Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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The 7th Annual Sombrero Half Marathon, 5K and 10K is planned for Sunday, February 18, 2024 on the Arroyo Simi bike path. Mostly flat course and post race tacos for all runners. Half Marathon starts at 7am and 5K/10K soon thereafter.
Location: Rancho Simi Park (the duck pond park) - 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley.
Learn more and register at www.SombreroHalf.com.
The 2024 Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K are planned for Sunday, July 14th at the Emma Wood State Beach Group Campgrounds. Start at Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground head onto the bike path, bike path leads you onto HWY-1 beachfront bike path. All runners will stay on the bike path or shoulder (ocean side) of Highway 1 along the route. turn around at the designated turnaround point at approx 6.55 mile mark and back towards the finish line the same way you came out.
Marathon starts at 7am, half marathon starts at 7:15 a.m., 10K at 7:30 a.m. and 5K at 7:45 a.m.
For more information and to register, visit www.shorelinemarathon.com.
The Camarillo Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K are planned for Sunday, August 4, 2024. The event, which will start/finish at the Pleasant Valley Fields, will run largely along the Camarillo Bike Path and nearby roads. The day also features a half marathon, 10K and 5K.
Learn more and sign up at www.camarillomarathon.com.
The Paramount Ranch Trail Runs Marathon, 50K, 30K, Half Marathon and 10K take place on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The start time for all races is 6:30 am.
Course is one loop for 10K, two loops for half marathon, three loops for 30K, four loops for marathon and 5 loops for the 50K.
Learn more and sign up at paramountranchtrailruns.com.
The Ojai Valley Community Hospital Foundation is hosting “Let’s Walk” community walk on Saturday, October 29th in an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle. Bring your family and walk the bike path from Ojai Valley Hospital to Downtown Ojai. Return to the hospital for snacks, prizes and socializing. Free of charge. Pets on leash are welcome. Registration open at 8 a.m. Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. More info at www.octoberclassic.org.
Santa Barbara's challenging Pier to Peak Half-Marathon on Sunday, September 5, 2021 takes you from the famous Santa Barbara Friendship Dolphins Fountain at the edge of Stearns Wharf, past the "Queen of the Missions" and on up an elevation of 3,996 feet to the majestic views at La Cumbre Peak.
Capture the panoramic layout of the city, Santa Barbara Channels and the Channel Islands. You can see where you started from 13.1 miles (sea level) earlier. Shuttle service takes you back to the start.
One of the more challenging races around town. Your quads and calves may be screaming at you, but it'll be worth it for the views at the finish.
More information and a link to the registration on Active.com is at www.runsantabarbara.com/pier-to-peak.
The Surfers Point Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K are planned for Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground , 800 W. Main St, Ventura. Race start times are: Full marathon 7:00am, half marathon 7:15 am, 10K 7:30am and 5K 7:45am.
Start at Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground head onto the bike path, bike path leads you onto HWY-1 beachfront bike path. All runners will stay on the bike path or shoulder (ocean side) of Highway 1 along the route. turn around at the designated turnaround point at approx 6.55 mile mark and back towards the finish line the same way you came out. Always stay to the right of the path / road during the entire race. FULL MARATHON- two loops of this course. For more information and to register, visit www.surferspointmarathon.com.
Oxnard Recreation invites you to Run Oxnard in its first public 5K event on Saturday, August 28th at Oxnard State Beach Park, 1601 S. Harbor Blvd. Event starts at 8 am. Participants will have a chance to run, walk, or jog a 5K. This unsanctioned 5K is open to runners, joggers, and walkers with all levels of experience and those who just want to have fun.
Learn more and register at www.oxnard.org/recreation.
2020 EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC
The Santa Clarita Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 7am. Associated 5K, 10K and Mayor’s Walk 3 Mile Event will take place on Saturday, November 2nd (10K at 7am; 5K at 8am).
There will also be a Health and Fitness Expo for everyone to enjoy both days at the Westfield Valencia Town Center.
Visit www.scmarathon.org to learn more and to register.
EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2020
Mark your fitness calendars for the 37th Annual Ventura County Bar Association Law Day 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
The 5K run starts at 8:30 a.m. and 1 mile family fun run starts at 9:30 a.m. at Ventura Community Park, 901 S. Kimball Road. Flat and fast course. All proceeds benefit VCBA and Ventura Co. Legal Aid, Inc., who provide legal services to the needy. The flat and fast race includes 12 age categories, with a first-place winner in each category.
Visit runsignup.com/Race/CA/Ventura/LawDay5KVentura to register.
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