2026 Strawberry Fields 5K & 2K

2026 Cal Tri Ventura - 5.3.26. The perfect weekend getaway, Ventura is a coastal city and beach community that lies midway between Santa Barbara (27 miles) and Los Angeles (68 miles).

12 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim & 10K Run) and 6 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run). Triathlon = swim + bike + run. Typically, the swim and run distances are standard but the bike distance varies from race to race. Check out the course maps for more detailed information.

TO DO. Ventura Harbor Village. Ventura Pier. Channels Islands National Park

AIRPORT. Los Angeles (LAX)

AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 55 F / 68 F

WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 59 F. Wetsuit recommended. Use the 20% CALTRI2025 discount code at blueseventy. Note: Fusion wetsuits not eligible for discount.

Hello Runners & Walkers!

We’re excited to invite you to City Impact's 16th Annual Beachfront Run on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the beautiful Ventura Promenade.

Enjoy a race course with stunning views of Ventura’s coastline while participating in one of our exciting race options: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or the Kids 1K Run. The event will also feature a variety of vendors, lively music, and a festive awards ceremony.

Each participant will receive a custom event shirt and a finisher’s medal. Please note that if you register after March 15th, 2026, we cannot guarantee your preferred shirt size.

Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each 10-year age category (10-19, 20-29, etc.), so everyone has a chance to shine! Whether you’re racing or cheering, this is a perfect event for friends, family, and colleagues to come together and enjoy the day.

All proceeds from the event will benefit City Impact’s programs supporting at-promise youth and families. Your participation makes a difference, and we thank you for your support!

If you should have any questions, please email info@cityimpact.com or call 805.983.3636 x105.

Much appreciation,

Vickie Saipale

Development/Event Manager

In partnership with Institution Ale Company from Camarillo CA, join us for this off the wall kind of run.

Once again we will offer 2 events;

5K-(Family Friendly)

Starting with the widely popular beer send off toast (21+ runners only) you will embark on a fast and flat course starting and finishing from the brewery. Along the way you will run a significant portion of your race on the beautiful bike path over looking the Calleguas Creek before ultimately finish back at the brewery. Stick around and join us for beer sampling, discounted food and music.

Beer Mile Relay!- (Teams of 4 - All team member must be 21+)

Here teams go head to head in our one of a kind race format.

Runner#1- Drink 12 oz beer/ run 1 mile/ drink 12 oz beer/ pass baton

Runner#2- Drink 12 oz beer/ run 1 mile/ drink 12 oz beer/ pass baton

Runner#3- Drink 12 oz beer/ run 1 mile/ drink 12 oz beer/ pass baton

Runner#4- Drink 12 oz beer/ run 1 mile/ drink 12 oz beer/all team members cross the finish together.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Riverpark 5k Summer Series! This is a run/walk event, with the course being located on a bike path and sidewalk. 5k event starts at 6:00pm each week, and Free Kids 1k is at 5:45pm. The starting and ending point is located at Windrow Park. Each race is limited to first 150 registrants!

T-Shirts will be for sale at the event, or online for $20 or FREE T-shirt by registering for at least 2 of the 3 races.

As this is a series, awards will be given to the top 3 in each age category at the conclusion of Week 3 (7/24) at Window Park.

Choose to participate with us for 1, 2, or all 3 weeks! Plus, there is a discount for registering for all 3 races (full series)! Each finisher in the Kids 1k races receives a finisher medal! 100% of the proceeds go towards Rio Mesa Cross Country and Track teams.

Course map is located here.

Check-in for bibs will be located in the park starting at 5:00pm each week.

Series Points for Riverpark 5k:

Age Group Points are given based on what place you get in your age group each week (please note age is based on your age on the last day of the series). If you don't place in the top 9 in your age group, you get 1 point for participating each week. Age groups are: 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

1st Place - 10 Points

2nd Place - 8 Points

3rd Place - 7 Points

4th Place - 6 Points

5th Place - 5 Points

6th Place - 4 Points

7th Place - 3 Points

8th Place - 2 Points

9th or greater Place - 1 Point

For all inquiries, please email rapidorunning@gmail.com