Overview

Cutoff times: Must finish by 9:45PM (see course info for more details)
(Early Start @5AM upon request for 50M (slow) runners only!)

Race Check-in & Bib Pickup
RACE DAY Saturday, @ 4:45AM-7:55AM
Location: Blackstar Canyon (race start)
Race day check-in begins at 4:30AM.
Early Packet Pickup: TBD

That's No moon covers very rough terrain in remote locations that are not easily accessible and can have extreme weather conditions from time to time. We will provide essentials such as water, electrolytes, soda, salty and sugary snacks and at least one hot food aid station (and hot food at the finish line). One of the lowest cost ultras in SoCal. We provide safety, fun, and a beautiful and challenging course you are sure to not forget. No frills but ALL the fun!

Sunrise: 6:40am
Sunset: 6:44pm

Drop bags will be located at Top of Silverado Motorway (miles 15.7 and 35.3). Please have your drop bags to the start on time and label them with your name, bib#, & race distance. Drop bags leave race start by 6AM. If you are running the 50K and want to leave a drop bag at mile 15.7, please make sure it arrives by 555AM.

Weather

Weather in the Santa Ana Mountains most often produces hot and dry conditions in September. Average high is around 87 degrees. Highs and lows throughout the day can vary greatly based on elevation, canyons, etc. Please consider this race COULD be hot and train and hydrate properly.

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 responsibility 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, including pacers and crews, 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 a minimum of 40oz of water.
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. Runners are responsible for the actions of their crews and pacers.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Lights are REQUIRED for running after dark. For safety reason, you may not be allowed to finish without a light after 5:00PM.
10. Any entrant who is unable to finish the Race must inform personnel 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 serach and rescue operation.
11. Pacers are allowed in the 50 mile Race. Pacers should be experienced trail runners in excellent physical shape and conditioned adequately to run approximately 20+ miles over rough terrain. Pacers will pick up runners at mile 19 OR can hike up the Motoway to pick up their runners at mile 35 (3 mile hike).
12. Headphones are not recommended or encouraged. Use at your own risk.

Awards

All entrants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt. Finishers will receive a finishers award. Cash prizes are available!

50M 1st Male & Female overall: $150 cash + TBD + Free Race in 2023!
(Early starters are not eligible for the cash awards but can win age group awards)

50M Age Group Awards TBD (20s and under, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+)

50K 1st Male & Female overall: TBD

30K 1st Male & Female overall: TBD

Travel Information

Start Location: Blackstar Canyon, Silverado CA

13333 Black Star Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676

Directions: From the north/Irvine: South on E Santiago Canyon Road - left on Siverado Canyon Road
From the south/Foothill Ranch: North on E Santiago Canyon Road - right on Siverado Canyon Road
Left on Blackstar Canyon Road - stay on this road until you reach the gate/parking area.