Planning
Race Checklist
One Month Before
- Review the Aid Station table and create your crew/pacer plan
- Make hotel or camping reservations if traveling from out of area
- Ensure pacers register on Ultrasignup (it's free but mandatory)
- Prepare and test your gear bags (if using them)
- Submit your parking plan for Bort Meadow if you haven’t
One Week Before
- Check the race blog for any last-minute updates
- Check the weather forecast and adjust gear accordingly
- Attend the digital briefing (Tuesday, June 2, 7pm) or watch the recording
- Create your hydration and fueling plan
- Share athlete tracking link with friends and family (will be posted on bayarea100.com)
Thursday or Friday Before Race
- Pick up your bib at Sports Basement Berkeley (11am-4pm) on June 11 and June 12
- Drop off gear bags (if using them)
- Attend welcome gathering or race briefing
- Coordinate final plans with crew and pacers
Race Day, June 13, 2026- What to Bring
- Your bib and safety pins (wear on front where visible)
- Water bottle or hydration pack
- Headlamp with fresh batteries (plus backup)
- Required medications, inhalers, or EpiPens
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Sunglasses and/or hat
- Anti-chafe gel
- Watch/GPS device (fully charged)
- Cell phone (note: limited cellular reception in some areas)
- Poles (if you use them)
- Jacket or extra layer for temperature changes
Race Week Schedule
Tentative: Watch for updates
IMPORTANT: Bib pickup is mandatory on Thursday or Friday. There is NO race day pickup
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday, June 2 |
7:00pm |
Digital Briefing |
Zoom and YouTube |
|
Thursday, June 11 |
11am-4pm |
Bib Pickup and Gear Bag Drop |
Sports Basement Berkeley |
|
|
4pm |
Welcome Gathering |
Sports Basement Berkeley |
|
Friday, June 12 |
11am – 4pm |
Bib Pickup and Gear Bag Drop
|
Sports Basement Berkeley |
|
|
3pm |
Live race briefing |
Sports Basement Berkeley |
|
|
4pm |
Athlete panel |
Sports Basement Berkeley |
|
Saturday, June 13 |
3am |
Early Start (by request) |
Cal Memorial Stadium
|
|
|
5am |
Race Start |
Cal Memorial Stadium
|
|
|
4:00pm |
Finish Area opens |
Skyline High School
|
|
Sunday, June 14 |
2pm |
Course closes |
Skyline High School
|
|
|
2:30pm |
Award Ceremony |
Skyline High School
|
Accommodations
Pre-Race
During the Race
You won’t be camping. You’re running. However, we will have a group camp at Bort Meadow. This will be a great place for your crew to give you support overnight. We will have signups for space in Bort Meadow in early April.
Crew and Spectators
You are welcome to have friends and family support you during your run. Because of parking constraints, your crew can only access certain aid stations. Check the Aid Station table for crew access locations.
Key timing restrictions:
- Lake Chabot Aid (mile 60.75): Park closes at 10:00pm to traffic. If you arrive after 10pm, instruct your crew to park on the street and walk into the park. If they arrive before 10pm, they can park in the inner lot.
- Bort Meadow Aid (miles 68.05, 82.95, 97.5): Due to limited parking, you must reserve car access or have your crew/pacer be dropped off.
We ask that you confine your support to the areas around the designated crew aid stations. You can have all kinds of help— from a chair to shade to special food to foot massage. All we ask is you be considerate of other runners and don’t allow your crew to block access to an aid station or limit how other runners get aid. Common sense.
As for spectators, this race runs in public parks. Your friends can see you during the race on course to cheer you on. This is fine! However, you can only receive support from crew at the locations designated in this guide.
And of course, everyone is welcome at the finish line! You can have as many people as you like at the finish to welcome you in.
The more the merrier.