Range Of Light Trail Races

Overview

The Range of Light Trail Races take place in the Eastern Sierra near Bishop, California. The event is a fundraiser for Inyo County Search and Rescue. It offers four trail running distances: 5 km, 10 km, 33 km, and 50 km. The courses start and finish at the Millpond County Recreation area. Same-day registration is available on-site for the 5k and 10k distances, but not for the 33k or 50k.

The Courses

• The 5 km is described as a fun, family and pet-friendly loop from Millpond.
• The 10 km is a loop that ventures into the Tungsten Hills, featuring a significant hill. It includes a section of single-track trail.
• The 33 km and 50 km routes leave Millpond and traverse the Tungsten Hills on dirt roads and single-track trails. They feature significant climbing, with the 33k course diverging from the 50k course at the mile 16 aid station. The 50k route continues for a longer tour of the hills.

Aid Stations

Aid stations offer fruit, salty snacks, and at some locations, heartier food like pancakes and quesadillas. The finish line provides an end-of-race meal. Specific aid station counts are:

• 5k: No aid stations.
• 10k: 1 aid station.
• 33k: 5 aid stations.
• 50k: 8 aid stations.

Logistics

A final cutoff time of 6:00 PM applies to all distances. Packet pickup and registration are available the day before the race at Millpond. Drop bags are allowed for 50k runners at specific aid stations. Pacers and crew are not permitted. Camping is available at the Millpond Campground and other nearby locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.