Valley Crest Half Marathon
Los Angeles (Tarzana)VALLEY CREST TRAILS IS BACK FOR 2024!
This beautiful trail run is under new management by Anytime Runners, LLC and Sheny Espino as Race Director!
Come celebrate a new era of this race with us!
To celebrate this milestone, every participant will receive not just a commemorative race shirt and medal, but also a special surprise!
WE’D LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE 2024 VALLEY CREST 10K HAS BEEN DESIGNATED THE RRCA CALIFORNIA STATES TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP! Register to compete and show your community what you’re made of!
Race Description
Join the celebrated Valley Crest Trail Races, a cornerstone event for runners since 2002. Featuring a Half Marathon and a 10k, this race takes you along the historic and picturesque “Dirt” Mulholland, known as “The Friendliest Race in L.A.” With a blend of challenge and accessibility, it’s perfect for competitive athletes and trail-running newcomers alike.
Experience the unique character of “Dirt” Mulholland. This 1920s ridgeline trail, originally built to display the San Fernando Valley’s real estate potential, offers stunning northward views and southward vistas of canyons and the ocean. Don’t miss the remarkable sights from the Nike Missile Site overlook, presenting 360-degree views of Los Angeles and its surroundings.
Scheduled in late June, the race promises ideal L.A. summer weather – warm and sunny with clear skies and a gentle breeze, enhancing the natural beauty and challenge of the course. It’s an inviting setting for runners to enjoy the scenery and test their limits.
The Valley Crest Trail Races invite you to experience a run rich in history and natural splendor, providing an unforgettable day of trail running adventure.
For our competitive runners, there’s more!
The female and male winners of the half marathon will each receive $200 cash prize.
Break the half marathon course record (Men’s 1:11:52 from 2010, Women’s 1:23:41 from 2016) and win a $100 bonus.
If the records stand, the bonus increases next year by $100. The winners will also get a free entry to defend their title next year.
