AHMANSON TRAILS
6k, 12k, 18k
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Race Director: Ta'Mara Aarin
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Victory Trailhead
25000 Victory Boulevard
West Hills, CA 91307
West-most end of Victory Blvd.
"This race, in 2017, was my very first trail run, ever. I fell in love with trail running during that race.
Thank you so much for setting me on such an awesome path!" ~ Lisa McNair
Thank you so much for setting me on such an awesome path!" ~ Lisa McNair
Upper Las Virgenes Canyon is the San Fernando Valley's Best Kept Secret! This is a fun little romp that may include some mud and puddle hopping depending on the weather in April! Located at the west end of the San Fernando Valley, these beautiful trails take you high up on Lasky Mesa to the site of Hollywood filming of "Gone With The Wind" and "Django Unchained" before bringing you down into Las Virgenes Canyon where you will run through lush riparian foliage abundant with spring wildflowers. Yes, there are hills, but "what goes up also comes back down".
AHMANSON 18K TRAILS FEATURES
AHMANSON 12K TRAILS FEATURES
AHMANSON 6K TRAILS FEATURES
AWARDS
REGISTRATION INFO
BIB PICK UP INFO
JOIN US FOR COURSE PREVIEW RUNS
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From the NORTHBOUND 101:
From the SOUTHBOUND 101:
PARKING
WEATHER ON RACE DAY
April in Los Angeles is typically mild and sunny, in the 70s. Heat waves are possible and temps could get into the 90s. Rain is also possible and the event will go on, rain or shine, with park approval.
COURSE MARKINGS
On race day, the course is marked with surveyor ribbons and arrows on the ground. There is always a possibility that hikers may tamper with course markings and this cannot be controlled. Always keep your eyes alert to your whereabouts. It is unlike that you will get lost during the race but if you notice you are not seeing arrows or ribbons, simply back-track to the last mark you saw and follow the course markings from there.
COURSE SWEEPERS
Sweepers will head out from the starting line and will stay behind the last participant. Sweepers will pull ribbons and yes, they will actually carry brooms to sweep arrows. Because course markings may be removed behind you, it is important that you always move forward on the race course, to avoid getting lost.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE USE THE DOWNLOADS
- Race day registration and bib pickup beginning at 6:00am
- 7:30am start time
- Men's and Ladies' Technical Running Shirts
- Custom Finisher Medals
- First Place Male & Female Overall Awards & Comp Entry into 2020 event
- First Place Male & Female Awards in five-year Age Divisions
- Water station at miles 3.5-ish, 8.3-ish, 9.8-ish - all runners should carry one bottle
- 3.5 hours to complete the course
- Computerized Chip Timing
- Runners must be 16 yo and over
AHMANSON 12K TRAILS FEATURES
- Race day registration and bib pickup beginning at 6:30am
- 7:45am start time
- Men's and Ladies' Technical Running Shirts
- Custom Finisher Medals
- First Place Male & Female Overall Awards & Comp Entry into 2020 event
- First Place Male & Female Awards in five-year Age Divisions
- Water station at 3-ish mile and at mile 5.5-ish - all runners should carry one bottle
- 3 hours to complete the course
- Computerized Chip Timing
- Runners must be 14 yo and over
AHMANSON 6K TRAILS FEATURES
- Race day registration and bib pickup beginning at 7:00am. Please bring CASH
- 8:00 am start time
- Men's and Ladies' Technical Running Shirts
- Custom Finisher Medals
- First Place Male & Female Overall Awards & Comp Entry into 2020 event
- First Place Male & Female Awards in five-year Age Divisions
- Water station at mile 3-ish - all runners should carry one bottle
- 3 hours to complete the course
- Computerized Chip Timing
- Runners must be 12 yo and over
AWARDS
- AHMANSON has a non-duplication awards policy so a runner who finishes first place overall does not qualify to win an Age Division Award.
- First Place Overall Male/Female in each race will receive an award and comp entry into the 2020 race.
- Age Division Awards will be 1st Male and Female in five-year divisions.
REGISTRATION INFO
- Pre-registration is online only. We do not accept mail-in registration.
- Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:00 a.m. Please bring CASH.
- Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed for runners who register after February 28.
- Race management reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone, for any reason.
- Runners must be at least 14 y/o to run the race.
- Online registration will generate an email to you. Please check your SPAM folder if your email does not arrive.
BIB PICK UP INFO
- Pre-registered runners may pick up their bib beginning at 6:00 a.m.
- Please present photo ID to claim your bib
JOIN US FOR COURSE PREVIEW RUNS
- Please check back for our preview dates.
- Carry enough water to get you through the entire training run.
- Check our Latest Info page for updates.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From the NORTHBOUND 101:
- Exit Valley Circle/Mulholland.
- Right turn on Valley Circle.
- Go Past El Camino H.S.
- Continue to Victory Blvd.
- Left turn on Victory Blvd.
- Race is at the top of Victory Blvd.
- Race Day Registration will be available from 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
From the SOUTHBOUND 101:
- Exit Valley Circle/Mulholland.
- Left turn at the offramp.
- Left turn on Mulholland/Valley Circle.
- Continue to Victory Blvd.
- Left turn on Victory Blvd.
- Race is at the top of Victory Blvd.
PARKING
- FREE parking in the fenced area at the top of Victory Blvd. Please park head in, front tires to the curb.
- There is no participant parking in the trailhead parking lot.
- NOTE: WAIVER OF RESTRICTED PARKING from the City is in effect on race day until 12:00 noon. You may ignore "no parking signs" along Victory Blvd. Please park curbside and turn your front tires into the curb.
WEATHER ON RACE DAY
April in Los Angeles is typically mild and sunny, in the 70s. Heat waves are possible and temps could get into the 90s. Rain is also possible and the event will go on, rain or shine, with park approval.
COURSE MARKINGS
On race day, the course is marked with surveyor ribbons and arrows on the ground. There is always a possibility that hikers may tamper with course markings and this cannot be controlled. Always keep your eyes alert to your whereabouts. It is unlike that you will get lost during the race but if you notice you are not seeing arrows or ribbons, simply back-track to the last mark you saw and follow the course markings from there.
COURSE SWEEPERS
Sweepers will head out from the starting line and will stay behind the last participant. Sweepers will pull ribbons and yes, they will actually carry brooms to sweep arrows. Because course markings may be removed behind you, it is important that you always move forward on the race course, to avoid getting lost.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE USE THE DOWNLOADS
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