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

Lake Casitas Short Course Championships

The 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. This year will feature a NEW middle school level race in 2025. This will be one middle school race with all genders and grades. If registrations are over 200 runners, we may increase to two races.

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.

Important Race Information

• Course Map: Course Map Link HERE
• Middle School Race Time: 4:15pm
• Follow Up Races: High School races will follow at 4:45pm and 5:15pm. Stick around to watch the "big kids" race!
• Awards: Top 30 boys and Top 30 girls will receive medals in the finish chute.

Registration Details

• Cost: $5 goes towards timing with live chip timing and awards. Paid here, on RunSignUp. Parents can register their athletes.
• 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.
• Parking: NO BUSES OR CARS WILL BE ALLOWED PAST THE LAST GATE AFTER 3:45pm. Park in the group campsite area before the last gate if you arrive early. Busses should park along the top road before the gate.
• Vehicle Charge: There is a $10 charge per vehicle entering the park. Please inform parents and friends so they may plan carpools.

Race Amenities

• Water: Please provide water for your teams and ensure your runners pre-hydrate. Faucets are available to refill containers around Spectator Hill, by the restrooms, and in the camping areas.
• Food & Merchandise: 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!
• Athlete Water: We will have water in cups at the finish line for athletes. YOU MAY PROVIDE WATER TO ATHLETES DURING THE RACE.
• Contact: Questions? Contact Garrett at garrett.reynolds@oxnardunion.org