Group hike
Ray Miller Shakeout & Fireside Chat
Dec 4, 2026 · Late afternoon into evening · Ray Miller Trailhead, Point Mugu State Park, Malibu, CA
Free
An easy shakeout run and a fireside chat the night before the Ray Miller 50/50.
We will jog a few relaxed miles, talk through race day, and answer questions around the fire.
Free. Come as you are, racing or not.
Good to know
The plan
4:00 PM: meet at the Ray Miller Trailhead.
Easy shakeout jog, 2 to 3 relaxed miles on the trails race day covers.
Then we gather around the fire.
Fireside chat
Race morning logistics: staggered starts, bib pickup, course markings.
Pacing the climb and the long descent back to the coast.
Gear, fueling, and what I wish I knew before my first 50K.
Open Q&A. Bring your questions.
Good to know
Free to join. Racing or not, you are welcome.
Bring a headlamp, a warm layer, and a camp chair if you have one.
Ray Miller 50/50 race day is Saturday, December 5, with 30K, 50K, and 50 mile distances.
About Emily
Ultra marathon runner on technical mountain terrain.
Former CrossFit Games athlete.
Leave No Trace master educator.
Race record
- Never Summer 60K (8,000 ft of vert)
- Grizzly 50K
- Backcountry Half Marathon
- Leadville 10K at 10,000 ft altitude
- Lake Placid 9er (32 miles, 10,000 ft of vert)
- Saranac 6er Ultra (33 miles, 8,000 ft vert)
- Tupper Lake Triad Ultra
- Wasatch All Road Bike (75 miles, 8,000 ft vert)
- HYROX Americas
- The CrossFit Games (2014)
- USA Weightlifting (2014-2015)
- 5.12 outdoor climber, once upon a time
- College soccer & lacrosse
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