Description

The 2021 Race for Open Space is a virtual/live hybrid event hosted in accordance with public health and safety guidelines. Dedicated to fostering an appreciation of natural spaces in Monterey County, the Race for Open Space celebrates the health benefits of time spent in nature while providing an outlet for runners and walkers of all ages to find wonder among Monterey County’s iconic landscapes. People can race designated trail courses and/or join the challenge to collectively walk, hike, and run 10,000 miles as a community. Participants are invited to “DIY” their own experience by logging miles on their own, reserving a date to access Big Sur Land Trust properties, and/or selecting a time to experience one of two Adventure Courses on lands closed to the general public. Access to these lands for the Race for Open Space is made possible through the partnership of Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, California State Parks, and the Santa Lucia Conservancy.