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VALLEY CREST HALF MARATHON -- "THE FRIENDLIEST RACE IN L.A." -- JUNE 13, 2010

The Valley Crest Half-Marathon is a hilly mountain half-marathon on historic Mulholland fire road featuring beautiful spring foliage, glimpses of the blue Pacific Ocean and magnificent vistas of the San Fernando Valley.  The race is run in early June, and typically has cool, overcast weather. The course is entirely on graded  fire roads in the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, with aid stations approximately every 3-miles.

Why are we the "Friendliest Race in L.A."?

*    Running the Valley Crest Half Marathon is a special experience because of its low-key presentation;
no blow ups or blaring music... just you, trail, and beauty all around you!

*    The R.D. loves our runners and treat them well; read this comment from a VCHM runner...  "We enjoyed your race so much! We were beyond impressed with the nice volunteers and the support on the course. We honestly thought we were the last racers on the course and you generously gave me a $39.95 value gift certificate for insoles from SuperFeet."

*    The Volunteers love our runners!  You will feel like Running Royalty, taken care of from start to finish!    Heres a write-up from one of our runners: "I just want to thank the volunteers at the water stations; Ive never experienced such GREAT welcome; I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart; without them I would have not completed this tetras course!"

*    With 3-1/2 hours to complete the course, this is a great trail run for first timers!

In keeping with our tradition of offering the best deal for your money, the VCHM presents:

*    Our traditional VCHM running shirt in a beautiful new color.  These popular shirts are featured in a different color each year and are free of all advertising. Many of our returning runners have collected all eight shirts!

*    A goodie bag stuffed with great Sponsor freebies and coupons... these are running Sponsors whose samples appeal to runners!

*    Free entry into the runners raffle with a chance to receive some great Sponsor swag valued up to $100.00!
 
*    Bagels, fruit and cold Function Drinks to refresh you after the race.

*    Free parking!

*    Awards presented to the top three male/female runners in 5-year age divisions; thats 72 awards given to a field of about 300 runners!!!

*    And most important; the coveted VCHM finisher medal to all finishers!

In keeping with our tradition of keeping our cost reasonable to the runners, we have lowered the late entry and the race day registration fees.
 
There is still one group TRAINING RUN scheduled on the race course!  You may run part or all of the race course!

*    Saturday, May 29 at 7:30AM

*    Location:  Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park (Valley Crest Half Marathon site).
 
o    Exit the 101 Fwy at Reseda Blvd in Reseda.
o    Turn South and go all the way up the hill.
o    Continue through the gate into Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park.

*    Parking: Meet below the white line on Reseda Blvd. (free parking area).  If you would like to use the porta potty before parking, drive up to the top of Reseda, then come back to park below the white line.

*    Support:  These runs are unsupported.  No water is available for these runs.  Please carry enough fluids for the entire run.

*    NOTE THE STOP SIGN AT PARK EXIT:  There is a PHOTO ENFORCED STOP SIGN at the park exit.  Please stop and count to 3 before proceeding ahead.

I hope you will join us for the 9th running of the Valley Crest Half Marathon on June 13.   Your support is needed to keep these small venue races going!

Online registration is available at:
http://www.active.com/running/tarzanalos-angeles-ca/valley-crest-half-marathon-2010

For additional information, please see our website:

http://www.trailrunevents.com

Happy trails,

NSD