Lake Casitas Short Course Championships (Middle School Racer Sign Ups ONLY)

Lake Casitas Short Course Championships

Date: 2026-10-30

Location: 11311 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura, CA

URL: Lake Casitas Short Course Championships

About the Race

• Description: Lake Casitas Short Course Championships is a high school level meet, home of the Ventura County Championship on the beautiful Lake Casitas Cross Country Course where many legends of the sport have run over the last 30 years.
• New Addition: This year will feature a NEW middle school level race in 2025.
• Race Structure: This will be one middle school race with all genders and grades.
• Additional Races: If registrations are over 200 runners, we may increase to two races.

Important Information

• Refund Policy: IF LESS THAN 40 SIGN UPS BY OCTOBER 25TH, WE WILL NOT RUN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL RACE, AND YOU WILL GET A REFUND.
• Course Map: Course Map Link HERE
• Race Time: Middle School Race Time: 4:15pm
• High School Races: High School races will follow at 4:45pm and 5:15pm. Stick around to watch the "big kids" race!

Awards and Costs

• Awards: Top 30 boys and Top 30 girls will receive medals in the finish chute.
• Cost: $5 goes towards timing with live chip timing and awards. Paid here, on RunSignUp. Parents can register their athletes.
• Parking Fee: There is a $10 charge per vehicle entering the park. Please be sure parents and friends are aware of this charge so that they may plan carpools.
• Directions: 11311 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura, CA 93001. From the main Lake Casitas gate, turn right and drive about 2 miles to the cross country course and boat launch ramp.

Logistics

• Parking: NO BUSES OR CARS WILL BE ALLOWED PAST THE LAST GATE AFTER 3:45pm. If you get to the course early, park in the group campsite area before the last gate. There will be people there to help direct you.
• Access after Parking: However, if you park down on the course level you will not be able to leave until the final race is completed for the day and the runners have left the finish area (usually about 6:00pm).
• Water Stations: Please provide water for your teams and make sure your runners pre-hydrate. Faucets are available to refill your containers around the Spectator Hill, by the restrooms, and in the camping areas.
• Snack Bar: We will have custom Lake Casitas Short Course Championships t-shirts for sale as well as a light snack bar. Halloween-themed, get yours before we sell out!

Contact Information

Questions? Contact Garrett at garrett.reynolds@oxnardunion.org

Race Day Sign Up

IF YOU MISS THE SIGN UP WINDOW AND YOU ARRIVE AT THE LAKE WITHOUT SIGN UP, YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN CAN DO RACE DAY SIGN UP FOR $25.