Shuttles, Parking, & Drop Offs

Ventura Marathon Shuttles, Parking, & Drop Offs

Saturday

Parking for Saturday's Packet Pick-Up is in Downtown Ventura - We recommend the free parking structure located at 522 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA 93001 (On Santa Clara St between California and Chestnut.) There are lots of free parking Downtown and some paid parking options. To view a map of Downtown Ventura parking please click HERE.

We are really excited about this year's packet pick-up location. It is in the heart of Downtown Ventura which features amazing restaurants and shopping.

Sunday

All Shuttle Pick Ups are all at the Ventura County Fair Grounds 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001

You can pay $10 (cash) to park at the Fair Grounds or you can park downtown for free and walk to the shuttle pick up on Harbor Blvd on the at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.

Race Morning Packet Pick Up is located at your respective start lines. Please note for the half and full marathons there is a $20 fee to pick up on race morning - http://www.venturamarathon.com/runners-resources/race-day-packet-pickup

Spectator Parking

The finish line is in Downtown Ventura in front of Mission Park. Parking for Saturday's Packet Pick-Up is in Downtown Ventura - We recommend the free parking structure located at 522 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA 93001 (On Santa Clara St between California and Chestnut.) There is lots of free parking Downtown and some paid parking options. To view a map of Downtown Ventura parking please click HERE.

Full Marathon

Full Marathon Shuttles - The full marathon shuttles will leave for the start line at 4:30am. Please arrive by 4:20am. Dress Warm...we have gear check or you can wear and leave clothes you wish to donate (we will donate them.) It will be really cold at the start. Layer Layer Layer.

Parking at the Full Marathon Start - There is not official parking at the marathon start line and there are Not shuttles that go back to the marathon start. However, you can find parking off the roads on nearby streets where legally marked. Please note you cannot park on McNell between Reeves Rd and Grand Ave.

Drop Offs at the Full Marathon Start - Drop offs are allowed at the corner of Grand Ave and McNell (the participant(s) will then walk down McNell to the start. Please note McNell will be closed between Grand Ave and Reeves Rd. This is definitely the most convenient race strategy if you have someone willing to drop you off.

Please get dropped off by 6:00am so you are not rushed and in case there are delays. It will still be dark so pay attention to vehicles and surroundings.

Half Marathon

Half Marathon Shuttles - Half marathon shuttles will leave for the start line at 5:00am and 5:45am. Please arrive by 4:50am and 5:35am. Dress Warm...we have gear check or you can wear and leave clothes you wish to donate (we will donate them.) It will be really cold at the start. Layer Layer Layer.

Parking at the Half Marathon Start - There is not official parking at the marathon start line and there are Not shuttles that go back to the marathon start. However, you can find parking off the roads on nearby streets where legally marked.

Drop Offs at the Half Marathon Start - Drop offs are allowed at the start line. You can get dropped off at the half start. We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the race start so you don't feel rushed and in case there are delays. Please review the drop off area on the map at the bottom of this page.

Saturday Parking Map for Packet Pick Up

*Packet Pick Up is at Mission Park in Downtown Ventura (185 E Santa Clara st. Ventura, CA 93001)