HALF MARATHON INFORMATION
Half Marathon Details
Half the distance, but just as fast and beautiful. This point-to-point half marathon gently rolls downhill from Ojai into Ventura. The course winds along the tree-lined paved paths of the Ojai Valley Trail and Ventura River Trail bringing runners toward the coast and one of Southern California's most popular surf destinations. After cruising into the finish, enjoy a Belgian Waffle breakfast - you've earned it!
Race Date: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
Race Time: 6:30 am
Race Start Location: On S La Luna Ave between W Lomita Ave and W El Roblar Dr in Meiners Oaks
Race Finish Location: Downtown Ventura (Ventura, CA 93001)
Shuttle from Ventura: Event parking is available at the Ventura County Fairgrounds ($10 cash or credit card) and through downtown Ventura. Runners will park and board a shuttle to the start line at the Fairgrounds. For more info on shuttles click HERE.
Features
- USATF Certified
- Fast Downhill Point-to-Point Course
- Waffle Breakfast
- Craft beer (1) Included for Those 21+ Years Old
- Tech T-Shirt
- Professionally Chip Timed
- Finishers Medal
- Post-Race Party
- On Course Nutrition
- Reusable Bag
- Custom Race Bib
- Hand Made Age Group Awards
Packet Pickup
Pre-race packet pickup will be on Saturday, February 24th. VIP packet pick-up is available on race day for $20. For packet pick-up info click HERE. For information on race morning pick up click HERE.
Course
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*Course subject to change. We do not plan for the routes to change however if something happens (i.e. Police Department can no longer provide support in an area because of a pandemic, emergency road construction, natural disasters, etc) we may need to alter a course. This is true for just about any road race (unless it is on private property).
Awards
Half Marathon awards are based on chip time and will be provided to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age categories:
Age Groups:
- 19 & Under
- 20 - 24
- 25 - 29
- 30 - 34
- 35 - 39
- 40 - 44
- 45 - 49
- 50 - 54
- 55 - 59
- 60 - 64
- 65 - 69
- 70 - 74
- 75 - 79
- 80+
Aid Stations
We will have water and Tailwind Endurance Fuel (mandarin flavor) stations approximately every 1.5 - 2 miles. Every aid station will have water and a port o potty. Tailwind Endurance Fuel is an all in one fueling source (carbs and electrolytes). It is built for optimal performance and easy on the gut but you need to get used to it in training to make sure it works with your body.
| AID STATION | MILEAGE | NUTRITION |
|---|---|---|
| Aid Station G | Half Marathon: 2.15 | Water |
| Aid Station H | Half Marathon: 3.5 | Water + Tailwind |
| Aid Station I | Half Marathon: 5.3 | Water + Tailwind |
| Aid Station J | Half Marathon: 6.7 | Water + Tailwind |
| Aid Station K | Half Marathon: 7.75 | Water + Tailwind |
| Aid Station L | Half Marathon: 9.5 | Water + Tailwind |
| Aid Station M | Half Marathon: 11 | Water + Tailwind |
| Aid Station N | Half Marathon: 12.15 | Water + Tailwind |
Course Time Limit
The course time limit is five hours (22:54/mile). This is a leisurely walking pace.
Pace Groups
Pacers will be managed by Beast Pacing and plan to hit the following target times. At the start line please line up behind the appropriate pacer.
- 1:30
- 1:45
- 2:00
- 2:15
- 2:30
- 2:45
- 3:00
- 3:30
- 4:00
*Please note Beast Pacing does its best to supply pacers at the above levels and the pacers will do their best to hit these times but it is not guaranteed so always be prepared to pace yourself.New Paragraph
