Sunday, September 5th, 2021
South End Running Club is again hosting the Top of Tam run! It will be a good time with great views.
Race Information
The run starts at the tip of the SERC dock and will end at the top of the East Peak of Mt. Tamalpais. It is approximately 22 miles with a 4,400-foot elevation gain and will be supported by three aid station along the way.
The run will be open to both individual runners and relay teams. Registration is $35, which includes food, beer and post-run festivities. Race starts at 7am at the South End Club!
Course Information
The course will start at the SERC dock and end at the top of the East peak of Mt Tam.
Cost to Register – $35
Timeline (estimated)
6:00am Sign-in Opens
6:50am Run Briefing
7:00am Race starts!
1:00pm Picnic Lunch at the Top
3:00pm Cleanup
Aid Stations
We will be having 4 aid stations along the route. Each aid station will have water and electrolytes and some snacks. Please carry your own food and drink with you if needed. Even though there will be aid stations, we want to make sure that you are well prepared for this course.
Aid Station 1 – North Tower Parking Lot (Mile 5)
https://goo.gl/maps/1USA8FjSo7LeHMpK9
Aid Station 2 – Tennessee Valley (Mile 11)
https://goo.gl/maps/RsW7YWmGo5r1Fdav7
Aid Station 3 – Hwy 1 & Miwok Trail
https://goo.gl/maps/9PDvDHuSVyzThwD2A
Aid Station 4 – Mountain Home Inn (Mile 18)
https://goo.gl/maps/wLCwGMVcbXTfQ5fU8
Aid Station 5 – East Peak (784 m) (Mile 22)
https://goo.gl/maps/K5a2kaoP1ScBZRDe9
Post Run Festivities
Holding with the time-honored tradition of the Irish Coffee cart at the end of an event, runners will be greeted at the Top of Tam with Irish Coffee and other cold beverages. There will be a post-run celebration at the picnic table area near the East Peak parking lot to include plenty of food and beverage.
Parking
Mt. Tamalpais park is open from 7 AM to sunset. There is no main entrance fee, but the East Peak parking lot has an $8.00 parking fee. Cash or check only. No change is given.
Race Volunteers
As always, South End relies on our volunteers, and we especially need volunteers for a race of this magnitude. Please signup to help run this event smoothly.
Signup to Volunteer
Have Questions?
Still have questions? Suggestions? Contact your Running Commish.