F.A.Q.

If I want to call you how do I reach you?
    Bill Escobar: Race Director- 805-258-3779 or Email: bill@elitesportsca.com

I am not running can I participate by volunteering? 
    YES...Volunteers are needed and greatly appreciated!     Students please bring any volunteer hours verification forms you may have from your school. 
Volunteer contact: Volunteer@elitesportsca.com 

Will there be port-o-potties along the course?
 Port a Potties are at race start / finish line only

Can I walk the course? 
    Yes: walkers are welcome, stroller moms, and walking clubs as well, please stay to the right of the path at all times.  Those of you who are new to 5k, are encouraged to come out and push yourself to new limits of fitness. 
All of our courses are designed with EVERYONE in mind!

Is the course accurately measured and marked?
 Yes:  We have measured the course using a GPS watch and checked it three different times with three different runners.  That is the best we can do, as you know GPS will vary slightly from time to time but it’s the best we can offer for you.  Feel free to check it out on your own watch if you have time prior to the race. There will be mile markers on the course.

Packet Pickup info:

Friday before the race 

10 am to 2 

Location: 

Stretch Lab Valencia

27093 McBean Parkway

Valencia CA 91355

661-645-0213

This is your last chance to register for this race,  there are no discounts at packet pickup.  Cash or credit card,  NO CHECKS.   No race day registration... so register today!

Can I pick up my race packet on race day??
 YES...you can pick up your race packet on race day, but we advise you to come early!!  There may be hundreds of people trying to get into the same area all at once. 

What kind of t-shirts will we be getting?
Tech shirts that are men’s specific and women’s specific sizes.  Tech shirts are more fitted moisture wicking types of shirts

 Start / Finish 

 Heritage Park 

 24155 Newhall Ranch RD.,  Santa Clarita, CA 91354. 

Race day Parking

Valencia High School

 27801 Dickason Dr, Valencia, CA 91355
 

Awards?
Top 3 M/F overall each race - special award
Top 3 each age group M/F each race distance - age groups below
 

See age group chart below

Ages: 0 -9 / 10-12 / 13-15 / 16–18 / 19-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70-74 / 75-79 / 80+ 

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Race results will be posted as follows:
5k preliminary results will be posted at approx. 8:30 am
 

Is there a refund policy for this race?
     Sorry but no...There are no refunds!  But you can transfer your entry to any other event we produce found at www.EliteSportsCA.com 

I don’t know the course should I just follow someone?
NO:  All athletes are required to know the entire course prior to stepping onto the starting line.  Please study the race course map on this site, and maybe drive the course if you have time prior to race day.