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California > Valley Crest Half Marathon
Reseda, CA
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Date
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Event
Details
Nearly 300 runners came out and braved the rugged mountain terrain at
the summer 2008 running of the Valley Crest Half Marathon, a hilly,
challenging trail race that takes runners along a course made up
entirely of dirt roads through Mulholland Gateway Park just outside
Tarzana and Reseda, California. Below the road along the course,
runners are treated to the beautiful views of the surrounding San
Fernando Valley, with plenty of springtime foliage in bloom.
Recognized by both the Road Runners Club of America and Trail
Runner magazine as one of its trophy series races, the Valley
Crest half keeps its field relatively small in order to preserve its
intimate, friendly feel along the trail. The race begins at Marvin
Braude Park on the dirt section of Mulholland Drive, and takes runners
along an out-and-back course with two legs -- the first, which takes
the field on a westward route out to the first turnaround point at the
trail's west end, and the second, which takes participants all the way
out to the peak of San Vincente Mountain.
Though aid stations are distributed at roughly three-mile intervals
along the race route, runners are encouraged to bring their own water
bottles to make sure they stay properly hydrated during the race.
Organizers limit the race time to three hours; if you haven't passed
the aid station at the mile 7 marker by 9:30 AM, they add, you will be
asked to drop out of the race. Those thinking of running in the race
need to be ready for some serious changes in elevation -- the
half-marathon experiences an overall climb and descent of roughly 1,700
feet over the course of the race.
Race
Weather & Climate
Run just before the official start of summer, the race has typically
experienced cool, overcast weather in past years. In June, Reseda
temperatures average between 53°F and 89°F.
Fees
N/A
Registration
To reserve your spot in the summer 2009 running of the Valley Crest
Half Marathon, register online at Active.com.
Website
www.trailrunevents.com
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