Group hike
Ray Miller Shakeout & Fireside Chat
Dec 4, 2026 · Late afternoon into evening · Ray Miller Trailhead, Point Mugu State Park, Malibu, CA
Free

’Twas the Night Before Race Day
Join us for an easy shakeout jog and fireside hang the afternoon before the Ray Miller 50/50.
We’ll meet at 3:15 PM at the Big Sycamore Trailhead, head out for ~2 relaxed miles on trails you’ll see again on race day, then gather around the fire to swap trail stories, calm some pre-race nerves, and talk gear, course markings, logistics, and whatever else is on your mind.
First trail race or fiftieth, everyone is welcome. A few of my friends (OOFOS, Sun Bum, Kate's Real Food, Venture Pal, Squirrel's Nut Butter) want to make sure you're prepared for race day so there will be swag bags for the first 30 folks!
We’ll also have an incredibly talented outdoor photographer joining us to capture the afternoon.
Bring a headlamp, warm layer, and camp chair or blanket. We’ll follow Leave No Trace best practices throughout the event.
Full Ray Miller race details: Ray Miller 50/50
About Emily
Ultra marathon runner on technical mountain terrain.
Former CrossFit Games athlete.
Leave No Trace master educator.
Race record
- Never Summer 60K (11,000 ft of vert)
- Grizzly 50K (6,000 ft vert)
- 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 and V7 climber (once upon a time)
- College soccer & lacrosse player

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