How the run works
The Loop is a 5 mile run through the roads of Pleasant Hill. All runners have 60 minutes to complete the full loop. If completed in time, they qualify for lap 2. If completed again in 60 minutes they qualify for lap 3, and so on until there are no runners left. Each lap will start on the hour, beginning at 8:00 am
To determine finishing places - Amount of laps will always trump times. If two or more runners complete the same amount of laps, the time on the final lap will determine the placing.
Runners get credit for each lap they complete regardless of time. If you qualify for another lap and don't wish to run, you can still walk another lap to receive credit for the extra lap.
Runners planning on completing many laps are welcome and encouraged to bring a bag of supplies to aid between laps. BYOB for post race/viewing. Coolers provided at start/finish line.
The Godfather of the Lowell family running tree
Chris McDaniel, Davis, CA
In the fall of 1978 at the University of California, Berkeley, Chris McDaniel encouraged Greig Lowell to run just one lap around the track. Greig laced up his basketball shoes and completed the lap.
From that small start, they began a lifetime of running. Chris became an accomplished distance runner and triathlete, while Greig remained a slow but stubborn runner. The love of running was passed down to the Lowell children, to their friends, and later to join up with other running communities.
From that fateful day in the fall of 1978, the origins of Lowells Loop were forged. As we celebrate friendship, fitness and competition, we thank our founder, our Godfather.