Sunday, June 25, 2023 • Simi Valley, CA • Course Map
Nestled in the valley of the same name and surrounded by the nearby Simi Hills and the Santa Susana Mountains, Simi Valley plays host to the 12th annual running of its half marathon, 5K and 10K running event this year, with a route that takes runners along the Arroyo Simi Bike Path.
The home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library as well as the site where the former president was laid to rest following his 2004 state funeral in Washington, D.C., Simi Valley is home to just over 126,000 residents, many of whom work in nearby Los Angeles and cities further to the west.
As its name suggests, the city is located in a valley, and as a result, features largely flat terrain, though runners can expect very gradual uphill inclines and descents over the course of the half marathon.
Runners start all three races in the event at the city’s Rancho Simi Community Park, a roughly 33-acre park located near the intersection of Royal Avenue and Erringer Road. From there, runners head out on an out-and-back route that takes them first eastward along the Arryoy Simi Bike Path toward its easternmost point, which nearly reaches Rancho Santa Susana Community Park.
After reaching the first turnaround point, runners then head back along the route they’ve just run, west in the direction of the bike path’s westernmost point, which takes them all the way to Madera Road. Once runners hit this second turnaround point, they then head back eastward toward Rancho Simi Park, back toward the starting line area for the race finish inside the park.
Some proceeds from the race will go to benefit the Loving Heart Hospice Foundation, a locally-based nonprofit organization devoted to providing assistance to low-income patients and families in need of hospice care for themselves or loved ones, but who face difficulties in affording care.
Race Weather & Climate
Located near the coastline of Southern California, just over 40 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, Simi Valley typically sees warm and sometimes hot weather in June.
On race day (Jun. 25), the average low is 58ºF and the average high is 89ºF.
Past Results
- 2022 Half Marathon Results
- 2019 Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Results
- 2018 Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Results
- 2017 Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Results
- 2016 Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Results
- 2016 Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Results
- 2015 Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Results
- 2014 Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Results
- 2013 Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Results
- 2012 Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Results
- 2011 Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Results
Course Map
See the race route map for the Arroyo Creek Half Marathon here.
Starting Time
- 7:00 AM – half marathon
- 7:15 AM – 10K
- 7:30 AM – 5K
Fees
- $65 – $100 for the half marathon
- $50 – $75 for the 10K
- $35 – $50 for the 5K
Registration
To reserve your spot in the 2023 running of Simi Valley’s Arroyo Creek Half Marathon, 10K or 5K race, register online at EliteSportsca.com here.
Official Race Website
Comments
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Hi I’m wondering if the half marathon will still be scheduled through the pandemic this is the June 28 in Simi Valley California.