Dont forget the movie il corridore from marco olmo. Unlike the single dipsea and double dipsea, short cuts are not permitted. The dipsea race is the oldest trail race in the country, and one of the most. It starts with 600 plus steps up the hill and ends, after walking in the redwoods, on beautiful stinson beach. The dipsea race course it begins in downtown mill valley with a sprint down throckmorton to the old mill park, then up three flights of stairs as tall as a fiftystory building, and up some more through an old horse ranch to windy gap. May 09, 2016 dipsea race, stinson beach 1971 steve goldman. Beautifly filmed movie about the great dipsea race in marin county. Applications will be available for printing in march 2020.
Last saturday, i joined 240 ultrarunners for the 24th running of the quad dipsea in mill valley, ca. I loved the dipsea trail loop which was beautiful and had a fair amount of elevation gain. Mar 10, 2020 i just hiked the dipsea trail from mill valley to stinson beach. Dipsea the greatest race, centennial edition by barry spitz. Home of the oldest trail race in the united states, the dipsea race started in 1905. Registration for the 2016 dipsea race opens on march 15. The dipsea race mill valley, ca 6142020 my best runs. A trail race where youre either the hunter or the hunted. He relates this story about his first time running on the dipsea trail in california. Restored over the last few years, the steps have cowered beneath local legends like the late jack kirk the dipsea demon, who finished the. The race is named after the dipsea inn at the end of the trail at stinson beach. Four years ago, in the 100thedition of the race, a pigtailed eightyearold.
New this year pinnacle running is also offering dipsea training teens and adults. The centennial edition of dipsea, the greatest race was released in august 2010 and is a must for everyone who cares about the race. The event took its name from the dipsea inn at the trails terminus at stinson beach. First run in 1905, the dipsea is the oldest trail race in america. This challenging course features a significant amount of climbing, some incredible views and a whole lot of bragging rights. Its red fuselage dipped below the horizon of the small stand of trees between us and the beach, and the paramedics ducked, turning their heads to avoid the whipping sand. The good news is that you can enjoy this scenic trail and its sweeping ocean views at your leisure. Jun 06, 2014 the dipsea isnt quiiiiiite long enough for the scratch runners to close the gap and pick off the eventual winners. The dipsea and steep ravine trails seem to be one of the most popular places in the bay area to hold organized trail runs.
To inspire our community and beyond to support the tradition of the dipsea race, the stewardship of the dipsea trail, and the legacy of the dipsea for current and future generations. It is the intention of the dse runners and brazen racing to make sure those who have contributed greatly in the past are included in the race. Assuming we are able to have a 2020 quad dipsea race, registration will open on september 1 at. Every year, about double the entries pour in for the race s 1,500 spots. The 2020 dipsea race foundation applications are now available on our website. In 1993, a hall of fame was established to establish some of the races legendary heroes, such as jack kirk, the dipsea demon, a twotime winner who ran every dipsea from 1930 until 2003. The dipsea is a race for all ages trail runner magazine. The stairs and steep trails make it a grueling and treacherous race.
The dipsea race foundation to inspire our community and. Mar, 2020 the dipsea race first run in 1905, the dipsea is the oldest trail race in america. June 9, 2002 the sand stung our faces as the first helicopter touched down on the beach. Although it is short for an ultra, it makes up for it. Pounded by semiinsane runners every june since 1905, the dipsea stairs might be the most storied stairwell in the west. The dipsea race atra american trail running association. The dipsea trail runs 7 miles from a quiet residential neighborhood in mill valley to stinson beach, tracing much of what historians believe is a similar route used by coast miwok to reach the sea from the west slope of mt tamalpais. Here, insider tips for running the dipsea race, which is held on the second sunday in june every year. The dipsea race is a trail running event in california, united states. Cool 50k as well as videos on the tamalpa headlands 50k, the dipsea race, and the quad dipsea. Who could be swiftest from the train depot in mill valley, gateway to mt. Heres a partial list of trail runs on the dipsea andor steep ravine trails with approximate. Film can also bring a unique element of race coverage and depth to the sport. The first limitations on number of entries and on route selection were placed in 1977.
The trail attracts more than 1,500 athletes each june to a footrace thats among the oldest in the u. Personal setbacks aside, the dipsea race was a great experience, and once again a tremendous source of inspiration. The dipsea is a historic marin trail race dating back to 1905. Petalumans primed to challenge 106th dipsea trail race on june 12.
April 29, 2019 admin dipsea community, dipsea kidz, hall of fame, projects, scholarships. Find out more about our grownups runs here what is the dipsea. Dipsea trail to steep ravine trail loop from stinson is a 6. If you are a longtime runningvolunteering veteran of the double dipsea e. For example, jack kirk, the dipsea demon, who started running the race in 1930, won in twice and didnt stop until 2003, when he was 96. In 1983, the race date was fixed as the second sunday in june. Welcome to the dipsea online race application this is the home page for the dipsea application. This race is the oldest continuing trail race in the country, having started.
Tamalpais trails, to the newly opened dipsea inn on the pacific ocean at stinson beach. Its a sadistically designed race, intended to test your patience and your perseverance and reward those most. Hes going to need every ounce of courage, grit and stubborness to crack the top. It is a 2 3 hour loop hike that weaves through beautiful stunning forest on the california coast.
The race starts and finishes at old mill park in mill valley, california. Several documentaries cover running across north america. The dipsea stands behind only the boston marathon among american footraces in longevity and lore, and alone atop trail races. It is the oldest crosscountry trail running event and one of the oldest foot races of any.
The dipsea race dipsea stairs renovation continues with. The climb tops out on cardiac hill at a fourway intersection. Because of the potential environmental impact that would result from uncontrolled use and the risk of injury from crowding on the steep and narrow trails, the number of runners has for several years been restricted to no more than 1,500. First held in 1970, the walt stack dse double dipsea is a not just another tough trail run. The quad dipsea is two outandback trips along the famed dipsea trail. With two cars or a willingness to research bus schedules, the trail can be hiked one way. The trail starts with 688 stairs as the trail leaves mill valley. In 1993, a hall of fame was established to establish some of the race s legendary heroes, such as jack kirk, the dipsea demon, a twotime winner who ran every dipsea from 1930 until 2003. I would encourage doing this hike during the week to avoid the crowds. Quad dipsea pumpkin holler hunnerd pullman winter ultras ultratrail du. The dipsea is an unusual race that makes some unusual champions. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible yearround.
Jun 15, 2010 the dipsea is the oldest trail race in the u. Jun 18, 2016 the first registration period will open on march 15th, 2016 at 12. The secondoldest running race in the country after the boston marathon, the legendary dipsea is the handsdown favorite of many dedicated trail runners. Nov 01, 20 since 1905, runners have lined up to race the dipsea in an annual event. Because hiking the trail gets kind of annoying when a race is going on, its a good idea to check a trail race schedule first. If you choose, your leg can be outandback for a total of 15. It is the oldest crosscountry trail running event and one of the oldest foot races of any kindin the united states. Dipsea, steep ravine, and matt davis loop california. The race, first run in 1905, is the oldest trail race in the country and was organized by the hiking group known as the dipsea indians, which is made up of members of the olympic club, the oldest athletic club in the country. Photo by when a 72yearold wins a highly competitive trail race on a tough course, it would normally continue reading the dipsea is a race for all ages.
Alex varner, quad dipsea record holder, had to learn the hard way. The dipsea trail is a 7 mile trail running from mill valley through muir woods and mt tamalpais state park all the way to stinson beach. The toughest part of the dipsea, said to be the countrys oldest trailrunning race, might not be the first mile, which. The event took its name from the dipsea inn at the trail s terminus at stinson beach. Big red run 2016 birdsville, australia the 2014 clarkmiyamit falls trail 50. Jun 16, 2016 top 100 in 2016 dipsea race, the 106th dipsea race running of this famous event. Top 100 in 2016 dipsea race, the 106th dipsea race running of this famous event. The health and safety of our community is of utmost importance to the dipsea race committee. Welcome to the run ultra website, below is a complete sitemap of the website.
Marin youth trail runs is the youth trail running program provided by pinnacle running. The dipsea trail has become legendary because of the famous dipsea race, the oldest trail race dating back to 1905, which starts in mill valley and finishes in stinson beach for a total of 7. Dipsea trail to steep ravine trail loop from stinson. It is home to one of the oldest trail races in the country the dipsea race first run in 1905.
For more information about the dipsea steps restoration project, visit. After crossing muir woods rd, the trail begins climbing fairly steeply up mt. May 31, 2016 it is a tight, tricky and sometimes treacherous 7. Marin youth trail runs pinnacle running youth team. Coach joe newton has used the sport of cross country running to teach simple but. This double outandback of the famed dipsea trail is a challenging 28miler full of steps, hills, and breathtaking views of the pacific. In 1905, a group of men from san franciscos olympic club made a bet to see who could make it from mill valley to stinson beach by whichever route they chose. The dipsea race 2020 mill valley etatsunis calendrier du sportif. Colorful names such as suicide, cardiac and the hogsback have been given to sections of the trail to describe the race experience. Written by official dipsea race historian barry spitz, it tells the stories of each of the 100 dipsea races, 1905 through 2010 plus supplements through 2017. Restored over the last few years, the steps have cowered beneath local legends like the late jack kirk the dipsea demon, who finished the famed 7. The centennial edition of the book will include a removable, color, shaded relief, waterproof map of the dipsea trail and surrounding area by awardwinning.
This is a really great hike, with great views and many different mini climates, and zones. This is a nice film on running and the dipsea race in and around mill valley and mt. Benoit laval at his 2016 barkley race with footage from the barkley. May 11, 2016 in addition, the dipsea race, which takes places on the trail and is the worlds oldest trail race, has serious cache in trail running circles. Jun 18, 2016 you know the end is near that is, to complete one of americas most famous trails, 7. The dipsea race is the 2nd oldest foot race in the us. I got to run with amby for a few steps, climbed hogsback with some wickedfast 12yearolds, watched chris lundy become the first women to win the dipsea in decades, see alex varner pick up 2nd place his best yet. The dipsea race was born from a bet in 1904 between two members of san franciscos olympic club.
The famous dipsea, running from mill valley to stinson beach. Below is a detailed description of the full dipsea course, from mill valley to stinson beach, as it appeared with some changes in the first edition of dipsea, the greatest race. The dipsea race is one of the more challenging athletic events in the bay area. The dipsea race first run in 1905, the dipsea is the oldest trail race in america. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from july until september. Continue straight as the woods are left behind and the sky opens in front of you.