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I fell in love with trail running during this race.
Thank you so much for setting me on such an awesome path!" ~ Lisa McNair |
AHMANSON TRAILS
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".
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AHMANSON 12K TRAILS FEATURES *see changes in red text
AHMANSON 6K TRAILS FEATURES *see changes in red text
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.
RACE CANCELLATION DISCLAIMER
Trail Run Events is optimistic that this event will happen in 2022. However, it is important that we all understand and agree that everything is fluid and unforeseen challenges and changes may happen in the future. Trail Run Events is constantly monitoring, educating and interacting with our local, state and national health care officials, permit holders and venue property owners regarding COVID19, wild land fires and Safe Trail Running and Racing. With the current social, medical and legal instabilities, it is impossible to guarantee that this event will happen as planned. Trail Run Events will conduct this event only if safe and legal as described by the CDC, state and local authorities.
Trail Run Events, CA State Parks, MRCA and the venue property owners reserve the right to amend and or cancel this event at anytime. As runners, we are part of a great community committed to health and wellness and together we will get through this. Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE USE THE DOWNLOADS
- Race day registration and bib pickup beginning at 6:30am
- 7:30 am start time
- Men's and Ladies' Technical Running Shirts
- Custom Finisher Medals
- First Place Male & Female Overall Awards & Comp Entry into next year's event
- First Place Male & Female Awards in five-year Age Divisions
- One water station 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 *see changes in red text
- Race day registration and bib pickup beginning at 7:00am. Please bring CASH
- 7:45 am start time
- Men's and Ladies' Technical Running Shirts
- Custom Finisher Medals
- First Place Male & Female Overall Awards & Comp Entry into next year's event
- First Place Male & Female Awards in five-year Age Divisions
- No water station for the 6k - 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 15.
- 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
- 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.
RACE CANCELLATION DISCLAIMER
Trail Run Events is optimistic that this event will happen in 2022. However, it is important that we all understand and agree that everything is fluid and unforeseen challenges and changes may happen in the future. Trail Run Events is constantly monitoring, educating and interacting with our local, state and national health care officials, permit holders and venue property owners regarding COVID19, wild land fires and Safe Trail Running and Racing. With the current social, medical and legal instabilities, it is impossible to guarantee that this event will happen as planned. Trail Run Events will conduct this event only if safe and legal as described by the CDC, state and local authorities.
Trail Run Events, CA State Parks, MRCA and the venue property owners reserve the right to amend and or cancel this event at anytime. As runners, we are part of a great community committed to health and wellness and together we will get through this. Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE USE THE DOWNLOADS
LATEST INFO - APRIL, 7, 2022
April 16th is fast approaching so we want to give you some final instructions to help you enjoy your race with us in beautiful Upper Las Virgenes Canyon.
LOCATION:
The location is at the farthest west end of Victory Blvd. If you plug 25000 Victory Blvd. into Waze, it should get you there.
DIRECTIONS:
BIB PICK UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
EVENT SCHEDULE:
12K RACE:
SAFETY:
MISCELLANEOUS:
Happy Trails and thank you for supporting the Ahmanson Trails.
Nancy Shura-Dervin & Sarah Ter Har
Trail Run Events Race Directors
http://www.trailrunevents.com
April 16th is fast approaching so we want to give you some final instructions to help you enjoy your race with us in beautiful Upper Las Virgenes Canyon.
LOCATION:
The location is at the farthest west end of Victory Blvd. If you plug 25000 Victory Blvd. into Waze, it should get you there.
DIRECTIONS:
- If taking the 101, please exit at Valley Circle/Mulholland and go east on Valley Circle until you come to Victory Blvd.
- Turn left on Victory and continue until you see cars parked on the street.
- Parking is extremely limited so we highly recommend RIDE SHARING to help get everyone close to the park.
- All parking is free on race day.
- There is no participant parking past the VICTORY TRAILHEAD sign. This area is reserved for race personnel only.
- Early arrivals may enter the upper parking area from the Victory Trailhead sign down to the iron fencing. This area is HEAD IN parking with both front tires against the curb. Please park in a manner to fit as many cars inside as possible, IOW please don’t leave huge gaps between cars.
- If you arrive a little later, you will need to park parallel to the curb on Victory Blvd. Please try to park in a manner to fit as many cars along the street as possible. You will be parking on a hill so please remember to roll your front tires against the curb and set your parking brake.
- Please Note, this is a residential neighborhood so please be considerate and keep your voices down while you park and walk up to the bib area.
- Remember to lock your vehicle and leave no items in sight.
BIB PICK UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
- Bib pickup and race day registration will open at 6:00AM.
- 6k Registration fee is $75.
- 12k Registration fee is 85.
- Please bring cash; no credit cards or checks please.
- If you are pre-registered, please go to the bib pickup table and stand in the appropriate line for the first letter of your last name. Please present your photo ID to pick up your bib.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
12K RACE:
- 6:00am to 7:15am - 12k Check-in; bib pick up; on-site registration
- 7:15am - Proceed to the start line for race announcements
- 7:30am - 12k Race Start
- 11:00am - Course Closure.
- 6:30am to 7:30am - 6k Check-in; bib pick up; on-site registration
- 7:30am - Proceed to the start line for race announcements
- 7:45am - 6k Race Start
- 11:00am - Course Closure.
SAFETY:
- The course is open to public use on race day. You are likely to encounter hikers, joggers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Participants are always required to give trail access to equestrians (horses).
- Mountain trail runs may be hazardous. Be prepared to encounter uneven footing and rocks. Falls are a possibility. Encounters with wildlife, including rattlesnakes, are possible.
- Temperatures on race day are expected to reach the mid 70s. Please check the weather report and dress accordingly, wear sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, etc. This event will be held “rain or shine”.
- Trail will be marked with orange spray arrows on the ground. It is not likely that you will get lost on the racecourse but if you have gone some distance without seeing an arrow, please backtrack to the last arrow and pick up the trail again. Navigation on the race course is ultimately the runner’s responsibility. Please study the race maps and become familiar with the course.
- At approximately mile 1.8-ish, the 12k runners go straight. Please pay attention to course arrows.
- At mile 1.8-ish, the 6k runners turn right. Please pay attention to course arrows.
- NEW FOR 2022 - This will be a CUPLESS RACE. All runners are required to carry a hydration bladder or bottle filled with at least 20oz of fluid.
- The 6k event will have NO WATER STOP.
- The 12k will have ONE WATER STOP at approximately mile 3.5.
- Medical teams will be stationed at the 12k water stop and at the finish line.
- We will have sweepers who will travel the racecourse on foot leaving the start line at 8:30a.m. The sweepers will also have radio communication with the Medics for anyone who needs assistance.
- Please put the following telephone number in your phone. Texting works better than calling out in the field. If you need medical assistance, please text your location to 575-756-4217 and we will alert the medical team.
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Please wear your race bib plainly visible on the front of your body.
- Course distance is not exact. This is a trail run, it is not USATF certified.
- The course is on trails and fire roads with some loose dirt. Trail shoes are recommended however they are not required.
- Please don’t cut the course. We will have volunteers on the course to monitor.
- Please don’t litter; leave only footprints.
- No bicycles, strollers or dogs permitted in the race.
- Per RRCA recommendations, we have a one-ear-bud policy.
- All runners who complete the course will receive a Finisher Medal.
- First Place Age Division Winners in 5-year categories will receive a customized Award.
- Results will be posted on Ultra Signup within 7-days.
- Ahmanson Trails is made possible by the generous support of our Sponsors. Please support our sponsors who are displayed on the sponsor page of the race website: http://www.trailrunevents.com.
- Volunteers are still needed so if your friends or partner want to join the fun, please have them register here: https://ultrasignup.com/volunteer.aspx?dtid=45560
Happy Trails and thank you for supporting the Ahmanson Trails.
Nancy Shura-Dervin & Sarah Ter Har
Trail Run Events Race Directors
http://www.trailrunevents.com
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