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$130 - $245 Welcome the 2021 Lake Balboa Race Series!
Three great races at the famous Lake Balboa bike path at Woodley Park.
- March 21 Cottontail Half marathon 5k, 10k www.CottontailHalf.com
- May 30 Lake Balboa Half marathon 5k, 10k www.LakeBalboaHalf.com
- Sept 19 Harvest Half marathon, 5k, 10k www.HarvestHalf.com
When you finish all three races you will be awarded a special SERIES FINISHER MEDAL!
Miles of beautiful scenery along the all flat Lake Balboa bike path. Checkout wildlife at the lake as you run past ducks and geese that call the lake home. And yes, you can mix the race distances as long as you complete all three race dates.
Did we mention the free plat of street tacos too?
All runners will receive a free plate of street tacos at each race date and over $45 worth of custom swag at each race date too.
Already registered for one of the races in the series?
Great, you can still register for the remaining races in the series individually and the system will automatically add you to the series roster so you can get your series finisher medal.
$0 - $55 Course Description: Race start 7:am half marathon / 7:15-10k / 7:30 -5k
The race will start at Rancho Simi Park at 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley CA 93065 and run along the Arroyo bike path . Which is lined with beautiful trees for shade and makes a wonderful environment. The bike path runs through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. This is still home to ducks and herons, (not cranes), who are soaking up the sun while playing in the gently flowing spring /summer time water. There will be Aid stations every 1.5 miles.
Meet at Rancho Simi Park (duck pond park) at the intersection of Royal Ave and Thompson Ln.
Weekend Warriors / Beginners / walkers:
Yes, this is a very walker friendly course! It is mostly flat, with a few gentle rollers to keep you on your game. There are plenty of aid stations, and this event is loads of fun! There is a: Generous 4:00 hour time limit for the half marathon, so take your time and enjoy the scenery!
Middle of the pack runners:
Looking for a PR (Personal Record)?? Then this is the race for you! Mostly flat course, with some gentle rollers and plenty of room to make your move towards your new PR
Elite and Advanced runners:
This mostly flat course along with some mild rollers, which are mid way through your run. There are some long stretches to allow you to really open up your speed along the last few miles of the course.
All Runners will receive:
Finisher medal
Race day athlete t-shirt
Race day sombrero
$0 - $55 Course Description: Race start 7:am half marathon / 7:15-10k / 7:30 -5k
The race will start at Rancho Simi Park at 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley CA 93065 and run along the Arroyo bike path . Which is lined with beautiful trees for shade and makes a wonderful environment. The bike path runs through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. This is still home to ducks and herons, (not cranes), who are soaking up the sun while playing in the gently flowing spring /summer time water. There will be Aid stations every 1.5 miles.
Meet at Rancho Simi Park (duck pond park) at the intersection of Royal Ave and Thompson Ln.
Weekend Warriors / Beginners / walkers:
Yes, this is a very walker friendly course! It is mostly flat, with a few gentle rollers to keep you on your game. There are plenty of aid stations, and this event is loads of fun! There is a: Generous 4:00 hour time limit for the half marathon, so take your time and enjoy the scenery!
Middle of the pack runners:
Looking for a PR (Personal Record)?? Then this is the race for you! Mostly flat course, with some gentle rollers and plenty of room to make your move towards your new PR
Elite and Advanced runners:
This mostly flat course along with some mild rollers, which are mid way through your run. There are some long stretches to allow you to really open up your speed along the last few miles of the course.
All Runners will receive:
Finisher medal
Race day athlete t-shirt
Race day sombrero
$0 - $85 Welcome to the 9th annual Seaside Marathon, Half 5k 10k!
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Race starts times: Full marathon 7:00am, Half- 7:15 am, 5k/10k - 7:30am
Very spectator friendly mostly flat, two loop Full marathon course Half Marathon, 5k and 10k distances available too. Certified Boston Qualifier Course USATF Cert #CA17018RS
Start / Finish Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground (AKA Seaside Wilderness Park) then travel along the bike path onto the Historic Old Rincon Highway along the Ventura Coast line. Miles of Ocean views that will keep you in awe as you stroll to the turn around point and back to the start/finish line. Full marathon is two loops of this course. Aid stations every 1.5 miles.
Weekend warriors / Beginners / walkers:
Yes, very walker friendly course, mostly flat, plenty of aid stations, and loads of fun! Generous 7:00 hour time limit for the Full marathon so take your time and enjoy the scenery, all levels of fitness are welcome at our events.
Middle of the pack runners:
Great course for a new PR (personal record) this year. Mostly flat course, gentle ocean breeze and plenty of room to make your move towards your PR
Elite and Advanced runners:
This mostly flat course along the Historic Old Rincon Highway and a great way to test your speed. Beautiful ocean views, cool temp, fun people and a cold glass of beer after the race.
$0 - $65 Welcome to the 5th annual Cottontail half marathon 5k 10k
Start / Finish location Woodley park-1 at 6350 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys CA 91406 .All flat two loop course along the Famous Lake Balboa bike path. Aid stations every 1.5 miles. All runners receive a finisher medal, dri fit shirt, custom goody bag and post race muchies.
Weekend warriors / walkers :
Yes, very walker friendly course, mostly flat, plenty of aid stations, and loads of fun! Generous 4:00 hour time limit so take your time and enjoy the scenery, all levels of fitness are welcome at our events.
Middle of the pack runners:
Great course for a new PR (personal record) this year. All flat course, plenty of room to make your move towards your PR
Elite and Advanced runners:
This all flat course along bike path is a great way to test your mid year speed.
All Runners will receive:
Finisher medal
Race day athlete t-shirt
Custom goody bag
$0 - $65 Course Description: Race start 7:am half marathon / 7:15-10k / 7:30 -5k
Start at the "duck pond park" and follow the bike path runs through the center of Simi Valley along the Arroyo Creek. Mostly flat course with some mild rollers. There will be water stations every 1.5 miles.
Weekend Warriors / Beginners / walkers:
Yes, this is a very walker friendly course! It is mostly flat, with a few gentle rollers to keep you on your game. There are plenty of aid stations, and this event is loads of fun! There is a: Generous 4:00 hour time limit for the half marathon, so take your time and enjoy the scenery!
Middle of the pack runners:
Looking for a PR (Personal Record)?? Then this is the race for you! Mostly flat course, with some gentle rollers and plenty of room to make your move towards your new PR
Elite and Advanced runners:
This mostly flat course along with some mild rollers, which are mid way through your run. There are some long stretches to allow you to really open up your speed along the last few miles of the course.
All Runners will receive:
Finisher medal
Race day athlete t-shirt
Custom Goody bag with race day logo
$35 - $65 Welcome to the 6th annual Lake Balboa half marathon 5k 10k.
All flat two loop course along the Famous bike path. Start / Finish location Woodley park-1 at 6350 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys CA 91406
Weekend warriors / walkers :
Yes, very walker friendly course, mostly flat, plenty of aid stations, and loads of fun! Generous 4:00 hour time limit so take your time and enjoy the scenery, all levels of fitness are welcome at our events.
Middle of the pack runners:
Great course for a new PR (personal record) this year. All flat course, plenty of room to make your move towards your PR
Elite and Advanced runners:
This all flat course along bike path is a great way to test your mid year speed.
All Runners will receive:
Finisher medal
water bottle
Race day athlete t-shirt
Goody bag
$0 - $65 Course Description: Race start 7:am half marathon / 7:15-10k / 7:30 -5k
The race will start at Rancho Simi Park at 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley CA 93065 and run along the Arroyo bike path . Which is lined with beautiful trees for shade and makes a wonderful environment. The bike path runs through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. This is still home to ducks and herons, (not cranes), who are soaking up the sun while playing in the gently flowing spring /summer time water. There will be Aid stations every 1.5 miles.
Weekend Warriors / Beginners / walkers:
Yes, this is a very walker friendly course! It is mostly flat, with a few gentle rollers to keep you on your game. There are plenty of aid stations, and this event is loads of fun! There is a: Generous 4:00 hour time limit for the half marathon, so take your time and enjoy the scenery!
Middle of the pack runners:
Looking for a PR (Personal Record)?? Then this is the race for you! Mostly flat course, with some gentle rollers and plenty of room to make your move towards your new PR
Elite and Advanced runners:
This mostly flat course along with some mild rollers, which are mid way through your run. There are some long stretches to allow you to really open up your speed along the last few miles of the course.
All Runners will receive:
Finisher medal
Race day athlete t-shirt
Custom Goody bag with race day logo
$0 - $95 Welcome to the 9th annual Shoreline Marathon, Half, 5k 10k!
Race starts times: Marathon-7:00am, Half- 7:15 am, 10k - 7:30, 5k-7:45
Very spectator friendly mostly flat Marathon, half, 5k 10k. USATF Certified #CA17018RS
Start / Finish Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground then travel along the bike path onto the Historic Old Rincon Highway along the Ventura Coast line. Miles of Ocean views that will keep you in awe as you stroll to the turn around point and back to the start/finish line. Full marathon is two loops of this course. Aid stations every 1.5 miles.
Weekend warriors / Beginners / walkers:
Yes, very walker friendly course, mostly flat, plenty of aid stations, and loads of fun! Generous 7:00 hour time limit for the Full marathon so take your time and enjoy the scenery, all levels of fitness are welcome at our events.
Middle of the pack runners:
Great course for a new PR (personal record) this year. Mostly flat course, gentle ocean breeze and plenty of room to make your move towards your PR
Elite and Advanced runners:
This mostly flat course along the Historic Old Rincon Highway and a great way to test your speed. Beautiful ocean views, cool temp, fun people and a cold glass of beer after the race.
$0 - $95 Course Description:
Race start times: Marathon- 7:00 am, Half - 7:15, 5k /10k - 7:30
All flat 4 loop Boston Qualifier course. This new format will allow runners to see their official half marathon time as they pass along the half way point and race day clock. This course is 100% on the Camarillo bike path ( no auto traffic) all paved roads. At this marathon you will feel like part of the celebration all race long.
New to running?
This is the course for you, it's an all flat course along the famous Camarillo bike path. With a gentle ocean breeze along the back portion of the main loop. Great for walkers and first time runners with a generous 7 hour time limit to complete your full marathon.
Middle of the pack guys and gals:
This is one of those courses that you can really get a PR (personal record) showing at. All flat, great scenery, fun people and very spectator friendly so smile for that camera.
Advanced and Elite runners:
Yes this is a certified course and a Boston Qualifier that is all flat and waiting for you to step up, turn it on and burn up that old record of yours. Many runners have qualified for Boston on this course and now it’s your turn to do the same.
$0 - $65 Welcome to the 4th annual Harvest half marathon 5k 10k.
Flat two loop course along the Famous bike path at Woodley Park. Start / Finish location Woodley park-1 at 6350 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys CA 91406
Weekend warriors / walkers :
Yes, very walker friendly course, mostly flat, plenty of aid stations, and loads of fun! Generous 4:00 hour time limit so take your time and enjoy the scenery, all levels of fitness are welcome at our events.
Middle of the pack runners:
Great course for a new PR (personal record) this year. All flat course, plenty of room to make your move towards your PR
Elite and Advanced runners:
This all flat course along bike path is a great way to test your mid year speed.
All Runners will receive:
Finisher medal
water bottle
Race day athlete t-shirt
Goody bag
$50 - $5000 This sponsorship payment portal will make it easy for you to secure your spot at any of our race day expos. All of our events can be found at www.EliteSportsCA.com .
Feel freel to email us after you have completed your payment at Bill@EliteSportsCA.com
We will see you on the starting line soon.
updated - Dec 2020