Recommendations for first 50k

[KSTaylor]

I'm trying to look ahead a bit to plan my race goals for next year. I run many trail races and I am hoping to do my first 50k next year. Does anyone have any good recommendations for a first 50k newbie? Hills are fine, but I don't want anything too hard- no 6,898' elevation gain please. My goal is simply to finish before the cutoff time. I'd prefer races that are in cooler weather and in the bay area. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

[coastaltrailruns]

Here are some good options for your 1st 50K:

- Crystal Springs (Woodside) - 4,500' (January or August)
- Big Basin -Skyline to the Sea - 3,200' (June)
- Canyon Meadow (Oakland) - 3,800' (June)
- Coastal 50K (Marin Headlands) - but 6,100' (Sept)

[Lalitha]

I have signed up for my first 50K this yeat @lake Chabot which has the elevation gain of 3,980'

[coastaltrailruns]

Great! See you Sunday!