08:14:37 From Nocas : What will be available at aid stations and how many aid stations are there. 08:15:03 From Emma Riley : I recognize some of you from being your trail medic/EMT for other races and am looking forward to seeing you all this weekend! 08:15:27 From Emma Riley : Drop any questions you have and we’ll get them all answered while we are here together this morning. 08:16:11 From Emma Riley : Replying to "What will be availab..." Luis will describe the aid stations in more detail in just a few minutes - I’ll bring this question up then! 08:19:34 From Erik : How about leaving a bike at the start? 08:20:07 From Liz Whiteley : ^ great question. Is there a specific place we should park/lock bikes? 08:20:07 From Emma Riley : Replying to "How about leaving a ..." Going to add a text answer in case anyone is reading this chat transcript after fact - bike parking is okay, just no car parking. 08:20:29 From Liz Whiteley : Roger that “somewhere out of the way”! 08:20:45 From Jen : At What mileage will the drop bags be? 08:20:50 From Emma Riley : Replying to "^ great question. Is..." No specific location, just out of the way of start/finish and other tented areas. 08:21:16 From Scott's iPhone (X) : Are there restrooms on the course/ at the start? 08:21:24 From Emma Riley : Replying to "At What mileage will..." At the start and finish, not taking bags out onto course. 08:22:05 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Are there restrooms ..." There will be 4 porta-potties (with extra toilet paper) at Jesusita trailhead, start and finish 08:22:14 From Jennifer : Will there be ice at aid stations? 08:22:41 From Nicholas Jendzjowsky, PhD : Trails marked/ flags/ colored tape to mark the course? 08:22:46 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Will there be ice at..." We are planning to have ice at aid stations. 08:23:03 From Joseph : Can we park somewhere downtown and uber from there or do we have to park by the harbor? 08:23:13 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Trails marked/ flags..." Marked with pink surveyor ribbon/tape on right side. 08:24:14 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Can we park somewher..." You can park your personal vehicle wherever you like within the city of Santa Barbara and Uber from wherever you like, but please be mindful of city ordinances and parking restrictions. 08:26:47 From Emma Riley : Course tip: utilize .gpx file, CalTopo map to orient yourself. Don’t rely solely on course markers! 08:27:06 From Vladimir Gusiatnikov : Do the course markers have reflectors? 08:27:12 From Giovanna Gibson : Gpx only has one way to Romero for the full 08:27:39 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Gpx only has one way..." It’s an out-and-back course, so the .gpx only has one linear direction. 08:27:53 From David Odell : jumping off to next meeting. Thanks Luis and team for keeping this Santa Barbara tradition alive and well. 08:28:06 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Do the course marker..." No, they do not. 08:28:26 From Stephanie : Where is the half turn around? 08:28:27 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Gpx only has one way..." The .gpx file is 17.5 mi, to Romero out and back. 08:28:36 From Tony Leach : I pulled the GPX file (and made it out+back) for my Garmin. If useful for others: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/436623148 08:28:36 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "jumping off to next ..." with 👍 08:28:44 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "I pulled the GPX fil..." with 👏 08:28:52 From erin lamb : If we see a friend mountain biking that day can we take some of their water or food from them? 08:28:58 From Giovanna Gibson : Will gpx work in reverse following the course on watch app 08:28:58 From Jeremy Jacobs : Reacted to "I pulled the GPX fil..." with 👍 08:29:34 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Where is the half tu..." At Gibraltar Rd, around mile 9. 08:29:46 From Sea : Can I pickup packets early for other runners? (Given their ID picture or something similar) 08:29:50 From erin lamb : Won’t do it! Was curious 08:29:52 From Stephanie : Reacted to "At Gibraltar Rd, aro…" with 🤗 08:30:00 From Caitlin Swalec (GEM) : Just confirming no headphones allowed, even the open ear ones like shokz? 08:30:15 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Can I pickup packets..." No, it has to be the individual runner picking up their own packet. 08:30:26 From Suzanne Craven : Weather prediction and stock market prices for the day🤣 08:30:35 From Sea : Reacted to Weather prediction a... with "❤️" 08:30:40 From Lambert Timmermans : This is LT, I'd like to discuss timing for everyone 08:30:41 From Caitlin Swalec (GEM) : Reacted to "I pulled the GPX fil…" with 👏 08:31:11 From Clark Vandeventer : Santa Barbara Running on Coast Village Road by Blenders? 08:31:40 From Christiane Wolf (she/her) : What time package pick up on Saturday for the half (17mi) runners? 08:31:50 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Just confirming no h..." Our insurance specifies no headphones (along with strollers, bikes, dogs). For your own safety and orientation, and our insurance, they’re against the rules. 08:31:58 From Ben Tuckers iPhone 16 Pro : Aid station water. Ample water to fill up 2-3L and take an extra swig? 08:32:02 From Caitlin Swalec (GEM) : Reacted to "Our insurance specif…" with 👍 08:32:07 From Stephanie : Poles are ok? 08:32:39 From Emma Riley : Replying to "What time package pi..." All runners can do early packet pick-up from 3-6pm on Friday, March 13, at Santa Barbara Running on Coast Village Rd. 08:33:06 From Carl MacLean : Ultrasignup says aid stations are at miles 9, 17, 26, 31 but the runner guide says approximately every five miles. Just curious which one it is 08:33:18 From Jodi : Drop bags? 08:33:18 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Aid station water. A..." Yes, the plan is for each aid station to have ample water. More than 50 gallons at each location. 08:33:29 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Poles are ok?" Poles are okay and encouraged! 08:33:32 From Stephanie : Cut off for half? 08:33:45 From Juan Calderon : Good to see you LT 08:33:57 From Emma Riley : Replying to "At What mileage will..." @Jodi 08:34:04 From Nocas : What’s the hottest historical temperature for 9 trails run and what year was that? 08:34:08 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Drop bags?" I’ve tagged you in a response to this question above. 08:36:32 From Zach : Where are each of the aid stations located? 08:36:35 From Tony Leach : Trail conditions: For new people to this race, what’s the terrain mostly like? I’m guessing the trail is mostly dry at this point, not too muddy? I think I saw photos of creek crossings. Are we going to be getting wet? 08:36:43 From Emma Riley : Current forecast for Saturday, March 14 is high of 74 degrees F, with a UV index of 6, southwest winds at 5 mph. 08:37:16 From Gamboa : What is the website for our family/friends to track us? 08:37:18 From Erik : Is there enough twilight at 6am or are headlamps recommended? (looks like sunrise is 7:10 am) 08:37:27 From Sarah Witmer : Do runners need to wear bibs across the front, or can they wear them on their backs? 08:37:30 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Is there enough twil..." Headlamps are recommended! 08:37:37 From Lambert Timmermans : https://negativesplit.io/sb9t26 08:37:50 From Emma Riley : Replying to "https://negativespli..." @Gamboa 08:37:59 From Emma Riley : Replying to "What is the website ..." I’ve tagged you below. 08:38:06 From Lambert Timmermans : on the front. Horses wear them on their backs ;) 08:38:12 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "on the front. Horses..." with 😂 08:38:17 From Sarah Witmer : Reacted to "I’ve tagged you belo..." with 🙏 08:38:20 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Do runners need to w..." Across the front! 08:38:26 From Emma Riley : Replying to "on the front. Horses..." @Sarah Witmer 08:38:47 From Sarah Witmer : Reacted to "on the front. Horses..." with 🤠 08:38:53 From Jodi : Replying to "Drop bags?" @Emma Riley sorry it says I can’t read it because it was sent before I joined 08:39:19 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Santa Barbara Runnin..." 1046 Coast Village Rd, right next to Starbucks. 08:39:37 From Erin Hakim (she/her), UC Davis : Replying to "Drop bags?" No drop bags except at start/finish 08:40:06 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Is there enough twil..." It’s going to be dark at the start and the first several miles are under canopy. 08:40:18 From Stephanie : Cut off times for the half? 08:40:24 From Rachel Kahler : is it ok if the bibs get pretty wet from ice/water/creek dip? 08:40:31 From charlie : Moon will be waning crescent on Saturday 08:40:44 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Cut off times for th..." Just need to be finished before 7pm, ideally out of Gibraltar prior to 4pm. 08:40:50 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Cut off times for th..." Sunset is 7:05pm. 08:40:59 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Cut off times for th..." The half can be walked as needed! 08:42:24 From Lambert Timmermans : bibs getting wet can be an issue. If in doubt, check with the timer as you pass for verification 08:42:40 From Rachel Kahler : Replying to "bibs getting wet can..." thank you!! 08:42:48 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Trail conditions: F..." There are several creek crossings, expect to get wet on course. You can effectively prevent injuries by getting in the water and not trying to avoid creek crossings. 08:43:13 From Lambert Timmermans : Reacted to "thank you!!" with ✌️ 08:43:19 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Is there enough twil..." All runners should plan to bring a light to this race. 08:44:00 From Carl MacLean : PSA - Cold shower with dawn dish soap post race will help get that poison oak off 08:44:04 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Trail conditions: F..." Terrain is technical, rocky, 11,000ft of vertical gain over the 35mi course. Either climbing up or shuffling down. Challenging and slow, be patient and safe! 08:44:12 From charlie : Reacted to "PSA - Cold shower ..." with 👍 08:44:16 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "PSA - Cold shower wi..." with 👍 08:44:30 From Rachel Kahler : Reacted to PSA - Cold shower wi... with "👍" 08:45:51 From Emma Riley : Course safety tip: cannot leave Gibraltar after 2pm without a working headlamp! 08:46:02 From Erik : is an iphone light enough or do you need to see a dedicated headlamp after 2pm? 08:46:02 From Lars Leimkühler : Does an iPhone light work or do we need a headlamp? 08:46:14 From Emma Riley : Last departures from Gibraltar at 4pm! 08:46:19 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Does an iPhone light..." You need a headlamp. 08:46:45 From Emma Riley : Replying to "is an iphone light e..." You need a dedicated headlamp! 08:46:49 From Stephanie : I got accidentally stuck after dark last week on the course. You will WANT a headlamp 08:47:04 From Conor Coady : Are there any significant course changes from last year? 08:47:36 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Are there any signif..." It’s the exact same course as last year, but worth getting the GPX file 08:47:45 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "I got accidentally s..." with 👍 08:47:56 From Clark Vandeventer : can we run naked? 08:48:04 From Stephanie : Reacted to "can we run naked?" with 😂 08:48:07 From Caitlin Swalec (GEM) : Reacted to "can we run naked?" with 😂 08:48:08 From Amy : Reacted to "can we run naked?" with 😂 08:48:11 From kenna : Reacted to "can we run naked?" with 😂 08:48:14 From Lucinda Caldwell : Reacted to "can we run naked?" with ❤️ 08:48:20 From Stephanie : Replying to "can we run naked?" You do you 08:48:25 From Amy : Reacted to "can we run naked?" with 🍑 08:48:25 From Clark Vandeventer : Reacted to "You do you" with 😂 08:48:52 From Lambert Timmermans : Baz would be proud 08:49:06 From Matthew Beausoleil : These trails are crowded on the weekends with hikers especially on Jesusita. Do racers / hikers have right of way? Any advice with interacting with the general public during the race? 08:49:15 From Rachel Kahler : Reacted to Baz would be proud with "😂" 08:49:22 From Emma Riley : Aid station locations and contents are in your Runners Guide as well! 08:49:29 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "can we run naked?" with 🍑 08:49:30 From Caitlin Swalec (GEM) : Taking notes and it autocorrected to say there will be ice cream at aid stations 🙏🏻😆 08:49:46 From Emma Riley : Replying to "These trails are cro..." Luis’ advice: be courteous and respectful! 08:49:52 From Suzanne Craven : Have to jump - thanks Luis! And thanks for the laughs!!! Stay salty 🤣you’re the best!!! 08:50:06 From Caitlin Swalec (GEM) : Reacted to "You do you" with 😂 08:50:08 From Juan Calderon : wonderful! 08:50:16 From JO : Not a jerk! 08:50:34 From Curtis Davenport : Will there be any food at the finish? 08:50:37 From Emma Riley : If you’ve asked a question and still need a more detailed answer, drop it in the chat and we’ll tackle it! 08:51:00 From Stephanie : If we get hurt away from an aid station and can’t get there, how’s cell coverage 08:51:01 From JO : Would you mind repeating registration, where it is, time, ect Thanks 08:51:22 From Jerry G. Oxnard, CA : Please remind a cupless event 08:51:39 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Would you mind repea..." Early packet pick-up is 3-6pm On Friday March 13 at Santa Barbara Running on Coast Village Rd - are you also thinking day-of? 08:51:42 From Valerie Menke : What’s an average finish time for the half? 08:51:45 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "Please remind a cupl..." with 👍 08:52:30 From Emma Riley : Replying to "If we get hurt away ..." Cell coverage is unreliable on most of the course, but better on the high peaks. 08:52:45 From Luke’s Dow : Is there live/periodic tracking for friends/families? 08:53:07 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Will there be any fo..." No food provided at the finish, just an aid station the same as on the course! 08:53:17 From Jerry G. Oxnard, CA : Reacted to "Please remind a cupl…" with 👍 08:53:27 From Liz Whiteley : Thank you Luis and Emma! See y’all out there. 08:53:50 From Emma Riley : Replying to "What’s an average fi..." Results are at UltraSignup, Luis says about 20mph pace. 08:53:50 From Ben Tuckers iPhone 16 Pro : For full, arrive latest at 545/550am? 08:53:52 From Juan Calderon : I may be ordered to work this weekend.😖 Hope I can still make it! If I cant, best of luck to you all 👍 08:53:59 From Stephanie : Stoked to see everyone this weekend! 08:54:23 From Clark Vandeventer : Reacted to "I may be ordered to ..." with 👍 08:54:23 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Is there live/period..." @Lambert Timmermans 08:54:35 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "Thank you Luis and E..." with 🎉 08:54:45 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "Stoked to see everyo..." with 🎉 08:55:04 From Clark Vandeventer : Thank you everyone! I'll be bringing up the rear! See you on Saturday. 08:55:09 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "Thank you everyone! ..." with 🎉 08:55:40 From Lambert Timmermans : @Luke’s Dow yes, the link again is https://negativesplit.io/sb9t26 08:55:45 From Maurice : Could you summarise again what all we need for the check in at the start area? Any documents? 08:55:58 From Luke’s Dow : Reacted to "@Luke’s Dow yes, th…" with 👍 08:56:17 From dbrunken : You had me at extrapolate. 08:56:30 From Emma Riley : Replying to "For full, arrive lat..." Very latest arrival time for the full should be 5:30am, we will discuss course conditions at 5:45am 08:56:35 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "You had me at extrap..." with ❤️ 08:56:51 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Could you summarise ..." Course waiver is critical! 08:56:53 From Ann Ongena : Last year pay kiosk did not work that early 😏 08:57:11 From Caitlin Swalec (GEM) : Will there be printed waivers at the pick up tomorrow? I don’t have a printer (but can figure it out of course if needed) 08:57:18 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Could you summarise ..." https://allwedoisrun.com/ 08:57:24 From JO : Is a 20 minute mile a complete-able pace for the full? 08:57:26 From Jentry : I don't have a printer... will there be waivers at the start line? 08:57:38 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Could you summarise ..." All Nine Trails documents including waiver are listed at the top, download them all! 08:57:56 From Emma Riley : https://allwedoisrun.com/ All Nine Trails documents including waiver are listed at the top, download them all! 08:58:14 From Maurice : Is arrival at 8:30 early enough for the half? 08:58:27 From Rachel Kahler : Anyone else having trouble with the website rn? Im wondering if we overloaded it 08:58:39 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Is arrival at 8:30 e..." 8:30am should be your latest arrival time for the half, we will discuss course conditions at 8:45am. 08:58:55 From Vladimir Gusiatnikov : I pulled the GPX file (and made it out+back) for my Garmin. If useful for others: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/436623148 appears private 08:58:57 From Shelly Hess : Thank you so much! I appreciate you and all of the volunteers 08:58:58 From Juan Calderon : 💩 08:59:01 From erin lamb : Replying to "Anyone else having t..." I can’t get the gpx file to open rn either 08:59:13 From erin lamb : Replying to "Anyone else having t..." But that could just be me, not technologically savvy 08:59:18 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Anyone else having t..." Try to clear your browser cookies, site is working for me 08:59:34 From Gabe : luis i missed the volunteer meeting on Monday because of work.. do you happened to have a recording of that meeting? no worries if not.. marked course before just making sure there isn't any new information 08:59:37 From Rachel Kahler : Reacted to Try to clear your br... with "❤️" 08:59:45 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "Thank you so much! I..." with ❤️ 09:00:01 From Emma Riley : Replying to "luis i missed the vo..." Yes, that meeting was recorded! Send Luis an email for the recording 🙂 09:00:21 From Owner : And we can get our bib on race morning? Also, I'm seeing heat advisories, what are the conditions expected to be? Will there be ice at the aid stations? 09:00:22 From Gabe : Reacted to "Yes, that meeting wa..." with 👍🏼 09:00:55 From Emma Riley : Replying to "And we can get our b..." Yes, you can begin to pick up your bib at 5am on Saturday. Or early pick-up at Santa Barbara Running on Friday, 3-6pm. 09:01:31 From Owner : what will the weather be like? I'm seeing heat advisories... will there be ice at the aid stations? 09:01:46 From Paul's Iphone : How would I know if I moved off the wait list for the half & will have a packet waiting for me 09:01:50 From Emma Riley : For anyone having issues with the site or gpx files, please clear your browser cookies - both are currently working. 09:01:58 From Ben Tuckers iPhone 16 Pro : Any way to purchase one of the 9 Trails Map/art behind Luis right now? 09:02:08 From Emma Riley : Replying to "what will the weathe..." There will be ice at aid stations! 09:02:10 From Maurice : Reacted to "All Nine Trails docu…" with ❤️ 09:02:19 From Maurice : Reacted to "8:30am should be you…" with ❤️ 09:02:25 From erin lamb : Reacted to "Try to clear your br..." with ❤️ 09:02:46 From Emma Riley : Replying to "How would I know if ..." There is no waitlist, you should be able to register! Please give me your info so we can look you up. 09:02:50 From Jeremy Jacobs : what Ben said 09:02:54 From kenna : Thanks y’all! 09:03:16 From Paul's Iphone : My name Is paul Morison — I think I was put on wait list — is my registration legit? Thanks 09:03:37 From David : I may need to drop down distance from full 9. ok? 09:03:51 From Emma Riley : Replying to "My name Is paul Mori..." You’re registered, Paul! 09:03:55 From Paul's Iphone : Sweet 09:03:58 From Paul's Iphone : Thanks 09:04:01 From Mark Ungerer : Did you consider starting the half earlier than 9am? When do you recommend halfers should arrive to get the bib and get ready? 09:04:04 From Emma Riley : Replying to "My name Is paul Mori..." You can check this on Ultrasignup.com 09:04:21 From Colby Masson : Can family use the shuttle to meet at the finish? 09:04:58 From Colby Masson : Are dogs included in “family”? Haha 09:05:08 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Can family use the s..." Yes, the shuttle is available for your friends and family to join at finish! We just can’t have them park anywhere near the course, including Foothill. 09:05:09 From David : Reacted to "I may need to drop d…" with 😅 09:05:39 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Did you consider sta..." Arrive at least 1 hour early! Halfers can’t start prior to 9am. We will discuss course conditions all together at 8:45am. 09:05:43 From Tony Leach : Thank you Luis!! Excited for Saturday. 09:05:47 From erin lamb : Thank you!!! 09:05:47 From David : ok to exchange bib for the half? 09:05:58 From David : does 09:06:26 From Emma Riley : Replying to "I may need to drop d..." You can’t change your distance once the run starts, but reach out to Luis in advance if you need to do so prior to race start. 09:06:32 From David : i do now 09:06:44 From David : burby 09:06:49 From Emma Riley : Replying to "i do now" What’s your last name, David? 09:06:55 From Eric M : Any recommended locations for car pick up after the race 09:06:58 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "Thank you!!!" with 🎉 09:07:01 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "Thank you Luis!! Ex..." with 🎉 09:07:28 From Gabe : @Luis Escobar just emailed you per Emma's instructions regarding the recorded volunteer meeing from monday. thank you! 09:07:33 From David : yes, make me a halfie 09:07:39 From David : thank you! 09:07:39 From Emma Riley : Replying to "yes, make me a halfi..." Done and done! 09:07:45 From Emma Riley : Replying to "yes, make me a halfi..." Now you can follow instructions for the half. 09:08:23 From Adam Eddy : best pizza in SB? 09:08:32 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Any recommended loca..." The flagpole at Cater Water Treatment Plant (will be a turnaround), can be your pickup/dropoff location for rideshare 09:08:45 From Charlotte : Revolver pizza 09:08:47 From JO : Replying to "Did you consider sta…" Rusty’s for sure 09:08:48 From erin lamb : Lucky Penny! Revolver! 09:08:51 From Rachel Kahler : lucky penny!! 09:08:53 From Nocas : Bettina and Lucy Penny 09:09:04 From Charlotte : Revolver is best! West side 😋 09:09:34 From Emma Riley : Seconded on Lucky Penny & Revolver! 09:09:43 From Emma Riley : Rudy’s burritos! 09:09:45 From Adam Eddy : sweet thanks everyone 09:09:48 From Gabe : good salsa bar at Rudy's too 09:09:52 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "sweet thanks everyon..." with 🎉 09:09:54 From erin lamb : Super cucas burittos too 09:09:56 From JO : Super cucas 09:09:56 From Gabe : thanks luis!! 09:10:00 From Emma Riley : Replying to "good salsa bar at Ru..." VERY important note!! 09:10:01 From Nocas : LETS FREAKING GO!!!! 09:10:05 From David : Lily's Tacos is the bomb in sb 09:10:06 From Austin Janisch : Thank you! 09:10:09 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "LETS FREAKING GO!!!!" with 🎉 09:10:12 From Lucinda Caldwell : Thank you! 09:10:13 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "Thank you!" with 🎉 09:10:16 From Emma Riley : Reacted to "Thank you!" with 🎉 09:10:18 From Omar Saleh : Thanks Luis! 09:10:19 From Charlotte : Thank you 😊 09:10:21 From Lucinda Caldwell : Reacted to "Thank you!" with ❤️ 09:10:21 From Chris Cheney : Thanks Luis! 09:10:22 From Keith Reel : Thanks! 09:10:26 From erin lamb : Thank you!!! 09:10:30 From Elda Rudd : thanks! 09:10:51 From Gamboa : Thank you! Excited for the race. 09:10:52 From Scott King : Thank you! 09:11:08 From Rocky : Joined late, will there be a link for a replay? 09:11:31 From Pat Carson : Thank you Luis 😎 09:11:45 From Emma Riley : Replying to "Joined late, will th..." The meeting is being recorded and Luis will send the link! 09:12:13 From Rocky : 👍👍