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 13th 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.