2026 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K in Ventura on Sunday, April 19th and 5K on April 18th

The Mountains 2 Beach Marathon on Sunday, April 19, 2026 starts in beautiful Ojai at just over 700 ft. and gradually descends to sea-level over 18 miles, finishing near the historic Ventura Pier.

The Mountains 2 Beach Half-Marathon is a fast, beautiful, point to point 13.1 mile course that stars in the town of Oak View down the bike path to Ventura. Also on Sunday is a 10K run.

On Saturday, April 18th, the beachside M2B 5K will take place at San Buenaventura State Beach Park. A Kids 1K will take place at 1pm.

To learn more and to register, visit www.mountains2beachmarathon.com.

2025 Holly Jolly Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Camarillo on Sunday, December 21st

The 13th Annual Holly Jolly Half Marathon, 5K and 10K is planned for Sunday, December 21, 2025 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 hollyjollymarathon.com

Thanksgiving Day 5K in Simi Valley on Thursday, November 27, 2025

The Thanksgiving Day 5K takes place at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Run along the Arroyo bike path, lined with beautiful trees for shade through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. Aid stations every 1.5 miles. Race starts at 8am. This is a rain or shine event.

Visit www.ThanksgivingDay5k.com to learn more and sign up.

29th Annual Patagonia Salmon Run 5K in Ventura on Sunday, November 16, 2025

The 29th Annual Patagonia Salmon Run 5K is planned for Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m near the Patagonia store in Ventura. This annual event has raised more than $170,000 over the years for environmental non-profits. Learn more at www.patagonia.com/salmon-run.html.

Registration at runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/Ventura/PatagoniaSalmonRun5K.

Boney Mountain Trail Half Marathon & 7K in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, February 7, 2026

The 2026 Boney Mountain Trail Half Marathon and 7K is planned planned for Saturday, February 7th. The race takes place in Point Mugu State Park, starting at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park. Challenging, single track, switchback climbs and descents, creek crossings and climb up the Old Boney trail.

Half marathon starts at 8am. 7K at 8:30am. Register at ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129437

Ventura Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025

Before you gobble, gobble, get out and run Ventura County’s fastest 5K on Thanksgiving morning!

Head to the Ventura Auto Center, 6451 Auto Center Drive, Ventura, on Thursday, November 27, 2025 for the annual Ventura Turkey Trot.

This fast and fun 5K starts at 8 a.m. For the 14 and under crowd, there’s the Kids 1K which starts at 9:15 a.m. Registration includes finisher’s shirt, electronic chip timing and post-race food.

For more information or to sign up, visit runsignup.com/Race/CA/Ventura/VenturaTurkeyTrot. (Tickets go on sale August 30th.)

Ojai Family Fund 3 Mile Fun Run Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025

The Ojai Family Fund 3 Mile Fun Run Turkey Trot is planned for 8 a.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Nordhoff High School in Ojai. Race proceeds will support the Ojai Family Fund, which works to create equity in education through funding assistance for low income families. Learn more at www.ojaifamilyfund.org/turkey-trot-2025.

23rd Annual City of Westlake Village City Celebration Event on Saturday, October 11, 2025

The City of Westlake Village's 23rd Annual City Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 3pm to 8pm. Event will feature the White Oak Elementary Family Fun Fair, food trucks, craft beer, wine, family friendly activities, live performances, and more.

Purchase an unlimited ride bracelet for $40 or individual ride tickets for $5 each. One ride requires one ticket. Purchase your tickets at the event or visit the White Oak PFC website at whiteoakpfc.org/shop to purchase ahead of time. All proceeds benefit the White Oak PFC.

Free Family Friendly Activities (3 – 6 pm)

• Face Painting and Balloon Animals with Daizy the Clown

• Dance Party with Thousand Oaks DJ

• Live Television Cameos with WLV Channel 10 News

• Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Checkers and Corn Hole

• Unlimited Photo Booth Access

• Eco-friendly Arts and Crafts with Create Studio

• Other local businesses and non-profits

Fire & Sheriff Meet N’ Greet (3 - 6 pm)

Live Performances (3 - 8 pm)

Beer and Wine Garden (3 - 8 pm) Presented and sponsored by 14 Cannons Brewing!

Local Westlake Village brewing company Fourteen Cannons will be selling craft beer and wine on the back patio to adults 21 years old and up. Fourteen Cannons has generously donated all beer and wine for this event, and all sales will support the Westlake Village Community Foundation. Join us on the back patio of the Civic Center, and enjoy live music from local pianist Mark Anthony.

Free admission. Free open parking off of Park Terrace (look for the signs). Parking is free.

 The event takes place at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive.

Additional information at www.wlv.org/citycelebration. 

32nd Annual California Lemon Festival in Goleta September 27-28, 2025

Be sure to stop by Girsh Park in Goleta on September 27-28, 2025 for the 32nd Annual California Lemon Festival. Admission and parking are free. Open 10am to 6pm both days.

Festival will include 80+ booths, lemony food and drinks, live entertainment, kid zone, classic car show on Saturday, pie eating contests, and more.

For more information visit www.lemonfestival.com. Pets not allowed at the event.

Five07 Turkey Day Dash 5K and Zack Zernik Mile in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, November 27, 2025

Five07 presents the 2025 Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 2025. Register for the 5K road race or the Zack Zernik Mile (run/walk) at Memorial Field at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, 60 West Olsen Road.

Proceeds from the event will benefit three local non-profits - Hospice of the Conejo, Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Foundation and Ventura County Council of Boy Scouts.

The Zack Zernik Mile is named for a Conejo Valley native and lifelong “Dasher” who lost his life in January 2023 at the age of 22. Zachary “Zack” Zernik, a graduate of Thousand Oaks High School, was climbing near Mount Boney outside Newbury Park when he lost his footing and fell. 

The Zack Zernik Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to two high school students. Winners will be announced before the start of the mile. To apply, go to turkeydaydash.org/zack-zernik-scholarship.

Festivities start at 7 am. The Zack Zernik Mile begins at 8 am, followed by the 5K at 8:30 am.

Learn more and register at www.five07turkeydaydash.org. Early sign-up and family discounts available. All participants will receive a custom Dash T-shirt as well as a swag bag with items from local vendors. 

For information on becoming a sponsor, email kjorrey@hospiceoftheconejo.org or call (805) 495-2145.