Hum Up Um - 7.8 miles
The Trail Portal, Pacific Coast Trail Runs, and The Running Revolution are jazzed to kick off the 3rd annual Hum Up Um. This 7.8 mile journey from Bald Mtn Parking lot on Mt Umunhum Road to "The Cube" and back is one of our favorite courses to run. About the Cube atop Mount Umunhum (Home of the Ohlone Indians of California, means resting place of the hummingbird) is the fourth-highest peak in California's Santa Cruz Mountains (after Loma Prieta, Crystal Peak, and Mt. Chual). The mountain is situated in Santa Clara County, south of San Jose. It is sometimes referred to as Mount Um by locals. Most of the mountain is within the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
Jan 8th - September 30th, 2022
Event Information
Location: Mount Umunhum , San Jose Ca
Event Format: Open Course
Event Start Date: January 8th, 2022
Event End Date: September 30th, 2022
Timing: From sunrise January 8th to sunset September 30th, 2022. All attempts MUST be completed within the official park hours of The Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, NO EXCEPTION. The hours are from one-half hour before official sunrise, until one-half hour after official sunset. ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY START OR LATE FINISH.
Entry Fee: $29.00
Course Start: Mt Umumhum Trail head across from Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Mt Umunhum Rd, Parking Lot
Course End: Mt Umumhum Trail head across from Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Mt Umunhum Rd, Parking Lot
Distance: 7.8 miles
Elevation Gain + 1215ft
Course Trail Type: Groomed dirt trails, single track dirt trails, paved stairs, 6% Average Grade
Directions and Parking
Mt Umunhum Trail head across from Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Mt Umunhum Rd, Parking Lot
http://bit.ly/HumUpUmDirections
• Parking Information Please park within the parking spaces provided. You will be ticketed if you park illegally
• NO PARKING SIGNS MEAN NO PARKING
• Overflow parking will occur along Mt Umunhum Road
WARNING: Locals warned that due to the remoteness of this parking lot, it is unfortunate that vehicle break-ins do occur frequently. Be smart and plan accordingly. DO NOT leave valuables in your vehicle including your keys, ID, electronics and wallet. Assume the protocol that you can part with anything you left behind in your car during your run.
Park Information
Course Information
Here you will find all data and information necessary for you to have a safe and enjoyable time while participating during the "Hum Up Um" event. We recommend you with print the following if you are unfamiliar with the course. We also recommend at a minimum you download the RunGo App and use while navigating the course.
Links
Printable Map
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lYU5Of_1bAbUfwbUw3uKtSUMA2LG26F0/view
Elevation Profile https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lYU5Of_1bAbUfwbUw3uKtSUMA2LG26F0/view
GPX File https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OQV8LvTcoAl-Rp3XGR1yl0QpQkrbPftc/viewRunGoApp (Voice Activated Course App) https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/ShPQdgItLM
Turn-by-Turn Directions:
Start at Mount Umunhum Trail across the street from the parking lot next to the crosswalk
• Turn left onto Mount Umunhum Trail
• At mile .30 cross the fire trail and stay on Mount Umunhum trails
• At mile 3.47 stay on the trail stay to the right
• At mile 3.65 stay on the trail and go up the stairs
• Stay on the trail until you pass the Cube (on your Right)
• Stay to the right side of the traffic circle and stay on the Mount Umunhum Trail
• Follow the trail to the lower parking lot (pick back up the trail straight across the parking lot)
• Turn left and cross Mount Umunhum Rd (paved) and proceed back onto the Mount Umunhum Trail
• At the next junction turn sharp right and head back down the Mount Umunhum trail.
• At mile 7.42 cross back over the fire road and stay on the trail to the right
• Follow the same trail back to the start
Swag, Pics, & Results
Facebook | Instagram (PCTR) | Instagram (The Trail Portal) | Twitter2022 Live Leaderboard: https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/leaderboard/syBCU8BYk7
Express yourself and add your Hum Up Um photos for everyone to enjoy.
https://crowdpic.com/events/616?photographerId=3666
SWAG - All entrants will receive the following:
1. First 35 to register Get Custom Neck Gaiter: Event logo/design imprinted on 10 inch face covering pulled up from neck line.
3. Koozie® Heathered Outdoor Kooler Tote. Main zippered compartment has a heat-sealed, leak-resistant PEVA liner. Front slip pocket provides additional storage for smaller items.
4. Race Sticker: Hum Up Um Logo Sticker
5. TheTrailPortal.com Sticker
