- Long Sleeve technical running top for 1/2 marathon runners
- Electronically Chip Timed
- Reasonably Priced
- Post race food from Aloha Steakhouse
- Cool awards
- Finishers Tile or Mug for 1/2 marathon finishers
- Great event setting with on-site parking next to start/finish area
- Benefits Habitat For Humanity
Results
Preliminary Results Posted at http://venturahalf.com/results/12-2012
Photos
Thanks to Bob Carey for his photographs at the event. Click Image Below
Beneficiary
Updated Race Course
- Be sure to click on player and then hybrid map and zoom in to view the updated start and finish.
Race Instructions
Thank you for signing up for the 11th annual Ventura 1/2 Marathon & 5K taking place this Sunday, February 12th. Please review event info below:
Race Location:
Ventura Unified School District Facility
255 W. Stanley Ave.
Ventura, CA 93001
Race Course Updates
* The course has slightly changed from last couple of years because the bike path is closed before our usual turnaround location. Please view the slightly altered courses below. Once you are on Garmin Connect click Player and then scroll down to the map and click hybrid and then zoom in. Hit the play button and you can see exactly where you will be running.
- 5K Course
- 1/2 Marathon Course
Race Start Times:
1/2 Marathon Early Start - 7:00am (for those expecting to run 2:15 - 3:30)
1/2 Marathon Regular Start - 8:00am (for those expecting to run sub 2:15.)
5K Start - 8:15am
5K Awards ~ 9:30am
Raffle ~ 10:00am
1/2 Marathon Awards ~ 10:15
Follow these rules
- Make Sure Bib Is Visibile on the front of your shirt when racing.
- Make sure your chip is securely attached to your shoe. If you lose the chip you wont receive a time and will be charged $20.
- Relax at the start...this event is chip timed meaning your time does not start until you cross the starting line.
- Always stay to your right on the bikepath. It is going to be very crowded. We are just about at maximum capacity for this course.
- Enjoy post race food from Aloha Steakhouse and relax.
Packet Pick-Up:
Saturday from 12 - 4 @ Tri Running
2233 Ventura Blvd.
Camarillo, CA 93010
805-973-7861
OR
Race Morning @ the race starting at 6:30am
Aid Stations
We will have 5 aid stations along the way (~ miles 3, 6, 7, 8, and 10.5) that will serve water. At about mile 7 we will be handing out EGel made by Crank Sports and at approximately miles 5 and 9 we will be serving Fluid Performance Drink in the Rasberry Lemonade flavor.
Home
Sunday, February 12th, 2012
Event Features:
- Electronically Chip Timed (TrackerLynx & IPICO chip)
- Benefiting Habitat For Humanity
- Cool event t-shirts (Long Sleeved polyester tech top for the 1/2 marathon.)
- Post race food from Aloha Steakhouse
- On site parking (Start/Finish in same location.)
- Finishers Tile or Mug for 1/2 Marathon Finishers
The Beneficiary
Habitat For Humanity: A World Where Everyone Has A Place To Live
Race Location
Ventura Unified School District (VUSD)
255 W. Stanley Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Race Course
Event Times
1/2 Marathon Early Start (for those planning to go between 2:15 and 3:30) - 7:00am
1/2 marathon Regular Start (for those planning to go faster than 2:15) - 8:00am
5K - 8:15am
Packet Pick-Up
You can pick up your race shirt and number at the event starting at 6:30am on race morning OR at Tri Running (2233 Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, CA 93010. 805-973-7861) on Saturday, February 11th from 12 - 4.
Aid Stations
We will have 5 aid stations along the way that will serve water. At about mile 7 we will be handing out EGel made by Crank Sports and at approximately miles 5 and 9 we will be serving Fluid Performance Drink in the Rasberry Lemonade flavor.
The Course
Out & Back along the Ventura-Ojai bike path. Gently uphill on the way out and gently down on the way back providing a negative split (second half faster than first half) type course. Check out the Course Map Here
