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A: There will be three or four group training runs scheduled on the race course. These runs will be unsupported; all runners must carry their own provisions. Information will be posted on the "Latest Info" page to announce the dates.
A: Illegal pacing is not allowed. Runners may be legally paced by another runner, who is entered in the race, who is wearing a race bib, who does not enter the course at any point other than the start line, who does not leave the course at any point to re-enter the course at another point. All other pacing constitutes illegal pacing and will result in disqualification of the runner being paced. Pacing of runners via bicycle is forbidden. Runners may not be paced by "Bandit" runners. Pacing rules will be strictly enforced.
A: Although the race is permitted to use the trail, the course is not closed to public use on race day. Runners should be aware that they may encounter other trail users including mountain bikers, hikers and other runners.
A: EARPHONES /BUDS are strongly discouraged at RRCA sanctioned events. Their use presents a serious hazard to runners participating in street races where emergency vehicles enter the course and may not be heard by runners who are listening to music. Although VCHM is a trail run, it is remotely possible that runners may encounter emergency vehicles on the course. Likewise, runners may encounter other trail users in the form of hikers, mountain bikers, horses and riders, park rangers on ATVs, as well as wildlife, including rattlesnakes. The wearing of earphones/buds would make it difficult to impossible for you to hear an emergency vehicle approaching from behind… the shout of a biker… or a verbal warning of a snake ahead. It would be difficult to impossible to enforce a ban on earphones/ear buds at the Valley Crest Half Marathon however their use Is discouraged for the aforementioned reasons. If you choose to wear earphones/buds, you should be aware that this aforementioned reasons. If you choose to wear earphones/buds you should be aware that it will increase the burden of your liability should you be involved in an accident/altercation during the course of the race. If you do wear earphones/ear buds, we request that you consider only plugging in "one ear" so you may be more likely to hear what’s going on around you and that you please remove the earphones/buds entirely at the start line so you may hear the instructions given and remove them entirely as you approach the finish line so you may hear the instructions given.
A: Race spectating is possible at the start/finish line, and at approximately the 7.0 mile point on the course (when the runners go back past the start/finish). This spot is located just a short walk up the fire road from the start line. Please exercise caution when walking on the race course.
A: Race Photos will be taken by Robert Edington Photography. Wearing your bib number on your front side will help our photographer sort and post your photos online for easy viewing. To see a sampling of some past Valley Crest Photos, go to: robertedingtonphotography.com. Remember, if you want Robert to keep coming back, you need to buy his photos!!!
A: Approximately 3400' of elevation change over the half-marathon course; 1700' of gain and 1700' of loss.
A: Sure! This is an easy course to run, entirely on dirt Mulholland. Go to the top of Reseda, turn right, go about 3.5 miles, turn around at Alhama Dr. and come back. When you get back to Reseda continue past on Mulholland until you reach the Nike missile base. Turn around and go back for 13 miles. The actual course will be clearly marked by race day.
A: The course will be marked on race day only! The markings will be chalk arrows on the ground and/or surveyors tape.
A: Even though there is ample support, we recommend you carry a water bottle, especially if it's a hot day.
A: There are no stream crossings for the Valley Crest Half-Marathon.
A: There are rattlesnakes in the Santa Monica Mountains along with other assorted creatures. However, there has never been a reported problem in the run's history. Use caution and always look where you are going. Be careful!
A: Over the years our number one goal is to provide our participants with a highly personal, low key, fun event. We don't want to host a large cattle drive that becomes difficult to manage. Parts of the course are challenging and narrow over a good portion of the course. We don't want our runners to feel boxed in by crowds.
A: You may sign up on race day. However, space is limited, and we will only allow entries until the race sells out. However, we cannot guarantee shirt size or availability for race day entries.
A: No. Registration entries ARE NOT REFUNDABLE or TRANSFERABLE to another person or DEFERRABLE to another year.
A: State Park Rules - NO dogs on trails, and no dogs will be permitted in camp on race day.
A: Since you start and finish in the same place, we recommend leaving any bags you may want in your vehicle. We will have a drop bag area (located near the registration tables) for those who would like to leave dry clothes for after the run. We will provide bags and marking pens and we will NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VALUABLES or any items not picked up after the race.
A: The Top Three Males/Females Overall win prize purses as follows:
A: The Awards Ceremony will begin at approximately 10:30AM at the registration area on the grass on the east side of Reseda Blvd. (across from the toilets).
A: Parking is limited so please follow the instructions of event staff with regard to parking your vehicle, as we are trying to get lots of people as close as possible. CARPOOLING is highly recommended. Vehicles outside the park gates must be legally parked, parallel to the curb. Remember to make a full STOP at the stop sign when exiting the park.
A: In the past it has been cool and overcast, with Southern California "June Gloom" conditions. As always, things could heat up, and you should be prepared to run in warm temperatures.
A: The entire race course is on city maintained fire roads. That said, the city has not been maintaining the fire road as regularly as they did in the past, probably due to the economy situation. Trail shoes are desirable but are not mandatory.
