This is the first installment in our "State Parks are Great Places to" series.
California state parks have something for everyone. Many parks serve as an extensive outdoor playground for all types of athletes, from runners to bikers, climbers to surfers. State parks are great places to help athletes achieve there goals, whether it is training, racing, or just getting outside to do their sport. One CSPF member sums up how state parks help
him achieve his goals:
If you are looking for ways to use state parks in your own athletic training, here are some upcoming outdoor events in state parks to get you started: ENDURANCE EVENTS
- Sun. June 28, 2015 - Can You Survive? (Part 2 at Big Basin)
- Sat. Sept. 26, 2015 - Man Down in Millerton
RUNNING RACES
- Sat. July 18, 2015 - Huntington Beach Wave Run Half Marathon, 15k, 10k & 5k
- Sat. July 25, 2015 - Angel Island 12k & 25k
- Sun. Aug. 2, 2015 - Santa Cruz Trail Run in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Sun. Aug. 16, 2015 - Race Thru the Redwoods in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Sun. Aug 16, 2015 - Good Dog – Dirty Dog 5k Walk/Run in Folsom Lake SRA
- Sun. Aug. 22, 2015 - Bulldog 50k Ultra Run in Malibu Creek State Park
- Sat. Sept. 20, 2015 - MVRRC 2nd Annual Chasing the Crown 5k in Lake Perris State Recreation Area
- Sat. Sept. 26, 2015 - Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 mile in Andrew Molera State Park
- Sat. Oct. 3, 2015 - Mt. Tam Ridge Half Marathon & 10k
- Sun. Oct. 11, 2015 - Xterra Point Mugu Trail Run
- Sat. Nov. 14, 2015 - Mt. Tam Trail Run
- Sun. Nov. 15, 2015 - Silver Strand Half Marathon
- Sat. Nov. 21, 2015 - Peacock Gap Trail Run in China Camp State Park
- Sat. Dec. 12, 2015 - Hark the Hearld 12k & 25k on Angel Island
- Sun. Dec. 13, 2015 - Xterra Crystal Cove Trail Run
- Sun. March 3, 2016 - Napa Valley Trail Marathon, Half & 10k through Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
- Sat. March 12, 2016 - Romancing the Island 12k & 25k on Angel Island
- Sat. April 9, 2016 - Mt Tam Wild Board Half Marathon & 10k
- Sun. April 24, 2016 - Big Sur International Marathon
- Sun. May 1, 2016 - Avenue of the Giants
- Sat. May 14, 2016 - Xterra Malibu Creek Trail Run
COASTAL TRAIL RACES
Skyline to the Sea trail: http://sempervirens.org/get-outdoors/skyline-to-the-sea-trail/ ROCK CLIMBING
MOUNTAIN BIKING
What sports do you do in state parks? Do you have a favorite event that you would add to this list?