2023 - Race for Open Space
2023 distances
Running
Glen Deven Ranch (2.4mi)
Enjoy a scenic ridgeline run or hike looking out over the Big Sur coastline.
Glen Deven Ranch (4mi)
Enjoy a scenic ridgeline run or hike looking out over the Big Sur coastline.
Mitteldorf Preserve (4mi)
A longer, steeper option through a redwood canyon and across the Garrapata Creek.
Mitteldorf Preserve (8.5mi)
A longer, steeper option among redwoods with sweeping views well worth the effort.
Palo Corona to South Bank Trail (2mi) - Fun Run
A shorter, low-elevation course geared towards kids, families, and people who want an easier or paved option during the live Adventure Course events.
Trail running
Guided Hike: Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9mi)
A limited-capacity, moderately-strenuous guided hike through a redwood canyon and across a creek.
Guided Hike: Marks Ranch (3.4mi/5K)
A moderate to strenuous guided route that offers panoramic views of the Salinas Valley. Run and hike options will be offered.
Guided Hike: Williams Canyon to San Jose Creek Trail (8mi)
A limited-capacity, moderate guided hike highlighting the San Jose Creek watershed from inland meadows and redwood forests to the coast.
Guided Hike: Mitteldorf Preserve to Joshua Creek (10.5mi)
A limited-capacity, strenuous guided hike highlighting connected conserved lands, featuring redwoods, madrones, and more.
Guided Hike: Marks Ranch Wildflowers (2mi)
An easy, mostly flat, guided out-and-back route with a focus on springtime wildflowers found at Marks Ranch.
Guided Hike: Arroyo Seco (8.5mi)
A limited-capacity, strenuous guided hike through the rolling Arroyo Seco hills, with climbs rewarded by spectacular vistas.
Williams Canyon to Palo Corona (8.5mi)
This is the second half of the Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve course, made accessible for hikers and for runners requiring a shorter distance.
Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9.5mi)
A beautiful trip through a redwood canyon and across a creek.
Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve (21mi) - Runners Only Except By Prior Approval
Not for the faint-of-heart, this course is a true trail adventure.
Race-day weather
Conditions on April 1, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 7:29 PM local time (PDT) in Carmel-By-The-Sea on April 1, 2023 — 12h 36m of daylight.
Course
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2023 results — Race for Open Space
151 finishers across 4 distances · leading places in the Glen Deven Ranch (2.4mi)
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy Lawson | 1:07:00 | 24:54 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Carmel-By-The-Sea event
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