2008 Race : Results are in!

95 lucky runners enjoyed perfect running conditions at the 19th running of the Shadow of the Giants 50k. The altered course was a bit longer than advertised, (around 33.7 mi.) but Baz did not charge anyone extra for the additional fun! Oswaldo Lopez made it a three-peat, winning by about 5 minutes over Akos Konya. Michelle Barton also repeated as Ladies champ, despite being lost for about 15 minutes, due to some deliberate sabotage of course-marking ribbons by some unknown knuckleheads. Congratulations to our winners, as well as all those who participated in the 54k aand 20k. It certainly was a MAGIC day! Complete 54k race results can be seen here, and photos from the race are here. We hope to see you all next year!

The Location: Fish Camp, Ca. - On Hiway 41, two miles south of the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. Click here for map to Fish Camp.

The Course: Scenic historic trails through the Sierra National Forest. The 50k run takes you past 3000 year old Giant Sequoias in the famous Nelder Grove. The brand new 20k run course takes you on many of the same trails as the gorgeous 50k course. Elevation is 5,000 - 6,500 ft. Time limit for 50k: 8 hours. Pets are not allowed on the trail, so please leave your doggies at home! For course map, click here.

Entry Fee: $65 before May 23rd, add $20 thereafter. $25 for 20k trail run. T-shirts for both races.

Aid Stations: 5 well stocked stations with all the goodies you'll need. Please carry water.

Awards: Overall winners and age groups. Don't forget our special raffle after the race!

Weather: Always Magic...Come prepared! Lows average 50 degrees in the AM, highs 75.

Gran Prix Series: The Shadow of the Giants 50k is part of the Southern California Ultra Runners Gran Prix Series. For info about the Gran Prix, click here.

General Info: All entrants will receive further race information including course map and local accommodations. Click on the links at the top of the page for a printable entry form, or info about lodging. For only $12.00 per person, you can request to stay at Green Meadows in one of the dormitory-style cabins. (BYO bedding, pay when you arrive.) The pre-race pasta meal is always very popular, please include $14.00 with your entry. Extra meal tickets are available for non-runners. The meal will be served at 5:30 P.M. at Green Meadows. Please reserve your meal tickets early. For more info, e-mail Race Director Baz Hawley at: bazhawley@sti.net . Phone/fax contact: (559)-683-7420 (after 4/20/08)