First run in 1905, the Dipsea is the oldest trail race in America. It is run every year on the second Sunday in June. The scenic 7.4 mile course from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful courses in the world. The stairs and steep trails make it a grueling and treacherous race. And its unique handicapping system has made winners of men and women of all ages. Because of its beauty and challenge, it is a very popular event, and because of safety and environmental concerns the number of runners is limited to about 1,500. While racers enter from all over the world, the Dipsea is primarily a Northern California event and the entry process is tilted slightly to favor local contestants. Please see the section on How To Enter for details.
The 102nd Annual Dipsea will be run on Sunday, June 10th, 2012 at 8:30 am sharp!
2012 Runners Info posted: If you're registered for this year's Dipsea Race, be sure to read the 2012 Runners Info for all the information you need to run this year's race. There is important information here, so please make sure you read it.
Posted Thu 03 May 2012 2:27pm
Results Database online: Dipsea fan David Bronstein has created a great resource for the Dipsea website: a searchable results database with all of the Dipsea results from 1996 to 2011. Check it out here.
Posted Sat 28 Apr 2012 10:09pm
The Entrants List Has Been Posted!: The official 2012 Dipsea Entrants List has been posted. The 500 "first-come-first-served" entries filled up very quickly; we received over 1100 applications on the first day alone, and the first 500 applications were received within minutes of the post office opening.
If you don't live in Marin and you are coming to the Race, why not stay in Mill Valley during Dipsea race weekend? Discover Mill Valley's unique dining adventures. Preferred hotel rates are available for runners and supporters when you stay at Larkspur Hotel-Mill Valley, located just minutes from the start of the Dipsea Race in downtown Mill Valley. Call for reservations at 415-332-5700 or 855-212-1698; request "DIPSEA" rates.
Posted Sat 14 Apr 2012 6:49pm
Course Page Updated: We've updated the Course Page on our website, including detailed photos to help first-time Dipsea explorers follow the race route.
Dipsea: The Greatest Race, Centennial Edition: The Centennial edition of Dipsea: The Greatest Race, by official Race historian Barry Spitz, is a must for all who love the Dipsea. Completely revised from the original 1993 version, with new tables and photographs, many in color, the book tells the story of all 100 Dipseas. Results go up to 100 deep, so your name may be in it! Go to DipseaBook.com to order.
Congratulations!: Congrats to second-time champ Jamie Rivers for winning the 101st Annual Dipsea Race. Also, congratulations to the Pelican Inn Track Club for winning the team trophy, Alex Varner and Liz Gottlieb for winning Best Time awards, and all of the finishers of this year's race! Read all about it in our 2011 Race Summary.
We're on Facebook: If you're on Facebook, check out our page there and become a fan of the race to get up-to-the-minute updates to your news feed. Click Here to become a fan!
Answers to your questions: We've added a Frequently Asked Questions page to the website which addresses most of the questions we get throughout the year.
Marin Independent Journal Coverage: Once again, the Marin Independent Journal has complete coverage of the Dipsea Race in print and on its Web site, www.marinij.com. On race day, check the site for complete results, a photo slideshow and up-to-the-minute commentary and analysis from Mill Valley, Stinson Beach and all points in between.
Past Race Info Now Available: Ever wonder how fast you need to run to qualify for Invitational? Or how far out of your grasp one of those spiffy black shirts are? Or perhaps you just want to find out how "elite" a Dipsea finisher really is... Well, your prayers have been answered, as we've added a table of historical times to the Previous Races page.
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