2025 Ojai Valley Century Bike Ride on Saturday, May 31st

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The 2025 Ojai Valley Century bike ride is planned for Saturday, May 31st. The ride has five scenic routes: metric century (63 miles), full century (101 miles), double metric century (134 miles), hammerhead century (102 miles) and half metric century (31 miles).

All routes include tours out of Ojai, past Casitas Lake and up over the double Casitas Pass, a fast ride down the other side into Carpinteria and back down the coast to Ventura. Post race BBQ included! More information at www.ojaivalleycentury.org.

2025 Westlake Village Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk/Run 10K/5K on Saturday, May 24th

The Westlake Village Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk/Run 10k/5k will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Westlake Village City Hall. Opening ceremony at 8:30 a.m., 5k/10k start at 8:45 a.m. and kids’ fun run starts at 10:30 a.m.

Family-friendly community expo with food and drinks, live music, and kids corner.

Register at hope.lustgarten.org/event/westlakevillage

The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research--100% of proceeds go directly to research.

We Crawl This Town - So Cal 5K and Beer Mile Relay in Camarillo on August 23, 2025

We Crawl This Town- So Cal 5k and Beer Mile Relay is planned for August 23, 2025 at 3841 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Camarillo at 8 a.m.

Starting with the widely popular beer send off toast (21+ runners only), you will embark on a fast and flat course starting and finishing from Institution Ale Company in Camarillo. Along the way you will run a significant portion of your race on the beautiful bike path over looking the Calleguas Creek before ultimately finishing back at the brewery and joining a beer sampling event and live music.

If running the 5K, be sure to stick around for the beer 1 mile relays where teams go head to head in a one of a kind race format.

Learn more and sign up at runsignup.com/Race/CA/Camarillo/WeCrawlthisTown

Jingle Bell Jog 5K/10K Run/Walk at Dos Vientos in Newbury Park on Saturday, December 21, 2024

The Jewel Levine Foundation presents the Jingle Bell Jog at Dos Vientos 5K/10K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Event starts and ends at Dos Vientos Community Park, 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. and takes place in and around the streets of the Dos Vientos section of Newbury Park. 10K starts at 8:30am; 5K at 8:45am.

Learn more and register at runsignup.com/Race/CA/NewburyPark/DosVientosJingleBellJog.

Sombrero Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Simi Valley on Sunday, February 18, 2024

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The 7th Annual Sombrero Half Marathon, 5K and 10K is planned for Sunday, February 18, 2024 on the Arroyo Simi bike path. Mostly flat course and post race tacos for all runners. Half Marathon starts at 7am and 5K/10K soon thereafter.

Location: Rancho Simi Park (the duck pond park) - 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley.

Learn more and register at www.SombreroHalf.com.

2024 Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Ventura on Sunday, July 14th

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The 2024 Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K are planned for Sunday, July 14th at the Emma Wood State Beach Group Campgrounds. Start at Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground head onto the bike path,  bike path leads you onto HWY-1 beachfront bike path.  All runners will stay on the bike path or shoulder (ocean side) of Highway 1 along the route.  turn around at the designated turnaround point at approx 6.55 mile mark and back towards the finish line the same way you came out. 

Marathon starts at 7am, half marathon starts at 7:15 a.m., 10K at 7:30 a.m. and 5K at 7:45 a.m.

For more information and to register, visit www.shorelinemarathon.com.

SoCal Ride & Rally to Defeat ALS in Newbury Park on Saturday, May 6, 2023

The 7th annual SoCal Ride and Rally to Defeat ALS is a one-day community event designed to appeal to every level of cyclist, hiker, walker and supporter of The Golden West Chapter of The ALS Association. It's all happening on May 6 at Dos Vientos Community Park from 7:30am to 2pm. This fundraiser helps support members of the local community who are impacted by ALS Disease.

Cyclists can take the 40-mile or 25-mile route with a lovely rest stop at the Elks Lodge in Thousand Oaks. Hikers have a 6-mile outing on the Powerline Trail. A wheelchair-friendly Family Walk of .7 miles around the park will also be available. Registration fees start at $20 for the Family Walk, $35 for the hike and $55 for bike riders. Fees increase on April 1.

Coffee, bagels and fresh fruit are provided at the start of the activities. Upon crossing the finish line participants partake of a delicious lunch, live music, and refreshing beverages.

Register or donate at https://secure.alsagoldenwest.org/site/TR?pg=informational&fr_id=1140&type=fr_informational&sid=1021

Paramount Ranch Trail Runs Marathon, 50K, 30K, Half Marathon and 10K on Saturday, December 17, 2022

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The Paramount Ranch Trail Runs Marathon, 50K, 30K, Half Marathon and 10K take place on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The start time for all races is 6:30 am.

Course is one loop for 10K, two loops for half marathon, three loops for 30K, four loops for marathon and 5 loops for the 50K.

Learn more and sign up at paramountranchtrailruns.com.

"Let's Walk" Community Walk in Ojai on Saturday, October 29, 2022

The Ojai Valley Community Hospital Foundation is hosting “Let’s Walk” community walk on Saturday, October 29th in an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle. Bring your family and walk the bike path from Ojai Valley Hospital to Downtown Ojai. Return to the hospital for snacks, prizes and socializing. Free of charge. Pets on leash are welcome. Registration open at 8 a.m. Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. More info at www.octoberclassic.org.

2021 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk in Ventura on October 9th

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Join in the campaign to support more birthdays at the 2021 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K fundraiser and pancake breakfast for Ventura County.  Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of survivorship an occasion to express hope and our shared determination to make this breast cancer's last century.

Making Strides is a non-competitive 5K scenic morning walk, beginning at 10 am Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Ventura Harbor Village. Learn more and register at www.MakingStridesWalk.org/Ventura.