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Calling all Trail Runners to the 9th annual Valley Crest Half Marathon (VCHM); the "Friendliest Race in L.A."!  

Why is the VCHM the "Friendliest Race in L.A."?

*    The VCHM is a RRCA (Road Runner Club of America) State Championship Race.
*    $500 PRIZE PURSE, including $300 cash to the first Place Male & Female overall.
*    RRCA Plaques and Gift Certificates to First Place Master Male & Female.
*    RRCA Plaques and Gift Certificates to First Place Grand Master Male & Female.
*    Awards & MOEBEN SLEEVES to First Place Winners in 5-year age divisions.
*    Awards & IJNJINJI SOCKS (the famous toe socks) to Second Place Winners in 5-year age division.
*    Awards & BROOKS BAGS compliments of PHIDIPPIDES to Third Place Winners in 5-year age divisions.
*    Free Raffle with $2,000 in Sponsor donated gifts going to 60 lucky winners!  20% of our runners will win a great Sponsor gift from BUFF, CRAZY INKJETS, CW-X WACOAL SPORTS SCIENCE, FOOT PURSUIT SIMI VALLEY, FUEL BELT, MOEBEN SLEEVES, PHIDIPPIDES ENCINO, RACE READY, ROAD ID, RUNNERGY SHERMAN OAKS, SUPERFEET, TRISLIDE.
*    We have the BEST VOLUNTEERS anywhere; read our Runner Comments on the website praising our team of volunteers:  http://www.trailrunevents.com/vc/results.asp.
*    HEED performance drink by HAMMER NUTRITION & GATORADE served at 4 stations on the race course.
*    Aid Station #2 at Mile 7 will be hosted by our newest Sponsor, TRISLIDE.  Stop by for a spray to keep your chafing at bay!  
*    FUNCTION DRINKS served cold at the Finish Line compliments of FUNCTION DRINKS.
*    Cold bottled water at the Finish Line compliments of TRADER JOES ENCINO.
*    VCHM RACE SHIRTS in a beautiful new color for 2010.
*    VCHM FINISHER MEDALS to all finishers.
*    Goodie bags stuffed with free samples and gift certificates from CRAZY INKJETS, HAMMER NUTRITION, LARABAR, ROAD ID, ZOMBIE RUNNER.
*    $50. Gift Certificates to LUXURY AT YOUR DOOR: A MOBILE SPA in all goodie bags!
*    Beautiful race day photos will be taken by ROBERT EDINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY; be sure to wear your bib number on your front side!
*    FREE PARKING to all participants.
*    Plus, we have the most beautiful race course in L.A. with spectacular valley and ocean views!

For online registration, go to:
http://www.active.com/running/tarzanalos-angeles-ca/valley-crest-half-marathon-2010

Online registration closes Friday, June 11 at 11:59 PM.   

Race day registration will be from 6:00AM to 7:50AM; space permitting.

For additional information, please see our website and go to "Latest Info".

Happy trails,

NSD