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We have brought back the infamous Julian Death March for the experienced and conditioned Mountain Biker. This Course is made up of 2 different loops starting and ending in the town of Julian. Time limits will be set in order to continue on the 2nd loop.

Although this is a race you must possess orienting skills and come into it with a POSITIVE attitude. If a course marker is down etc. it is up to you to navigate properly. The best bet is to know the course by PRE RIDING it or by taking along a map and using our cheat sheet. As much as we try to prepare it is difficult to mark over 80 miles of trail and not have anyone go off course. If you just want to put your head down and go for it then we would suggest you race a closed course. If you detest any pavement riding then this race is not for you.

Based out of Frank Lane Park in Julian, which is right in town, so you have access to everything without driving. On site camping spots are available, $10 per car and $15 per R.V. or trailer. Facilities limited to porta potties. Just show up after 4:00 P.M. on Friday, pick out your spot and we will collect later. Please set up where you will not interfere with day of event parking.

Classes: Open Male, Open Female, Male 40 plus, Female 40 Plus, Male 50 plus, Female 50 plus, Male 55 plus, Female 55 Plus, Male 60 plus, Youth 18 and under Male, Youth 18 and under Female, Clydesdale One group (200 plus men), All classes have Geared and Single Speed categories

IN THE EVENT OF FOUL WEATHER WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE COURSE OR TO RESCHEDULE.

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Total Course is around 86 Miles in Distance

1st Loop (Julian, Pine Hills, Cuyamaca, 3 Canyons)

64 Miles with around 9,400 feet of elevation gain

Paved road, dirt road, single track. There will be a rest stop where you must meet a 5 hour time limit in order to do the 3 Canyons section. The 43 mile loop heads back to town from Fages monument on the road (around 8 miles), the 55 mile loop does not do the optional Oriflame Canyon loop.

1st loop Map & Elevation Profile & Geoladders GPS download

If you cannot upload the Geoladders route then e-mail us and we will send you a GPX file with waypoints for the first loop.

Intersection	Direction	Mileage	Elevation	Total Climbing
Frank Lane Park	Left	0.0	4247
4 Way Stop in Julian	Right	.17	4210
Pine Hills Road	Left	1.1	3992
Eagle Peak Road	Right	2.7	3998
Eagle Peak/Boulder Creek	Right	4.2	4091
Cedar Creek Road	Left	12.2	2002	398
Cedar Creek (stream crossing)	Straight	12.7	1715
Boulder Creek Road	Left	16.0	2932	1625
Engineers Road (rest stop)	Right	21.1	3649	2739
Highway 79	Right	27.0	4643	4043
Stonewall Mine Turnoff	Left	28.9	4684
Los Vaqueros	Right	29.8	4668
Soapstone Fire Road	Left	30.2	4650
Top of Soapstone Grade	Straight	32.2	4840	4360
Base of Soapstone Grade	Left	32.9	4460
Trail Intersection	Left	34.1	4880	4777
Fages Monument (rest stop)	Right	35.6	4694	4834
There will be a 1:30P.M. cutoff at Fages Monument in order to continue, otherwise you will be sent back to Julian via Hwy 79. There will be a rest stop at Fages Monument as well. This rest stop will serve as the cutoff station. Your number will be taken so your place can be determined for final standings. The Oriflame Canyon Section will be optional, however whoever does it, will jump over those not doing it in the standings. Please note that this section is around 9 miles long with around 2200 feet of climbing. The 50 mile loop avoids this section and has about 7000 feet of total climbing.
Intersection	Direction	Mileage	Elevation	Total Climbing
CRHT (Off Sunrise Hwy)	Straight	35.6
Gate at top of Mason Valley	Straight	36.9	4727	4938
Chariot Canyon	Left	38.9	4140	4966
Rodriquez Canyon (2:00 P.M. cutoff)	Right (optional) (2:00 P.M. cutoff)	43.1	3348	5192
Top of Rodriquez Canyon	Straight	45.1	3673	5620
Oriflame Canyon	Right	48.7	2551	5628
Mason Valley	Straight	52.4	4140	7182
Rodriquez Canyon	Straight	56.5	3348	7401
Hwy 78(Banner) (rest stop)	Left	57.9	2794	7407
Gates at Horseshoe turn	Left	58.7	2786
Banner Toll Road	Right	58.8	2789
Dirt Road intersection	Right	59.5	3080	7727
Waynes Trail (single track)	Left	59.7	2963
Banner Toll Road	Right	60.8	3573	8318
Top of Banner Toll Road	Right	62	4116	8822
Hwy 78	Left	62.5	4143
4 Way stop in Julian	Straight
Frank Lane Park	Right	63.7	4247	9016

2nd Loop (Santa Ysabel Preserve Loop)

22 Miles with around 3,200 feet of elevation gain

Paved road and double track

There are some very steep fast downhill sections where you must watch your speed!

There will be a 3:30 P.M. time cutoff to start the second loop.

Click here for 2nd loop Map & Elevation Profile & Geoladders GPS download

Intersection	Direction	Mileage	Elevation	Total Climbing
Frank Lane Park	START North on Farmers Rd.	0.0	4220	0
Wynola Road	Right onto Wynola Rd.	2.17	4160	185
Farmers Road	Left onto Farmers Rd.	2.25	4140	185
Open Space Entrance	Left into Open Space Preserve	3.5	3985	234
To stream crossing	Left down to stream and then up hill	5.0	3734	244
Top of climb intersection	Right	5.8	4044	550
Kanaka Flat intersection	Right	6.1	4026	574
Intersection	Left	6.8	3997	630
Top of Hill	Straight	7.3	4159	785
Intersection	Right	8.0	3837	798
Intersection	Right	8.7	3537	807
Intersection to West loop	Right	9.1	3685	968
Intersection	Left	10.0	3633	1090
Intersection	Left	10.4	3584	1136
Intersection	Right	11.0	3685	1248
Intersection	Left	11.4	3537	1261
Intersection	Left	12.2	3837	1552
Top of Hill	Straight	12.8	4159	1853
Kanaka Flat intersection	Right	14.0	4027	1940
Top of Hill	Straight	15.7	4287	2253
Kanaka Flat intersection	Right and down hill to stream crossing	16.3	4044	2476
After stream crossing	Right	17.1	3734
Exit Open Space	Right onto Farmers Rd.	18.6	3985	2732
Wynola Road	Right onto Wynola Rd.	19.9
Farmers Road	Left onto Farmers Rd.	20.0
Frank Lane Park	FINISH	22.1	4220	3198

Details:

	If you have not done at least 35 miles off road with a fair amount of climbing then this ride is not for you.
	There will be a riders meeting at 7:45 A.M. before the start. All riders MUST be checked in by no later than 7:15 A.M.
	We are going to do a controlled start to Pine Hills Road.
	Wherever possible the course will be marked with arrows. Although we do the best to mark the course thing happens to signs and arrows like cows, kids, weather conditions etc! You will also be provided with maps and route sheets. An odometer on your bike is a good idea! It is your responsibility to know the course by pre riding it. If you don't pre ride the course then you are at a disadvantage right off the bat.
	You must check in at the start finish area at the end of each loop which is at Frank Lane park which is 2 blocks north east of the 4 way stop in Julian.
	You should carry plenty of fluids and drinks on all the loops.There will be three rest stops on the first loop.The main rest stop is in Julian at the start finish area and you can also restock there with food and drinks. There is no rest stop on the second loop.
	The course is not closed so expect vehicle traffic. Stay on your side of the road or trail. You must yield to hikers and horses whenever you meet them.
	PLEASE check out before you go home so we don't spend all night looking for you! Better yet buddy up with someone and look out for each other.
	Bring a bike in excellent running condition with all the tools and repair stuff you need. Also bring layers of clothes.
	Cell phone reception is spotty but it is a good idea to bring one.
	If you crash and get hurt it takes a while to get help to you. Up here they often use life flight which is very expensive and you are responsible for the costs! Remember risking it on the down hills will not get you first place! Watch your speed on the down hills. If you want to go fast do it on the up hills!
	We will sweep the course with bikes and motorcycles.
	Awards will be handed out as the winners in the different classes arrive at the finish.. All riders must be off the course by 6:30 P.M.