RACE TO REGISTER FOR THIS YEAR’S LYNCH CANYON TRAIL RUN & COMMUNITY HIKE
Runs and 2.5-mile community hike take place Sat. June 3 at 8 a.m.

 The 10th Annual Lynch Canyon Trail Run has earned a reputation as the perfect combination of challenge and fun, and the toughest trail run in Solano County. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon races all start at 8 a.m. on Sat. June 3. Over 300 runners have already signed up at www.lynchcanyontrailrun.org -and you can too! Runners are coming from six different states and internationally, and range in age from 8 to 80. Whether you are racing to win, running for fun, or both, you will be challenged on the steep hills and treated to frequent aid stations with cheerful volunteers. All routes are 100 percent trail, with about 85 percent wide track and 15 percent single track, and spectacular views.

 The 5K, 10K, and half marathon runs are expected to sell out during the month of May, so we encourage pre-registration now at www.lynchcanyontrailrun.org for $40, $60, or $70, respectively. All proceeds support public access and improvements at Lynch Canyon. Pre-registrants receive a custom-designed event t-shirt on race day. Half marathon finishers also receive a one-of-a-kind finisher’s medal.

 The Community Hike also starts at 8 a.m. It is completely free and there is no pre-registration.  About fifty people usually hike the 2.5-mile loop as slow or fast as they like. If you join, you will walk a wide dirt trail alongside a creek toward a reservoir, then go 400 feet uphill to reach the highest point of the hike. At the top, volunteers cheer you on and give you a certificate recognizing your achievement.

Participants arrive between 6:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. for check-in and are encouraged to carpool; parking is limited.

Bring family and friends, but no pets. For the protection of Lynch Canyon’s wildlife and free-range cattle, dogs and other pets are not allowed.

 WE NEED YOUR HELP! This Saturday, 5/13, in preparation for the Lynch Canyon Trail Run, we will need help with projects such as improving trails, fixing fences, and more! No experience is necessary, and you will get free lunch and a parking pass for the day with an RSVP to Jordan! .

Lynch Canyon is owned by Solano Land Trust and is part of the Solano County Parks system. Solano Land Trust protects land to ensure a healthy environment, keep ranching and farming families on their properties, and inspire a love of the land. For more information about Solano Land Trust, its upcoming events and to make a donation, visit www.solanolandtrust.org. Solano County Parks are natural recreational sites where you can pursue healthy and fun outdoor activities. For more information about the Solano County Parks system and upcoming events, visit www.solanocounty.com/parks.