Racing Calendar of Events for Southern
California
 Welcome
to Village Runner Racing's Calendar of Events for Southern California.
Check here regularly for the latest racing and racing-related events
in Southern California. If you are a race organizer or sponsor
of a race-related event and would like to list your race here,
please email villagerunner@earthlink.net. Be sure to visit Active.com for online race registration.
Last update: 3/7/2007
  
Date |
Event / Distance |
Contact |
Location |
Additional Information |
3/4/07
Sunday
8:15 am |
City of Los Angeles Marathon XXII, Acura L.A. Bike Tour, and Emerald Nuts 5K Run/Walk |
310-444-5544
raceinfo@lamarathon.com |
Starts and finishes in downtown Los Angeles. Runs past USC, Koreatown, Leimert Park, Museum Row and Hancock Park |
25,000 Runners, water stations and course clocks every mile, Gatorade every other mile. All participants must come to the Emerald Nuts Quality of Life Expo at L.A. Convention Center prior to race day.
www.lamarathon.com |
3/4/07
Sunday
8:00 am |
Run for the Life of a Dog - Run or Walk the LA Marathon/5K in support of Rover Rescue |
Cathy Rubin
310/379-0154
www.roverrescue.com
cathy@roverrescue.com |
Los Angeles, CA |
Run or Walk theLos Angeles Marathon or 5K on behalf of Rover Rescue. This pledge-type fundraiser helps save the lives of dogs from Los Angeles area animal shelters. Website:
www.roverrescue.com |
3/17/07
Saturday
8:00 am |
St Patrick's Day 10K Run, 5K Run/Community Walk & Little Leprechaun's Dash For the Gold |
The Village Runner
(310) 375-2626 |
Torrance, CA |
Beneficiaries include the Torrance Firefighters and Police Officers Associations. Top 3 in each age division receive medals. All Kids in the Kids’ Dash receive medals
Download Registration Form
Register Online |
3/17/07
Saturday
7:30 am |
30th Annual Catalina Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids Run |
Pacific Sports, LLC
714/978-1528
CatMar@PacificSportsLLC.com |
Starts in Two Harbors and finishes in Avalon with all other races in Avalon. Catalina Island |
Do the legend. This is the best trail running marathon in the U.S., named the " #1 Cult Marathon" by Runners World.
www.PacificSportsLLC.com |
3/18/07
Sunday
7:45 am |
The Coaster Run -10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, and 1K Kids Walk in Camp Snoopy |
Make-U-Fit
949/753-4746
info@make-u-fit.net |
Knott's Berry Farms, Buena Park, CA |
All 5 & 10K participants receive 1/2 price entry to Knotts Berry Farm. Those raising $100 or more in sponsors receive free entry to the park.
www.make-u-fit.net |
3/24/2007
Saturday
8:00 am |
15th Annual Run for Education 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run |
Rick Reaser
310-322-3661
rick-reaser@msn.com |
El Segundo High School
640 Main St,
El Segundo,
CA
|
The El Segundo PTA Run for Education 5K is a very hilly and competitive course through the beautiful streets of El Segundo. The 1/3 mile Kids Fun Run is for 5th Grade and under. 5K Awards: Male and Female - Overall & 1st, 2nd & 3rd in 16 age/gender categories. All 5th grade and under 5K finishers will receive a medal. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a Mattel toy.
Online registration at Active.com. |
3/24/07
Saturday
8:00 am |
The Reggae Rhythm of Life Run. A 5K & 10K Run & Walk through the park with Kids Fun Run |
W2 Promotions
310/828-4123
W2Promo@aol.com |
Start/Finish: Giffith Park, Los Angeles, CA |
Finish to live Reggae music, merchandise prizes, with food and drink galore. Special running club discount.
w2promotions.com |
3/25/07
Sunday
7:15 am |
23rd Annual Blue Cross of California Spirit Run - 10K Run/Walk, 5K Family Walk, Youth Races & Toddler Trot |
Spirit Run Hotline
949/222-3131
Kinane Events
760/434-7706
info@kinaneevents.com |
Edwards Cinema Theatres, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA |
USATF certified course w/rolling hills around Fashion Island. Post event celebration with refreshments, medals for youth, age group awards, drawing prizes, Kids Expo, & live entertainment.
www.kinaneevents.com |
3/31/07
Saturday
7:00 am |
22nd Annual Great Race of Agoura Hills featuring the Chesebro Half Marathon, Old Agoura 10k, Deena Kastor 5K, Kids 1 Mile & Family Fun Run/Walk |
Endurance Events
877/GR8-RACE
ask@greatraceofagoura.com |
Agoura High Stadium Agoura Hills, CA (Very close to 101 Fwy at Kanan Rd.) |
L.A.'s #1 Post Race Party! Tons of food, big prizes, scenic USATF certified/sanctioned courses, chip timing, professionally produced, huge expo. Half marathon capped at 1,000 & will sell out. One of Runner's World's Top Six 10Ks in the country. Website:
greatraceofagoura.com |
Date |
Event / Distance |
Contact |
Location |
Additional Information |
4/7/07
Saturday
7:45 am |
13th Annual Derby Day 5K Run, 5K Walk, Kid's Six-Furlong Race and Homestretch Dash at Santa Anita Park |
Kinane Events
760/434-7706
info@kinaneevents.com |
Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA (finish on the Santa Anita racetrack!) |
Run through beautiful Arboretum of LA County and finish on the track! Post race Expo in the infield w/live entertainment & beer garden. All registered receive free parking & entrance into Santa Anita Park for a day of racing.
kinaneevents.com |
4/14/07
Saturday
8:30 am
|
Santa Monica Mountains Trail Run 9 Km, 18 Km, 30 Km, & 50 Km (Hikers welcome) |
Click here for more info. |
Ray Miller Trailhead, Point Mugu State Park (Malibu, CA) |
Enjoy spectacular vistas of the coast, inland grasslands, tranquil ponds, and rugged mountain peaks as you travel through the western edge of the Santa Monica Mountains. For more information, see http://www.pctrailruns.com/Santa_Monica_Mountains.htm |
4/15/07
Sunday
8:00 am |
Victory For Victims 5K & 8K Run, 1 Mile Walk & Kids Fun Run |
W2 Promotions
310-828-4123
w2promo@aol.com |
Lake Balboa Park in Encino, CA |
Kids Fun Run, Giant expo at Finish. Special running club discount.
www.w2promo.com |
4/21/07
Saturday
8:30 am |
12th Annual LMU Run for the Bay 5K Walk/Run & 10K Run |
310/258-8660
run@ethicsandbusiness.org |
Loyola Marymount University campus at 7900 Loyola Blvd. (corner of Loyola Blvd. & 80th St. Westchester, CA 90045 |
Proceeds benefit Heal the Bay. 5K loop course run on the Loyola Marymount University Campus. Part of LMU's "Business Ethics Fortnight." Awards: top 3 male/female overall, age-graded, & age divisions. Register online at active.com or visit:
www.runforthebay.org |
4/28/07
Saturday
8:00 am |
CSUN Run, Walk & Roll...A 5K & 10K Run and 1 Mile Wheelchair Roll |
W2 Promotions
310/828-4123
W2promo@aol.com |
Start/Finish: on campus of Cal State University, Northridge and neighboring streets. |
Kids run too in the Kids Fun Run. A giant expo, food and drink galore and many merchandise prizes await finishers. Special running club discount.
w2promotions.com |
4/28/07
Saturday
7:30 am early reg |
5th Annual Donate Life 5K/1K Run/Walk (Reg/7:30am, Warm Up/8:30am, Donor Ceremony/8:45am, 5K/1/K 9:00am) |
Hotline: 714/526-0181
www.donatelifeoc.org
info@donatelifeoc.org |
Cal State University, Fullerton 800 State College Fullerton, CA |
Event benefits the California Donate Life Registry and creates awareness of the importance of organ donation. Post Family Health Festival!
www.donatelifeoc.org |
4/29/07
Sunday
|
Kids For Kids *A walk & run towards cures for kid diseases* To benefit children's Cancer Research Fund, 5K Run/Walk. Registration 7:30am |
Children's Cancer Research Fund
310/207-5330
ccrfkids@hotmail.com |
Beilensen Park, Lake Balboa, 6300 Balboa Blvd., Encino, CA 91316 (Entrance on Balboa Blvd.) |
Celebrity Kick off, 93.1 Jack fm., Great prizes for top fundraisers and 1st 3 male & female finishers. T-shirt with registration, Medals for all participants. Post race food/drinks & prizes.
www.ccrf-kids.org |
Date |
Event / Distance |
Contact |
Location |
Additional Information |
5/12/07
Saturday
9:00 am |
14th Annual Revlon Run/Walk for Women (5K for men & women) |
310/393-6344
310/395-6779 |
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Exposition Park Los Angeles, CA |
Join the many thousands in the fight against women's cancer.
www.revlonrunwalk.com |
5/19/07
Saturday
7:00 am |
The 41st Annual Palos Verdes Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K |
W2 Promotions
310/828-4123
info@w2promotions.com |
Start and finish at Point Fermin park in San Pedro. The corner of Gaffey Street and Paseo del Mar in San Pedro, CA. |
Rolling course with one steep hill at mile two. Scenic coastline with ocean views. Many water & aid stations. Proceeds benefit The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates.
W2promotions.com |
5/27/07
Sunday
8:00 am |
31st Annual Brentwood 5K & 10K Run & Brentwood Centennial Walk |
W2 Promotions
310/828-4123
W2promo@aol.com |
West Los Angeles-Community of Brentwood |
A Memorial weekend favorite with live music, expo, lots of food and drink.
w2promotions.com |
5/27/07
Sunday
10am-2pm |
Saddleback Memorial Yellow Book Kid's Races. Kids Cross Country Challenge, Expo Trot, Toddler Trot & Bed Race. (part of Half Marathon weekend) |
949/452-3466 or
Kinane Events
760/434-7706
Lisa@kinaneevents.com |
Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Pkwy., Laguna Hills, CA |
Part of a full weekend of events in conjunction with the 2007 Saddleback Memorial Half Marathon/5K. Featuring: 2-day Family Expo, live entertainment and food court. Entry info at:
www.kinaneevents.com |
5/28/07
Monday
7:30 am |
Saddleback Memorial Half Marathon & 5K (Half 7:30 start and 8am for 5k ) |
949/452-3466 or
Kinane Events
760/434-7706
Lisa@Kinaneevents.com |
Start: Saddleback Memorial Medical Center; Finish: Laguna Hills Community Center, Laguna Hills, CA |
Scenic, rolling pt. to pt. Half Marathon course through the Aliso & Wood Canyon Park with moderate uphill finish. Enjoy the Memorial Day of festivities. Website:
memorialhalfmarathon.com |
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