Frequently Asked Questions
If I want to call you how do I reach you?
Bill Escobar Race Director 805-258-3779 or bill@elitesportsca.com
If I am not running can I participate by being a volunteer?
YES...Volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed! Please visit the Volunteer Info link on this site to get all the information needed on being a volunteer. Students please bring any volunteer hours verification forms you may have from your school.
Will there be port-o-potties along the course?
Yes: Porta Potties will be on the course about every 1.5 miles, free standing bathrooms at the park. Porta a potties are usually one per 150 people according to the experts. We always have one unit per 75 people at the start area. Please get it done early to avoid the lines.
Can I walk the course?
Yes: You have 7 hours to finish this race, that’s about 15 minutes plus per mile. Sooo... walkers are welcome, stroller moms, and walking clubs.
I don’t know the course. Should I just follow someone?
NO: All athletes should know the 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.
Is the course accurately measured and marked?
Yes: This will be a certified Boston qualifier course. 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 and volunteers at all major turns and water stations.
What, where, and when is Paket pickup?
Saturday before the race, 10 am - 2 pm
Location:
Stretch Lab Valencia
27093 McBean Parkway
Valencia CA 91355
661-645-0213
This is where you pick up your race timing chip, race bib #, and race day t-shirt, ask your pre- race questions, check out the course map.
This will be your last chance to register for this race,
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Can I register for the race at the packet pick-up location?
YES...You can register for the race at the package pick-up there are NO Discounts Package pickup and we only accept cash or credit cards, NO CHECKS. You can also register on line or by sending in the registration form. On line registration closes Friday at midnight.
Starting Line Location?
Heritage Park
24155 Newhall Ranch Road
Santa Clarita CA 91354
Parking? ... Where do we park?
Valencia High School
27801 Dickason DR
Valencia CA 91355
(across the street from starting line)
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 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 6:00 a.m. and ends at 6:45 a.m. There is NO race day registration.
Can I pick up someone else's race items if they cannot make it out on Saturday ?
YES...you can pick up a friend or relatives items bring a note from them signed by them that you are picking up their number.
Can I transfer my registration to someone else?
Yes... Just send us an e-mail to bill@elitesportsca.com and we will workout the details. DO NOT give your number to anyone else and let them run in your place, they will be disqualified.
Will there be awards given out to the race winners?
YES...Awards will be given out as follows
Top 3 overall M/F in each race - Special Award
Top 3 each age group M/F - ALL RACE DISTANCES
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+
When will results be posted?
Preliminary Race results will be streaming live on this website on race day
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 main website atwww.EliteSportsCA.com 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.
