FAQs

Can someone else pick-up my bib and chip for me?
Yes, they will need to be prepared to have the following information: your registered name, your date of birth, and your age on race day.

What does a 15 minute mile pace mean?
What that means is after the 15 minute per mile pace that we start to open roads and volunteers start heading home. Runners can continue and have to understand that roads are now open and are required to move to the sidewalk. Water stations are closed after the 15 per mile pace. We do have staff on the route in vehicles with water checking on runners to make sure they are OK. Some of the directional signs are also taken down at that time as well. We do continue to pass out medals till all runners are back in. After about 6 1/2 hours we start cleaning up the finish line. At that point must of the crowds have gone home. Water stations begin to close @ Mile 1 at 7:15 a.m. and every 15 minutes each mile after that.

What is a Paseo?
Paseos are pathway systems that feature lighted, paved walkways, bridges, and tunnels that connect the community. The ever-expanding paseo system, links residential villages to schools, parks, shopping areas, and other neighborhoods by use of theses traffic free paths.

Can I pick-up my bib and chip on race day for the Marathon and Half?
No

Where should I park?
Plenty of free parking is available at the Westfield Valencia Town Center parking structure off Magic Mountain Parkway.

What Airport Should I fly into?
Los Angels International Airport (40 miles from Santa Clarita)
Burbank – Bob Hope Airport (20 miles from Santa Clarita)

What Hotel should I stay at?
The start / finish line and Expo. will be at the Hyatt Valencia.

What beverage will be on the course?
Water at about every mile, and lemon-lime Gatorade about every mile starting at mile three.

Is the Marathon certified and sanctioned?
Yes – USAT&F.

Will 5K runners get a medal?
Yes!

What will first place receive? or What are the Age Categories?

Award plaques will be presented to the top three male and female in the following age groups: 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
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What’s to eat after the race?
There will be light refreshments after the race. Many of the restaurants will open early to meet eating needs.

Will there be sweats pick-up at the finish?
Bags will be available for you to drop off your sweats prior to the start of the event, and it will be available to you at the finish. Please do not place items of value in the sweat bag as we are not responsible for anything lost or broken. Clothing found in unclaimed sweat bags will be donated to charity.

Can I push my child in a jog stroller?
Yes on the 5K course only. Please do not line-up in the front line to avoid getting in the way of other runners.