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Race Day

Parking & Drop-Off

Four parking lots, one drop-off zone, and one goal — getting you to transition stress-free before the gun.

Race Day · Hard Close

Reef Point & Pelican Point lots close at 6:30 AM

Both lots hard close at 6:30 AM — no entry after that, for any reason. PCH itself stays open (traffic runs both directions on the northbound side), but you will not be able to get into these lots. VIP and Premium Parking athletes: Reef Point is your lot — be parked by 6:30 AM. Gates open at 5:00 AM and suggested arrival is 5:30 AM. Running late? Los Trancos and Moro never close.

Packet Pickup Day · Saturday, September 18

Free parking at Reef Point for check-in

Athlete check-in and packet pickup run 8am-12pm on Saturday. Park at Reef Point for free — no kiosk, no fee. Grab your packet, scope the venue, and head home rested.

Athlete Drop-Off

PCH at the Reef Point Gate

Have a friend drive you in? The drop-off zone is on Pacific Coast Highway at the Reef Point entrance — at the bus stop, just south of the gate. Quick stop, then it is a short walk in.

Lots & Details

Four parking options

1

Lot

Pelican Point

  • 🕔 Lot opens at 5:00 AM
  • 🚫 No early exit
  • 🚴 Cyclists off PCH before exit (~10 AM)
  • 📏 ~1.5 miles from race site
  • 💲 $15
2

Lot

Los Trancos

  • 🕔 Lot opens at 5:00 AM
  • 🚇 Race site via pedestrian tunnel + bike path
  • 📏 ~1 mile from race site
  • 💲 $15
3

Lot

Reef Point

VIP and Pre-Purchased Premium
  • 🕔 Lot opens at 5:00 AM
  • 🎟️ Must have VIP Parking Pass
  • 🚫 No early exit
  • 🚴 Cyclists off PCH before exit (~10 AM)
  • 💲 VIP Parking
4

Lot

Moro Parking

  • 🕔 Lot opens at 5:00 AM
  • 🏖️ Race site via PCH (upper) or tunnel/beach (lower)
  • 📏 Less than 1 mile from race site
  • 💲 $15

Day-of Payment

How to pay for parking

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Kiosk at entry

Pay by card or mobile at the kiosk when you arrive. No cash. $15 daily max, $5/hr at Los Trancos.

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Scan QR in the lot

A QR code at every lot opens the LAZ Parking checkout — pay from your phone in 30 seconds.

📱

Download the LAZ Parking app

Pay from your phone in 30 seconds. Set it up the night before so race morning is one tap.

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Add VIP / Premium

Skip the day-of payment entirely — add VIP or Premium Parking to your race registration on RunSignup.

Plan Ahead

Race-day tips

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Suggested arrival 5:30 AM

Gates open at 5:00 AM. Lots fill quickly and the Reef Point and Pelican Point lots close at 6:30 AM. Give yourself runway.

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Cyclists off PCH by 10 AM

All cyclists must clear PCH before the road reopens. Plan your exit accordingly.

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$15 — card or mobile

$15 at all lots except Reef Point, the VIP/Premium lot. LAZ Parking takes card or mobile pay only — no cash.

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Lot access & exit

Reef Point and Pelican Point lots close at 6:30 AM and stay locked until roads reopen, approximately 10:00 AM. Los Trancos and Moro never close.

Questions?

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Email info@octriseries.com or check the FAQ for everything race-day related.

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