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The Event
The Great Race of Agoura was established in 1986 by a group of parents looking to raise money for their children's elementary schools. Now professionally produced by Endurance Events and in its 25th year, The Great Race of Agoura Hills is one of the largest running events in the Los Angeles area and continues to donate to many schools in Agoura Hills and Oak Park.

The Great Race was voted as Best Running Event in L.A. in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, the Don't Miss Event in L.A. in 2004 and the Best Post Race Party in L.A. in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Sign up and you'll experience why The Great Race is truly GREAT. The Great Race is more than just a morning run. Maybe it's the outstanding courses or the exceptional organization or maybe it's the quality shirt or the stuffed reusable goodie bag or maybe the plentiful variety of food and refreshments or maybe the professional computerized timing or the crowd cheering you on at the finish or the camaraderie of a community event. Different reasons for different people. Come on out and decide for yourself!

Great Runners
2010 Entry Fees
   Register early for the lowest possible entry fee.
    Online registration is closed.
  Sells Out Early Bird Regular Standard Late Expo Race Day
  at Thru June 25 June 26 - Dec. 27  Dec. 28 - Feb. 27
Feb. 28 - Mar. 21
Mar. 25-26
Mar. 27
Chesebro Half Marathon
   (Mostly Trail Race)
1,500 $60 $70 $75
$85
$95 No race day registration
Pacific Half Marathon
   (Road Race)
1,000 $60 $70 $75 $85
$95 No race day registration
Old Agoura 10K 1,500 $30 $35 $35 $40 Sold Out Sold Out
Deena Kastor 5K 1,500 $25 $30 $30 $35 $40 $50
Kids 1 Mile
   (Ages 6-12 only)
500 $25 $25 $25 $30 Sold Out Sold Out
Family Fun Run/Walk 1 Mile
   (All ages)
1,000 $20
(per person)
$20
(per person)
$20
(per person)
Sold Out Sold Out Sold Out


Starting Times
Saturday, March 27, 2010
6:00 a.m. - Race Day Registration opens at Chumash Park
7:00 a.m. - L.A. Sports & Fitness Expo opens
7:00 a.m. - Chesebro Half Marathon
7:30 a.m. - Pacific Half Marathon
7:30 a.m. - Old Agoura 10K
9:00 a.m. - Deena Kastor 5K
10:15 a.m. - Kids 1 Mile (6-12 year olds only)
10:30 a.m. - Family Fun Run (all ages)

Locations
All races finish in Chumash Park, Agoura Hills (map). Click here for directions and important parking information. Chumash Park is site of the finish, the race day Sports and Fitness Expo and Post-Race Party.

3 Different Start locations:
Chesebro Half Marathon, Old Agoura 10K and Deena Kastor 5K start on Carell Avenue (map). The start is at the top of the hill. Allow plenty of time to walk up the hill.

Pacific Half Marathon starts at Paramount Ranch (map). There is no race day pick up for the Pacific Half Marathon. (This start is 3.5 miles away from Chumash Park). Parking for the Pacific Half Marathon is at Paramount Ranch.

Kids 1 Mile and Family Fun Run start on Argos Street at Chumash Park.

Race day registration (as available) and race day pick up are at Chumash Park.

Pacific Half Marathon
NEW! This road race is unbelievably scenic. You would never know you were in suburban L.A. Starting at Western Town in Paramount Ranch, the route runs around the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area passing through the historic sections of Cornell, Malibou Lake and Old Agoura. Completely refreshing and breathtaking!
 Sign up for the Pacific Half Marathon 


Pacific Half Marathon
Chesebro Half Marathon
HOT! This race always sells out. Sign up early to reserve your space in 2010! This is a unique run that traverses both road and trails. It wanders through Old Agoura down Chesebro Road and onto the Cheeseboro Canyon Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. (Yes, the road is Chesebro and the trail is Cheeseboro). Important, please note: If the National Park Service decides to close all or parts of the trails, an alternative half marathon route will be run instead. Sign up early as this race is capped at 1,500 and will sell out.
 Sign up for the Chesebro Half Marathon 


Chesebro Half Marathon
Old Agoura 10K
TOP RATED! The 10K runs adjacent to Cheeseboro Canyon at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and meanders through the horse community of Old Agoura. Enjoy one of the most scenic road races in California!
 Sign up for the Old Agoura 10K 


Old Agoura 10K
Deena Kastor 5K
CLASSIC! The Great Race is proud to name its 5K after former Agoura High School standout Deena Kastor, who set the 5K WORLD RECORD at 14:54 in 2002. Deena grew up running in The Great Race. She won the bronze medal in the marathon at the 2004 Olympics and holds U.S. records for the 5K, 8K, 10K, 15K, half marathon and marathon.
 Sign up for the Deena Kastor 5K 


Deena Kastor 5K
Kids 1 Mile & Family Fun Run
FUN! For kids ages 6-12, the Kids 1 Mile is one of the largest kids runs in California. It's a celebration of youth fitness! All racers are awarded a medal at the finish! This is a kids-only race. Note to parents: The course is closed to vehicles, safe and supervised.

The Family Fun Run/Walk immediately follows the Kids Mile and runs the same course and is fun for all ages!
 Sign up for the Kids Mile or the Family Fun Run 


Kids Mile
Features
  • Coveted 2010 Great Race T-shirt
  • Award winning post race party with plenty of food and drink
  • Stuffed goodie bag
  • Computerized timing
  • USATF certified and sanctioned
  • Well marked courses
  • One of the Largest Youth Runs
  • Plenty of water stations for Half Marathon, 5K and 10K
  • Big giveaways
  • Race day photography by fotojack.com
Course Support
  • Half Marathons: Water stations, plus one station with energy gel and electrolyte drink.
  • 5K: 1 Water station
  • 10K: 3 Water stations
  • Mile markers at each mile
  • Mile markers at the road miles of the half marathon (Miles 1, 2, 3, 11, 12 & 13). No mile markers on the trails. Feel free to ask the race course marshals on the trails what mile you are at.
  • Volunteer course marshals along the routes
  • First aid: Agoura Hills CERT, Oak Park CERT, McCormick Ambulance & Malibu Mountain Rescue team
  • Police stationed at key intersections
  • Pace cars provided by Neftin Westlake
Pick Up & Last Minute Registration:
You must pick up your timing tag, bib, T-shirt and goodie bag on March 25, 26 or 27. It will not be mailed to you (unless you pay for the mail to option for the Pacific Half Marathon only). Avoid race day lines and pick up your T-shirt, goodie bag, race bib and timing tag in advance. We highly recommend picking up early. You must present your government issued photo ID to pick up your goods. The location is convenient and close to the 101 Fwy. You may pick up for someone else but must bring a photocopy of their photo ID in order to do so.

Thu., March 25
12 noon - 7 p.m.

Fri., March 26
12 noon - 6 p.m.

LOCATION:
Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center
27040 Malibu Hills Road
Calabasas, CA 91301
818-880-2993
map


Race Day Pick Up & Registration
There is no race-day pick up for the Pacific Half Marathon. You must pick up in advance on Thu., March 25 or Fri., March 26 or opt for the mail to option for an additional fee.

Race-day registration and race-day pick up at Chumash Park outside Agoura High School Stadium starting at 6 a.m. Check above for race start times. Race day registration and pick up lines tend to be long. Plan ahead and arrive early. You should arrive at registration/pick up no later than 30 minutes before the start of your race but at least 60 minutes before to allow for a more comfortable registration and warming up.



Prizing
We're giving away prizes worth more than $7,500!

Pacific Half Marathon:
1. First place male and first place female: Anthony Gallo Acoustics Micro 5.1 Speaker/Subwoofer System valued at $1,350 each.

The 24 age group winners (1st place in each age group) win an iPod docking station from Onkyo. (Approximate retail value is $139 ea.). One prize per winner, no double dipping.

Thanks to Evolution Audio and Video.

Chesebro Half Marathon:
The 24 age group winners (1st place in each age group) win a $25 gift certificate from Go For It Sports

Deena Kastor 5K:
The 36 age group winners (1st place in each age group) win a Kool Kit from Kool 'N Fit. (Approximate retail value is $25 per prize).


Awards
Deena Kastor 5K
Awards to top 3 male and female finishers in 36 age groups in 5K.
  • 8 & under
  • 9-10
  • 11-12
  • 13-15
  • 16-18
  • 19-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50-54
  • 55-59
  • 60-64
  • 65-69
  • 70-74
  • 75-79
  • 80+
Old Agoura 10K
Awards to top 3 male and female finishers in 34 age groups in 10K.
  • 10 & under
  • 11-12
  • 13-15
  • 16-18
  • 19-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50-54
  • 55-59
  • 60-64
  • 65-69
  • 70-74
  • 75-79
  • 80+
Chesebro Half Marathon & Pacific Half Marathon
Awards to top 3 male and female finishers in 24 age groups in both Half Marathons.
  • 18 & under
  • 19-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50-54
  • 55-59
  • 60-64
  • 65-69
  • 70+
Finisher medals for all Chesebro Half Marathon and Pacific Half Marathon finishers.


Kids 1 Mile
Awards to top 5 boys and girls in 14 age groups in Kids 1 Mile
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
2010 Participant medals for all registered boys and girls ages 6-12 and wearing a Kids Mile race bib who finish the Kids 1 Mile.


Family Fun Run
2010 Participant medals for all registered boys and girls wearing a Fun Run race bib who finish the Family Fun Run.





Free Race Day Shuttle provided by City of Agoura Hills
Shuttles run to and from Agoura Hills hotels and to and from remote parking lots. Shuttles departing from hotels are for Agoura Hills hotels guests only.

Shuttle service AFTER the race for Pacific Half Marathon participants from finish area back to start parking lot at Paramount Ranch. There is NO shuttle from the finish area to the Pacific Half Marathon start BEFORE the race.

Also, public shuttle locations at Agoura Hills Recreation Center and Oak Park High School

Allow more than enough time before the start of your race.
Schedule delays are possible.
*Please note that at the race, shuttle pick up and drop off are at Chase Bank (Kanan Rd and Thousand Oaks Blvd). Then you walk across Kanan Rd. up Thousand Oaks Blvd. to right on Argos St. to Chumash Park to pick up/registration area and/or another 10 minute walk uphill to the start.

Shuttle #1
To start area
Pick Up at Shuttle departs Shuttle departs Shuttle departs Shuttle departs
Hampton Inn 5:30 a.m. 6:10 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m.
Renaissance Hotel 5:40 a.m. 6:20 a.m. 7:10 a.m. 7:40 a.m.
Agoura Hills
Recreation Center

30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd
5:50 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 7:20 a.m. 7:50 a.m.
 Arrival at Chase Bank 6:05 a.m. 6:45 a.m. 7:35 a.m. 8:05 a.m.
Shuttle #2
To start area
Pick Up at Shuttle departs Shuttle departs Shuttle departs
Homewood Suites 5:50 a.m. 6:35 a.m. 7:15 a.m.
 Arrival at Chase Bank 6:00 a.m. 6:45 a.m. 7:25 a.m.
Oak Park High School 7:45 a.m. 8:25 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
Willow Elementary School 7:55 a.m. 8:35 a.m. 9:10 a.m.
 Arrival at Chase Bank 8:05 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:20 a.m.


Return Shuttle Schedule:
Board Shuttles at Chase Bank at Kanan Rd. and Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Shuttle returning to Hampton Inn, Renaissance Hotel and Agoura Hill Recreation Center. Departures at: 9:25 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Shuttle returning to Willow Elementary School and Oak Park High School.
Departures at: 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.

Returning to Homewood Suites and Paramount Ranch:
Ongoing return service from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Board shuttles at Chase Bank at Kanan Rd. and Thousand Oaks Blvd.