Located in the visually stunning Marin Headlands, The North Face Endurance Challenge Championship course engages runners with both scenic views and drastic elevation change.

Schedule of EventsSaturday, November 16Marin City Ball Field - Sausalito50 Mile Start: 5:00 am50K Start: 7:00 amMarathon Start: 9:00 am

Crissy Field - San FranciscoMarathon Relay Start: 10:00 amAwards Ceremony Start: 2:30 pmKids Race Start: 3:00 pmMeet Dean Karnazes: 3:30 pm

Finish Line FestivalCrissy Field - San Francisco11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sunday, November 17Marin City Ball Field - SausalitoHalf Marathon Start: 8:00 am

Crissy Field - San Francisco10K Start: 9:00 am5K Start: 9:15 amAwards Ceremony Start:10:30 amKids Race Start: 11:00 am

Finish Line FestivalCrissy Field - San Francisco8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Spectator InformationThe North Face Endurance Challenge | California | November 16 - 17, 2019

Transportation & ParkingParking is NOT available at any parking lot adjacent to the Start or Finish Area. Shuttles will be provided for all participants and spectators to and from the event. For more information regarding shuttles, please visit the WEBSITE.

Spectator Accessible Aid StationsAside from the Start/Finish festival, spectators are able to see runners at the Tennessee Valley and Stinson Beach Aid Stations.

There will be NO COURSE ACCESS for the Marathon Relay, Half Marathon,10K and 5K.

Please refer to the pace chart in the distance specific COURSE GUIDES for Aid Station impact times for your runner.

Spectator/Crew/Pacer TransportationOn-course, limited parking is available at Tennessee Valley Aid Station. In addition, shuttle service is available from the Start/Finish Area (Visitors Center - Crissy Field) to Tennessee Valley Aid Station, and from Tennessee Valley Aid Station to Stinson Beach Aid Station for all crew, spectators and 50 Mile pacers. **Vehicles parked at aid stations not designated as accessible aid stations may be ticketed and/or towed by park officials.

A nominal fee will be charged for shuttles for spectators, crew and pacers from the Start/Finish Area at Crissy Field to these two aid stations. Aid Station Shuttle Passes can be purchased in advance HERE for $5.00 or at the Shuttle Pick Up and Drop Off Area race day for $10.00.

Spectator Rules- Don’t stop cheering! All runners-not just yours-

need and appreciate encouragement!- Spectator access is only permitted at designated

aid station locations - No smoking or littering is allowed at any of the aid

stations- Runners are responsible for the actions of their

spectators- IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TENNESSEE VALLEY:

Spectators must stay in the parking lot. Any spectators on or near the Miwok Stables will be removed from the park immediately by race officials. Excessive cheering or noisemakers is strictly forbidden for the safety of the children and horses in the stable.

Runner Tracking and Results Results look-up and runner tracking will be available in the Results Tent at the Finish Line Festival. Have your participants bib number and last name ready.

You can also receive updates online on athletes during the race. Below are three ways to stay connected with your runner:

- View course maps, live tracking and updates through The North Face Endurance Challenge Series App. Download by visiting the following link: (HERE)

- For runners results for the North Face Endurance Challenge - California visit (HERE)

- For live race alerts via Twitter or mobile phone for The North Face Endurance Challenge - California visit (HERE)

Finish Line Festival ActivitiesFamily and friends should plan to reunite with race participants at the Finish Line Festival at Crissy Field. A true family event, the festival offers music and activities, product trials, demonstrations and prizes from The North Face, Sierra Nevada and more!

For those too young to enter the Endurance Challenge, the Kid’s Race provides a fun, supervised way for kids to join in the action on race day. Registration is free and parents can sign up the day of the race at the Kid’s Zone Tent.

Join us in the Sierra Nevada Beer Garden where we will have adult beverages for spectators and participants to enjoy. The first beer is free for all race participants over the age of 21. It is important to note that at certain Endurance Challenge events, beer service and sales may not be permitted or may have certain restrictions due to state laws.

Please bring cash or credit card if you plan to purchase additional beer or food.

Official Race MerchandiseYour racers will love you for grabbing them some awesome gear as a post-race gift to commemorate their amazing achievement.

Stop by The North Face retail tent to check out and purchase limited edition Endurance Challenge apparel and new performance gear.

Spectator InformationThe North Face Endurance Challenge | California | November 16 - 17, 2019

Participant Arrival Times Please refer to the pace chart in the distance specific COURSE GUIDES for Aid Station impact times for your runner.

SATURDAY, November 1650 MileStart Time: 5:00 amTennessee Valley Aid Station- 1st Pass: Mile 13.3- 2nd Pass: Mile 41.8

Stinson Beach Aid Station- 1st Pass: Mile 27.4

50KStart Time: 7:00 amTennessee Valley Aid Station- 1st Pass: Mile 3.5- 2nd Pass: Mile 23.5

MarathonStart Time: 9:00 amTennessee Valley Aid Station- 1st Pass: Mile 13.3- 2nd Pass: Mile 17.3

Driving Directions to Tennessee Valley Aid StationOnly Accessible Aid Station with Limited Parking

- Head north on US-101N- Take the CA-1 exit toward Mill Vally/Stinson Beach- Continue on CA-1N- Turn left on Tennessee Valley Rd- Destination is on the Right

Spectator/Pacer/Crew Shuttle ScheduleAside from the Start and Finish Festival, spectators are able to see runners at the Tennessee Valley Aid Station (50 Mile, 50K and Marathon ONLY) and Stinson Beach Aid Station (50 Mile ONLY).

Limited Parking is available at Tennessee Valley Aid Station as well as shuttle service Aid Station Shuttle (Passes can be purchased in advance HERE)

Aid Station Shuttle Schedule

Depart: START & FINISH AREA Service to: TENNESSEE VALLEY

SATURDAY 5:00 AM 5:00 PM

Depart: TENNESSEE VALLEY Service to: STINSON BEACH

SATURDAY 7:00 AM 1:00 PM