The 2nd Annual Running For The Wells 11k Run
September 18, 2010

Host: Jonathan Gunderson (Gundy)

What: The 2nd Annual Running for The Wells 11k Run will take place September 18, 2010 starting from the Rodeo Beach Picnic Area in the Marin Headlands.  Please make every effort to carpool, a request by the Park Service.  This is a bib-less run and there will be one aid station approximately half-way through.   We will provide fresh water at the start to fill your water bottles.  Participants are treated to pancake breakfast at the Picnic Area immediately following the run. Minimum donation is $35, which includes a pair of Injinji Performance Toe Socks; people can give more as they are led.  Non-runners may have breakfast for a $5 cash donation.

Charity: All proceeds benefit the Uganda Well-Building Program for World Harvest Mission, www.worldharvestmission.org. 

Registration:

To register for the run and confirm your participation, do the following:
1) If you have not received the Evite, you must register your email address on the Evite by clicking on the following:  http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/HYBWGUVFTBGJFISAFJGW/runningforthewells
2) Click on the "Invite More" link on the middle of the screen.

3) Enter your email address into the "1. Add to The Event" box.

4) Click the "Send Now" icon.

5) Go to your email account and follow the instructions in your email. 

Please specify your shoe size for the socks.  Your PayPal or Credit Card donation can be made by clicking on the "ChipIn" icon below. Donations by cash or check made to "World Harvest Mission" will also be accepted at the check-in at the Picnic Area adjacent to the parking lot starting 1 hour prior to the run. Donations are tax-deductible and receipts will be sent to donors.

Questions?: gundy80@hotmail.com

Over the past four years, we've raised $20,000 to support various programs in Uganda.  This year's race is a part of an overall strategy to raise $12,000 to build 4 wells in Uganda.  Let's make it happen together!


Directions to Rodeo Beach Picnic Area:

From the North

• Take Highway 101 South through the Waldo tunnel
  
• Take the last “Sausalito” exit  just before the Golden Gate Bridge
  
• Turn right at the end of the exit ramp, passing under Highway 101
  
• At the stop sign, go straight onto Alexander Ave
  
• Turn left on Bunker Rd. (a brown sign saying “Marin Headlands Visitor Center” marks the intersection)
  
• Go through the one-way tunnel and drive approximately 2.5 miles
  
• Rodeo Beach Picnic Area is on the left hand side and parking runs all along that left hand side of the road

From the South

• Go north on Highway 101, over the Golden Gate Bridge
  
• Take the Alexander Ave. exit (second exit after crossing the bridge)
  
• Stay to the right on the exit ramp to get onto Alexander Ave
  
• Turn left on Bunker Rd. (a brown sign saying “Marin Headlands Visitor Center” marks the intersection)
  
• Go through the one-way tunnel and drive approximately 2.5 miles
  
• Rodeo Beach Picnic Area is on the left hand side and parking runs all along that left hand side of the road

From the East Bay

• Take 580 west to the Richmond /San Rafael bridge
  
• Cross the bridge (toll this direction will cost $2)
  
• Take the second exit after the bridge, called Sir Francis Drake Avenue
  
• Go through Larkspur, following signs for Highway 101 South
  
• Get on Highway 101 south
  
• Follow 101 south through the Waldo tunnel
  
• Take the last “Sausalito” exit just before the Golden Gate Bridge
  
• Turn right at the end of the exit ramp, passing under Highway 101
  
• At the stop sign go straight onto Alexander Ave
  
• Turn left on Bunker Rd. (a brown sign saying “Marin Headlands Visitor Center” marks the intersection)
  
• Go through the one-way tunnel and drive approximately 2.5 miles
  
• Rodeo Beach Picnic Area is on the left hand side and parking runs all along that left hand side of the road

Run Route Description

-Depart the main event site at Rodeo Beach Picnic Area.

-Exit straight on the trail on the lagoon side of Bunker Road

-Go across the crosswalk and enter Miwok trail through the gate on left.

-Bear right onto Bobcat Trail after 0.6 miles.

-Stay on Bobcat Trail at the intersection with Rodeo Valley Trail. 

-Follow Bobcat Trail up the hill.

-Turn right at Alta Trail at the intersection.
-Aid Station is at the top of Alta Trail.

-Follow Morning Sun Trail from the aid station for 1/4 mile.
-Turn left at the junction to Coastal Trail and cross Footbridge.

-Immediately after, follow Rodeo Valley Trail down the hill
-Once you reach the intersection with Bobcat Trail, go right onto Bobcat trail.
*Note:  This is the same route back as you took going out.

-Turn right onto the Miwok Trail.

-Cross the intersection and follow the trail along the lagoon side back to the Rodeo Beach Picnic Area.