Leader: Sarah Lee

Location: This is another variation of a Santa Ana River Trail run that starts a little closer to the ocean.  We'll meet at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa (2525 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa 92626).  Park at the end of the parking lot, closest to the bathrooms. 

About the Run: We'll take the paved path down towards the river and zigzag our way onto the main wooden bridge to cross the Santa Ana River and then go left towards the ocean.  From the start to the ocean is about 3.5 miles, to the Huntington Beach pier a total of 5.5 miles each way.  You can go farther in either direction along the bike path to extend the run.  Bathrooms and water at the start and multiple points along the route.

You can also add on some dirt miles at the beginning or the run in Fairview park.  For those interested we can also take a more scenic detour at the beginning of the run along a flat, well maintained dirt path before getting on the river trail that will add about 1.8 miles to the run.

After the Run: Breakfast at Broken Yolk (2701 Harbor Blvd Suite E6, Costa Mesa, CA 92626).  There also a Mendocino Farms and Better Buzz Coffee.