G-Bar Ranch Ultra & Trail 1/2 Marathon

Preliminary Results are available here:  https://my.raceresult.com/286853/results

How to get to the start line: Plug "GRUPE RANCH AIRPORT" into your navigation or map app. But, first, please print out this page so that you have written directions. As I keep pushing races into the mountains, mobile reception gets worse and so does your app.

ADDRESS: Grupe Ranch Airport, Mariposa, CA (Coordinates: N37°20.43' / W119°51.73')

DIRECTIONS (PLEASE PRINT)
DO NOT USE THE ADDRESS ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE: That is a house address. That is not where the race is. The address is required by RunSignup.com to create tax zones for the event. THE ADDRESS IS "GRUPE RANCH AIRPORT" Plug this name in your navigation app now.

From HWY 49 (Yosemite): Turn Left on Indian Peak Rd, Follow to Oak Grove Road and continue straight. You are now on a dirt road that will take you past massive and beautiful ranch properties. As you near the property, you will see small trail running / parking signs (8.5" x 11" Arrows). Follow all the way up and on to the Grupe Ranch Airport 5CLO Airstrip.

From HWY 49 (City of Mariposa): Turn Right on Indian Peak Rd, Follow to Oak Grove Road and continue straight. You are now on a dirt road that will take you past massive and beautiful ranch properties. As you near the property, you will see small trail running / parking signs (8.5" x 11" Arrows). Follow all the way up and on to the Grupe Ranch Airport 5CLO Airstrip.

From the City of Raymond: Take Bailey Flats Road (AKS Rd 800) for 7.0 Miles. Turn left on Rd 820 for 1.7 miles and veer slight right on to Oak Grove Road. As you near the property, you will see small trail running / parking signs (8.5" x 11" Arrows). Follow all the way up and on to the Grupe Ranch Airport 5CLO Airstrip.

RUNNER CHECK-IN: Runner check-in opens at 7am. This is where you will pick up your bib and race shirt and swag There is no "off site packet pick-up". 

BIBS: You must wear your bib on the front of body (your shirt or shorts only). If you wear a jacket, the bib must be visible so that the timing mats and manual timers at the aid stations can take down your time. Please do not wear on hat or pack.

START TIMES:      _{8am - Ultra (11 Entrants)     10am - Half Marathon (14 Entrants)}

RACE BRIEFING: 15 Minutes before your start time. The Director will give you a 5 minute and 2 minute warning. During the race briefing you will here about pertinent information related to the course and markings to keep you on course.

Registration is now open for the 2nd annual G-Bar Ranch Ultra & Trail 1/2 Marathon on Saturday April 20th, 2024.  

• Enjoy this private property event on almost 9,000 acres.
• All Entrants to Receive Hoodie. Please order gender specific size that you like the best. 
• April is the optimal time for bloom and green foothills in the Sierras. It’s also a great time to head to Yosemite just a few miles down HWY 49.
• Weather forecast is 75 degrees and sunny. Low of 51.
• Free "dry camping" at the start/finish line. Free Parking. 
• If you have a small plane, you can fly and land on the property about 1/4 mile from the start/finish. You will need to email greg@thetrailportal.com
• For those interested in our first mtnbk/gravel race go here: https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/CA/Groveland/2024GrovelandGrind

Welcome to the 2nd Annual G-Bar Ranch Ultra & Trail 1/2 Marathon, featuring a 29 mile Ultramarathon and Half Marathon on the Grupe Family Ranch. The Grupe family has offered their 9,000 acres of private property to Pacific Coast Trail Runs so that our trail running community can enjoy a new place to run. G-Bar Ranch is named after the "Livestock Brand" for this ranch, and not named after Greg your race director who likes to serve open bars at his events. It's the second oldest livestock brand in California. The history for this property is rich in cattle ranching, hunting, and outdoor education. Locals will tell you that they probably worked on the ranch as a teenager or young adult. The ranch also is home to the Grupe Ranch Airport. So, if you have a plane that can land on a half-mile runway, we would be happy to have you with permissions - Grupe Ranch Airport 5CLO

Your hosts for the weekend: Mark Grupe & Family. Greg Lanctot, Jennifer-Lopez Lanctot, Yaku Moton-Spruill & family, and Steve "Captain" Prior. 

The Grupe Family History
The Grupe family has played an important role in the growth of Northern California since the Gold Rush. John Carsten Grupe came to California in search of gold in 1849. When mining proved less than lucrative, John established a successful freight line from Stockton to the Mother Lode. A portion of his farm, located in Linden and purchased in 1853, is still owned by Phyllis and Fritz Grupe. Since 1966, The Grupe Company has built award-winning single family communities. The company has created 12 master-planned communities and more than 50,000 homes in 35 cities nationwide.

Since its beginnings, the Company has demonstrated an extraordinary sensitivity for environmental concerns. The Grupe companies take great pride in creating environments throughout the United States in which nature and people can flourish together.

***2023 Photos:  https://crowdpic.com/events/G-BAR-Ranch-Ultra-Trail-1-2-Marathon

***Please note the 2023 inaugural race happened in June and that is why the ranch is browning in the pics. Our goal has always been to produce this event in April as it will occur from now on. See you in 2024.

NO FIRES OR SMOKING: If you need to get your mental groove on, please use edibles. You can use your portable stove.

Time Limit: 10 hours. NO PREDETERMINED CUT-OFF. We have a huge birthday for one of our most favorite and long lasting volunteers.Happy 50th Carrie Tilney.

1. G-Bar Ultra & Half Marathon Trail Run - HOODIE
2. Finisher medal by Trailblazer Awards (Made in the USA)
3. All finishers may receive an "Age Group Announcement and Award" if qualified.
4. Chef Yaku Post Race Meal and Beverages presented by TRAEGER GRILLS.
5. Free downloadable on-course photos
6. Free Parking
7. Free Dry Camping (FRI & SAT NIGHTS)  - (MUST CONTACT RACE DIRECTOR SHALL YOU WANT TO CAMP)
8. From time to time we get some other free items from sponsors or partners.
9. Epic pond side shaded start/finish location.

Chef Yaku & Traeger Grills present - Pulled Pork and Slaw

For those sensitive to eating animals and story telling of hunting with crossbows or even guns, then this event may not be for you. We respect our "plant based/vegetarian/vegan" trail runners. We just need you to know that ranching and hunting has happened on this property over the years. We will continue to gladly serve 30% of our post-race meals as a plant based option.

Ready to have some fun?

PUT A PORTABLE CHAIR IN YOUR CAR TO RELAX A BIT AFTER YOUR RACE.

75 degrees forecasted for race day!

WEATHER: 10-Day Mariposa  Link -->https://weather.com/en-BZ/weather/tenday/l/41eb4b33dee5f87f4b537296fe19b6ca2c56dcdfc5a52687bd519d13d930c968

Now, please read this entire email. It's paramount for you to have a good time. Good times start with planning your trip. Waiting until race morning, when you get in your car to set up your navigation app, will only set you back. With that being said, if you are then driving to the airport to pick up your Cessna Aircraft or Helicopter, well then you should be fine. 

THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IS PRINT THIS PAGE, or screen shot it and save to photos. Why? Well, mobile reception is challenging as you near the event, and we would hate for you to miss the start of the event. We will have WiFi at the Start/Finish Area,

CAMPING: Camping is Free. PLEASE RSVP to 408-583-7122 (Greg Lanctot, RD). You must arrive by 8pm Friday. Please text me at if you are challenged with your trip. There is no campground. Yet :-) You can camp Friday and/or Saturday Night. Tent, Motorhome, Car, Sprinter van, truck top camper, etc. You can set up your tent on the sandstone hardpack alongside the asphalt airstrip. You can park your vehicle on the airstrip. No planes will be landing, though in case of an emergency, you never know.

NO FIRE OR FLAME: If you need to get your mental high or groove on, then please bring edibles.

Ultra Time Limit: 10 hours. Half Marathon 8 hours.