Mt. Tam Hill ClimbGolden Gate Velo and Whole Athlete Cycling Team Present
The 49th Mt. Tamalpais Hill Climb
Saturday, September 18, 2010
12 miles, 2,000 feet of climbing
Quick link to online registration
The classic race returns for 2010! Registration and Start Line at Stinson Beach Park, US Highway 1, Stinson Beach, CA. Race goes north up Highway 1, right on Bolinas-Fairfax Road, right on Ridgecrest, finishing at the Rock Spring parking lot on the West Peak of Mt. Tam. Results will be posted at Stinson Beach Park by approximately noon.
RACE SCHEDULE
Registration opens at 7:30, closes 15 minutes before each race
Category |
Start Time |
Entry Fee |
Prizes |
Field Limit (see note) |
| Elite 1/2/Pro | 9:00 | $30 | 6 | 50 |
| Masters 45+ 1/2/3/4 | 9:05 | $30 | 3 | 50 |
| Juniors 15-16 & 17-18 (picked separately) | 9:10 | $30 | 3 + 3 | 25 + 25 |
| Elite 3 | 9:15 | $30 | 3 | 50 |
| Masters 35+ 1/2/3 | 9:20 | $30 | 3 | 50 |
| Masters 35+ 4 | 9:25 | $30 | 3 | 50 |
| Elite 5A | 9:35 | $30 | 3 | 50 |
| Women 1/2/3 and Women 4 (picked separately) | 9:40 | $30 | 3 | 30 + 30 |
| Masters 55+ | 9:45 | $30 | 3 | 50 |
| Elite 5B | 9:50 | $30 | 3 | 50 |
| Elite 4 | 9:55 | $30 | 3 | 50 |
| Public Men & Women | 10:00 | $20 | 3 | 50 |
Note: Registration will close if we reach our permit limit of 500 total racers, even if room remains in your category. Pre-registration highly recommended (online only).
RACE WATER BOTTLE FOR EVERY RACER - courtesy of Bespoke Cycles and La Trappe.
Online registration is available at SportsBaseOnline; fee applies. Additional $5 fee for registration on race day.
Prizes are T-shirts and merchandise, plus $500 in cash in the Elite/1/2/Pro race. Held under USA Cycling event permit & rules. A current racing license is required in all races. Day licenses are available for a $10 fee for Elite 5 men, Elite 4 women, and Public race categories.
The Public category, a long-time Tam tradition, is an Elite 5 race by the rules but is intended for those looking for a less competitive feel to the event.
Parking - please follow the instructions of the marshals, rangers, and CHP when you arrive at Stinson Beach. We are only allowed to park in the south dirt/gravel lot, with overflow parking in the middle lot. Space is a bit limited so please carpool or consider riding to the race as a warmup, if possible. After the end of your race, plan to descend to Stinson to keep the Rock Spring area clear for state park day users.
Special Annoucements
- as always the centerline rule is in effect on the course; immediate disqualification if violated. Our ability to keep getting permits for this race depends on us not crossing the centerline.
- though it's been a foggy year, fire closures are always a possibility on the upper section of Tam. Check this website the night before the race to confirm that it's a go. Rain/drizzle will not cancel the race.
- Results will be posted on this page on the night of the race. Per USAC rules, results can only be contested at the event during the protest period.
Watch this page for updates about the event, maps and a course profile.
Past race results are available using the menu at the top of this page, or just click here.
