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Get ready for the summer season of racing in this spring Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k event. Perfect for new runners, the fast, downhill course and generous time limits make this great for runners of all stripes. Come to enjoy the spring sun and fun finisher's goodies.
Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k
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Sun, Feb 27, 2022
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Ventura, United States
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Where and when
Location
185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA 93001, USA
Start times
Sunday, Feb 27, 2022
Marathon:
6:30 AM | Half Marathon:
7:00 AM | 5k:
7:00 AM Event summary
Here are the distances available for Ventura Marathon
Marathon
26.2mi
$130 - $150
Half Marathon
13.1mi
$110 - $130
5k
5km
$45
Route information
Each route follows a fast, downhill, point-to-point course. Runners will be taken along roads and flat terrain ensuring all they have to focus on is the run itself.
The 5k starts and finishes in Mission Park, while the Half Marathon and Marathon distances start at different locations before finishing in Mission Park.
The Marathon starts on McNell Rd in Ojai between Grand Ave and Reeves Rd and the Half Marathon starts on Loma Dr by Valley Oak Charter School.
What's included
- Custom Finisher Medals
- Technical running shirts
- Chip-timed results
- Pacers
- Belgian waffle breakfast
- A craft beer
- Free official event day photography
- Hand made group awards
- USATF certified (Boston Marathon qualifier)
- Aid stations
How to get there
185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA 93001, USA
Get full directionsParking
Event parking is available at the Ventura County Fairgrounds ($8 cash) and through downtown Ventura. Runners will park and board a shuttle to the start line from the Fairgrounds.
Event day logistics
Saturday
10am - 4pm Packet pick-up for all races
Sunday
4:45am Full Marathon Shuttle Departure
5:30am - 7am Packet pick-up at start lines for each distance
6am Half Marathon Shuttle Departure
6:30am Marathon starts
7am Half Marathon starts
7:30am 5k starts
8am Health and Fitness Expo Opens, Beer Garden Open
8:45am Half Marathon Award Ceremony
10am Marathon Award Ceremony
2pm Health and Fitness Expo Close, Beer Garden Closes
Packet Pick-Up
Race day packet pick-up is available for Marathon and Half Marathon runners for an additional $20 and must be selected when registering for the event. This is available until February 12th.
If you’re picking up on Sunday, leave plenty of time to park and catch the shuttle. You will use your registration confirmation email to load the shuttle. if you get dropped off at your start line please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to the race start time.
A friend can pick up your pack if necessary providing they bring a photocopy of the runners ID.
Pacers
There will be pacers for the Marathon and Half Marathon distances. Pacers will be at the following times for the Half Marathon and will be managed by Beast Pacing:
- 1:30
- 1:40
- 1:50
- 2:00
- 2:15
- 2:30
- 2:45
- 3:00
- 3:30
- 4:00
The Marathon will have pacers for every Boston Marathon Qualifying mark between 3 hours and 4:45. The plan will be to be 5 minutes under each BQ mark.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be situated approximately every 1.5-2 miles around the course.
Cut-off Times
There will be a 6 hour course limit in place for the Marathon event. Runners in the Half Marathon should aim to complete the course in under 22:54/mile, as the course cut-off time is 5 hours.
Start Lines
The 5k starts and finishes in Mission Park, while the Half Marathon and Marathon distances start at different locations before finishing in Mission Park.
The Marathon starts on McNell Rd in Ojai between Grand Ave and Reeves Rd and the Half Marathon starts on Loma Dr by Valley Oak Charter School.
Mile 26 Running Co
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Will there be pacers at the Ventura Marathon?
Yes, there will be a number of pacer groups for the Marathon and Half Marathon races.
Is there parking available at the Ventura Marathon?
Yes, there is event day parking at Ventura County Fairgrounds for $8 cash. Runners will park and board a shuttle to the start line from the Fairgrounds.
Are there course time limits at the Ventura Marathon?
Yes, there is a 6 hour limit for the Marathon and a 5 hour limit for the Half Marathon.
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