An inspiring, spectacular 13.1-mile journey.

 

 

Trail Course Conditions

One of the things we love most about the Chesebro Half Marathon is that even though it’s the same course each year, it always feels a little different. The scenery changes, and each year brings its own version of this spectacular 13.1-mile experience, with beautiful wildflowers adding even more color along the way. This year, the trail is in excellent condition.

The trail is extremely dry and hard packed. The east side of the trail portion, miles 3 through 6 are in great condition, dry and hardpacked. The north portion, miles 6 - 8 vary from hard packed to rocky (it's permanently rocky). The west side, miles 8 to 10.5, are dry and hard packed with a few sandy spots on the level portions. 

Two areas of caution --1. There is a small water crossing at about mile 5.7, and by water crossing we mean a spot where you may have to break stride and be more cognizant while crossing. The good news is that this is passable with either large steps or on stepping stones so you won’t get your feet wet. 

2. Right after the Mile 6 water station, after the big rock in area known as Sulphur Springs, as always, the trail is muddy with running water. The National Park Service team has installed four mini bridges to make it a bit easier to navigate through. You will want to slow down and watch your footing here.

bridge over Sulphur Springs

 

Half Marathon Pace Team

Pay It Forward Pace Team

The Pay It Forward Pace Team will guide runners at the approximate finish times listed below. If you’d like the support of a pacing group, look for the orange pacer shirts and pace signs at the start.

1:40

1:50

2:00

2:10

2:20

2:30

2:40

2:50

3:00

3:15

3:30

 

Parking

View our interactive parking map showing the different parking lots. 

The main parking area for the half marathon is at Agoura Bible Fellowship and Agoura High School. TIP: Agoura Bible Fellowship is the most convenient for easy access entering and leaving the event. While Agoura High School is closer to the venue, if you park at Agoura HS, you cannot exit from 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. as this is where the 1 Mile run stages and starts from. For quicker access out, after your run, Agoura Bible Fellowship is the better choice. There are about 500 spaces on this east side of the venue. There are more than 500 of you. So, if you plan to park here, which is the closest parking, arrive early. If the area fills up have a back up plan where to park which will then be on the west side of the venue.

This is covered in the Getting Ready information provided: The parking lots at Agoura High School at 28545 W. Driver Ave. and at Agoura Bible Fellowship at 5564 Foothill Dr., are for half marathon parking and early arriving 10Kers and will close by 6:45 a.m. There are approximately 500 spaces in this area, and these will fill up. If you get to this area on the later end, you may find all spaces are full. You can street park in legal spaces on Easterly Dr. Do not park on Driver Ave. or Fountain Pl. or Foothill Dr. north of Fountain Pl. as these are no parking zones.

AFTER 6:45 A.M. THERE IS NO ACCESS IN TO PARK AT AGOURA HIGH OR AGOURA BIBLE FELLOWSHIP as roads are closed to get ready for the start of the race. After 6:45 a.m., exit the 101 Fwy at Kanan Rd. After 6:45 a.m. all participants should plan to park in one of the areas off of Kanan Rd.

WE CAN'T EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH, HAVE A PLAN WITH MULTIPLE OPTIONS OF WHERE YOU ARE GOING TO PARK.

DO NOT PARK in a posted no parking zone, a tow away zone, a time-limited space, a customer-only space, or on a red line, do not park at Taco Bell. Don't create your own parking space in an area that is not meant for parking. If you do, you will be towed. You don't want your trip home to take a lot longer than you planned. Use common sense and park in a legal parking space.

Chesebro Half Marathon Instructions

CHESEBRO HALF COURSE SUPPORT

Important: The nature of the Chesebro Half Marathon course is unique and so is the course support. 

Rule #1: Whatever you carry on the trail, you must carry out or drop in a trash bag or recycle bag. Please do not throw your trash on the trails. Look for volunteers stationed with recycling bags and trash bags to drop your water bottles, bottle caps or gel packs and tabs.

We can't overemphasize this enough. Please DO NOT DROP TRASH ON THE TRAILS. We must leave the trails spotless. LEAVE NO TRACE!

AID STATIONS

Our permit allows us to supply water on the trails. Our energy stations are at the trail entrance at approx. Mile 2.5 and trail exit at Mile 10.5 serving water, electrolyte drink and energy gel. If you have different hydration or energy needs, we suggest you carry that with you. If you are more comfortable carrying your own, then you should.

(All mileage listed here is approximate)

 

 

COURSE MARKERS

Mile markers and directional arrows are posted on the road portion of the course. Look for the green and white half marathon signs. On the road, when you see cones, run inside the cones and stay out of the traffic lanes. There are few signs on the trail portion. There are flags, cones and/or course monitors stationed at every decision point to guide you. 

 

THE TRAIL

The majority of the race is on trail and the National Park Service's trail is open to others. You may encounter mountain bikes, hikers, horses or wildlife. 

 

ENJOY THE RUN
This course is as scenic as it gets around here. Take in all the views and gorgeous surroundings. And the spectacular sights and sounds of spring in bloom! You might even want to take photos! Share your photos and videos on Instagram and Facebook, and use hashtag #GreatRaceLA