Answers to frequently asked questions: 

If I want to call you how do I reach you?
Bill Escobar Race Director 805-258-3779

I'm not getting e-mail updates about the race what do i do?
    Some times our e-mail updates get lost in your junk or spam filters so if you are not getting our race day updates please check your spam filter or junk box.  Also go to active and make sure they have your most recent working e-mail address.

If I am not running can I participate by being a volunteer? 
     YES...Volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed!  Give us a call at 805-258-3779 or e-mail us at bill@elitesportsvc.com.  Please visit the Volunteer Info link on this site to get all the information needed on being a volunteer.  The Pre-Race meeting is Saturday Sept. 4, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m. for course review and task assignments.  We will meet at Freedom Park in Camarillo at 9:00 a.m.  The address is 480 Skyway Drive Camarillo, CA 93010. Students please bring any volunteer hours verification forms you may have from your school. 

Is there a time limit to finish the Marathon? 
    Yes: full marathon time limit to finish is 8 hours (approx 18 minutes per mile) and yes walking the marathon is fine, the best part of a marathon is the people so come join the party.

Will there be port-o-potties along the course?
     YES...bathrooms will be provided for you at every odd numbered mile marker starting with mile one and yes at the race day expo area.

Will there be awards given out to the race winners?
     YES...Awards will be given out to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in each age category.  Age categories are: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59. 60-69 and 70+ for the Marathon and Half Marathon races.  Elite Runners will have a separate category and awards will be for top three elites male and female.
5k fun run/walk: Awards will be given to the top 3 overall finishers only male and female

When will results be posted?
     Race results will be posted as follows:
5k preliminary results will be posted at approx.  9:15 a.m
Half Marathon preliminary results will be posted at approx. 10:30
Full Marathon 12:30 pm ( preliminary results)

Is there a refund policy for this race?
     Sorry but no...there are no refunds!  But you can defer your entry to another one of our races in the future.  Checkout our link to Our Other Events page to see what is available throughout 2011.  If you choose a race with a higher entry fee, you will be required to pay the difference.  When you choose another race you would like to do just email us and we will get you set for that race.

Can I register for the race at the packet pick-up location? 
     YES...You can register for the race at the package pick-up on Saturday Oct 2.  The Camarillo Sports Authority just off the 101 freeway at the Las Posas exit in Camarillo.   There are NO Discounts  at expo registration and we only accept cash or checks. You can also register on line or by sending in the registration form.  The on line registration closes October 1st at midnight .  There is no race day registration.

When is Package pickup?
    Will be held on Saturday October 2  from 2-7 pm  at the Camarillo Sports Authority, please come early for best parking.     There are NO DISCOUNTS available at package pickup.  This will be your last chance to register for this race, please bring cash or checks only. Bring some extra $$for some cool race day shirts and sweat shirts that will be available.

Starting Line Location?
    Freedom Park is located at 480 Skyway Drive in Camarillo, CA 90310. its located right next to the Camarillo Air Port.   From the 101 freeway take the Las Posas exit and head towards the beach (south) to Pleasant Valley road.  turn right on Pleasant Valley to Eubanks and turn right on Eubanks.  Turn left on Aviation dr and follow the signs for parking in the large parking lot.  If the main parking lot is full we will direct you to the overflow parking area. 

Parking? ... where do we park? 
    Follow the signs and the volunteers.  We have two large parking lots that should hold everyone.  Come early and be patient.  There will be hundreds of people trying to get into the same place all at once. The main parking lot is at Eubanks and Aviation drive.   Over flow parking is at the main picnic area adjacent to the expo area and starting line.  other overflow parking will be announced as needed.

Aid station locations? 
        Gleukos is the official sports drink of this race.  We will have Gleukos at every mile mark starting at mile 4.  Water at every mile mark, look for the canopy and cheering volunteers at each station. 

Port-A-Potties?
    At race start and every 3 miles along the course   

The race is so close to the beach will we get offshore wind on race day? 
    Maybe…. This year we had a very mild summer and that usually means that the fall and winters are very nice and even summer like conditions.  Soooo the forecast could actually be HOT and little to no breeze.   

 

 

What parts of the course would be affected by an offshore breeze?
    Most likely miles 13-16 since its all open space and no buildings to break the wind.  Worst case scenario miles 9-16.  You will have the wind to your back pushing you towards your new pr from miles 16 through 23.  

Can I pick up my race packet and chip on race day??
     YES...you can pick up your race packet and chip on race day at the race day expo, but we advise you to come early!!  There may be hundreds of people doing the same and it may take a little time.  We advise you to go to the packet pick-up Saturday before race day instead.  Last minute check in on race day begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 7:30 a.m.  There is NO race day registration. 

Race day expo:
    we will have a race day expo with several vendors ready to help you with your race day needs and race day goodies. 

Can I pick up someone else's race items if they can not make it out on Saturday?
     YES...you can pick up a friend or relatives items.  Just please make sure to have their information and shirt size with you in case there are any problems.

Who gets to eat at the Post race feast?
    All athletes will be able to enjoy the post race feast as long as you have your green wrist band on that you received in your goodie bag.  No green wrist band no breakfast!  Your friends and family can enjoy food too by purchasing a wrist band at the check in tent for $3 each. 


Our other events in 2010 

Splash N Dash	Camarillo Fiesta 5k & 10k	Camarillo Duathlon	Simi Valley Days 5k 10k	Camarillo Marathon	Simi Valley Half Marathon	LakeCasitas Half Marathon