Inaugural XTERRA Dry Creek Trail Run Set for June 4

Northern California will have a new presence on the XTERRA trail run circuit thanks to the XTERRA Dry Creek Trail Run.

The inaugural race will be held on Saturday, June 4, at Garin Park in Hayward, Calif. The race is attracting several top runners from Northern California, including elite competitor John Weru of Oakland.

Weru, who is originally from Kenya, is a former winner of the San Francisco Marathon, and a three-time winner of the Lake Tahoe Marathon. More recently, he won the XTERRA Santa Cruz Trail Run last month.

Dry Creek Trail Run race director Rob Butner said the 21-kilometer course will offer a "great challenge," with around 2,000 feet of total climbs.

"Garin Park is a popular site for runners," Butner said. "Trails here have been used by Moreau Catholic High School's cross-country team as a practice ground and race location for more than 25 years."

Butner said he hopes to make it an annual event, and added that runners of all ages and skill levels can still register for the race. In addition to the 21-kilometer long course, there will also be a 6-kilometer "fun run" course available.

Several prizes will be awarded, including a two-night stay at a Kimpton Hotel. Entries will be accepted on race day. For more information, please visit www.xterradrycreekrun.com.

Photo courtesy www.xterradrycreekrun.com

XTERRA Dry Creek Trail Run

What: Open trail run at Garin Park
When: Saturday, June 4, 8 a.m. start
Where: Garin Park, Hayward, Calif.
Who: Runners of various ages and skill levels
Courses: 21-kilometer long course or 6-kilometer fun run
Entry fees: $35 for 6K; $50 for 21K
Information: www.xterradrycreekrun.com or www.xterratrailrun.com

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