Pony Espresso Express
Dear PE’s:
For those of you new to this site, I have republished the Half Marathon Calendar for Southern Califonia. Please note (as I’m sure you already have) that most half marathons sell out early, so be sure to register even earlier!
| 01/09/2010 Saturday 8:00 am |
XTERRA Boney Mountain Xduro – 6K and 21K Trail Runs | Generic Events 310/821-7898 [email protected] |
This race is held in Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa National Park and Pt. Mugu State Park. | Part of the XTERRA SoCal Series. Features two challenging & scenic races through fire roads & single track trails of Point Mugu State Park. www.trailrace.com |
| 01/09/2010 08:00am Saturday |
Kaiser Permanente 18th Annual Southern California Half Marathon, 5K, & 1.6K Kids Run | 949/559-8171 www.schalfmarathon.com [email protected] |
Irvine, CA (corner of Barranca & Creek) Village of Woodbridge | Fast, flat, scenic course, beautiful t-shirt, Fabulous Expo,. A great tune-up race for SD, OC, and LA County upcoming marathons. Featuring chip timing and finishing medals for the half marathon! Online reg at www.active.com www.schalfmarathon.com |
| 01/17/2010 Sunday 7:30 am |
7th Annual P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon | Elite Racing 1-800-311-1255 [email protected] |
Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, AZ | Flat courses for runners & walkers/all ability levels, featuring many popular attractions. 70 Live Bands, Headliner Concert & A Boston Qualifier. Health & Fitness Expo Jan 16-17, Website: www.rnraz.com |
| 01/24/2010 07:00am Sunday |
Carlsbad Marathon & 1/2 Marathon with Health & Fitness Expo (nearing sell out – register today) | In Motion, Inc. 760/692-2900 [email protected] |
Spectacular coastal course. Carlsbad, California Westfield Shoppingtown Plaza Camino Real. | Beautiful coastal courses with fastest 1/2 marathon time on the West Coast. 3-day Health & Fitness Expo & more! Website: www.carlsbadmarathon.com |
| 02/06/2010 08:00am Saturday |
The Sedona Marathon Event, including Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. | 800/775-7671 [email protected] |
Sedona Arizona | Run a marathon, half marathon or 5K through the mystical and majestic red rocks of Sedona on asphalt and dirt roads, in elevations of 4100-4650 feet. sedonamarathon.com |
| 02/07/2010 06:50am Sunday |
Surf City USA® Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile Kids Race | Kinane Events 888/422-0786 [email protected] |
Huntington Beach CA 92648 | This exclusive oceanfront course is a California Dream! Run on Pacific Coast Highway past the famous Huntington Beach pier and wind through the legendary surfing beaches of Southern California in Huntington Beach, CA www.runsurfcity.com |
| 02/14/2010 Sunday 8:00 am |
42nd Annual San Dieguito Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk | Kathy Loper Events 619/298-7400 [email protected] |
Start/Finish: San Dieguito County Park, Rancho Santa Fe, CA | “This is one of the most beautiful & scenic courses you will ever run.” Benefits: San Diego County Parks Society, Hosted by San Diego Area Hash House Harriers. kathyloperevents.com/sandieguitohalf |
| 02/14/2010 Sunday 7:00 am |
12th Annual Palm Springs 1/2 Marathon, 1/2 Marathon Relay and 5K Run/Walk | Klein Clark Sports 760/324-7069 [email protected] |
Ruth Hardy Park – Palm Springs, CA | Flat, fast USATF Certified 1/2 marathon & 5K courses benefiting PAL. Register online at active.com or visit website at: www.kleinclarksports.com |
| 02/21/2010 06:00am Sunday |
Pasadena Marathon | Pasadena Forward 626/797-7238 [email protected] |
Pasadena, CA | This event offers a variety of Race Day options-Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Bike Tour, & Fun Run. Scenic Marathon course, USATF certified, & a Boston Qualifier. Join us in our beautiful city in February! www.pasadenamarathon.org |
| 03/07/2010 08:00am Saturday |
Ventura Half Marathon & 5K | Josh Spiker 805/258-6361 [email protected] |
Ventura, CA (Ventura Unified School District off Stanley Ave.) | A half marathon that runs out and back along the Ventura-Ojai bikepath. Friendly and cozy race (only a few hundred people) with a tech top and affordable 🙂 www.VenturaHalf.com |
| 03/27/2010 07:00am Saturday |
25th Annual Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills featuring the Chesebro Half Marathon, Old Agoura 10K, Deena Kastor 5K, Kids 1 Mi/Family Fun and Pacific Half Marathon | 877/GR8-RACE greatraceofagoura.com [email protected] |
Chumash Park in Agoura Hills | Voted Best Post Race Party in LA six years in a row! Tons of food, big prizes, scenic USATF certified/sanctioned courses, chip timing, professionally produced, huge expo. greatraceofagoura.com |
| 05/02/2010 06:30am Sunday |
2010 OC Marathon | 949/222-3327 [email protected] |
Orange County, CA 401 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA | A world class running event featuring the best the OC has to offer. www.ocmarathon.com |
So, there it is. ALL the “halfs” you ever wanted to know about and those you didn’t! Just click on the links to go directly to the race sites. One other date, not yet listed in Race Place is ?April 24,2010, La Jolla Half. Note that several of the “Marathons” have “Half” options but don’t mention them in the 2nd column (see Pasadena and Orange County).
Happy Trails,
JRB