Chumash Park, Agoura Hills CA
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Race Overview
The Nature Made Great Race is a celebration of running that features the incredibly scenic Chesebro Half Marathon mostly trail race, and on road: the Deena Kastor 5K, Old Agoura 10K, 15K Double Stack Challenge, Cronies 10.3 Mile Triple Stack Challenge and United Track 1 Mile run/walk.
History and Accolades
Established in 1986, the Great Race has won many awards and accolades over the years including:
- Best Half Marathon in Nation: by Active.com
- Voted: #1 Running Event in L.A.
- Selected: a Top 10K in U.S. by Runner's World
- Best Race Swag: by Competitor Magazine
- Best Post-Race Party: by LA Sports & Fitness Magazine
- Best Post-Race Party: by Active.com
- Best Post-Race Party: by Runner's World
- Best Brunch Run: by Athlinks
Runner Perks
- Scenic Course: Run on a beautiful, scenic and serene course
- Goodie Bag: Custom-designed drawstring goodie bag with actual goodies
- Technical Shirt: Premium technical running top (men's or women's cut, in short sleeve or long sleeve)
- Finisher's Medal: All finishers are rewarded with a beautiful, commemorative finisher’s medal
- Additional Medals: Two medals for finishers of the 10 Mile Triple Stack Challenge and 15K Double Stack Challenge
- Post-Race Party: LA's #1 Post-Race Party with lots of quality free food, music and shopping
- Live Results: with RFID timing
- Course Photography: Photographers on course
- Aid Stations: Plenty of aid stations
- Certified Courses: USATF certified and sanctioned courses
- Well-Marked Routes: Well-marked routes
- Apparel Discounts: The Great Race Super Discount on Great Race apparel & gear (the earlier you register, the more offers you receive)
- Sports & Fitness Expo: Sports & Fitness Expo
- Parking: Free parking at the Expo and free race day parking
- Finish Line Greeting: Announcer greets you at beautiful Chumash Park at SoCal’s most active, fun finish line
- Awards: Hundreds of Age Group Awards
- Prizing: Audio/Video Equipment to Top Finishers in Select Races like TVs, Headphones, Music Players, etc.
Participant Feedback
Great Race runners comment year-after-year about the gorgeous scenery, the serenity and the most Beautiful Courses in Southern California!
Event Information
Date: April 11, 2026
Location: Chumash Park, Agoura Hills, CA
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