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. 

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

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 

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

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 

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.

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.

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

Course Description: Race start - 8:00 am
Start at Rancho Simi Park and run along the Arroyo bike path that is lined with beautiful trees for shade and runs through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. This is still home to ducks and herons, (AKA- 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!  

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 home stretch of the course.  

 
All Runners will receive:
Finisher medal
Race day athlete tech t-shirt
Custom race day water bottle
Custom Goody bag with race day logo 

Welcome to the 3rd  annualReindeer Rush nhalf 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

Race start: Half- 8:00 am, 10k - 8:05 am, 5k-8:15 am
Start / Finish will be at the Pleasant Valley Fields Park at the Village At The Park Sports Complex.  This course is over the mostly flat Camarillo bike path

Yes we will have prizes for the best holiday costume’s, so come dressed in your favorite Christmas duds and let’s see how creative everyone can get.

Weekend warriors / Beginners / walkers: 
Yes, very walker friendly course, mostly flat, plenty of aid stations, and loads of fun! Generous 4:00 hour time limit for the half marathon so take your time and enjoy the scenery, all levels of fitness are welcome at our events.


Middle of the pack runners:
Everyone will be asking…. What did you do on your holiday vacation time?  Now you can show off your finisher medal and race day t-shirt.  This is the race for you and everyone you know.

 
Elite and Advanced runners:
This mostly flat two loop course is a great way to test your winter time speed!  A perfect way to give yourself a holiday gift (a new PR)  that you can cheer about all the way to new years. 

All Runners will receive:
Finisher medal
Race day athlete tech t-shirt
Custom Goody bag with race day logo 

Awards:
Top 3 overall M/F in each race - Special Award
Top 3 each age group M/F - ALL RACE DISTANCES

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

Welcome to the 10th annual Seaside Marathon, Half 5k 10k! 

Sunday Feb 20, 2022

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.

Welcome to the 6th 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

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

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 

Course Description: Race start - 8:00 am
Start at Rancho Simi Park and run along the Arroyo bike path that is lined with beautiful trees for shade and runs through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. This is still home to ducks and herons, (AKA- 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!  

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 home stretch of the course.  

 
All Runners will receive:
Finisher medal
Race day athlete tech t-shirt
Custom race day water bottle
Custom Goody bag with race day logo 

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