Lake Balboa Half Marathon

Bespoke finisher's medal
Race day t-shirt
Goody bag
Street tacos

Half Marathon

Start time: 8:00 am

The race begins at the corner of Woodley Avenue and Victory Boulevard in Woodley Park. Start by running west through the foot tunnel, after which you take 2 rights turns in quick succession. This will put you on the main bike path, which you will run along until you reach the HALF MARATHON turn-around sign at the golf course parking lot. At this point, head back down the bike path and veer left at the dirt trail, taking you to the bike path that runs along Balboa Boulevard. Continue along the path until you arrive back at the foot tunnel and the start/finish line, where you will begin the second loop of the course.

10k Course

Start time: 8:15 am

The race begins at the corner of Woodley Avenue and Victory Boulevard in Woodley Park. Start by running west through the foot tunnel, after which you take 2 rights turns in quick succession. This will put you on the main bike path, which you will run along until you reach the 10K turn-around sign. At this point, head back down the bike path and veer left at the dirt trail, taking you to the bike path that runs along Balboa Boulevard. Continue along the path until you arrive back at the foot tunnel and the start/finish line.


5k course

Start time: 8:30 am

The race begins at the corner of Woodley Avenue and Victory Boulevard in Woodley Park. Start by running west through the foot tunnel, after which you take 2 rights turns in quick succession. This will put you on the main bike path, which you will run along until you reach the 5K turn-around sign. At this point, head back down the bike path to the finish line.

Where is the start line?
Woodley Park, 6130 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys CA 91406

Where do I park?
There is a parking lot just next to the start line. If that is full, there is also parking in the dirt parking lot across the street

Where and when is chip, bib and t-shirt collection?
Fleet Feet Encino, 16545 Ventura Boulevard, Encino CA 91436
Saturday, 30 March 2018 from 10am to 2pm
This will also be the final chance to enter the race

If you would like to volunteer on race day, please get in touch at https://cottontailhalf.com/volunteer

We need volunteers to assist with the following:
• Athlete check-in
• Finish line and expo setup
• Handing out medals
• Assistance along the course
• Providing water at water stations
• Post-race clean up

What is half marathon cut-off time?

4 hours


Are there race prizes?

Yes! The top 3 men and women and top 3 in each group receive awards.

Other competitors also have the chance to win several lucky-dip prizes


Can I pick up my chip, bib and t-shirt on race day?

Yes, but come early. We advise that you collect your packet the day before from Fleet Feet Encino, 16545 Ventura Boulevard, Encino CA 91436

Race check-in opens at 6:45am and closes at 7:45am

There is no race day registration


Are there first-aid stations and bathroom facilities?

Yes, along the course every 1.5 miles


Will the race commence in waves?

Yes, we will begin the race in waves to reduce congestion. We start waves every 2 minutes. On the day, please start behind the banner that most closely matches your estimated race pace.