Hello Riders,
Thank you for registering for the 2026 Pescadero Coastal Classic Road Race. We are working hard to bring you a great racing experience. The venue and course are fantastic, and we have some great prizes for the winners. This year's race is the NCNCA District Championship for M P12, W P123, all masters, and all U23 riders! See bottom of these notes for details.
Useful links: Race flyer, Alto Velo race website.
Where: Reg/start at Pescadero High School, 350 Butano Cut-Off, Pescadero CA 94060. Take Pescadero Rd inland from Hwy 1 about 3 miles; turn right onto Cloverdale, then left onto Butano Cut-Off. Registration opens at 7:00am and closes 15 minutes before each race start. Parking marshals will help you.
Course: A spectacular and hilly 28-mile loop through coastal dunes and redwood groves consisting of Stage Rd, Hwy 84 and Pescadero Rd. The race starts with a ~2 mile moto-enforced neutral zone from Pescadero High School until the right turn on Stage Rd. Use caution on the steep and twisty descents. Neutral Feed Zone is located after right turn onto Pescadero Rd from Hwy 84. Every racer's final lap will not be a full lap; the finish line is at the top of Haskins Hill on Pescadero Creek Road. Center Line Rule in force.
Info: Contact race promoter Bernardo Tapia at [email protected].
Prizes: $$$ plus merchandise, paid places to top 3-5 in all categories (merchandise only for men novice). Podium awards presented at the registration area after the race.
Entries: Online registration available on bikereg until Wednesday July 8 at 11:59pm PST. Fee includes $5.99 USAC and $3 NCNCA insurance surcharges. There will be an additional online registration surcharge. $15 extra for the convenience of race day registration. No refunds. Thank you for supporting the Alto Velo Racing Team!
Rules: This is a USAC-insured event held under USAC event permit. USAC license required. One-day licenses may be purchased on BikeReg for $15 (Novice only). Be respectful and courteous to the locals at all times; we are guests in their neighborhood. Follow the rules of the road while warming up. Cars are NOT allowed at the finish line or along Stage Rd. If you are supporting a rider, DO NOT drive to the finish line (your rider will be subject to disqualification). If driving back to the start area from the course, use Hwys 84 and 1 opposite the direction of the race to minimize traffic interruptions for racers.
NCNCA District Championship: To be eligible for the championship title, the rider needs to hold an annual license and reside in the NCNCA district.
U23 District Championship: Riders must be born on or after 01/01/03 to be eligible.
Masters District Championship: Age is based on your racing age on your USAC license.
Thank you for coming, and have a great race.
Run through 300 foot tall, 1500 year-old Coastal Redwoods, lush stream canyons, open meadows, pine and oak forests, and high dry chaparral-covered ridges. The Half Marathon, 30K, Marathon, and 50K events cross the San Lorenzo River (shown above) multiple times!
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)
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Join Us in the Pursuit of a Cure at the Lookin' For A Cure Palo Alto 5K!
Every year, Lookin' For A Cure 5k events light up cities across the United States. These events are not just about running, they are about igniting awareness, and unity in the fight against Ocular Melanoma. By participating, you're not only support groundbreaking research but also bringing together individuals affected by Ocular Melanoma.We are Lookin' For a Cure" in Palo Alto. Join A Cure in Sight on Saturday July 11th, 7AM-11AM at: 2452 Watson Ct. Palo Alto, CA US 94020. Help raise awareness and support the fight against Ocular Melanoma, the most common eye cancer in adults in the United States.
A Partnership for Progress
A Cure In Sight collaborates with leading research facilities and dedicated physicians that specialize in Ocular Melanoma treatment. Together, we channel the net proceeds from these events into ongoing research projects and patient support programs. Your involvement directly contributes to advancing the quest for a cure. Walk shoulder-to-shoulder with Ocular Melanoma survivors, their families, and the medical professionals who care for them at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine.
All ages are welcome to attend. Come run, walk, or stay in one place and play games at the Fourth Annual Lookin' for a Cure 5K at Stanford, hosted by A Cure in Sight and the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford. Set up your team, invite your friends and family, start your fundraiser and you are off to the finish line. Proceeds from this event will support the Stanford Ocular Oncology Program. Stanford is a national leader in providing state-of-the-art care for ocular melanoma patients of all ages and has pioneered groundbreaking research advances. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD, MHS, professor of ophthalmology who anchors the ocular tumor service at Stanford is also working hard at Stanford to bring this event to fruition.
The race also aims to spread the word about the importance of early detection by getting regular dilated eye exams. Ocular melanoma makes up approximately 5 percent of melanomas in the United States. It is estimated that between 6-8 people per million will be diagnosed annually in the Western world.
Read more about the work Stanford is doing around ocular melanoma here.
Event Details
Packet pick up will be held at Road Runner Sports San Carlos located at: 1125 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070. Details will be available soon.
Race Swag
Guaranteed T-shirt, If Registered by June 27th.
Finisher Medal
Food & Drink
Course Aid Station
Commemorative Race Bib
Free Downloadable Photos
Official Finishers Time With Age Group Placements
Race day schedule
Registration 7 AM
Race start 8 AM
Announcements Awards 9:30 am
Free parking is available in the Byers Eye Institute parking lot on the corner of Embarcadero Rd. and Bayshore Rd.
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parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
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