Race Date is Saturday, September 22, 2012
5k/10k Trail Runs + 5k Mud Run + Kids Runs

The seventh annual Malibu Canyon Dirt Dash (formerly the Salvation Army 5k) returns September 22, 2012!

Join us for a scenic trail run (5k or 10k) on the trails around Malibu Creek State Park, and the 5k Mud Run (with rope climbs, swings, bridge crossings and mud pit). This event is for everyone: whether you are a walker, runner, adventurer, or somewhere in between! Event is limited to 1500 participants, so enter early!

You can register for the events, one of two ways:

1. On active.com

2. Download a mail-in entry form and mail it. **coming soon**

3. Download a team packet and mail it. **coming soon**

4. You can also donate to Camp Mt. Crags to send a kid to camp!

Entry Fees

5K TRAIL RUN - INDIVIDUAL (Ages 10 and up)
$30 through August 22
$35 through September 20
$40 on Race Day

10K TRAIL RUN (Ages 15 and up)
$35 through August 22
$40 through September 20
$45 on Race Day

5K MUD RUN (Ages 10 and up)
$35 through August 22
$40 through September 20
$45 on Race Day

5K TRAIL RUN AND 10K TRAIL RUN
$55 through August 22
$60 through September 20
$65 on Race Day

5K TRAIL RUN AND 5K MUD RUN
$55 through August 22
$60 through September 20
$65 on Race Day

5K / 10K AND FITNESS WALK (Youth: 4-16)
$15 through August 22
$20 through September 20
$25 on Race Day

FITNESS WALK
$30 through August 22
$35 through September 20
$40 on Race Day

KIDS MINI MUD RUN
Free
Ages 10 and under

Refunds/Transfers - There are NO REFUNDS, so only register if you know you're going to make it! Bib #'s can be transferred up to one week prior to the event. The transfer fee is $10. Email info@genericevents.com to get a transfer form.

What's Going on WHEN!

FRIDAY - September 21
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Packet Pick Up @

SATURDAY - September 22 (race day)
6:30am - Race Day Packet Pick Up/Goodie Bags Opens (Arrive one hour before your wave starts)

7:15am - Welcome / Race Briefing

7:30am - 10k Trail Run Start
7:45am - Fitness Walk Start
8:00am - 5k Trail Run Start
9:00am - 5k Mud Run - wave 1
9:15am - 5k Mud Run - wave 2
9:30am - 5k Mud Run - wave 3
9:45am - 5k Mud Run - wave 4
10:00am - 5k Mud Run - wave 5
10:15am - 5k Mud Run - wave 6
10:30am - 5k Mud Run - wave 7
10:45am - 5k Mud Run - wave 8
11:00am - Kids Mud Run Start

8:30am - 12 noon - Post Event Festival

10:00am - Award Ceremony (5k and 10k)

12 noon - Go home and nap

5k Course Description
• The 5k course dips in and around Camp Mt. Crags, Camp Gilmore and Malibu Creek State Park before an awesome finish back at camp. Their are some small climbs and descents - perfect for the beginner and challenging enough for advanced athletes. The course is 70/30 between trails and paved roads.

10k Course Description
• The 10k course follows the 5k course with dips in and around Camp Mt. Crags, Camp Gilmore and ventures deep into Malibu Creek State Park before an awesome finish back at camp. Their are some small climbs and descents - perfect for the intermediate and challenging enough for advanced athletes. The course is 90/10 between trails and paved roads.

5k Mud Run Description + Obstacles
The 5k Mud Run follows the same 5k course description above, but with the addition of some AWESOME OBSTACLES to be unveiled every four days until race day!!!

#1 - Trailer Park - After a 1 mile run you need to climb, scramble and jump over the trailer!
#2 - Haybale Hurdle - 50 yards of quad busting jumps on the fire roads behind camp!
#3 - Hang on Honey! - The only way to go is up. Don't look down! This rope climb goes up 25' to the top.
#4 - Tower of Tires - Scramble up the tires, but don't fall down the mountain!
#5 - Slanty Banty - Hike/climb up the hill and then it's a sideways scramble above Wilderness Camp!
#6 - Criss Cross Crash - Left, right, up over - choose wisely or you could take a tumble!
#7 - Tunnels of Terror - 25 feet of arm busting, tummy squiggling torture!
#8 - Wall of Pain - can you jump the wall?
#9 - Pain in the A Frame - Save some strength to climb the rock wall!
#10 - Mud Mania - Time to cool off in the mud and dive to the finish line!

Course Maps

• 5k Trail Run Map

• 10k Trail Run Map

• 5k Mud Run (5k Mud Run follows the 5k route with TONS of obstacles)

• Parking (READ THIS!)

Division for the 5k are based on your race day age.

Male/Female Divisions:

Youth (13-15)
Junior (16-19)
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65+

There are age group awards for the 5k and 10k runs and overall awards for the Mud Run!

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Fundraise?

If you're part of a team, your team captain can help decide on a fundraising goal for the group and motivate your team to reach it. If you're fundraising as an individual, you get to set your own fundraising goal! Fundraising tools are available on Active.com that allow you to email friends and family asking them to donate towards your fundraising goal. Simply follow the link, click on "Become A Fundraiser" at the top, and follow the prompts. If internet fundraising is not for you ... feel free to use our convenient Pledge Form to sign up sponsors in person. Want to double your donation to The Salvation Army? Ask about your company’s matching gift program.

How the heck do I get to the race?

From 101 Ventura Fwy:
Exit Las Virgenes Rd. - Go towards the beach. Drive 5 miles then turn right into Tapia Park (the turn is right before the light at Piuma). There is ample parking within Tapia Park (CA Parks charge $12.00 for parking - please try to have exact change). Then follow signs to Salvation Army Camp.

From PCH Malibu: Near Pepperdine University:
Turn right onto Malibu Canyon Road. Drive 5 miles then turn left into Tapia Park. There is ample parking within Tapia Park (CA Parks charge $12.00 for parking - please try to have exact change). Then follow signs to Salvation Army Camp.

Leave yourself plenty of time to park, get your transition area set up and to relax!

Download this PDF for parking locations at Tapia Park AND Malibu Creek State Park.

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Pitch in and help put on a GREAT event!

Volunteers are integral and crucial elements in making our events viable. Volunteer tasks include, among others: providing water and food, keeping runners on course, cheering runners on, keeping spirits up and making the race safer for everyone! We guarantee a great time and the time spent will be worthwhile.

You don't have to be a runner to volunteer at the event. If you have simple words of encouragement and are able to help direct runners or hand out water, you are valuable to us!

In exchange you'll get goodies (T-Shirts/Goody Bag/Swag) and refreshments, and more importantly, you will be rewarded with the pride in knowing you helped to make the event happen, and that everyone finished because of the help you offered.

If you'd like to volunteer or need more information, please contact us at 310.821.7898 or send an email to info@genericevents.com!