at EVERY aid station. Runners not checked at each aid station may not be credited with officially finishing the Run.
8. Any entrant who is unable to finish the Race must personally inform personal at the nearest aid station of his or her decision to withdraw. You MUST turn in your race bib at this time. Runners who leave the course without turning in their bibs will be classified as "lost," and may be billed for charges incurred in any search and rescue operation.
9. Headphones are not recommended or encouraged. Use at your own risk.

Weather

Weather in the Santa Ana Mountains most often produces hot and dry conditions in July. Average high appears to be mild at 79 degrees but in all the years of doing Harding Hustle, the temp has generally ranged in the 90-100 range by early afternoon. This race is designed as a hot weather race. Please come prepared to run in the heat - especially if you are doing the 50k

Modjeska Canyon (Near Race HQ)


Santiago Peak Weather @ 5603′