Marlin Crawler Round-Up [MCR19], Rubicon Sept 16-18, 2022 [CANCELLED due to Forest Fire] (1 Viewer)

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UPDATE 9/12/22: We are sorry to announce that this year's event has been CANCELLED due to the on-going #MosquitoFire.

The Rubicon trail is still closed and air quality near and/or on the trail is rated hazardous... We will provide additional details as we get things figured out on our end, which will include procedures for refunds. In the meantime, we ask for your patience and understanding as we have a lot to get processed here.

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Welcome to yet-again our 19th Marlin Crawler Round Up!
Sept 16-18, 2022 - Rubicon Springs, California
The continuation of MCR19, which did not happen in 2020 due to Covid-19,
and the continuation of MCR19, which did not happen in 2021 due to Forest Fire!


Online Registration is now closed! (click to view)

El Dorado County - Rubicon Trail Info
El Dorado County - Trail Brochure
El Dorado County - Detailed Trail Map
Alternate Detailed Trail Map by Randy Burleson
Rubicon Trail Ethics and Tread Lightly Principles


Welcome to the Marlin Crawler Round-Up

The Marlin Crawler Round-Up has become one of the largest Toyota-based 4WD events in the world. Held every fall on the world-famous Rubicon Trail, the Round-Up has developed into the premiere trail-ride sponsor for the Rubicon Trail, with more than 200 vehicles and 300 people participating each year.


Unique Customer Appreciation Experience

This event was first held in the fall of 2001 as a way for Marlin to thank his customers for their support and trust in his products. It was a simple, free event & included a BBQ lunch. After 2003, our appreciation was expanded to include trail repair and future health efforts of the Rubicon Trail. The event has seen tremendous growth ever since!

Each year participants from the Marlin Crawler Community take on the grueling 17-mile Rubicon Trail on an epic journey to the beautiful and historic Springs Campground. Part of the uniqueness and excitement of the event is how members from our large online community forum come together for the first time, putting faces to usernames and getting to see Build Projects in person. The event has attracted forum members from as far away as Florida & Hawaii, as well as international members from Canada, Japan, Denmark, Germany, and Australia! But the event isn’t only for Marlin Crawler forum members and Toyota owners! Rigs of all bolt sizes are always on hand and are sure to turn heads! If your rig is Rubicon-capable, then please register today! We’d love to wheel the ‘Con with ya!


Come join the fun!

This September we will be celebrating our 19th year of giving back to the Rock Crawling community. Whether you enter the trail from Loon Lake or from Tahoe Lake, get ready for an event to remember!
• 2.5-mile Nature Hike with Marlin himself
• Awards Ceremony
• Mechanics Repair Station
• Horseshoe Tournament
• Frisbee Golf Tournament
• R/C Rock Crawl Competition

We are planning a delicious Tri-tip dinner, Award Ceremony, a Rubicon Trail benefiting Raffle, and a multi-item Grand Prize Marlin Crawler Raffle. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Rubicon Trail. To date, $140,682 has been raised and donated by this event for the Rubicon Trail!

Come join the fun at this year's Marlin Crawler Round-Up!

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Event Schedule

Friday 9/16:
1p – 5p Registration booth open at Springs Campground (come pick-up your registration packet!)
1p – 5p Raffle Ticket sales

Saturday 9/17:
The Main Event!
10a – 5p Registration booth open (come pick-up your registration packet!)
10a – 7p Raffle Ticket sales
10a Frisbee Golf Tournament
12p Horseshoe Tournament
1p 2.5 mile Nature Hike with Marlin (starts from Registration Booth)
2p R/C Rock Crawl Competition
5p Dinner Starts
7p Raffle Starts
9p Event is officially over! Enjoy the bonfire, music, and socializing with fellow gear heads just as crazy as you!

Pro Tip: Saturday Night Exit Strategy:
Many choose to leave and night-wheel to either Buck Island or the top of Cadillac to set-up camp for the night. This makes for a FAR more relaxing and enjoyable Sunday exit. Even if you are not in a hurry Sunday morning, it is fun to get ahead and wave rigs farewell as they pass through. If you take this night-wheel'n suggestion, plan ahead to be sober at the end of the event before getting into your truck. Night-wheeling is a lot of fun but also challenging, especially through two of the harder parts of the Rubicon (Cadillac Hill or Big Sluice). Please be well prepared and extra patient. Don't risk an unnecessary late-night injury to yourself, your truck, or the trail because you were tired and it was dark. Remember, you chose to night-wheel so respect and enjoy the extra challenges! In our opinion this is a highly fun way to add memories to the event and we strongly recommend caravaning for safety, support, and spotting.

Sunday 9/18:
5a Early birds get out relaxed with ease and with time to grab a rewarding lunch in Tahoe or Placerville.
8a It's a traffic jam!
10a If you are still in the springs at this time then we recommend waiting until after noon to leave. Just relax, make a nice lunch, walk your campsite for any left behind trash, and enjoy the quiet & beautiful nature around you
Have a safe time exiting the trail and driving back home!

Sunday Exit Strategy:
As mentioned above, because the Springs Campground is situated between two of the more difficult sections of all Rubicon, Cadillac Hill to the north and The Big Sluice to the south, traffic backs-up quickly. To make matters worse, there are multiple narrow sections such that if one truck breaks down then no one is moving until it's fixed. If this is your first time attending a Rubicon event of this magnitude then take note: The raffle will end after dark and the bonfire will still be kindling warm long after midnight. If you have a long drive to get home Sunday night then we implore you to be back on the trail before 6am. Be responsible with your time: Partying until 2am with your alarm clock set for 5am is a recipe for disaster.

Official Run CB Channel: CH 10

Marlin Crawler does NOT support any type of Trail Abuse or any kind of Ignorance to our Natural Resources and Public Roads. We advise ALL attendees to please print out and follow the Rubicon Trail Ethics and Tread Lightly Principles. Respect the land that we have and those who care for and work hard to keep our Public Land open to the Public! Any violations of the Trail Ethics and Tread Lightly Principles may result in serious and possible legal repercussions.

Thank you for Treading Lightly at every Marlin Crawler Round Up!

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Official list of on-time Registrants! (updated 8/13)

1.Daniel BCA1991Hilux 4Runner
2.Ryan ACA1991Hilux Pickup
3.Robb MCA2010Jeep JK
4.Brent CCA1987Hilux 4Runner
5.Chris BCA1987Hilux Pickup
6.Douglas GOR1996Tacoma
7.Ryan BCA1989Buggy/Truggy
8.Shannon CCA1987Buggy/Truggy
9.Ralph CNV1996Land Cruiser, 80-series
10.Gilbert WNV1983Hilux Pickup
11.Tony GOR1991Hilux Pickup
12.Daniel SNV2001Jeep TJ
13.Shane KOR2003Tacoma
14.William HCA1984Hilux Pickup
15.Kenneth LCA1987Hilux 4Runner
16.Ben JCA1986Hilux 4Runner
17.Dannette HCA1984Hilux 4Runner
18.Patrick CNV1970Hilux Pickup
19.Peter WCA1993Buggy/Truggy
20.Jamie KAB1985Hilux Pickup
21.Chris BCA2001Tacoma
22.Robert FCA2020UTV
23.Jeff NCA1984Hilux 4Runner
24.Troy SCA1989Hilux 4Runner
25.Casey HUT1990Hilux Pickup
26.Tyler JWY1982Hilux Pickup
27.Cierra NCA1986Hilux 4Runner
28.Dave CCA2015Buggy/Truggy
29.Adam NCA1983Buggy/Truggy
30.Jacob BCA1987Hilux Pickup
31.Joshua DCA1991Hilux Pickup
32.Kathy DSD1970FJ Cruiser
33.Adam SCA1982Hilux Pickup
34.Bruce SOR1992Hilux Pickup
35.Derrick YCA1997Land Cruiser, 80-series
36.Robert LCA1984Hilux Pickup
37.William LCA1983Jeep CJ
38.Tony TCAHilux Pickup
39.Butch HCA1990Jeep YJ
40.Louie ECA1991Hilux 4Runner
41.Mick ONV 1992Hilux Pickup
42.Tony HCA1997Prado 4Runner
43.Dack RUT1993Hilux 4Runner
44.Troy SCA1986Hilux Pickup
45.Bryce ACA1994Hilux 4Runner
46.Ken POR1976Jeep CJ
47.Scott ANV1986Hilux Pickup
48.Chris MCA1991Hilux 4Runner
49.Kelly BCA2015Buggy/Truggy
50.John LCAHilux 4Runner
51.Sal BCA1991Hilux 4Runner
52.David FCA1990Hilux Pickup
53.Daniel SCA1998Suzuki Samurai
54.Charles RCA1983Hilux Pickup
55.Ron MCA1984Buggy/Truggy
56.Jack SCA1986Hilux 4Runner
57.Jose YCA1996Prado 4Runner
58.Steven BCA2022Buggy/Truggy
59.Colin NCA2018Prado 4Runner
60.Alexander WCA2003Prado 4Runner
61.Janice WCA1985Hilux Pickup
62.Bill SCA1982Hilux Pickup
63.Jason LCA1984Hilux Pickup
64.William RCA1995Hilux 4Runner
65.Ernesto ACA2020Jeep Gladiator
66.Ryan HCA1988Hilux 4Runner
67.Brandon WCA2000Tacoma
68.William MCA2006Tacoma
69.Casey SCA1987Suzuki Samurai
70.Jonathan WCA1998Jeep Cherokee
71.Laura SCA1987Suzuki Samurai
72.Jeremy VCA1994Hilux 4Runner
73.David LCA1986Suzuki Samurai
74.Robert ACA1975Land Cruiser, 40-series
75.Joseph BCA1987Suzuki Samurai
76.Frederick GQC1983Hilux Pickup
77.Enrique ECA1990Buggy/Truggy
78.Michael SCA1988Hilux 4Runner
79.William RCA1998Tacoma
80.Lance ACA1989Hilux 4Runner
81.Anthony HCA2000Jeep Cherokee
82.Michael WCA1991Land Cruiser, 80-series
83.Matt HNV1987Suzuki Samurai
84.Abel ACA2009Jeep JK
85.Thor LCA1984Hilux Pickup
86.Christopher GNV1967Land Cruiser, 40-series
87.Corbett GCA2000Prado 4Runner
88.Scott FCA1994Hilux 4Runner
89.Andy HCA1984Hilux Pickup
90.Michael JCA1995Hilux 4Runner
91.Michael WCA1993Hilux 4Runner
92.Tony VCA1997Buggy/Truggy
93.Dayton RCA1983Jeep CJ
94.Phil MCA1986Land Cruiser, 80-series
95.Thaddeous ACA1984Hilux Pickup
96.Jacob ECA1997Tacoma
97.Larry ANV1986Hilux 4Runner
98.Eric ACA1971Land Cruiser, 40-series
99.Joseph WCA1975Land Cruiser, 40-series
100.Josh RCA2008FJ Cruiser
101.Tyler VNV2013Jeep JK
102.Wiliam CCA1992Land Cruiser, 80-series
103.Lee BCA1988Hilux Pickup
104.Ken BCA1985Hilux 4Runner
105.Jeffery SCA2000Jeep TJ
106.Shane HAB2016Tacoma
107.Mitchell CNV1983Hilux Pickup
108.Mitchell CNV1982Hilux Pickup
109.Megan SNV2004Chevrolet
110.Benjamin BCA2016UTV
111.Chad TCA1985Hilux 4Runner
112.Sean GCA1984Hilux Pickup
113.Mike NCA1980Hilux Pickup
114.Dalton GCA2004Tacoma
115.Thomas GCA1979Hilux Pickup
116.John LCA1992Land Cruiser, 80-series
117.Roman CUT2018Jeep JK
118.Zach MCA2002Prado 4Runner
119.Neil FNV2015Jeep JK
120.Edward HNV1996Land Cruiser, 80-series
121.Andrew LCA2022Jeep JL
122.Ron LCA2010Jeep JK
123.Charles BAZ1990Hilux Pickup
124.Shawn LCA2021Jeep Gladiator
125.Andrew KCA2004Tacoma
126.Kiefer NUT1990Unspecified
127.Nicholas WCA1998Jeep Cherokee
128.Nicole OCA1986Hilux Pickup
129.Brian DCA1988Jeep YJ
130.Mark WNV1970Land Cruiser, 40-series
131.Court BCA2016Jeep JK
132.Colin SCA1988Hilux Pickup
133.Cameorn HCA2002Tacoma
134.Jed CCO?Buggy/Truggy
135.Jeff ACA2020Dirt Bike
136.Benjamin PCA2010Buggy/Truggy
137.Clara DCA1983Tacoma
138.John GCA1997Land Cruiser, 80-series
139.Christopher WCA1985Hilux 4Runner
140.Scott WCAUnspecified
141.Tommy RCA1984Hilux Pickup
142.Gary KCA1986Hilux Pickup
143.Brandon RCA1993Jeep YJ
144.Chris GCA1987Hilux 4Runner
145.David GCA1989Hilux Pickup
146.Rachel YCA1976Land Cruiser, 40-series
147.David CNVUnspecified
148.Jason HCA1985Buggy/Truggy
149.Ken DCA1990Hilux 4Runner
150.Devin CCA1991Hilux Pickup
151.Chance BUT1985Hilux Pickup
152.Dennis MCA1986Hilux 4Runner
153.Jennifer BID2021Jeep JL
154.Ricky LID1998Buggy/Truggy
155.Phillip RNV1988Buggy/Truggy
156.Dan JNV1975Land Cruiser, 40-series
157.Andrew SCA1985Hilux Pickup
158.Jason PSK1977Land Cruiser, 40-series
159.John PCA2002Tacoma
160.Lane CCA2000Buggy/Truggy
161.Lane CCA2004Tacoma
162.Devin CCA1994Hilux Pickup
163.Brandon SCA1989Jeep YJ
164.James BCA1994Jeep CJ
165.Shay SCA1988Hilux Pickup
166.Mishael TCA1983Hilux Pickup
167.Ted UCA2020Jeep JL
168.Teanea BCA1986Suzuki Samurai
169.Dallas TCA1992Buggy/Truggy
170.Joel DCA1985Hilux Pickup
171.Adam SCA1982Hilux Pickup
172.Christopher DOR1981Hilux Pickup
173.Dannette HCA2007Jeep JK
174.Eric BOR1998Tacoma
175.Jennie THI1985Hilux 4Runner
176.Mike HIA1981Hilux Pickup
177.Keith NCA1989Hilux Pickup
178.Michael FCA1990Hilux 4Runner
179.Rudy OCA2018Tacoma
180.Garrett MCA1986Hilux 4Runner
181.Nate KCA1986Hilux 4Runner
182.Melonie PCA1985Hilux Pickup
183.David RCA1988Hilux 4Runner
184.Caleb ACA1985Hilux Pickup
185.Ben BCA1998Tacoma
186.John PCA1985Hilux 4Runner
187.Jimmy BCA1991Hilux Pickup
188.Destin KNV2000Prado 4Runner
189.Aj CCA1987Hilux Pickup
190.Eric KWA2014Jeep JK
191.Parker RUT1987Hilux 4Runner
192.Chris LCA1988Hilux Pickup
193.Mike DFL2021Ford
194.Monte HCA1970Land Cruiser, 40-series
195.Arick VCA1986Hilux 4Runner
196.Henry CCA1970Toyota Corona Wagon
197.Erick DCA2021Jeep JL
198.Alfonso RCA1987Hilux 4Runner
199.Airek ECA1981Buggy/Truggy
200.Travis MCA2008Jeep JK
201.Mike BID2012Jeep JK
202.Ryan GCA1995Land Cruiser, 80-series
203.Kenney RCA1988Hilux Pickup
204.Austin GNV1981Hilux Pickup
205.Mark BCA2010Jeep JK
206.Amber TNV1969Suzuki Samurai
207.Chad RCA1997Jeep Cherokee
208.Rory ACA1998Tacoma
209.Tabetha BCA1986Hilux Pickup
210.Richard PCA1985Hilux 4Runner
211.Chelci CCA1986Hilux Pickup
212.Dean ACA2005Prado 4Runner
213.Ulysses JCA1985Buggy/Truggy
214.Terence HCA2022Jeep JL
215.Louis HCA1987Chevrolet
216.Holly MCA1982Buggy/Truggy
217.Jeff OCA1964Toyota Stout
218.Kristen FCA1985Chevrolet
219.Paul CCA1988Hilux 4Runner
220.Dion MCAHilux Pickup
221.Spencer MCAHilux Pickup
222.Clancy POR1988Hilux 4Runner
223.Amanda GNVHilux 4Runner
224.Russ WCA1975Land Cruiser, 40-series
225.Will PCA1992Hilux 4Runner
226.Russell DCA1987Hilux 4Runner
227.TWC Rig 1CAPrado 4Runner
228.TWC Rig 2CAHilux 4Runner
229.TWC Rig 3CAJeep JK
230.MEO Rig 1OKBuggy/Truggy
231.MEO Rig 2OKBuggy/Truggy
232.MEO Rig 3OKBuggy/Truggy
233.MEO Rig 4OKBuggy/Truggy
234.MEO Rig 5OKBuggy/Truggy
235.Breanna WCAHilux 4Runner

Official Vehicle break-down (not including MC staff):
Hilux Pickup:61
Hilux Trekker:--
Hilux 4Runner:46
Prado 4Runner:9
Tacoma:18
T100:--
Tundra:--
FJ Cruiser:2
Land Cruiser, 40-series:10
Land Cruiser, 60-series:--
Land Cruiser, 80-series:9
Toyota Stout:1
Toyota Corona Wagon:1
Suzuki Samurai:8
Jeep CJ:4
Jeep YJ:4
Jeep TJ:2
Jeep JK:13
Jeep JL:5
Jeep Cherokee:4
Jeep Gladiator:2
Buggy/Truggy:25
Ford F-series:1
Ford Bronco:1
Chevrolet:3
UTV:2
Dirt Bike:1
Unspecified:3
TOTAL:235
 
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Misc. Round Up videos!

MCR18 Video Review (2019)





MCR17 Video Review (2018)
featuring historical commentary from Steve Morris and Marlin Czajkowski​





MCR16 Video Review (2017)




MCR16 Video Log from The Gear Shop (2017)




MCR16 TacoBox Run (2017)




MCR16 Video from CRAZYNOTME (2017)




MCR16 Video from Jon Foster (2017)

 
List updated!! We've got 223 vehicles registered on-time! :eek:

We were only one away from tying our on-time registration record (224)! There may be lingering registrations still coming in via mail, and if so we'll get the list updated.

Please no forest fire and we can't wait to see everyone next month on the Rubicon!!

-Team Marlin Crawler
 
So we had a few registrations trickle in via snailmail and are pretty sure now that we've reached the Official Count of 235 rigs!!

Holy cow this is insane!! We urge everyone to get to the Springs as early as you can because come Saturday night there'll be over 300 vehicles in there

Best case scenario for you: Get to the Springs before Friday.
Otherwise: Come with a patient mindset

See everyone soon!!
Team Marlin Crawler
 
We are excited to announce that we have teamed up with Shop RAGs, a Central Valley family-owned business that specializes in apparel & artwork designs, who is in the process of expanding our apparel line-up to include more options than ever before, including Woman's and Children's clothing.

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Pre Order Apparel for the Round Up

Shop RAGs will be running the apparel booth at this year's Round Up and will have a limited amount of apparel on hand. They have been hard at work creating new artwork which will be available for pick-up at the event via Pre Order, such as the new breathable Dispersed Turtle Logo! See the announcement thread below and Shop RAGs will see ya at the Round Up next month!

New Marlin Crawler Apparel Outlet, available first at MCR19!

 
Official MCR19 Group Run Sign Up Thread

Don't miss our Group Run Sign Up Thread for all those looking for people to run with, both getting to the Springs Campground and getting back out safely!

Also, if you have room in your Group and wouldn't mind a rig or two hanging off the back, then post up in the thread below!

MCR19 Group Run Sign Up Thread, 2022

 
We are sorry to announce that this year's Round Up has been cancelled due to a near-by forest fire (#MosquitoFire).

The Rubicon trail is still closed and air quality near and/or on the trail is rated hazardous... We will provide additional details as we get things figured out on our end, which will include procedures for refunds. In the meantime, we ask for your patience and understanding as we have a lot to get processed here.

Here is an image pulled from FB this morning showing air quality, Loon Lake annotated by us:

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We are sorry to announce that this year's Round Up has been cancelled due to a near-by forest fire (#MosquitoFire).

The Rubicon trail is still closed and air quality near and/or on the trail is rated hazardous... We will provide additional details as we get things figured out on our end, which will include procedures for refunds. In the meantime, we ask for your patience and understanding as we have a lot to get processed here.

Here is an image pulled from FB this morning showing air quality, Loon Lake annotated by us:

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Really sorry to hear this @Marlin Crawler and everyone who was going to go. :( Thoughts and prayers going out to those directly affected by the fire.
 

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