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Molina Ghost Run

What to Expect

Welcome to the Molina Ghost Run, one of Cal4Wheel’s most anticipated off-road events of the year! Whether this is your first Molina or you’re a long-time regular, this page will help you know exactly what to expect so you can come prepared and enjoy the weekend.

Molina Ghost Run 2021
Fortune Off-Road

Why Molina Matters

By attending the Molina Ghost Run, you are directly supporting:

  • Public land access

  • Trail conservation and education

  • The future of responsible off-road recreation

This event exists because of volunteers, clubs, and participants who care deeply about keeping our lands open.

Come for the trails. Stay for the people. Leave with great memories.

See you on the trail!

Event Chairs

Chair

Cher Howard

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Co-Chair

Shawn Romero

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Event Overview

Register early through online registration to take advantage of discounted pricing.

 Pricing

  • $85.00 — Cal4Wheel Member

  • $110.00 — Non–Cal4Wheel Member

Not a member yet? Cal4Wheel membership is $50.00 per year and will save you $25.00 on today’s registration, plus provide discounts on future Cal4Wheel events while supporting land-use advocacy and responsible recreation.

Additional Pricing & Registration Info

  • Early online registration offers a reduced rate

  • On-site registration will be available for an additional $20.00

  • Additional dinner passes and camping-only passes: $30.00 per person

  • Extra adult camping-only pass: $10.00 each

  • Child dinner passes (ages 13 and under): $20.00 each

  • Children 13 and under camp free

  • A limited number of meal tickets and event t-shirts may be available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis

  • No shipping or returns are available on apparel purchases

  • No refunds or rain-checks for registrations, apparel, or any other purchases once online registration has closed

Gate Information

  • Gates open Friday at 7:00 AM

  • Thursday entry is limited to committee members only

  • Early entry is not permitted

Camping

  • Dry camping available for registered participants

  • Trailers, RVs, rooftop tents, and ground tents welcome

  • Car haulers must be parked in designated overflow parking areas

  • Campfires are subject to current fire restrictions

  • Please respect quiet hours and fellow campers

  • Pack in what you need and pack out what you bring — Leave No Trace


Saturday Night Dinner

Saturday night dinner is one of the highlights of the Molina Ghost Run and a great time for everyone to come together.

  • Dinner is provided for registered participants

  • Extra dinner passes are available online

  • Served on-site Saturday evening

  • Dinner and the raffle include club shout-outs, announcements, music, and plenty of laughs

  • Please be respectful of volunteers and help keep the area clean


Safety & Expectations

  • Respect trail leaders, volunteers, and fellow participants

  • Follow all posted rules and Cal4Wheel guidelines

  • Alcohol is not permitted on trail runs

  • Unsafe or disrespectful behavior may result in removal from the event

  • All attendees must have a paid wristband to enter the event area

  • All participants and attendees must submit a signed waiver

Park Area 5 Rules

  • The gate is locked daily at sunset

  • All participants must be out of Area 5 by 11:00 AM Sunday morning

  • If you are locked in, you must contact the park directly to have the gate opened

Our goal is for everyone to return home safe, smiling, and excited for next year.

Disclaimers

Meal, Raffle & Event Participation Disclaimer

All meal and raffle ticket purchases are final and non-refundable.

Participants are responsible for picking up their meals during the designated serving timeframe listed on the event schedule. Meals must be picked up during that timeframe and cannot be guaranteed or held once meal service has ended.

You must be present to win all raffle drawings. Participants are responsible for being present for raffle drawings during the timeframe listed on the event schedule. If a winning ticket is drawn and the ticket holder is not present, another ticket may be drawn.

Raffle prizes are awarded as-is. Many raffle prizes are generously donated by sponsors, vendors, clubs, and individuals. Event organizers make no warranties or guarantees regarding the condition, quality, functionality, completeness, suitability, or availability of any raffle prize. Any manufacturer warranty, if applicable, is solely between the winner and the manufacturer. Raffle prizes cannot be exchanged, returned, or redeemed for cash through the event organizers.

Participants are also responsible for being present and ready for scheduled event activities during the timeframes listed on the event schedule.

Please understand that off-road events are unpredictable. Vehicle breakdowns, trail conditions, recovery operations, weather, mechanical issues, or other unforeseen circumstances may delay a group or individual participant and prevent them from returning to base camp as scheduled. Event organizers cannot guarantee that participants will return to base camp in time for meals, raffle drawings, or other scheduled activities.

Always come prepared and carry plenty of food and water for yourself and your passengers in case you are on the trail longer than anticipated.

Event organizers are not responsible for missed meals, raffle drawings, or event activities resulting from trail delays, breakdowns, late arrivals, weather, mechanical issues, recovery operations, or other unforeseen circumstances.

No refunds, credits, replacements, or other compensation will be issued for meals, raffle tickets, or event activities missed due to these circumstances.

Trail Runs

We have the entire SVRA Upper Ranch Off-Road Park to ourselves—don’t miss this incredible opportunity to wheel one of the most fun and diverse off-road parks around!

All trail runs are guided and grouped by difficulty and vehicle capability to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Available Run Groups

  • Group 1 Hard: Requires front and rear lockers and 35" tires. Hard trails and obstacles. Intended for well-built rigs and experienced drivers
  • Group 2 Moderate: Locker recommended, medium-difficlulty trail. Optional obstacles available to match participant skill levels
  • Group 3 Easy Beginner/SUV Run: Suitable for first-timers and stock or lightly modified SUVs. A great way to learn your rig in a safe, supportive environment.
    Focus on safety, technique, and confidence-building
  • Group 4 Side-by-Side: Designed specifically for side-by-sides. Trail options matched to participant capabilities
  • Group 5 Tank Trap Extreme: For extreme off-roaders only. Rare opportunity to run the infamous Tank Trap. Led by Clubfoot and his hand-picked team

Vehicle Tech Inspection

  • Self tech inspection is required for all vehicles

  • On-site tech inspections will not be offered

  • Participants are responsible for ensuring their vehicle is safe, mechanically sound, and trail-ready prior to arrival

  • Completed self-inspection sheets are required

  • Trail leaders reserve the right to remove any vehicle deemed unsafe or not trail-ready

  • Refunds will not be provided if a vehicle is removed from a trail run

Drivers meetings are mandatory for all trail participants. Group assignments and final details will be covered during the meeting.

Saturday wheeling is limited to registered rigs only until all scheduled runs are completed.

Raffle & Fundraising

Contact: mgr@cal4wheel.com with questions about raffle donations, sponsorship opportunities, or vendor tables. For raffle donations, you can go to the Molina Amazon Wishlist

The Molina Ghost Run raffle is a highlight of the weekend.

  • Raffle tickets sold throughout the event

  • Prizes include off-road gear, swag, and donated items from clubs and sponsors

  • Proceeds directly support Cal4Wheel land-use advocacy efforts

  • Win-A-Jeep tickets will also be available for purchase

  • Drawing takes place at the Annual Convention You must be present to win Molina Ghost Run raffle prizes


Raffle Donations

Donations help make the raffle a success!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring the Molina Ghost Run?

  • Sponsorship supports Cal4Wheel’s mission and event operations

  • Provides valuable exposure while supporting responsible recreation


Vendor Tables

Interested in setting up a vendor table?

  • Vendors participate as registered event attendees

  • Display and promote products or services

  • No on-site sales permitted during the event

Volunteers

Want to help? We’d love to have you! Volunteers help make Molina Ghost Run a success. Roles available before and during the event.

Contact: mgr@cal4wheel.com

Event Schedule

When you arrive at Hollister Hills SVRA, you do not need to go through the entrance gate. Proceed a little farther down the road to Area 5. Map available here. Trail communications will be via a combination of CB and GMRS radios.

Schedule subject to change.

FRIDAY

  • 7AM
    Area 5 camp opens. You may play all day in the park; however, you must pick up an event pass from registration before accessing the Upper Ranch area.
  • 7AM to Dusk
    Registration open (on-site registration available for an additional $20.00). Check in at the front entry gate to pick up your registration packet.

SATURDAY

  • 6:30AM
    Registration opens (on-site registration available for an additional $20.00). Check in at the front entry gate to pick up your registration packet.
  • Tech sheets must be given to your trail lead at the drivers meeting.

    Trail Group Departures

    • Be aired down and ready at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
    • Drivers meetings will take place approximately 15 minutes prior to each group’s departure.
    • Run details and routes will be emailed to each participant prior to the event.
  • 8AM

    Group 4: Side-By-Side (UTV)

  • 9AM

    Group 5: Extreme

  • 9:30AM

    Group 1: Hard

  • 10AM

    Group 2: Moderate

  • 10:30AM

    Group 3: Easy / Beginner

  • 2:00-4:00PM

    Ravine Meet-Up
    Line up at the beginning of the ravine below Truck Hill. Come show your flex and skills! Will you make In-Gear magazine??

  • 6PM

    Dinner, Music, and Conversation

  • 7PM

    Raffle and Awards

Camp speed limit is 5mph (no dust) and starts at the green gate. Please be respectful to our participants.