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JUNE 17-21, 2024 CRESCENT CITY, CA $699
GET READY FOR THE REDWOODS IN 2024!!
Scholarships Available - We want everyone to feel like they can come to trail running camp. We offer scholarships for those that coming to camp would create and undue financial burden. Please fill out the scholarship application and we will be in touch. We will award scholarships in May.
HERE IS A VIDEO FROM OUR 2018 CAMP TO GET YOU EXCITED FOR NEXT YEAR!
Youth Trail Running
A youth trail running camp experience for ages 13-19 designed to bring a complete awareness to your time in the wilderness. Learn the in's and out's of trail running, how to stay safe deep in the mountains, and find that deeper connection to the world around you. Trail running technique, the importance of forest stewardship, healthy nutrition on and off the run, trail maintenance training and impact, trail etiquette, map reading and navigation skills will all be taught, providing the foundation for this impactful, awe inspiring week. Come join us and see for yourself.
MORE THAN JUST A RUNNING CAMP
Our Location - The Wolf Creek Education Center at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park near Crescent City, CA
Camp Amenities - We want you to immerse yourself in the wilderness while at camp. While you'll have a bed and roof over your head, there will be no cellular reception. We hope this will provide you with a relaxing and distraction free week.
Your accommodations are a rustic cabin in the woods. Lodging amenities will be sparse with bunks to sleep on but at Prairie Creek we also have a nice lodge for downtime, meals, and hanging out in.
We feel like a rustic vibe brings a more authentic experience to a few days spent out in the woods.
The Daily Schedule – Just getting runs on beautiful trails every day is the easy part and you could do that anywhere, anytime. We want you to get something out of this camp you can take home and put to good use in your own running, that’s why we’ll be teaching technical running form, downhill trail running, nutrition guidelines, trail building skills, outdoor navigation, trail etiquette, and more.
How To Prepare - We want you to enjoy your time at camp and one of the ways to do that is to come prepared. While this is a camp for all abilities, there are some strenuous activities that will test your limits no matter who you are. The stronger you come in, the more fun you'll have. We highly recommend being able to run 6 miles without stopping and encourage parents with athletes younger than 14 to contact us before signing up.
What To Bring - Your packing list should include the basics without much fluff. In other words, you won't need the kitchen sink.
Weather - Summer weather on the Northern California Coast can be highly variable. I would expect rain, cool temperatures and fog for a majority of the time. Please pack with that in mind and bring warm clothing for running.
CAMP SPECIFICATIONS
LOCATION – Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, CA
ELEVATION – 10ft
CREW – 5
RUNNING MILEAGE – 30-50mi
CAMPERS – 25
ACTIVITIES and TEACHING
Trail Running
Trail Maintenance
Nutrition Planning
Map Reading
Compass Use
Wilderness Preparation
Trail Etiquette
DOWNLOADS
To Bring List
Tentative Camp Schedule
How to Prepare
PHOTOS
What to expect at a week of the Max King Trail Running Camp
Guided runs on varying terrain and distance on a different trail every day
Instruction in trail running form, nutrition, strength and conditioning, run recovery, map and compass navigation, wilderness ethics,
A day of trail maintenance and instruction in forest stewardship
To push your limits both physically and mentally and learn how to push yourself further than you thought possible
Delicious and healthy homemade meals prepared by our incredible chef
A swag package that will make you think it's your birthday, but better (Salomon, GU, Suunto, and more)
Comfortable but rustic lodging in bunk style rooms
Gather around the evening camp fire(depending on fire restrictions) to roast marshmallows and recount the stories of the day
A sunset run to share an inspiring moment with fellow campers
A map and compass workshop and mini orienteering event to hone your new skills
Included in your camp fees:
Amazing healthy homecooked meals starting with lunch on your arrival day and breakfast on your departure.
Guided trail runs on a different spectacular trail every day
Map and Compass tools from Suunto for our navigation workshop
A swag bag from Salomon that will outfit you with some of the best products for trail running
Nutrition products from GU for all runs during the week
Transportation to/from runs and events from Thursday morning through Sunday morning
Camp seminars on nutrition, running form and technique, forest stewardship, trail maintenance, and more
An epic adventure that you didn't know you had in you
Comfortable but rustic accommodations in open bunk style rooms with other campers
An incredible once in a lifetime trail camp experience
Scholarships Available - Application Form
Transportation
Transportation from Monday afternoon through Friday morning is included during camp. Transportation to and from camp on Monday and Friday will be available to limited locations.
Vans will be departing from Bend Monday morning June 17 for camp in the Redwoods. Depending on flights we may be able to accommodate an airport pick up from the Redmond, OR (RDM) or Medford, OR (MFR) Airport as well.
Coming on your own?
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Wolf Creek Education Center is about 30min South of Crescent City, CA and 6hrs North of San Francisco.
Driving directions from points north of Prairie Creek Redwoods.
Take the 101 south from Crescent City to the Prairie Creek Redwoods South exit
Exit the hwy and turn right, go approximately 200m and turn left onto a small dirt road with a gate. If you get to the main visitor center you’ve gone too far.
Driving directions from points south of Prairie Creek Redwoods.
Take the 101 north from Eureka to the Prairie Creek Redwoods South exit
Exit the hwy and turn left, go approximately 300m and turn left onto a small dirt road with a gate. If you get to the main visitor center you’ve gone too far.
Flying in? The closest airport is the Medford Airport 3hr away.
Safety
Your child's safety is our most important camp priority. With that in mind we'll create a safe environment for our campers from the time they meet us on the first day to when they leave camp. We will be in wilderness and remote settings but runs will be set up so that in case of sudden weather events we can reach shelter and relative safety as quickly as possible. Our staff has Wilderness First Aid, CPR, SafeSport and other coaching certifications to be prepared in case of emergency.
Scholarships now available!
We've recently obtained a very generous donations to be used toward camp scholarships. Need some help with camp costs? Apply for a scholarship for a little extra help.
Our Crew
The perfect team — Experience, knowledge, and a desire to teach youth exemplifies a top notch group of counselors.
Max King, Co-Director
Max has done a little bit of everything. From the roads and the track to trails and mountains he enjoys the sport of running and want to pass on what he's learned over the years. He's excited to share his experiences and knowledge in a small camp setting and instill a passion for adventure.
He lives in Bend, OR with his wife and two adventurous kids. He has multiple world championship titles and has run on trails all over the world with some of his favorite trails right here in Oregon.
Kari Strang, Co-director
Kari brings a passion for coaching youth that is seldom surpassed. She has been coaching youth running through Junior Olympics, middle school programs, and CORK programs for over 6 years. She is now the head coach at Summit High School. 14 time State Champs!
She's the "heart" of the team. Helping our campers feel that connection to running, the earth, and wilderness during their time at camp.
She resides in Bend, OR and you can usually find her on some new running adventure, stretching the bounds of her comfort in the wilderness.
Melanie M, Chef
Melanie is the camp organizer/chef extraordinaire. As former Pilot Butte Drive-In owner, Footzone Business manager there is nothing that Melanie can't do.
She'll be providing nutritious homemade meals for campers during the week and making sure they have food that will fuel their adventures during the week and impress a healthy lifestyle. If you have special needs, she is the master. She will take care of you if you have dietary restrictions.
Jackson Brill
Jackson has been a part of the MKTRC camps for several years now and is an instrumental member of the team. He brings the stoke.
Jackson is a trail and mountain runner with extensive experience in the mountains. He has international racing experience including the World Championships and Skyrunning races.
