How hilly is the The Dipsea Race 12K?
The The Dipsea Race 12K is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 671 m.
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The Dipsea Race 12K has known course details for its 12k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
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The The Dipsea Race 12K is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 671 m.
The The Dipsea Race 12K route starts at Downtown Plaza, Mill Valley (8:00 AM start) and finishes at Stinson Beach. Underfoot, expect trail. It passes Windy Gap, Dipsea Steps (688 stairs in three flights), Muir Woods National Monument, Cardiac Hill and White Gate. A very rugged, narrow, mountainous, steep and twisting 7.4-mile trail.
Sweats/clothing buses transport runners' bags from the start to the finish at Stinson Beach (first bus 7 AM, last 8 AM). False.