From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 10k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
The Nature Made Great Race is a celebration of running that features the incredibly scenic Chesebro Half Marathon mostly trail race, and on road: the Deena Kastor 5K, Old Agoura 10K, 15K Double Stack Challenge, Cronies 10.3 Mile Triple Stack Challenge and United Track 1 Mile run/walk.
Established in 1986, the Great Race has won many awards and accolades over the years including:
Best Half Marathon in Nation by Active.com
Voted #1 Running Event in L.A.
Selected a Top 10K in U.S. by Runner's World
Best Race Swag by Competitor Magazine
Best Post-Race Party by LA Sports & Fitness Magazine
Best Post-Race Party by Active.com
Best Post-Race Party by Runner's World
Best Brunch Run by Athlinks
Runner Perks
Run on a beautiful, scenic and serene course
Custom-designed drawstring goodie bag with actual goodies
Premium technical running top (men's or women's cut, in short sleeve or long sleeve)
All finishers are rewarded with a beautiful, commemorative finisher’s medal
Two medals for finishers of the 10 Mile Triple Stack Challenge and 15K Double Stack Challenge
LA's #1 Post-Race Party with lots of quality free food, music and shopping
Live Results with RFID timing
Photographers on course
Plenty of aid stations
USATF certified and sanctioned courses
Well-marked routes
The Great Race Super Discount on Great Race apparel & gear (the earlier you register, the more offers you receive)
Sports & Fitness Expo
Free parking at the Expo
Free race day parking
Announcer greets you at beautiful Chumash Park at SoCal’s most active, fun finish line
Hundreds of Age Group Awards
Prizing: Audio/Video Equipment to Top Finishers in Select Races like TVs, Headphones, Music Players, etc.
Great Race runners comment year-after-year about the gorgeous scenery, the serenity and the most Most Beautiful Courses in Southern California!
So Much Fun!