Taking place in sunny Ventura, California, the Ventura Half Marathon is a fun, challenging fall race. Many beachside races take advantage of the sea level elevation and produce out-and-back style races that are great for PRs, but offer the same views for 13.1 miles.
This races takes advantage of the Ventura River Trail outside of Ojai, where runners will complete most of the race before entering downtown Ventura. Runners can enjoy a fast downhill race and celebrate their finish with brunch and Sierra Nevada beer.
The half marathon course begins just outside of Ojai on Loma Drive and continues downhill into Ojai before heading south on the Ventura River Trail. From there, runners continue south toward Ventura, passing through Casitas Springs and Foster Park.
