The Mt. Madonna Challenge, a 6K Salamander Walk and race and a
12K run, will be held on Sunday morning, Aug. 28, with starting
times of 8:30am and 9am.
Gilroy – The Mt. Madonna Challenge, a 6K Salamander Walk and race and a 12K run, will be held on Sunday morning, Aug. 28, with starting times of 8:30am and 9am. The event will be held at the Sprig Lake picnic area at the base of Mt. Madonna County Park, a facility of the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreational System located on Highway 152.
This race serves as a fundraiser for the South Valley Symphony and is the 30th annual running of the event. Gavilan Joggers and Striders are joint sponsors.
Both runs follow established trails within Mt. Madonna County Park. The scenic courses take participants through groves of oak, manzanita and redwood trees. The 6K (3.6-mile) loop has an elevation gain of 700 feet while the 12K loop course has an elevation of 1200 feet.
The pre-registration fee is $24. Race day registration and entries received after Aug. 14 will be assessed $30, which will include shirt and cap. Registration begins at 7:15am the day of the race. Medals will be awarded to the first three places in each age group in both races. Trophies will be awarded to the first-place man and woman in the 12K race.
Online registration can be done at www.active.com or www.theschedule.com. Completed registration and checks should be mailed no later than Aug. 14 made payable to the South Valley Symphony and mailed to P. O. Box 1347, Gilroy, CA 95021-1347. For more details, contact Bill Flodberg at 683-4683 or e-mail [email protected].
