Moorpark Groundhog Day 5K and 1 Mile Run on Saturday, February 1, 2025

The Moorpark Groundhog Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is planned for Saturday, February 1, 2025. Event proceeds benefit Moorpark High School’s cross country and track programs. All ages and abilities are welcome. All ages and abilities are welcome.  All participants age 11 and under who complete the 5k will received a finisher medal.  There will also be a “Catch the Groundhog” 1 mile fun run for kids 11 and under which will be held on the track with finisher medals for all.

Post-race festivities include the awards ceremony with age group medals plus refreshments, vendors and a raffle of wonderful prizes donated by local businesses.

Moorpark High School is located at 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. There will be plenty of free parking close to the race start.

For more information and online registration, visit www.moorparkgroundhogday5k.org.

Nature Made Great Race of Agoura Hills Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Runs on Saturday, April 5, 2025

A perennial favorite of the greater Los Angeles area since 1986, the Nature Made Great Race is planned for a return on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Agoura Hills. The event is an exciting and family-friendly event featuring many race options: Cheseboro Half Marathon, Old Agoura 10K, Deena Kastor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run.

To learn more and to register, visit greatrace.run.

2024 Holly Jolly Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Camarillo on Sunday, December 15th

The 13th Annual Holly Jolly Half Marathon, 5K and 10K is planned for Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Pleasant Valley Soccer Fields, 150 Westpark Ct., Camarillo. Start / Finish will be at the Pleasant Valley Fields Park at the Village At The Park Sports Complex. This course is mostly on the flat Camarillo bike path. No auto traffic to worry about on this course.

To learn more and to sign up, visit www.HollyJollyHalf.com.

Free Clinic of Simi Valley Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K & Half Marathon Walk/Run on Sunday, October 13, 2024

The Free Clinic of Simi Valley, in partnership with Simi Valley Hospital, presents the Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K & Half Marathon Walk/Run for Depression Awareness and Kids’ 1K Fun Run at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley (near the tennis courts at Erringer and Royal). Event will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 7 am (Half Marathon), 8:15 am (5K/10K) and 9:30 am (Kids’ Run).

Funds raised from this event will benefit the Free Clinic of Simi Valley's Counseling Programs. Everyday, the Free Clinic is saving lives, improving the health of the community, and reducing health care costs for residents of Simi Valley. The Clinic does this through preventing visits to hospital emergency departments, which are costly and provide no continuity of care.

Learn more and register at www.freeclinicsv.com/fmgrun.html.

2024 She.Is.Beautiful 5K and 10K in Santa Barbara on Saturday, September 7th

The 2024 She.Is.Beautiful 5K and 10K will take place in Santa Barbara on Saturday, September 7th.

This women's only race is known for it's sass, inspirational quotes, fun, and course flair. She.is.beautiful welcomes women of all ages and encourages everyone to strut their sassiest pinkest outfits! In addition to promoting self-esteem, camaraderie and health among women, our proceeds benefit Girls Incorporated in Santa Barbara.

Visit runsheisbeautiful.com to learn more and to register.

2025 Ventura Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, February 23rd

The 2025 Ventura Marathon and Half Marathon are planned for Sunday, February 23, 2025. The marathon and half marathon are point to point races, starting in Ojai and ending in downtown Ventura. The marathon starts at 6:30am.

Learn more and sign up at www.venturamarathon.com.

2024 Bulldog 50K and 25K Runs in Malibu Creek State Park on Saturday, August 17th

The challenging and popular Bulldog runs consist of two races - the 25K Bulldog Trail Run and the 50K Bulldog Ultra Run, which are conducted simultaneously (though the 50K starts an hour earlier - at 7 am.). This year’s event is on August 17, 2024.

Run in the beautiful scenic Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area beginning at base camp in Malibu Creek State Park.

The course offers inspirational vistas of untamed terrain and sweeping ocean views. The challenging trail weaves through the mountains on single track and fire roads.

Visit ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=108226 for more information and to register for these challenging events.

30th Anniversary Love Run 5K/10K/1 Mile Run in Westlake Village on June 2, 2024

The Senior Concerns 30th Anniversary Love Run, presented by Logix, is planned for Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Westlake Village. The races start and finish at 3011 Townsgate Road.

Runners and walkers can participate in a 10K, 5K or one-mile fun run. It is the perfect event for the entire family. Virtual runs are also available.

This annual event supports Senior Concerns’ Meals On Wheels Program, which helps ensure homebound seniors do not go without food. Senior Concerns has been delivering Meals On Wheels since its founding in 1975. Senior Concerns delivers more than 6,000 meals per month to homebound seniors in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Oak Park.

For more information or to register for the Love Run, visit www.loverunwestlake.com.

Beachfront Run Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids Run in Ventura on Saturday, June 8, 2024

The Ventura Beachfront Run (1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids Fun Run) will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024 with a scenic course along the beautiful coastline.  The race will begin on the north side of the Ventura Pier, 668 Harbor Boulevard. 

The half marathon and 10K runs along the oceanfront promenade and extends along the Pacific Coast Highway creating a flat and scenic course.  The 5K runs out and back along the oceanfront promenade.  Half marathon starts at 7 am. More information and registration at www.cityimpact.com/beachfront-run-2024.html.

2024 Boogie Nights Summer Run Series in Ventura May 22 to July 24

The Boogie Nights Summer Run Series is back for a 10 week run in 2024 on Wednesday nights from May 22nd through July 24th, starting at 6:30 pm. 5K start/finish is at San Buenaventura State Beach, 901 San Pedro St, Ventura. Free kids run starts at 6 pm.

Chip timing, light snacks after the run, a t-shirt for those that register for the series and flat course along the Ventura Promenade. Cost is less than $20 per race or $120 for the entire 10 week series, including t-shirt.

Learn more and sign up at runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/Ventura/BoogieNightsSummerRunSeriesVentura or boogienightsventura.com.