Current registration price for the full marathon is $180 + $12.60 sign-up fee. Selling this bib for $145 and there are no sign-up fees.
Marathon Details
The fast and scenic Ventura Marathon is back this year. This point-to-point marathon is the perfect amount of downhill starting in Ojai and ending in Ventura. The course winds along the paved paths of the Ojai Valley Trail and Ventura River Trail bringing runners towards the coast and one of Southern California’s most popular surf destinations. Qualify for Boston or run a new PR and spend a weekend in beautiful Ventura.

Race Date: Sunday, February 25th, 2024
Race Time: 6:30 am
Race Start Location: On McNell Rd in Ojai between Grand Ave and Reeves Rd.
Race Finish Location: Downtown Ventura

Shuttle from Ventura: Event parking is available at the Ventura County Fairgrounds ($10 cash or credit card) and throughout downtown Ventura. Runners will park and board a shuttle to the start line from the Fairgrounds. All marathon shuttles will depart the county fairgrounds between 4:20 AM and 4:30 AM. The finish line is less than half a mile from the Fairgrounds. For more info please visit http://www.venturamarathon.com/the-weekend/shuttles-parking-and-drop-offs

Getting Dropped Off At The Start Line: Runners can get dropped off at their respective start lines. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start. For more info please visit http://www.venturamarathon.com/the-weekend/shuttles-parking-and-drop-offs

Features
Fast Net Downhill Point-to-Point Course
USATF Certified (Boston Marathon Qualifier)
Waffle Breakfast
Craft Beer (1) Included for Those 21+ Years Old
Tech T-Shirt
Professionally Chip Timed
Pace Groups
Finishers Medal
Post-Race Party
Reusable Shopping Bag
Custom Race Bib
Hand Made Age Group Awards

Packet Pickup
Pre-race packet pickup will be on Saturday, February 24th. VIP packet pick-up is available on race day for $20. For packet pick-up info click HERE. For information on race morning pick up click HERE.

Course
Interactive Course Map Link:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2466838
*Course subject to change. We do not plan for the routes to change however if something happens (i.e. Police Department can no longer provide support in an area because of a pandemic, emergency road construction, natural disasters, etc) we may need to alter a course. This is true for just about any road race (unless it is on private property).

Awards
Marathon awards are based on chip time and will be provided to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age categories:

Age Groups:
19 & Under
20 – 24
25 – 29
30 – 34
35 – 39
40 – 44
45 – 49
50 – 54
55 – 59
60 – 64
65 – 69
70 – 74
75 – 79
80+

Aid Stations
We will have water and Tailwind Endurance Fuel stations approximately every 1.5 – 2 miles. Every aid station will have water and a port o potty. Tailwind Endurance Fuel is an all in one fueling source (carbs and electrolytes). It is built for optimal performance and easy on the gut, but you need to get used to it in training to make sure it works with your body.
AID STATION MILEAGE NUTRITION
Aid Station A Full Marathon: 2.15 & 8.3 Water
Aid Station B Full Marathon: 4.25 Water + Tailwind
Aid Station C Full Marathon: 6.05 Water + Tailwind
Aid Station D Full Marathon: 9.85 Water + Tailwind
Aid Station E Full Marathon: 11.85 Water + Tailwind
Aid Station F Full Marathon: 13.85 Water + Tailwind
Aid Station G Full Marathon: 15.25 Water
Aid Station H Full Marathon: 16.6 Water + Tailwind
Aid Station I Full Marathon: 18.4 Water + Tailwind
Aid Station J Full Marathon: 19.8 Water + Tailwind
Aid Station K Full Marathon: 20.85 Water + Tailwind
Aid Station L Full Marathon: 22.6 Water + Tailwind
Aid Station M Full Marathon: 24.1 Water + Tailwind
Aid Station N Full Marathon: 25.25 Water + Tailwind

Course Time Limit
The course has a six-hour time limit (this is equivalent to a 13:43 minute per mile pace).

Pace Groups
Beast Pacing will be managing our pace groups. We do not have seeded corrals so please line up behind the appropriate pacers. Our field size is moderate which allows for honor system based positioning. The plan is to have pacers at the following marathon times:
3:00
3:05
3:10
3:20
3:25
3:30
3:35
3:40
3:50
3:55
4:05
4:20
4:35
4:50
6:00
*Please note Beast Pacing does its best to supply pacers at the above levels and the pacers will do their best to hit these times but it is not guaranteed so always be prepared to pace yourself.